News Tag: Area Central

  • Roadside Safety Check – 14th (Shakespeare) District

    Roadside Safety Check – 14th (Shakespeare) District

    The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Shakespeare (14th) District at North Ave. Albany. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2016. During roadside safety checks, police officers slow down traffic, stop cars at regular intervals and watch for drivers who show signs of alcohol impairment and other violations as noted below. This program is conducted year round to…

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  • Community Alert – 2nd District – Burglaries (P16-1-158)

    Community Alert – 2nd District – Burglaries (P16-1-158)

    This alert gives notice to residents in the 2nd District (Wentworth) of burglary related incidents during the month of June 2016. 4July2016 Burg (P16-1-158) 2nd Dist

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  • CPD Conducts Another Successful Gang Raid Heading into the Holiday Weekend

    CPD Conducts Another Successful Gang Raid Heading into the Holiday Weekend

    CPD Conducts Another Successful Gang Raid Heading into the Holiday Weekend Continuing its work to fight crime and hold gang members accountable going into the 4th of July weekend, the Chicago Police Department concluded its second consecutive raid against violent criminal street gangs late Friday. 88 individuals were arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges. Of those, 55 were convicted felons and 16 of them were currently serving sentences on parole for earlier crimes. 8 firearms were seized during the operation…

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  • New City Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing

    New City Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing

    Garcia was identified as the offender who stabbed the male victim, 30 during a verbal altercation on June 28, 2016 at approximately 12:54 a.m. on the 1700 block of W. 51st St. The victim was pronounced on scene. Garcia was taken into custody and charged accordingly. No further details are available at this time.  Click here for more information.

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  • Community Alert – 12th District – Theft from Automobiles (P16-1-152)

    Community Alert – 12th District – Theft from Automobiles (P16-1-152)

    This alert gives notice to the citizens in the 12th District of Theft from Auto incidents which have occurred on Beat 1231 during the month of June. In these incidents, unknown offender(s) break into parked vehicles and remove items left in the vehicle. Click here for more information on this Community Alert

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  • Community Alert – 8th District – Burglaries (P16-1-149)

    Community Alert – 8th District – Burglaries (P16-1-149)

    This alert gives notice to residents in the 8th District (Chicago Lawn) of burglary incidents which have occurred during the month of June. In these incidents, offender(s) gain entry through a side door/garage door and take property from therein. Click here for more information on this Community Alert

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  • Community Alert – 18th District – Wanted for Strong Arm Robbery (HZ317761)

    Community Alert – 18th District – Wanted for Strong Arm Robbery (HZ317761)

    On June 21, 2016, at approximately 6:45 pm, a 26 year old female victim was recording an engagement video outside the Trump Hotel at 401 N Wabash Ave. The pictured offender, in camouflage pants, pushed the victim to the ground and took her video camera and tripod. The offender then fled on foot, westbound from the scene, with a second male. Click here for more information on this Community Alert

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  • Duo Charged after Accident Resulted in Reckless Homicide

    Duo Charged after Accident Resulted in Reckless Homicide

     Mattison and Gipson were arrested on June 23, 2016. Officers responded to a call of a person with a gun in the 0-99 Block of East 42nd St on June 21, 2016 at 4:28pm. As officers arrived on scene they observed the offending vehicle attempting to flee, and consequently strike another vehicle in traffic. This collision resulted in the death of the 3rd occupant inside the offenders’ vehicle. Mattison (a passenger) was identified as the person who pointed a hand gun out of the window…

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  • Community Alert – 12th District – Robberies (P16-1-140)

    Community Alert – 12th District – Robberies (P16-1-140)

    This alert gives notice to the residents in the 12th District of robbery incidents which have occurred on Beats 1234 and 1235 on June 15, 2016. In these incidents, one to four male blacks approach the victim while armed with a handgun and demand proceeds from the victim. The offenders then flee to an unknown vehicle. For More Information Click Here

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