Driver accused of DUI tracks missing laptop to Illinois State trooper's house

9 hours ago

Trooper Kevin Bradley, named 'Top Cop' for most DUI arrests in Illinois, is accused by public defenders and civil rights attorneys of fabricating evidence and violating drivers' civil rights, with many cases dismissed or resulting in not guilty verdicts.
Restaurant executive Sherard Holland was arrested by Bradley for DUI, later found not guilty, and tracked his missing MacBook using Apple's Find My feature to Bradley's home, leading to a confrontation and a 911 call.
An internal investigation by Illinois State Police found Bradley violated policies by not reporting the laptop incident to supervisors; he was suspended for one day and claimed he kept the laptop as a 'favor' but forgot to return it.
Holland is now suing the state and Bradley, alleging civil rights violations, while Bradley's attorneys argue for dismissal based on sovereign immunity and claim the traffic stop was lawful.
An I-Team analysis of Cook County court records shows that out of 319 DUI arrests by Bradley since 2023, 174 cases were dismissed or resulted in not guilty verdicts, 105 drivers were found guilty (mostly via plea deals), and 40 cases are pending.
Bradley earned nearly $250,000 in 2024, nearly tripling his salary due to overtime from court appearances for DUI arrests, more than the Illinois State Police director's salary, and is currently on medical leave from an accident.

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