Crime & Safety
Chicago Police Officer Charged With Taking Bribes For Using His Encrypted Radio
Officer Alain Dillon, 37, is accused of accepting multiple $500 payments in exchange for using his encrypted police radio.
January 28, 2026 / 7:48 AM CST
The Illinois Attorney General's office has charged a Chicago police officer with bribery and misconduct.
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Officer Alain Dillon, 37, is accused of accepting multiple $500 payments in exchange for using his encrypted police radio.
Dillon has pleaded not guilty to three counts of bribery, each punishable by up to seven years in prison, and 15 counts of official misconduct, each punishable by up to five years in prison.
