Man who received pardon for felony arson and became fire chief is now also a police officer – Capitol News IL

Jerame Simmons spent nearly 24 years as a convicted felon after pleading guilty to arson in 1999 until a 2021 pardon from Gov. JB Pritzker cleared that record and allowed him to head the department that put out the fire he started. Now, he’s not only a fire chief, but also a part-time police officer, allowed to make arrests, carry a gun and use lethal force if warranted.
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riverbender
2 years ago

Too funny for words

Ex Illini
2 years ago

The inmates are now running the asylum.

HeywoodJaBlome
2 years ago

In Illinois miracles do happen if you have the correct political connections. Jesus walking on water ain’t nothing compared to what goes on in this state.

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