Officer accused of trying to buy cocaine for distribution
The Chicago Tribune by Jeff Coen - July 7, 2008
A man identified by authorities as an East Chicago police officer has been charged in a federal drug conspiracy case, according to prosecutors. Xavier Herrera, 47, was charged in a criminal complaint last week with conspiring to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute it, court records show. On Thursday, Herrera allegedly brought $60,000 to what he thought would be a drug deal for 5 kilograms of cocaine. The source of the drugs was working for the Drug Enforcement Administration, prosecutors said. Herrera, who was off-duty, was arrested at the sale location in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in Summit. Arrested along with Herrera were Juan Gutierrez, 29, and Federick Farmer, 34, both of Chicago. All three men were expected to appear in federal court in Chicago for a detention hearing Wednesday. A call to the East Chicago Police Department was referred to the police chief, who was not immediately available for comment. jcoen@tribune.com
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