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Month: November 2022

CTA

News coverage helped cops identify Fullerton Red Line robber, prosecutors say

November 30, 2022 CWBChicago

A tipster who saw news coverage about a violent robbery at the Fullerton Red Line station last month led Chicago police to arrest one of two offenders, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Edgewater

Cook County probably can’t help troubled woman accused of stealing $155,000 from Brink’s truck, judge says

November 30, 2022 CWBChicago

The 60-year-old woman who allegedly stole a bag containing $155,000 from a Brink’s truck in Chicago has no criminal background, is recently widowed, and is experiencing homelessness, officials said during a bail hearing Wednesday.

West Ridge

Amazon driver carjacked, two women robbed in about 10 minutes on the North Side

November 30, 2022 CWBChicago

An Amazon courier was carjacked and two other people were robbed at gunpoint in about 10 minutes Wednesday afternoon in the West Ridge neighborhood, according to Chicago police reports.

Wicker Park

Man shot while driving in Wicker Park, police say

November 30, 2022 CWBChicago

A man was shot while driving his car in Wicker Park on Tuesday evening, according to Chicago police.

Loop

Downtown police commander claims crime is down 44%. It’s up 30%.

November 29, 2022 CWBChicago

A Chicago police commander claimed on WLS-AM that crime has dropped 44% under his leadership. It’s actually up 30%.

Boystown

Man dropped a loaded gun in an Uber, then ditched another gun in a taxi as cops moved in, prosecutors say

November 29, 2022 CWBChicago

Prosecutors say a man dropped a loaded firearm inside an Uber in Boystown and then ditched a second gun in the back of a taxi when police approached him moments later on Halsted Street.

Boystown

Gun charge filed after man allegedly drops a pistol inside Boystown bar — THREE times

November 29, 2022 CWBChicago

A Chicago man on bail for a felony gun case brought a firearm into a Boystown bar over the weekend and got caught because witnesses saw him drop the gun on the floor over and over again, prosecutors said.

Citywide

Videos show flame-throwing, donut-spinning, rock-throwing car sideshows that ended with 3 facing felony charges in Chicago on Thanksgiving weekend

November 29, 2022 CWBChicago

Three men face felony charges after a series of stunt driving, donut-spinning, car “sideshows” left several Chicago police squad cars damaged and a CPD sergeant injured over Thanksgiving weekend.

Citywide

Chicago cop arrested for evading police during off-duty chase; same cop went viral in bodycam video of another off-duty incident last year

November 28, 2022 CWBChicago

An off-duty Chicago police officer is charged with misdemeanors after allegedly running red lights and then arguing with on-duty cops who pulled him over. The same officer’s off-duty antics went viral last year when CPD bodycam footage leaked, showing him losing his cool with on-duty cops during another traffic stop.

Edgewater

Woman arrested after $tealing armored car cash bag outside Edgewater bank, Chicago police say

November 28, 2022 CWBChicago

A woman is in custody after she allegedly stole a bag of money from an armored car courier outside a Chicago bank on Monday afternoon.

Citywide

Carjackings plunge as ‘Kia boys’ fuel a 185% increase in traditional auto thefts in Chicago

November 28, 2022 CWBChicago

Chicago police are investigating two armed carjackings reported Sunday evening in Lakeview and the West Loop. But, hijacking reports in the city are down sharply as traditional auto thefts skyrocket.

Citywide

Chicago ‘Kia boy’ has a felony gun case pending in restorative justice court, where wrongs are addressed with ‘peace circles,’ prosecutors say

November 28, 2022 CWBChicago

A Chicago man who has a gun case pending in “restorative justice” court was allegedly caught running from a stolen Hyundai with a screwdriver and a USB cord – the tools of a Kia boy.

Citywide

Carjacking victim disarms offender, beats him with his own gun, prosecutors say

November 28, 2022 CWBChicago

Prosecutors say a Chicago man disarmed a would-be carjacker and then beat him with his own firearm on Saturday.

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