You can sue the police officers for false arrest as a victim of civil rights violation, but not without an attorney. Welcome to the King County Sheriff's Office Online Reporting System.For less egregious offenses, victims of unlawful arrest or detainment can simply choose to file a complaint against the law enforcement official(s) involved. The plaintiff's claim in a warrantless false arrest lawsuit arose from a sheriff s deputy s visit to her house to check on the welfare of her daughter. The defendant filled out an incident report about the assault but did not assist in applying for the arrest warrant. False arrest, sometimes known as false imprisonment or wrongful arrest, occurs when someone wrongfully holds you against your will or takes you into custody. The loss prevent guard stopped me and said he caught me shoplifting. Victim Follow-Up Form. If you have been arrested or imprisoned wrongly, contact a law firm that specializes in false arrest immediately. Types of online reports.