Several suspects, drugs, guns, money and an alligator were all taken into police custody after search and arrest warrants were executed by various law enforcement agencies on the Southwest Side and in the southwest suburbs Thursday.
Search warrants were issued after Chicago and Summit police identified suspects affiliated with gang and criminal activity in the area.
Eight people were arrested and charged with a variety of drug and weapons offenses after members of the CPD, Summit police, FBI, Cook County Sheriff's Police, Joint Task Force and DEA executed the warrants.
The three-month investigation was brought on after an off-duty police officer was shot during an attempted robbery on the city's southwest side last December, according to a release from police News Affairs.
The suspect arrested in connection with the shooting was later identified as a member of the Latin Kings. The faction the suspect belonged to was believed to be involved in drug activity in the 8th police district as well as southwest suburban Summit.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:21:16 GMT
One adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
One adult and 11 juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:50 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:50:06 GMT
One number in Saturday night's Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire - whose ticket was purchased in Florida.
One number in Saturday night's Powerball drawing was the difference for a dozen Illinois players between being $10,000 richer and living the life of a multi-millionaire - whose ticket was purchased in Florida.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:52:09 GMT
Four people have been killed and at least 15 other people wounded -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Four people have been killed and at least 15 other people wounded -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
