Chicago police officer charged with damaging Blue Island golf course 2 times

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer has been charged with causing damage to a south suburban golf course.

Prosecutors say Chicago Police Department Officer Romello Washington caused damage at The Meadows Golf Club in Blue Island two different times late last month.

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He is now charged with Criminal Damage to Property.

CPD said Washington was relieved of his police powers on Tuesday.

Further information was not immediately available.