"Officer of the Year" accused of beating up chief

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http://www.suntimes.com/news/24-7/1634854,CST-NWS-chief23.article

WAUKEGAN | Official allegedly attacked in bedroom of North Chicago officer's estranged wife

June 23, 2009

BY DAN ROZEK Staff Reporter/[e-mail]

North Chicago's "Officer of the Year" allegedly pummeled and seriously injured Waukegan's police chief after finding him in his estranged wife's home.

North Chicago Officer Carl Sain was charged with felony aggravated battery following the Wednesday altercation in Waukegan, which left Police Chief Artis Yancey with several broken bones in his face, Lake County State's Attorney Michael Waller said.

Sain, 45, pummeled Yancey with his fists -- and possibly with his department-issued handgun -- after forcing his way into his estranged wife's home about 11:30 p.m. and discovering Yancey inside in an upstairs bedroom, Waller said.

Sain -- named in April as North Chicago Police Officer of the Year -- and his wife are in the midst of a divorce, Waller said.

Yancey, who was promoted to Waukegan police chief in May, is a friend of Sain's wife, Waller said.

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1. "Sain you're a loose cannon! I'd ahve your badge but you'rea damn good cop."

"Fuck you chief! I make my own rules. You want someone to push around try the missus."

"I just may Sain!"

[JBoy]

2. Sorry about that, Chief.