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  • North Side Man Charged in Fatal Traffic Crash

    North Side Man Charged in Fatal Traffic Crash

    The above offender was arrested and charged in connection to a fatal traffic accident that occurred on the 2200 block of N. Lake Shore Dr. on January 19, 2015; at approximately 1:40 a.m. Rodriguez was traveling southbound on LSD at a high rate of speed and lost control of his vehicle striking a guard rail…

  • Community Alert – 8th District – Theft of Catalytic Converters (P15-1-015)

    Community Alert – 8th District – Theft of Catalytic Converters (P15-1-015)

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    This alert gives notice to residents in the 8th District (Chicago Lawn) of theft incidents during the month of January 2015. In these incidents, offender(s) cut catalytic converters off of cars parked on the street. Click here for more details regarding this Community Alert

  • Superintendent Garry McCarthy presents awards to outstanding officers

    Superintendent Garry McCarthy presents awards to outstanding officers

    Chicago Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy presented awards to exceptional officers at the monthly Departmental Commendation Ceremony. Officer Jacek Leja from the 06th District, pictured here with his daughter, was the recipient of the Lifesaving Award. The Chicago SunTimes was in attendance and posted this great article on their website. “Daddy catches bad guys: Cops bring…

  • Community Alert – 12th District – Robberies (P15-N-021)

    Community Alert – 12th District – Robberies (P15-N-021)

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    This alert gives notice to residents in the 12th District (Near West) of robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of January 2015. In these incidents, offenders approach victims, display a handgun and demand their property. Click here for more details regarding this Community Alert

  • Two Men Charged in Westside Shooting

    Two Men Charged in Westside Shooting

    Harris and Almore were arrested and charged in connection to a shooting, which occurred at approx. 8:15 pm on January 18, 2014 in the 3100 block of W. Polk. Officers while on patrol observed shots being fired from a Grand Jeep Cherokee. Officers gave chase in their vehicle and arrested the offenders after they struck…

  • Community Alert – 14th District –  Criminal Sexual Assault (HY120365)

    Community Alert – 14th District – Criminal Sexual Assault (HY120365)

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    On January 19, 2015, at approximately 1:54 am, a female was walking in the 1700 block of West Pierce when she was tackled to the ground from behind. The offender climbed on top of the victim, ripped her pants open and assaulted her. The victim began to scream for help, and subsequently heard a passerby…

  • Multiple Offenders Charged with Dog Fighting

    Multiple Offenders Charged with Dog Fighting

    On January 18, 2015, at approximately 7:30 pm, officers were called to the area 6600 block of S. Winchester after a complaint of dog fighting. Arriving officers observed four pit bulls with wounds consistent with dog fighting along with a dog fighting ring inside a residence. Above listed offenders were placed into custody and charged…

  • Community Alert – 11th District – Attempted Robberies (P15-N-019)

    Community Alert – 11th District – Attempted Robberies (P15-N-019)

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    This alert gives notice to the residents of the 11th District (Harrison) of two Robbery-Related incidents that have occurred in the month of January 2015. In both incidents, the victim was seated in a parked vehicle when the crimes occurred. On January 15, 2015, the offender struck the victim with fists and took the victim’s…

  • North Side Man Charged in Double Fatal Hit and Run

    North Side Man Charged in Double Fatal Hit and Run

    The above offender was arrested and charged in connection to a fatal hit and run traffic accident that occurred on the 4300 block of W. North Avenue on January 17, 2015, at approximately 10:10 p.m. where two males were fatally wounded. The victims were walking across the street when the offender struck them in his…

  • Juvenile Charged in South Side Homicide

    Juvenile Charged in South Side Homicide

    The above offender was arrested and charged after he was identified as the offender who fatally shot an 18-year-old male in the neck on January 17, 2015, at approximately 7:00 pm on the 9600 block of S. Green St. 18Jan15 Juvenile Charged with 1st Degree Murder