Curry was arrested after officers responded to the 2200 block of S. Stewart Ave. on March 22, 2015 at approximately 10:15pm after receiving reports of a burglary in progress. Officers discovered that Curry had forcibly entered a building at that location and sexually assaulted a 19-year-old female. The victim was transported to mercy hospital for treatment. Curry was placed into custody and charged accordingly.
Officers Save Mans Life on Michigan Ave
CHICAGO – On Tuesday, March 24 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Area Central Bicycle Officers Lawrence and Valdez were on routine patrol when they were flagged down by concerned citizens.
The officers immediately relocated to the area of Michigan Ave and Walton. Once there Officers Lawrence and Valdez observed a man lying on the ground drained of color and not breathing. The officers quickly jumped into action and began performing chest compressions. Officers also observed the man’s airway was blocked and were able to clear it. Chicago Fire department personnel arrived shortly after and were able to take the man to Northwestern Hospital where his condition was stabilized.
Commercial Burglaries District 019 (Town Hall)
About the Crime:
There have been three recent overnight burglaries to retail stores in District 019. In two of these cases, an unknown offender shattered the front glass door/window of a business. In the third incident, entry was made by breaking through the wall.
Robberies 14th District (Shakespeare)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to the residents of the 14th District (Shakespeare) of recent armed robberies that have occurred. In these incidents, victims are approached by offender(s) who implied or displayed a weapon and proceeded to take their property.
Man Charged Murder of 16-year-old Male
Antwan Elliott was charged in connection to a murder that occurred on March 15, 2015, on the 5800 block of W. Patterson Ave at approximately 12:52p.m after Elliot was identified as the offender that exited a vehicle and fired shots that struck a 16-year-old in the head. The victim was transported to Illinois Masonic where he was later pronounced. On March 21, 2015 Elliott was placed into custody after he was discovered to be in possession of a handgun during a traffic stop on the 2600 block of N. Laramie Ave at approximately 6:45p.m. Elliot was charged accordingly.
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.
Armed Robberies in the 002nd District (Wentworth)
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 002nd District (Wentworth) of robbery related incidents that have occurred during the months of March. In these incidents, the offenders approach the victim, display a handgun and demand their property.
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 that package to a recipient in the 2200 block of S. Kildare Ave.
On March 19th, 2015 at approximately 4:50 p.m., officers executed a delivery warrant on that same address. Inside the location, officers recovered two assault rifles with 100 round magazines, three additional assault rifles with 30 round magazines, one loaded 10mm auto pistol, one loaded 9mm auto pistol, one revolver, and a high power bolt action rifle with a scope. A large quantity of ammunition and two bullet proof vests were also discovered.
Also inside this residence was a large cache of narcotics that included 5,052 grams of powder cocaine, 557 grams of crack cocaine, 6,713 grams of tan heroin, 997 grams of black tar heroin and 726 grams of cannabis. The estimated street value of these narcotics total approximately $1,532,477.00. In addition, approximately $95,608.00 in cash was recovered.
Arrested during this incident was a 24 year old female – Lauren Henry, from the 2200 block of S. Kildare Ave.
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Community Alert: Residential Burglaries in the 14th District
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 14th District (Beat 1432) of a recent increase in residential burglaries, during the month of March. The unknown offender(s) gain entry through a rear door.
Incident times and locations:
- 2000 block of W. Dickens on 12 March 15 between 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- 2000 block of N. Leavitt on 12 March 15 at 5:00 PM
- 2000 block of N. Leavitt on 14 March 15 at 2:00 PM
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