A suburban deputy fire chief charged with a host of crimes including attempted murder, sexual assault and burglary resigned Monday.
The Chicago Ridge Department accepted the retirement of Gary Swiercz, 49, effective immediately, according to a statement. Swiercz was placed on administrative leave during the investigation. He’s been with the department for nearly 25 years.
Police say Swiercz broke into the home of a woman in his condo building over the weekend wearing a ski mask and carrying with him a knife, duct tape, rope, a sex toy and lubricant.
Prosecutors say he put a blade to her throat and threw her to the ground multiple times.
3 Comments to “Deputy fire chief charged with attempted murder steps down”
January 8, 2013 at 7:47 AM
Allowed to retire and secure that pension.
January 12, 2013 at 5:30 AM
He should not get his pension. He should go to jail and suffer. I don't think rewarding him with his pension after commiting a crime of this type. what is wrong with this world.
diane smith
January 8, 2013 at 7:54 AM
With that tpe of criminal behavior, he should go to jail.