Office of the
Illinois Attorney General
Kwame Raoul

Chicago – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that his office charged a Chicago man over his role in the thefts of multiple vehicles while he was working for the city of Chicago in the Department of Streets and Sanitation as a tow truck driver.

The Attorney General’s office charged Henry E. Solomon Jr., 48, with one count of Class 1 felony aggravated possession of a stolen or converted motor vehicle, punishable by up to 15 years in prison; three counts of Class 2 felony vehicle theft conspiracy, each punishable by up to seven years in prison; four counts of Class 3 felony official misconduct, each punishable by up to five years in prison; two counts of Class 3 felony conspiracy to commit theft, each punishable by up to five years in prison; and one count of Class 4 felony conspiracy to commit theft, punishable by up to three years in prison. Sentences are ultimately determined by the court. Solomon pleaded not guilty, and his next court date is scheduled for March 12.

“It is especially egregious when an individual charged with working on behalf of the public breaks the law for their own financial gain,” Raoul said. “I will continue to partner with local law enforcement to hold accountable those who criminally betray the public’s trust.”

Raoul alleges that Solomon, while working in his official capacity, provided the locations of vehicles and vehicle registration information to individuals who ultimately committed the thefts of those vehicles. Raoul also alleges that in at least one instance, Solomon accepted money for providing this information.

The case was investigated by the Chicago Police Department and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.

The public is reminded that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Assistant Attorney General Samantha Cain is prosecuting the case for Raoul’s Special Prosecutions Bureau.