Melvin W. Branch, Commander
7040 South Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
District Information
Conversations with a Commander
"I grew up on the south side of Chicago and completed my master’s in education & psychology at Chicago State University. I enjoy traveling, bowling, and watching movies. I’m a 26 year veteran of CPD. My vision for the 3rd district is to partner with community leaders, clergy, and other stakeholders to bridge the gap between the community and the police. I look forward to serving the community."
— Commander Roderick S. Watson
District News
Community Alerts
- Sunday, September 8, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Robberies (P24-1-147 CA)
- Thursday, August 1, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Seeking to Identify: Vehicle Used in Homicide (JH367407)
- Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Community Alert – 2nd & 3rd Districts – Robbery (P24-1-117 CA)
- Monday, June 10, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Armed Robberies (P24-1-085 CA)
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd & 7th Districts – Armed Robberies (P24-1-085 CA)
- Friday, May 24, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Armed Robbery (P24-1-085 CA)
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Burglary (P24-1-084CA)
- Monday, May 6, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd, 4th, 9th & 12th Districts – Theft (24-CWP-023)
- Saturday, May 4, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd, 4th, 9th & 12th Districts – Theft (24-CWP-023)
- Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Motor Vehicle Theft (P24-1-06)
Press Releases
- Saturday, July 14, 2018 - Preliminary Statement on Police Involved Shooting In the 2000 block of East 71st ST
- Monday, November 2, 2015 - Mayor Emanuel, Superintendent McCarthy Launch Police Recruitment Campaign
- Saturday, October 3, 2015 - 14th Annual Domestic Violence March – 003rd/4th District and Family Rescue
- Friday, September 25, 2015 - 003rd District – Grand Crossing – Annual Community Partnership Photo -September 24, 2015
Wanted Fugitives
- Friday, September 2, 2016 - CPD COMMUNITY ALERT – Wanted for Predatory CSA of Child (HZ416255) 3rd District