PHOENIX, IL – A former south suburban patrol officer was sentenced on June 8 to more than five years in federal prison for his role in a corrupt scheme to steal cash and drugs during traffic stops.
The Conviction and Sentence
Antoine Larry, 50, of Bolingbrook, received a sentence of five years and three months in federal prison. Earlier this year, a federal jury in Chicago convicted Larry on multiple charges, including:
- Conspiracy to commit extortion
- Extortion
- Attempted extortion
How the Traffic Stop Scheme Worked
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, Larry operated the scheme while working as a patrol officer for the Phoenix Police Department. Between 2020 and 2022, Larry and his partner targeted specific drivers they believed were unlikely to report police misconduct.
When drivers faced potential arrest or vehicle towing, the officers demanded cash bribes. In exchange, they offered reduced charges, agreed not to tow vehicles, or released individuals without issuing citations. To hide their actions, the officers routinely falsified official police reports.
Co-Conspirator Awaits Sentencing
The second officer involved in the conspiracy, Jarrett Snowden of Lansing, avoided trial by pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy charge. Snowden admitted his involvement in the traffic stop shakedowns and is scheduled to face sentencing on October 27.
