Corrupt East Chicago Police Commander Caught and Convicted in Cocaine Scandal!
A former East Chicago police commander was sentenced to three years in federal prison for distributing cocaine while on duty. đ #News #EastChicagoIN #Indiana #Crime
EAST CHICAGO, IN – A former police commander has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of cocaine, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana announced Thursday.
According to court documents, 55-year-old Louis Arcuri was on duty and armed in his position as a commander in the East Chicago Police Department on June 11, 2021, when he provided cocaine to an associate.
“The public rightly expects that those charged with enforcing the law will themselves abide by the law. Most law enforcement officers live up to this expectation,â U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson said in a statement.
âHowever, this defendant, while a sworn officer, violated federal law by distributing illegal drugs. Today, the court sentenced him for his criminal activity.”
Arcuri has been in custody since February 29. He was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.
“Law enforcement officers take an oath to protect and serve and are held to the highest standards of conduct so when an officer is found to be involved in criminal activity, it undermines the publicâs trust,â said FBI Indianapolis Special Agent in Charge Herbert J. Stapleton.
âThe FBI and our law enforcement partners are firmly committed to holding officers accountable when they violate their oaths.â Be sure to leave a comment below and tell us what you think of this story!
Written by TMX staff, with additional reporting by Maria Garcia for JackAndKitty.com.
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