A former police officer from the Phoenix, Illinois Police Department has been found guilty on federal corruption charges for his role in a scheme to steal cash and drugs during traffic stops.
Antoine Larry, 49, of Bolingbrook, was convicted after a two-week trial in U.S. District Court in Chicago. The jury found him guilty on all four counts, including conspiracy, extortion, and attempted extortion. Prosecutors said that Larry conspired with another officer to solicit money and drugs from people stopped by police in exchange for reducing or dropping charges or allowing them to avoid vehicle impoundment. The officers also falsified police reports to cover up their actions. The conspiracy lasted from at least 2020 until 2022.
The extortion-related charges each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. The conspiracy charge is punishable by up to five years. Sentencing for Larry is scheduled for April 22, 2026 before U.S. District Judge John F. Kness.
Larry’s co-conspirator, Jarrett Snowden of Lansing, Illinois, pleaded guilty to conspiracy before the trial and admitted his involvement in the scheme. Snowden is awaiting sentencing.
Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Douglas S. DePodesta, Special Agent-in-Charge of the FBI’s Chicago Field Office announced the convictions. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alexandra Morgan, Ramon Villalpando, and Prashant Kolluri are prosecuting the case.
"This conviction reflects our commitment to holding law enforcement officers accountable when they violate public trust," said Andrew S. Boutros.
