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An officer at Stateville Correctional Center in the southwest suburbs allegedly deposited stolen checks to his police credit union.
Police began investigating François Kopca in October when they were notified by the Illinois State Police Federal Credit Union of potential forgery, state police said in a statement.
Kopca, a 28-year-old corrections officer from Chicago, was arrested Jan. 15 on three felony counts of forgery, state police said.
He allegedly deposited at least two stolen checks worth more than $1,000, according to a report.
He was released from custody the next day on his own recognizance. Next Up In Crime
January 17, 2021
François Kopca – Photo Illinois State Police
JOLIET – An Illinois Department of Corrections Officer working at the Stateville Correctional Center in Joliet has been charged with three counts of Forgery. The Illinois State Police said on Saturday that 28-year-old François Kopca of Chicago allegedly engaged in deceptive practices in dealings with the Illinois State Police Federal Credit Union. Kopca has been charged with three Class 3 Felonies with a future court date pending.
“The men and women of the Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation are committed to preserving the integrity of the State of Illinois,” stated Captain Darryl Bogard. “The thorough investigative work performed by these officers assist in maintaining the confidence of the public and the various entities we serve,” he concluded.