News Tag: Area North
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Jefferson Park Man Charged in 2013 Fatal Hit and Run
Rasheed Mujkovic, 22 was arrested on June 8, 2015 after he was identified as the driver in a fatal hit and run traffic accident. The incident occurred on August 20, 2013 in the intersection of Devon and California at approximately 6:20 p.m. Mujkovic was traveling westbound on Devon Ave., turning southbound onto California when he struck an 83 year old male pedestrian in the crosswalk. Mujkovic fled the scene. The pedestrian was taken to St. Francis Hospital where he was…
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North Side Man Charged in Police Involved Shooting Incident in the 1700 block of N. Talman
Rafael Corona was arrested after pointing a handgun at a Chicago Police Officer who was responding to a call of a gang disturbance on the 1700 block of North Talman Ave, at approx. 12:05 am on June 7th, 2015. Click here for more information regarding this arrest
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Roadside Safety Check – 11th (Harrison) District
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Harrison (11th) District at Roosevelt and Washtenaw Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 6th, 2015. Click here for more information
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Community Alert – Major Accidents, 14th District – Hit & Run (HY252998)
MAIU Hit&Run_608 15 008_On Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 3:15 a.m., a bicyclist was struck by the vehicle pictured below. This is a northbound view of Western, Diversey and Elston intersection. The driver of the vehicle did not cause this crash, but did not remain at the scene as is required. The rider of the bicycle sustained very serious personal injuries. The driver of the below pictured vehicle fled the scene of the crash northbound on Western from Diversey.
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Humboldt Park Man Charged with Murder
Kristopher Pitts was arrested after being identified as the offender who fatally shot a 25 year old man in the chest during the commission of a robbery. This occurred on the 900 block of W. Oakdale, May 30, 2015 at approximately 2:00 am. 30May15 Charges for Kristopher Pitts _Murder_
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Business Alert – 16th District – Armed Robberies of Gas Stations (P15-N-130)
This alert gives notice to the businesses in the 16th District (Jefferson Park) of armed robberies of gas stations during the late evening and early morning hours. The offender enters the gas station, produces a handgun and then demands money. Click here for more information
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Community Alert – 19th District – Burglaries (P15-N-127)
Burglaries are occurring in the 19th District, where offender(s) enter school buildings after hours, causing damage and taking electronic items. Click here for more information
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Humboldt Park Man Charged with 2014 Murder
Kortillious Gipson,23 was arrested after he was identified as the man who chased and shot to death a 36 year old male. This incident occurred in the 4100 block of W. Crystal on July 31, 2014 at approximately 9:25 a.m. The victim was pronounced on the scene. No further information available at this time. Click here for more information
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Community Alert – 15th District – Robbery & Vehicular Hijackings (P15-N-126)
This alert gives notice to residents in the 15th District (Austin) of an increase in Robbery, Vehicular Hijackings that have occurred during the month of May 2015. In these incidents, unknown male black offenders wait for victims to exit their vehicle. The offenders then approach and demand the victim’s car keys. Once offenders have the victim’s keys, offenders drive off in the victim’s vehicle. 26May15, 015th Dist, Vehicular Hijackings, P15-N-126
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Community Alert – 25th District – Attempted Kidnapping/Child Luring (HY270918)
Wanted for Attempt Kidnapping 25th Dist _HY270918_On May 22, 2015, at approximately 7:15 a.m., a female juvenile was walking west on the 6300 block of west Fullerton. An unknown male Hispanic offender, driving a silver, 4 door vehicle, called to the victim and offered to give the victim a ride. When the victim refused, he offered her money to get in his vehicle. The victim continued walking and the offender drove away in an unknown direction.