January 2020

Albany Park man charged with sexual abuse of 13-year-old girl

January 30, 2020 CWBChicago

A 39-year-old Albany Park man is facing felony charges after a 13-year-old girl told investigators that he had sex with her in his car last autumn, according to court and police records.

Update: Suburban man sought in connection with series of Grindr-connected hotel guest robberies

January 30, 2020 CWBChicago

Chicago police have identified a suspect who they believe is responsible for robbing at least three men in downtown hotels this month. The victims were robbed by a Taser-wielding man after each arranged to meet up with the offender via the Grindr gay hookup app.

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Woman mugged while parking in Lincoln Park

January 30, 2020 CWBChicago

Two men attacked the woman and one brandished a handgun as she got out of her car in the 1600 block of North Halsted on Tuesday evening.

Charges dropped against “Booze-O The Clown,” the off-duty cop accused of punching an on-duty officer in Boystown on Halloween night

January 30, 2020 CWBChicago

Prosecutors have dropped all charges against Chicago Police Officer Karina Salgado, who was accused of striking an on-duty cop while she celebrated Halloween in Boystown while dressed as a clown.

Two armed carjackings reported in Wicker Park, police say

January 30, 2020 CWBChicago

Police said armed men have carjacked two motorists in Wicker Park since last Wednesday.

Police warn of another kidnapping and robbery — this time they have pictures

January 30, 2020 CWBChicago

Chicago police said yet another man has been abducted and robbed while walking on the public way. It is at leat the fifth crime of its type reported in January. Investigators released images of a suspect and his vehicle.

Breaking: Parents charged in shooting of 1-year-old Uptown boy

January 29, 2020 CWBChicago

Travis McCoy and Adriana Smith accidentally shot their one-year-old son when a gun fired as they fought over the weapon during an argument, a police spokesperson said.

Update: Police warn of robbery abductions on North Side; At least 4 cases in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, North Center, cops say

January 29, 2020 CWBChicago

Police said an armed robbery crew is abducting victims on the street on the North Side. Cases have been reported in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and North Center this month.

Man tried to lure two children into van near Clarendon Park, cops say

January 29, 2020 CWBChicago

Police said the man rolled up next to a 10-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy near Clarendon Park in Uptown around 4:35 p.m. on Monday.

#3: Another downtown hotel guest robbed by Taser-wielding Grindr date

January 29, 2020 CWBChicago

Three men have been robbed in downtown hotel rooms this month after arranging to meet the offender via Grindr. The latest victim was robbed Tuesday at the Westin Michigan Avenue, 909 North Michigan.

Month: January 2020

Albany Park man charged with sexual abuse of 13-year-old girl

Update: Suburban man sought in connection with series of Grindr-connected hotel guest robberies

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Woman mugged while parking in Lincoln Park

Charges dropped against “Booze-O The Clown,” the off-duty cop accused of punching an on-duty officer in Boystown on Halloween night

Two armed carjackings reported in Wicker Park, police say

Police warn of another kidnapping and robbery — this time they have pictures

Breaking: Parents charged in shooting of 1-year-old Uptown boy

Update: Police warn of robbery abductions on North Side; At least 4 cases in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, North Center, cops say

Man tried to lure two children into van near Clarendon Park, cops say

#3: Another downtown hotel guest robbed by Taser-wielding Grindr date

Twice imprisoned for attacking people on CTA platforms, he did it again last month: prosecutors

Second man charged with murdering restaurant manager during a robbery in the Loop

Chicago man allegedly took a stolen gun to meet with his parole officer, then convinced a judge to reduce his bail by yelling at him

9 years for driver who killed physician while fleeing Chicago police traffic stop in River North

An 80-year-old recovering from surgery fought and shot a home invader on the Northwest Side, prosecutors say