Lisle Officer Charged with Official Misconduct

DuPage County State’s Attorney Joe Birkett and Lisle Police Chief Michael D’Amico announced that John J. Kramer, 36 (d.o.b. 6/24/68) of Naperville, a former Lisle Police Officer, has been charged with one (1) count of Official Misconduct for allegedly committing an act of public indecency in a local gas station while he was on duty. It is alleged in the complaint that on July 28, 2004, Officer Kramer, while on duty and in full uniform, entered a local gas station where he committed an act of public indecency in that he exposed himself to a gas station employee. The employee shortly thereafter contacted the Lisle Police Department and reported the incident.

According to Chief D’Amico, an investigation into the allegations was immediately opened. Within hours of receiving the report, Officer Kramer was put on administrative leave. At the request of Chief D’Amico, the investigation into the criminal allegations was overseen by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, with the full cooperation and assistance of the Lisle Police Department. At the conclusion of the investigation, on August 30th a charge of Official Misconduct was approved against Kramer by the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. A warrant for Kramer’s arrest was signed by Judge Ann Jorgensen, with bail fixed at $5,000.

According to Chief D’Amico, on Thursday, August 26th, Kramer tendered his letter of resignation to the Lisle Police Department, effective immediately.

Upon agreement, Kramer will be turning himself in on Thursday, September 2nd to the DuPage County Jail in Wheaton. He is expected to appear at 9 a.m. before Judge Kathryn Creswell in courtroom 4014.

Official Misconduct as charged in this case is a Class 3 Felony, punishable by 2 to 5 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, however it is a probationable offense. Also, in the event of conviction, Kramer will never be eligible again to hold a position in law enforcement.

State’s Attorney Birkett thanked the members of his staff, including Assistant State’s Attorney Tim Diamond, Supervisor of the Public Integrity Unit and Investigator Ray Bradford, for their thorough and professional investigation of this case. He further praised the Lisle Police Department for their full cooperation and assistance throughout the course of this investigation.

"The Lisle Police Department has a proud history of dedicated and heroic public service," State’s Attorney Birkett declared. "The prosecution of this officer for despicable conduct while on duty in no way reflects upon the proud tradition of the men and women of the Department. Chief D’Amico’s swift and appropriate action is to be commended."

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.