Crime & Safety
Dolton Deputy Police Chief Pleads Not Guilty To Bankruptcy Fraud Charges
It was just the latest in an ongoing saga of controversy surrounding the Dolton village government.
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August 16, 2024
Dolton's acting police chief appeared before a federal judge and pleaded not guilty on Thursday to multiple charges of bankruptcy fraud and perjury, among others.
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It was just the latest in an ongoing saga of controversy surrounding the Dolton village government.
Acting police chief Lewis Lacey made his initial appearance in court for his arraignment. The judge ordered that he turn in his gun and FOID card as a pre-trial condition.