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
- Thursday, April 25, 2024 - CPD Community Alert – 3rd District – Motor Vehicle Theft – P24-1-06
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd & 6th Districts – Arsons (24-1-067 CA)
- Monday, April 22, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Arsons (24-1-067 CA)
- Monday, April 22, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Burglary, Criminal Trespass to Residence (P24-1-066 CA)
- Thursday, March 14, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Robbery (P24-1-039 CA)
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - Community Alert -3rd District – Motor Vehicle Theft (P24-1-038 CA)
- Friday, March 8, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Seeking to Identify (JH178283)
- Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Seeking to ID: Wanted for February 2020 Homicide (JD161148)
- Monday, February 12, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Motor Vehicle Thefts (P24-1-025 CA)
- Sunday, February 11, 2024 - Community Alert – 3rd District – Robbery (P24-1-023 CA)
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
- Tuesday, December 2, 2014 - Wanted for First Degree Murder