Chicago Lawn Man Charged in Armed Robberies
20 Jan 2016

Chicago Lawn Man Charged in Armed Robberies

Categories: Charge Releases

20Jan16 Chicago Lawn Man charged in Armed Robberies Willie Clay was arrested after he was involved in a traffic accident in the 2700 Block of West 57th St on January 19, 2016, at 10:07 a.m. The vehicle Clay was driving was reported stolen during a vehicular hijacking which was reported on January 8, 2016, at …

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CPD BUSINESS ALERT- Commercial Robberies 17th District
20 Jan 2016

CPD BUSINESS ALERT- Commercial Robberies 17th District

Categories: Community Alerts, Community Information, Help Us Solve These Crimes

There have been three recent Commercial Robberies in the 17th District.  In these cases, one or two offenders entered the business, displayed a silver or blue steel handgun and demanded money from the register.  In two cases, a single offender entered the store.  In another case, two offenders entered the store. 20Jan16 Commercial Rob 17th …

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CPD Community Alert- Robberies 1st District
20 Jan 2016

CPD Community Alert- Robberies 1st District

Categories: Community Alerts, Help Us Solve These Crimes

This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 001st (Central) District of robbery related incidents during the month of January. In the early morning hours, two offenders have identified vehicles parked on the street with drivers entering or exiting. Offenders then approached the drivers, displayed black semi-automatic pistols and demanded victim’s wallets, jewelry and …

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20 Jan 2016

CPD News Release: Chicago Police and Cook County Sheriff’s Office Announce Partnership to Combat Gang Violence

Categories: Press Releases

CHICAGO – Today, Chicago Police Department Interim Superintendent John J. Escalante and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, announced a renewed partnership in targeting violence and gangs that pose a threat to the City of Chicago. The efforts include gun and narcotics investigations, traffic stops, identifying and arresting individuals with outstanding arrest warrants. Beginning Wednesday, efforts …

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19 Jan 2016

CPD News Release: Superintendent Honors Outstanding CPD Officers at Monthly Departmental Commendation Ceremony

Categories: Press Releases

Interim Superintendent John Escalante presented awards today to outstanding officers at the Superintendent’s Monthly Departmental Commendation Ceremony. The event serves to recognize officers who have distinguished themselves and the Chicago Police Department by their exemplary behavior and praiseworthy deeds. Click here for more information

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19 Jan 2016

Grand Boulevard Man Charged in Austin Shooting

Categories: Charge Releases

Steven Mc Kinnie, 27 , was arrested after he was identified as the man who shot two people in the 500 block of S. Lavergne on January 2, 2016, at approximately 4:50 a.m. Mc Kinnie was involved in a verbal dispute when he fired shots in the direction of two males. A 34-year-old man sustained …

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