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Park City Part-Time Officer Charged With 10 Felonies Over Alleged Abuse During Traffic Stops

Prosecutors approved the counts following an Illinois State Police investigation.

Overview

  • Illinois State Police arrested Patrick Cacho, 29, of Kenosha, with prosecutors approving 10 felony counts.
  • The charges include aggravated criminal sexual abuse, aggravated battery, official misconduct, and criminal sexual abuse.
  • The case began with a January complaint alleging conduct toward a woman during traffic stops, which led the department to place him on unpaid leave.
  • Park City Police say they notified the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, which oversees police certification and can review an officer’s standing.
  • Chief Kenneth Stoves called the allegations deeply concerning and emphasized that Cacho is presumed innocent until proven guilty.