Crime & Safety

Fired Ex-Chicago Heights Park District Police Chief Accused Misusing Old Badge, And Not For First Time

The City of Chicago Heights said Illinois State Police called to verify his employment after he flashed the badge following a crash.

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — A fired suburban park district police chief is accused of flashing his old badge to get out of trouble – and we have learned it is not the first time.

CBS 2’s Jermont Terry dug into why former Chicago Heights Park District Police Chief Jose Maldonado still has his old badge – which he is apparently holding onto despite not having held the post in nearly five years.

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