CIVIL LAWSUIT
I. Opening Statement
Your Honor,
My name is Adam Henrikson, and I am representing myself in this civil lawsuit against Officer Yonina Breenstein (Badge #575) and Officer Patrick Moss, hereinafter referred to as “the Defendants.”
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 1:50 AM, I was driving my black Premier vehicle, plate 12EF32J8, on the Downtown LS Highway, when I was pulled over by both Officers Yonina Breenstein and Patrick Moss, who were in a black sports car.
I fully complied with Officer Breenstein’s orders, pulling my vehicle to the side of the road and turning off the engine. After a brief moment, she let me go. However, shortly thereafter, I was suddenly fired upon, with bullets striking my vehicle and destroying it completely. I was extremely close to being seriously injured or killed, and the body armor and protective positioning I used likely prevented even worse harm.
After the incident, I immediately approached the officers and began recording the situation on my phone. At no point was I charged with any crime, and no explanation was offered. I was shocked that my brand-new Premier vehicle, purchased just two days earlier, had been destroyed in this way.
When I requested Officer Breenstein’s name and badge number, she provided it without issue. However, Officer Moss yelled at me and used racial slurs, specifically the N-word. Such behavior from a law enforcement officer is completely unacceptable and unprofessional.
After the situation calmed, I attempted to ask for an explanation of what happened. Officer Breenstein accused me of being responsible for a shooting involving GS9, despite neither officer being present at the incident and no evidence linking me to it. I was treated with silence and disrespect, even though I was not wanted for any crime.
Your Honor, my sole request after the shootout is fair compensation for the damage to my vehicle. I did not seek any criminal charges against the officers at that time, nor any monetary settlement beyond repairing what was destroyed. Instead, I was met with insults, abuse of authority, and denial of assistance. Officer Breenstein’s actions demonstrate an abuse of power, as I should not have to beg or plead for a simple repair when the destruction was not my fault.
Violated Rules and Policies
The actions of the Defendants constitute violations of multiple legal standards, departmental policies, and public statutes:
- SECTION I: All citizens, including the press, have the right to express opinions without fear of repression, practice religion, peacefully protest, and record public officials performing their duties to ensure accountability. The Defendants interfered with my right to record their actions, violating this fundamental protection.
- SA-PSC § III.32 – Negligence in Public Office [M]: A public official must perform duties responsibly, avoiding harm, financial loss, or disruption of services. Both officers acted negligently by firing at my vehicle without justification, causing property damage and endangering my life.
- 020.12 – Situation Evaluation: Officers must evaluate all circumstances prior to using force, considering charges, officer availability, potential accomplices, and escape risk. The Defendants failed to assess the situation, shooting at my vehicle without proper evaluation.
- 020.30 – Deadly Force: Officers may only use lethal force to defend against an imminent threat of death or serious injury or to apprehend a fleeing felon who caused death or serious injury. The Defendants used deadly force without any threat or felony involvement, violating this policy.
- 020.50 – Shooting at or from Vehicles: Officers shall not discharge firearms at moving vehicles unless occupants are actively firing or fleeing after firing. The Defendants fired at my stationary vehicle without provocation, destroying property and risking my life.
- SA-PSC § III.1 – Corruption and Misuse of Public Office [F]: Misusing public office for personal gain or favoritism. The Defendants abused their authority, demonstrating partiality and unprofessional conduct.
- SA-PSC § II.15 – Attempted Murder [F]: Attempted murder is the unlawful act of trying to kill someone. By firing at my vehicle and nearly causing my death, the Defendants engaged in actions consistent with attempted murder, warranting severe legal consequences.
II. EVIDENCE
- Officer Patrick Moss refuses to identify himself and verbally abuses me using racial slurs (N-word):
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Screenshot capturing Officer Patrick Moss using racial slurs against me
- Officer Yonina Breenstein abuses her authority, demanding I beg her to repair my car, despite it being destroyed through no fault of mine:
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Screenshot showing Officer Yonina Breenstein insisting I plead for car repairs, an abuse of power
- Damage to my vehicle following the incident:
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Photo showing the full extent of damage to my vehicle after the officers opened fire
- Body camera footage of Officer Patrick Moss
Description: Captures the interaction with the Plaintiff, including the verbal abuse and the use of unnecessary force. To be submitted formally as part of court evidence.
- Body camera footage of Officer Yonina Breenstein
Description: Captures the interaction where Officer Breenstein abuses her authority and orders the Plaintiff to plead for vehicle repairs. Demonstrates misuse of public power.
- Dashcam footage from the Officers’ police sport car
Description: Captures the pursuit, stopping of the Plaintiff, and the subsequent use of force against his vehicle. This footage confirms the timing, actions, and positioning of the officers during the incident.
IIIDemands
Your Honor, the actions of Officers Yonina Breenstein and Patrick Moss put my life in immediate danger and caused severe damage to my newly purchased vehicle. I was subjected to insults, abuse of authority, and reckless use of deadly force, yet the officers face no direct accountability. The physical and emotional impact of this incident has caused me significant stress, fear, and financial hardship, as I now have to repair my car at my own expense and cope with the trauma of nearly being killed. This is not a matter of simple misconduct—it is a clear abuse of power and disregard for public safety. I respectfully ask this Court to hold the Defendants fully responsible and to ensure that justice is served. Therefore, I respectfully demand the following.
- Hold Officers Yonina Breenstein and Patrick Moss accountable for their actions, with appropriate disciplinary measures under civil and criminal law, including demotion, administrative penalties, or any suitable employment action against them.
- Issue a court order to obtain bodycam footage of both officers and the dashcam footage from the police vehicle they were operating during the incident, to ensure digital evidence proving their misconduct is reviewed.
- Launch a comprehensive judicial or federal investigation into this matter, focusing on excessive use of force, abuse of authority, and negligence in the performance of public duties by the officers.
- Full compensation for damage to my vehicle, including repair costs, loss of value, and any additional expenses resulting from the incident.
- Compensation for mental and emotional distress caused by the abuse and life-threatening situation, with an estimated amount of $250,000 USD, covering suffering and temporary financial loss.
CIVIL LAWSUIT ADAM HENRIKSON
Plaintiff Representing Self
Requesting justice and fair compensation after police misconduct
Incident date: 28/01/2026 — Downtown LS Highway
