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Charges dropped for Chicago police officer accused of slashing tires at Puerto Rican Fest

By Ethan Illers,

1 days ago

CHICAGO – A Chicago police officer accused of slashing vehicle tires while on duty during the Puerto Rican Fest has had his charges dropped.

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office told WGN News the case against 26-year-old Jacob Gies was dropped on Sept. 26. They issued the following statement on the matter:

“After a review of the misdemeanor charges filed by police, we concluded that the evidence was insufficient to meet our burden of proof to move forward with the prosecution of the case.”

Last month, Gies and Deputy Chief Roberto Nieves were arrested on criminal damage to property charges and stripped of their police duties. Charges are still pending against Nieves, who has since been demoted to Captain.

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I'm the only one!!

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Criminals protect Criminals!

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Wow! Let it been a regular street chump they would have gotten charged.

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