On April 27th, 2021, Indiana State Police District 13 Criminal Investigation Division signed charges against former New Chicago Reserve Police Officer Kamal Hamed. Hamed is accused of stealing a legend drug, Busiprone Hydrochloride, from an on duty incident on April 19th, 2021 at the New Chicago Town Bar.
New Chicago Police became aware of a discrepancy in reporting by former officer Hamed and contacted the Indiana State Police to complete an investigation. Before the ISP investigation was started, Hamed resigned from the New Chicago Police Department.
The Lake County Prosecutor’s Office Filed the following charges against Kamal Hamed:
Unlawful Possession or use of a legend drug – Level 6 Felony
Official Misconduct – Level 6 Felony
Obstruction of Justice – Level 6 Felony
Theft – Class A Misdemeanor
*All charges listed are merely accusations at this point. All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.