Crime & Safety

Chicago Police Officer Accused Of Touching Women Inappropriately

The officer was on duty when he touched three women inappropriately on separate occasions, the Chicago Police Department said.

Corey Deanes, 47, has been charged with battery and official misconduct.
Corey Deanes, 47, has been charged with battery and official misconduct. (Image via CPD)

CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer is accused of battery and misconduct while he was on duty, police said. The officer "made inappropriate physical contact" with three women on separate occasions, according to the Chicago Police Department.

Corey Deanes, 47, of the 3200 block of West Waveland, was taken into custody on Tuesday, police said.

Deanes touched the women without their consent, police said. During an investigation, he was positively identified by all three women.

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Deanes has been charged with felony counts of aggravated battery and official misconduct.

He was scheduled to appear in bond court Wednesday.

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