Criminal Law

Chicago Police Discover (Eventually) That 14-Year-Old Isn't Real Officer
A Chicago boy has been charged with impersonating a police officer after he successfully impersonated a police officer for several hours, despite being only 14 years old. To clarify, he fooled other police officers, not just the public...

Nutcase Chicago Illinois Police Officer Gerald Callahan Arrested, Suspended, Charged After Attack On Elderly Couple
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - The Chicago Police Department has relieved an officer of his duties after he was accused of attacking two people at a lounge in suburban Niles while off duty. Niles police say 42-year-old Officer Gerald Callahan is charged with two counts of battery stemming from the incident early Saturday morning at The Chambers Seafood [...

Chicago Illinois Police Officer Gerald Callahan Arrested While Hiding In Bushes, Suspended, Charged After Beating An Elderly Couple For No Apparent Reason
NILES, ILLIONIS ? A Chicago Police officer is relieved of his police duties after being accused of assaulting two people in a north suburban restaurant this weekend. Witnesses say Officer Gerald Callahan attacked the couple for no apparent reason...

Chicago Illinois Police Officer Carie Hooker Arrested, Charged With Shoplifting Clothing From Department Store
CHICAGO, IL - An off-duty Chicago Police officer was arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $100 in women’s clothing at a Kohl’s store in Chicago Ridge, village police said...

Nutcase Chicago Illinois Police Officer Gerald Callahan, Charged With Beating Couple In A Bar, Has History Of Threatening Violence And Abusing Alcohol - Remained On Duty Despite Major Problems
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - A Chicago police officer who is alleged to have beaten up a couple at a Niles bar this weekend has a history of threatening violence and abusing alcohol, court and police records show...

Chicago Illinois Police Officer Joseph A. Grillo Arrested, Charged In Insurance Fraud Scam
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - A Chicago police officer and a towing company owner were charged in an insurance fraud scheme on Thursday, after CBS 2 Investigator Pam Zekman exposed “The Accident Chasers...

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