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Chief accused of illegally using evidence items

NEW ATHENS – A southwestern Illinois police chief is accused of stealing electronic equipment from the New Athens Police Department's evidence room.

Prosecutors in St. Clair County have charged 27-year-old Dallas Hill with three felony counts.

Authorities say he took an Apple iPod and iPad between July 5 and Sept. 19, and he's facing two counts of official misconduct. Each of the felonies is punishable by up to five years in prison.

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