Ex-Chicago police chief charged after selling evidence gun to pawn shop

New Chicago’s police chief The case centres on a Taurus G3 handgun that Mayo sold to a pawn shop in Hobart, Indiana. This weapon had been held as evidence in an ongoing investigation—a case in which Mayo himself had served as the arresting officer. Records later showed he had sold at least 12 firearms to the same pawn shop over time.

Mayo allegedly took further steps to cover his actions. He asked another officer to buy back the gun from the pawn shop and remove additional firearms from his home. He also instructed Taneka Borders, a third party, to collect testosterone and steroids from his residence. Borders now faces charges for her alleged role in helping Mayo recover a weapon. The pawn shop manager confirmed the transactions, providing documents that listed Mayo as the seller of multiple guns. These details formed part of the evidence leading to his arrest.

Mayo has been formally charged with theft, official misconduct, attempted obstruction of justice, and unlawful steroid possession. The case has raised questions about evidence handling and accountability within the New Chicago police force. Borders, meanwhile, remains under investigation for her involvement in the incident.