Brickbat: Pawned Off
Police Chief Earl Mayo of New Chicago, Indiana, is facing criminal charges related to the sale of a handgun that was stored as evidence. Investigators allege that Mayo attempted to have another officer buy back the missing gun and sought assistance from two officers to retrieve weapons and steroids from his home. He is charged with theft, official misconduct, obstruction, and unlawful possession of anabolic steroids.
- ▪Police Chief Earl Mayo is charged with selling a handgun that was stored as evidence.
- ▪Mayo allegedly tried to have another officer buy back the missing gun.
- ▪He is also accused of asking officers to retrieve weapons and steroids from his home.
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Police Brickbat: Pawned Off Charles Oliver | 6.2.2026 4:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/06/earl-Mayo-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Chief Earl Mayo of the New Chicago, Indiana, Police Department" alt="Chief Earl Mayo of the New Chicago, Indiana, Police Department | New Chicago, Indiana Police Department" /> (New Chicago, Indiana Police Department) Police Chief Earl Mayo of New Chicago, Indiana, is facing criminal charges after investigators say he sold a handgun to a pawn shop that had been stored as evidence in a criminal case.
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