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Man Files Civil Suit Against Irondequoit Police Department


By: YNN Staff



An Irondequoit man has filed a civil suit against the town's police department, claiming IPD officers used excessive force during a seatbelt check point back in March.

One of the officers named in the suit, Jason Hughes, is facing criminal charges in an unrelated case.

Joseph Rivera, 77, claims he was pepper-sprayed by officers, pulled him from his car and beat him during a routine seat-belt check at Route 104. The suit also alleges that the officers never read Rivera his Miranda rights.

Named in the suit are the police chief, Richard Boyan, Sgt. Jonna Izzo, Officer James Reed and Hughes.

Hughes is currently on paid leave from the department following an assault charge related to an incident Memorial Day at a Rochester bar.

Rivera is seeking damages and attorney costs.

Irondequoit police say they do not comment on pending litigation.