Robberies 015th District (Austin)
11 Mar 2015

Robberies 015th District (Austin)

Categories: Community Alerts, Community Information

About the Crime: This alert gives notice to citizens residing in the 015th District (North) of robberies that have occurred during the month of March. In these incidents, an unknown offender approaches victim, points a revolver at them and demands their property. Offender also takes their jackets and pants and has them lie on the …

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9 Mar 2015

South Side Man Charged in 2013 West Englewood Murder

Categories: Charge Releases

Frank Butler Jr. was arrested in connection to a murder that occurred on August 27th, 2013, on the 1600 block of West 59th Street at approx. 9:10 pm. He was charged after being identified as the male offender responsible for fatally shooting a 26 year old male in the back of the head. The victim …

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Burglaries 011th District (Area North)
9 Mar 2015

Burglaries 011th District (Area North)

Categories: Community Alerts, Community Information

About the Crime: This alert gives notice to Business owners in the 011th District (Area North) of an increase in Burglary related incidents that have occurred during the month of March. In these incidents, offender(s) used force and made entry through the rear doors of multiple adjoining business establishments. Click here for more details regarding …

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9 Mar 2015

Man Charged in West Ridge Robbery of Cab Driver

Categories: Charge Releases

Melvin Atto was arrested in connection to an armed robbery that occurred on March 6th, 2015, on the 6700 block of North California Ave at approx. 2:31 am. He was charged after being identified as the male offender, who while armed with a knife, robbed and attacked a 32 year old male taxi driver. During …

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8 Mar 2015

Indian Head Park Man Charged with Home Invasion

Categories: Charge Releases

Joseph Benson, 23, was arrested and charged after an incident which occurred on March 7, 2015 at approximately 2:00 a.m. on the 2600 block of N. Mildred Avenue. Police responded to a disturbance and arrived to discover the offender had forced his way into a residence and attacked a 41-year-old male victim while purporting to be …

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8 Mar 2015

Douglas Man Charged in Shooting 16 Year Old Boy

Categories: Charge Releases

Lawrence Longstreet, 19,  was arrested after he was identified as the man who shot a 16 year old boy in the 6200 block of S. Cottage Grove on February 16, 2015 at approximately 1:15 p.m. The victim was taken in serious condition to the University of Chicago with a gunshot wound to the back. No …

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8 Mar 2015

Back of the Yards Man Charged in January Shooting

Categories: Charge Releases

David Ochoa, 20, was arrested after he was identified as the man who shot two females on January 23, 2015, at approximately 10:20 p.m., in the 4400 block of S. Marshfield. A 21 year old female was taken to Stroger Hospital in serious condition with a gunshot wound to the leg. The second victim, a female …

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