Chicago police sergeant allegedly took $1K bribe from diver famous for recovering Anthony Rizzoâs wedding ring
By Sun-Times Media Wire
Chicago Cubs’ Anthony Rizzo’s wedding ring from the bottom of Belmont Harbor.
Marine Unit Sgt. Eduardo Beltran accepted the bribe in April 2017 from Yohei Yamada, who wanted access to the Chicago Harbor Lock to recover a lost boat propeller for a client, according to a charging document filed April 14 with the Chicago Police Board.
"Beltran accepted approximately $1,000, for personal use . . .in exchange for using his official CPD position to gain access to the Chicago Harbor Lock to recover a lost boat propeller for Yamada’s client," the document states. "Beltran utilized CPD equipment, resources, and/or personnel to effectuate the propeller recovery."