Spencer Charles Parker v. Fort Worth Police Department, and Arresting Officers

Spencer Charles Parker, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, filed an action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against the Fort Worth police department and arresting officers. Parker’s complaint alleged that the defendants violated his constitutional rights by subjecting him to false arrest and unlawful detention. The district court sua sponte dismissed Parker’s action without requiring the defendants to answer, concluding that the claim is frivolous under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(d). Parker appeals the district court's dismissal. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

Facts and Proceedings Below

Parker was…