Update: Friday, October 28, 2016 - The altercations resulted in injuries to both staff and individuals in custody. Two correctional deputies transported to the hospital on Tuesday night for treatment of non-life threatening injuries have since been released from the...
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Elgin Man Wanted in Criminal Sexual Assault Case Charged
A 40-year-old Elgin man wanted in connection with a sexual assault has been arrested and charged, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. On the morning of Aug. 12, 2016, Sheriff’s Police responded to a 9-1-1 call in the 3100 W block of Rohrssen Road in...
Man Charged with Sexual Assault, Child Pornography
An 18-year-old Kentucky man has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault and child pornography, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. On Aug. 19, 2015, an undercover officer in Washington D.C. made contact with an individual on an online...
Sheriff’s Office Introduces New Tool to Streamline Bonding Process
The Cook County Department of Corrections is now offering a new feature that expedites the process of bonding out individuals in custody, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Members of the public who wish to post bond for a individual in custody can send an e-mail...
Individuals in Custody face Multiple Charges of Aggravated Battery to Staff
COOK COUNTY, IL – Two individuals in custody involved in separate incidents were charged with aggravated battery to a peace officer, Sheriff Thomas J Dart announced today. Latayuss Curry, 22, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery for an incident from June...
Cook County Sheriff’s Office Organizes Marrow Donor Registry
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will host the 3rd Annual Encarnación Roldán Marrow Donor Registry, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. The drive honors Correctional Sergeant Roldán who passed away in 2014 after an arduous battle with Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma....
Boyfriend Charged in Woman’s Murder
A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found Thursday morning at a golf course in DuPage County, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. At approximately 8 a.m. on Sept. 29, the body of a...
Sheriff’s Office Mourns Passing of Training Academy Police Officer
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office gives the final farewell to Sheriff’s Police Officer and Training Academy Instructor Jason Gallero. Where: Divine Providence Catholic Church (2550 Mayfair Ave, Westchester) When: Wednesday, September 21, 10a.m. Officer Gallero...
Five Individuals in Custody Charged with Aggravated Battery Against Staff
Five individuals in custody have been charged this week with aggravated battery against Cook County Jail correctional deputies, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Sam Jones was charged on September 14, 2016. According to the Sheriff’s Office investigation, on...
Man Charged in Sexual Assault of Teen at Forest Preserve
A 46-year-old man has been charged in connection with a reported sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy that occurred at the Cermak Woods Forest Preserve, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Cook County Forest Preserve Police notified Sheriff’s Police...