Follow along as Pamela Jones spends time with Chicago Police bike officers on a winter day.
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/11018306-imagine-having-to-bike-through-harsh-winter-weather/
CBS 2’s Pamela Jones spends time with CPD bike unit.
West Side Man Charged in Lawndale Murder
Tyrese Bell was arrested after he was identified as the person who murdered a man in the 1200 block of South Albany Ave on January 8, 2015 at approximately 8:45 p.m. Bell shot the 51 year old victim in the chest during the commission of a robbery. The victim was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was ultimately pronounced. Bell was charged accordingly and is scheduled to appear in Central Bond Court on January 11, 2015.
Strongarm Robbery 20th District (Lincoln)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 20th District (Lincoln) of four Robberies occurring in the latter half of December 2014 and early January 2015. Three of the Robberies occurred late in the evening on the sidewalk. The other occurred at the CTA station. The offenders usually approach from different directions and knock down or beat down the victims and remove property from their person.
Strong Arm Robberies District 019 (Town Hall)
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to citizens residing in District 019 of recent robberies that occurred on 04 Jan and 08 Jan 2015. In these incidents the offenders approach the victims as they are walking and strike or push them, grabbing wallets and purses.
California Man Charged in 2013 Murder
On March 17, 2013, at approximately 9:00 a.m., 31-year-old female was discovered deceased in a residence on the 1400 block of W. Cullerton Street. Shortly after the incident, Area Central Detectives identified Faramarz Bakhshi, as a “person of interest” but he had fled Illinois. Detectives diligently continued the investigation and were ultimately able to locate the offender in California. He was subsequently extradited and charged with the above offenses.
Robbery/ Strongarm 020th (Lincoln) District
About the Crime:
This alert gives notice to residents of the 20th District (Lincoln) of four Robberies that occurred in December 2014 and early January 2015. Three of the Robberies occurred late in the evening on the sidewalk. The other occurred at the CTA station. The offenders usually approach from different directions and knock down or batter the victims and remove property from their person.
Wanted for Armed Robbery-Handgun 11th District (Harrison)
About the Crimes:
This alert gives notice to the residents of the 11th District (Harrison) of two Robberies that have occurred in the month of January. In both incidents, the victim was robbed in a parking lot. In one incident, the offenders used a handgun. In the other incident, the offender displayed an unknown hard object to the victim. In both incidents, the offenders took money from the victims.
DUI STRIKE FORCE PATROL – CALUMET (5th) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the Calumet (5th) District. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, January 11th, 2015.
The purpose of this program is to saturate a pre-designated area with roving police officers that continually monitor vehicular traffic for signs of impaired driving. Patrols also place emphasis on speed, alcohol-related and safety belt violations. Police vehicles equipped for speed detection are deployed to apprehend speeding violators.
Click here for more details regarding this DUI Strike Force Patrol
DUI STRIKE FORCE PATROL – SOUTH CHICAGO (4th) DISTRICT
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting a DUI Strike Force Patrol in the South Chicago (4th) District. The DUI Strike Force Patrol will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9th, 2015 and end at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10th, 2015.
The purpose of this program is to saturate a pre-designated area with roving police officers that continually monitor vehicular traffic for signs of impaired driving. Patrols also place emphasis on speed, alcohol-related and safety belt violations. Police vehicles equipped for speed detection are deployed to apprehend speeding violators.
Click here for more details regarding this DUI Strike Force Patrol
Man Charged in Fatal Stabbing
Andre Brown was arrested after he was identified as the man who fatally stabbed a 54 year old female on January 5, 2015, in the 3500 block of W. 77th Place at approximately 9:45 p.m. The victim was stabbed in the chest and the neck in a domestic related altercation. She was pronounced on the scene. Brown was charged accordingly.