Off-Duty Cop From Mt. Greenwood Accused Of Urinating On Ice Machine

CHICAGO — An off-duty Chicago police officer from Mount Greenwood made a Florida police blotter when he was arrested on suspicion of urinating on an ice machine early Monday morning in a Sunshine State bar. Henry W. Capouch, 34, was charged with simple battery and disorderly conduct.

According to Pinellas County court records, an employee of the Beachcomber Bar in St. Petersburg Beach, FL, went to get ice when he discovered a man, later identified as Capouch, “pissing” on the ice machine. When the employee told Capouch to stop, police said that Capouch began “verbally cussing” the employee.

Capouch is alleged to have shoved the employee in the chest a few times, as well as a security guard. Court records said the security guard escorted St. Petersburg Beach police officers to the beach, where Capouch was with his girlfriend.

Police said that Capouch “actively resisted” and disobeyed “lawful orders” while being detained. Capouch kept yelling and standing when told to sit down and be quiet, documents stated.

Capouch posted $695 bond, which included at non-refundable $45.50 service fee.

The 34-year-old officer joined the CPD five years ago, according to department records, news reports said.