Ex-Campton Hills police chief, 2 ex-officers, 1 current cop accused of illegally selling guns: SA
CAMPTON HILLS, Ill. (WLS) -- A former west suburban police chief, two former officers and a current police officer have been accused of illegally selling guns from an evidence room, covering it up and other fraud, the Kane County State's Attorney's Office said Thursday.
The former police chief, according to his attorney, plans to plead not guilty after surrendering himself to Kane County authorities about 20 months after resigning his position.
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Indictments were unsealed Thursday against former Campton Hills Police Chief Steven Millar, former Campton Hills police Officers Scott Coryell and Daniel Hatt and current Campton Hills police Officer Douglas Kucik, the Kane County State's Attorney's Office said.
The state's attorney's office alleges that between January 2018 and February 2023 guns were unlawfully sold that were in police department possession in the evidence room, and reports were filed and in some cases changed to facilitate the sales and obstruct investigators.
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A Kane County jury returned a 41-count indictment against Millar on felony charges that include money laundering, forgery, wire fraud and official misconduct.
"It's a series of bad acts with many different dimensions to it lasting many weeks, months, and years. It's a very serious set of allegations," ABC7 Chief Legal Analyst Gil Soffer said. "It's coordinated action almost certainly what they're alleging and, again, over a long period of time."
Millar, who previously worked for Streamwood police, was promoted to Campton Hills chief in 2018 before being placed on paid administrative leave in July 2023. He resigned seven months later.
An attorney for Millar said in a statement, "Retired Chief Millar spent a 30 year plus career in law enforcement serving and protecting his communities. These charges are a shock to him. He committed no crime. He looks forward to a trial and to be exonerated."
Millar and the three other suspects turned themselves in to the Kane County Sheriff's Office Thursday and appeared in court.
They were released under special conditions, while their cases are pending. They cannot possess firearms, communicate with their co-defendants or travel out of state without the court's permission.
The full list of charges are as follows:
Steven Millar, 60
- Money Laundering, Class 3 Felony
- Forgery, Class 3 Felony
- Official Misconduct, Class 3 Felony
- Misapplication of Funds, Class 3 Felony
- Theft between $500 and $10,000, Class 3 Felony
- Wire Fraud, Class 3 Felony
- Delivery of Firearm Before 72-Hour Waiting Period Expired, Class 4 Felony
Scott Coryell, 57
- Forgery, Class 3 felony
- Official Misconduct, Class 3 felony
- Wire Fraud, Class 3 Felony
- Theft between $500 and $10,000, Class 3 Felony
- Obstructing Justice by Destroying Evidence, Class 4 Felony
Daniel Hatt, 65
- Money Laundering, Class 3 Felony
- Forgery, Class 3 felony
- Official Misconduct, Class 3 Felony
- Wire Fraud, Class 3 Felony
- Obstructing Justice by Destroying Evidence, Class 4 Felony
Douglas Kucik, 42
- Theft between $500 and $10,000, Class 3 Felony
- Official Misconduct, Class 3 Felony
- Money Laundering, Class 3 Felony
- Wire Fraud, Class 3 Felony
- Delivery of Firearm Before 72-Hour Waiting Period Expired, Class 4 Felony
Illinois State Police conducted the investigation.
"The public must be able to trust that those charged with enforcing the law are also upholding the law," ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly said. "After a thorough, years long investigation, ISP Special Agents submitted evidence of criminal behavior among certain Campton Hills Police Department Officers to the Kane County State's Attorney's Office, in an effort to hold these individuals accountable for their actions, and restore public trust."
Millar and his co-defendants are due in court for an arraignment December 12.
The Village of Campton Hills released the following statement on Oct. 20:
The Village of Campton Hills is aware of the criminal charges announced on October 16, 2025, by the Kane County State's Attorney's Office involving current and former employees of the Campton Hills Police Department.
The Village has cooperated fully with the Illinois State Police and other agencies throughout the investigation that led to these charges and will continue to do so as the cases proceed through the judicial process.
These charges involve alleged conduct that occurred under prior Village and Police Department leadership. These allegations do not reflect the integrity, professionalism, or commitment of the Campton Hills Police Department under its current leadership.
Under Chief James Levand, the Department has implemented enhanced procedures for evidence management and internal oversight to ensure continued accountability and transparency. The men and women of our department serve with honor and professionalism every day, protecting our community with distinction.
The Village remains committed to working cooperatively with law enforcement and judicial authorities and to maintaining the trust and confidence of our residents. We take great pride in our community, our dedicated employees, and the strong partnerships that make Campton Hills a safe, welcoming, and vibrant place to live and work.
At this time, Officer Doug Kucik has been placed on paid administrative leave. Because matters relating to Officer Kucik's discipline or employment status are confidential personnel matters, the Village is not able to comment further at this time.
