News Tag: Area South
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Beverly Man Charged in Garfield Ridge Murder
Dannee Brewer, 23 was arrested after he was identified as the person who shot and killed a 37 year old man. This incident occurred in the 4500 block of S. Cicero Ave. on January 16, 2016, at approximately 11:45 a.m. Officers responded to a call of a man shot and discovered the victim unresponsive in the parking lot. The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital with a gunshot wound to the torso. He was later pronounced. Brewer was charged…
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Community Alert – 22nd District – Theft from Auto (P16-2-004)
This alert gives notice to residents of the 022 District of recent Theft from Vehicle incidents that occurred in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood. Unknown offender(s) have taken items from unlocked vehicles. There have been six vehicles that have been entered in this area during January 2016, occurring mostly between 2am-5am. 22Jan16 22nd Dist Vehicle Theft (P16-2-004) CA
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Community Alert – 5th District – Armed Robberies (P16-2-002)
This alert gives notice to residents of the Calumet 05th) District of four armed robberies. In these incidents 1-2 male offenders and a female offender approached the victim, displayed a handgun, and demanded the victim’s property. Click here for more info
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Roadside Safety Check – 8th (Chicago Lawn) District
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District at 6450 S. Western Ave. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22nd, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23rd 2016. Click here for more info
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Business Alert – 4th District – Wanted for Armed Robbery (P16-2-001)
21 Jan 16 Armed Robbery 4th District _P16-2-001BA_ About This Crime: This alert gives notice to residents of the South Shore (004th) District of recent armed robberies that occurred along 79th Street at CTA bus stops. In each incident, the victims were awaiting the arrival of a CTA bus when the offender(s) approached on foot. The offender(s) then proceeded to produce a firearm and demand the victim’s property.
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Chicago Police and Cook County Sheriff’s Office Announce Partnership to Combat Gang Violence
CHICAGO – Today, Chicago Police Department Interim Superintendent John J. Escalante and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, announced a renewed partnership in targeting violence and gangs that pose a threat to the City of Chicago. The efforts include gun and narcotics investigations, traffic stops, identifying and arresting individuals with outstanding arrest warrants. Beginning Wednesday, efforts will be taking place in the Harrison (11th) and Austin (15th) Districts, covering much of Chicago’s western neighborhoods most affected by gang violence. This partnership…
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South Side Man Charged in Murder
Givan was identified and arrested in connection with the homicide of a 32 year-old male, which occurred on the 11200 block of S. Normal Ave. on January 16, 2016 at approximately 10:29 p.m. Givan was involved in a domestic dispute with several family members that reside in the building. As the altercation escalated, Givan encountered the victim in a first floor foyer where a struggle ensued. During the struggle Givan pointed a handgun at the victim and fired a shot…
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Community Alert – 4th District – Criminal Sexual Abuse of a Child (HZ110607)
On Thursday, January 7, 2016 at approximately 8:41 a.m., a 12-year-old male child was riding a crowded #4 Cottage Grove bus southbound on his way to school. On four different occasions, the child was approached by an unknown male and asked to move so that other passengers could get off the bus. When the child complied, the unknown male touched the child inappropriately. The unknown male exited the bus at 8700 S. Cottage Grove Click here for more info
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Roadside Safety Check – 5th (Calumet) District
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Calumet (5th) District at 11800 S. Halsted St. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15th, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16th, 2016. For More Information Please Click Here
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Roadside Safety Check – 9th (Deering) District
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the Deering (9th) District at 1300 W. Garfield Blvd. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8th, 2016 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 9th 2016. Click here for more information