COOK COUNTY, IL – The Cook County Jail is hosting the largest international chess competition for detained individuals starting today, with 116 teams from around the world participating in the three-day virtual competition, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today....
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Man Charged with Involuntary Servitude in Trafficking Case
COOK COUNTY, IL – A 53-year-old Elk Grove man has been charged with Involuntary Servitude, a Class X felony, after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found he forced a victim to have sex for money, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today....
Sheriff Dart Hosts Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Event in Chicago’s 11th Ward
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart was joined by Commissioner John Daley and Alderwoman Nicole Lee at yesterday’s catalytic converter etching event held in Chicago’s 11th Ward. During the free event, 65 city residents were able to get their catalytic...
Sheriff Dart Launches Program to Address Catalytic Converter Thefts
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart unveiled a new tool today to help deter the ongoing and costly theft of catalytic converters throughout Cook County. The tool etches a vehicle’s VIN number on the expensive auto part, which has become a favorite...
Chicago Man wanted for Multiple Sexual Assaults, Robbery, and Escape Captured in Oregon Following Sheriff’s Police Investigation
COOK COUNTY, IL – A 34-year-old man wanted for the aggravated criminal sexual assaults of two women in Chicago, as well as for robbery and escape from electronic monitoring, is now in custody after the Cook County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit tracked down his...
Des Plaines Man Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder in Domestic Incident
COOK COUNTY, IL – A 32-year-old man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder following a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation into a domestic incident that occurred in unincorporated Maine Township, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. At...
Sheriff Dart Hosts First Garden Chef Challenge
COOK COUNTY, IL – Showcasing the versatility of the produce grown on its urban farm, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office hosted a cooking challenge where two local chefs each created a dish using the urban farm’s fresh vegetables and herbs in a timed competition....
Sheriff’s Police Conducting Traffic Safety Checkpoint in Maine Township
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff’s Police are conducting a roadside safety checkpoint tonight on Milwaukee Avenue, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. The checkpoint will run from tonight to 2 a.m. Friday. Officers at the checkpoint will ensure drivers are...
Sheriff Dart Hosts Overdose Prevention Event
COOK COUNTY, IL – In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and partnering organizations raised awareness today about the opioid overdose epidemic and reinforced ongoing prevention efforts at the Cook County Jail. The...
Chicago Police Officer Charged with new Child Pornography and Child Sex Felonies
COOK COUNTY, IL – A Chicago Police officer arrested in March for sexually abusing a minor in Norridge is now facing new charges of child sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and child pornography as a result of an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Police...