In a landmark agreement between the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the City of Chicago, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois (ACLU), there will be an independent evaluation of the practices and procedures, and increased transparency and public disclosure regarding Chicago police investigatory stops. These stops (which may be accompanied by pat downs or searches) have been
the focus of public discussion since March of 2015, when the ACLU issued a report raising concerns about the legality and constitutionality of the practice on Chicago streets.
ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK – SOUTH CHICAGO (004TH) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Check in the South Chicago (04th) District at 2501 E. 79th Street. The Roadside Safety Check will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8th, 2015.
DUI STRIKE FORCE PATROLS – JEFFERSON PARK (16TH) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI Strike Force Patrols in the Jefferson Park (16th) District this weekend. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 9th, 2015.
Community Alert – Robberies
This alert gives notice to citizens in the 002nd District (Wentworth) of robbery related incidents that have occurred during the month of July. In these incidents, the offenders approach the victim, threaten them with armed violence and take their property.
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Gurnee Man Charged in Albany Park Shooting
Phakthra Savath was arrested after he was identified as the person who shot a 21 year old man in the 4400 block of N. Kedzie Ave., on July 20, 2015 at approximately 1:10 a.m. The 21 year old man sustained gunshot wounds to the right thigh and left ankle. He was taken for treatment to Christ Hospital in fair condition. Savath was arrested and charged accordingly. No further information is available at this time.
Roseland Man Charged in West Pullman Shooting
Juvone Steele was arrested after he was identified as the person who shot a 20 year old man in the 12200 block of S. Normal Ave., on August 3, 2015 at approximately 4:00 p.m. The 20 year old man sustained gunshot wounds to
the right leg and a graze wound to the head. He was taken to Christ Hospital in fair condition. Steel was arrested and charged accordingly. No further information is available at this time.
Northside Man Charged in O’Hare Airport Theft
Noel Fulgencio was positively identified as the person who removed a suitcase from the O’Hare baggage claim on July 28, 2015, at approximately 9:00 a.m. The suitcase contained human hair wigs for cancer patients estimated to be valued at over $90,000. Fulgencio was located on the 3000 block of W. Lawrence on July 31, 2015, at approximately 2:15 p.m. where he was placed in custody. During the course of the investigation, officers were able to locate and recover the suitcase and its contents. Fulgencio was charged accordingly.