News Tag: Area Central
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Man Charged in Shooting Incident
On March 21, 2015, at approx. 6:00 p.m., the offender notified Chicago Police to report that his vehicle, a Dodge Grand Caravan, had been stolen. Officers responded to the 4300 block of W. Cullerton to investigate and complete a preliminary report and met with the offender. The offender, who possessed a CCL (Conceal Carry License) and FOID card, then left the area to search for his vehicle, armed with a handgun. Charges for Wilfrido Cruz
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CPD Investigation Leads to Large Recovery of a Narcotics, Firearms and Cash
Chicago Police narcotics officers were able to intercept a shipment of narcotics that was being shipped into Chicago. From that delivery location, officers recovered a large quantity of narcotics, firearms, and over $95,000 in cash. Narcotics Division officers conducted an investigation of a suspicious package that was received at a local shipping facility. A search warrant was executed on that package and it was found it to contain 614 grams of cannabis. The Package Team conducted a controlled delivery of…
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Morgan Park Man Charged with Shooting 17-Year-Old Female
An 18-year-old man was identified and charged as the person who shot a 17-year-old female in the 1300 block of W. 111th St. on March 18, 2015.Charges for Shelby Crawford
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Roadside Safety Check – 3rd (Grand Crossing) District
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Grand Crossing (3rd) District at 7424 S. Stony Island Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21st, 2015. Click here for more information on this roadside safety check
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Community Alert – 2nd District – Wanted for Aggravated Battery/Knife (HY182338)
On March 13th, 2015, at approximately 3:00 am in the 5400 block of South Hyde Park Blvd, the above subject, Ross Jacobs attacked and stabbed his 27 year old male roommate multiple times, causing severe injuries. Ross Jacobs then fled from the apartment, direction of flight unknown. Please note the offender is NOT a student at the University of Chicago. Click here for more details regarding this Community Alert
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Man Charged in Fatal Traffic Accident
Mathew Price was arrested after he was identified as the driver who struck and killed a 22-year-old female pedestrian. The traffic crash occurred in the 5900 block of S. Halsted St. on March 12, 2015 at approximately 1:45 p.m. Price did not stop after he struck the victim and was apprehended a short time later at 5300 S. Union. Price was charged accordingly. Charges for Mathew Price
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Community Alert – 12th District – Robberies (P15-1-051)
This alert gives notice to residents in the 12th District of robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of March 2015. In these incidents, the female victim’s are approached by unknown male offenders who strike them and flee with their property. Click here for more details regarding this Community Alert
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Douglas Man Charged in Shooting 16 Year Old Boy
Lawrence Longstreet, 19, was arrested after he was identified as the man who shot a 16 year old boy in the 6200 block of S. Cottage Grove on February 16, 2015 at approximately 1:15 p.m. The victim was taken in serious condition to the University of Chicago with a gunshot wound to the back. No further information is available at this time. Charges for Lawrence Longstreet
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Back of the Yards Man Charged in January Shooting
David Ochoa, 20, was arrested after he was identified as the man who shot two females on January 23, 2015, at approximately 10:20 p.m., in the 4400 block of S. Marshfield. A 21 year old female was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the leg. The second victim, a female 20, had a graze wound to the hand and buttocks and refused treatment on the scene. Ochoa was charged accordingly. No further information is available…
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Roadside Safety Check – 22nd (Morgan Park) District
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Morgan Park (22nd) District at 10000 S. Halsted St. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7th, 2015. ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK – MORGAN PARK (22ND) DISTRICT