A Joliet police officer faces felony charges alleging that he used a counterfeit $100 bill to buy lottery tickets July 13 at a Thornton’s gas station in Joliet, court records show.

On Nov. 26, a grand jury indicted Christopher McClinton, 26, of Joliet on felony charges of forgery and official misconduct, as well as a misdemeanor charge of theft.

Special Prosecutor William Elward is handling McClinton’s case.

Joliet police spokesman Sgt. Dwayne English said that the Joliet Inspector General’s Office will handle McClinton’s internal investigation.

English said that McClinton remains with the department while being on personal medical leave.