Chicago Cops Accused of Robbing People on Behalf of Latin Kings

By Soyoung Kwak in News on Nov 19, 2011 7:00PM

Two Chicago police officers have been accused of helping the Latin Kings rob people in Illinois and Northwest Indiana over the past few years. Officers Alex Guerrero and Antonio Martinez, Jr., were indicted yesterday for using their Chicago Police badges to pull drivers over and to enter houses. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the two CPD officers worked in concert with the Latin Kings and took their orders from Sisto Bernal, a member of the Latin Kings who was also indicted yesterday:

For instance, in 2006 the two officers gained entry to an East Chicago house, claiming they were there on police business. They then took $20,000 to $25,000 in drug money, according to the indictment, and gave it to Bernal, who in turn paid them $3,000 to $4,000.

The two officers also were accused of stealing guns and drugs and receiving monetary compensation for their efforts. CPD Superintendent Garry McCarthy denounced the actions of the two police officers who were indicted on the charges.