Park City officer charged in sex assault while on duty, ordered held, Illinois State Police say

PARK CITY, Ill. (WLS) -- A part-time police officer is charged with sexually abusing a woman while on duty, Illinois State Police said.

Patrick Cacho, 29, of Kenosha, Wisconsin appeared in court Thursday, where a judge ordered he remain in jail.

He worked as an officer in Park City, Illinois.

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The abuse allegedly took place during traffic stops back in January, police said. Cacho has been fired from the police department.

Prosecutors also said he may have carried out a similar act in Wisconsin.