Chicago police officer gets DUI charge after Christmas Eve Car Crash

December 27, 2007 (Chicago, IL)

A Chicago police officer has been charged with DUI in a Christmas Eve car crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway, authorities said.

Jon Cacciatore, 43, was charged with driving under the influence, Illinois State Trooper Juan Valenzuela said.

About 11:30 p.m. Monday, Cacciatore, who was off-duty at the time, was driving south in the express lane near 43rd Street on the South Side when he hit a tow truck, state police Sgt. Gregory Coate said. More >>