A Cook County Jail individual in custody has been charged with threatening his public defender, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. According to a Sheriff’s Office investigation, at approximately the 11 a.m. on Jan. 10, individual in custody Michael Roberson, 34,...
Sheriff’s Office Uncovers Gun Stash House
While on patrol and conducting compliance checks in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, Sheriff's police discovered a gun stash house with a cache of weapons, including two stolen shotguns. On Jan. 9, Sheriff’s officers were checking on the status of a person being...
Sheriff Dart Seeks the Public’s Help in Identifying Suspect in Motor Vehicle Theft
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a motor vehicle theft that occurred in Stickney Twp. At approximately 7:40 a.m. on Dec. 21, the suspect is accused of being involved in the theft of a...
Sheriff Dart Announces End-of-Year Prescription Take Back Effort
Leading up to the new year, a time of personal reset and renewal for many, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart encourages the public to clear out their old medications through safe disposal to reduce the chance of poisoning, abuse and pollution. With more than 80...
Sheriff Dart Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing 19-Year-Old
UPDATE: Francisco Martinez was found safe. County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is asking for the public’s help in locating a 19-year-old missing from Stickney Township. Francisco “Tommy” Martinez left his residence in the 4800 block of Lockwood Avenue today in the early...
Man Charged with Promoting Prostitution after Sheriff’s Police, Homeland Security Investigation Found Former Brothel Site Resumed Operations
An investigation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Vice Unit and U.S. Department of Homeland Security led to the arrest of a 25-year-old Chicago man for promoting prostitution at a location that was previously found to have operated as a brothel, Sheriff Thomas J....
Man Charged with Reckless Homicide, Aggravated DUI in Fatal Crash
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today that a 30-year-old man has been charged with aggravated DUI and reckless homicide in connection with a fatal crash in Robbins. According to the Sheriff’s Police investigation, at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Sept. 20,...
Sheriff Dart Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing, Endangered Woman
Update: Jimmiea Boushan was found safe and in good condition Saturday evening. Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 35-year-old woman who fled from an ambulance at Madden Mental Health Center. At approximately 6 p.m....
Sheriff Dart Seeks Public Help Locating Missing 13-Year-Old Girl
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl from Elk Grove Township. Jahaira Ozuna was reported missing on Dec. 1. She was last seen the night before at her home in unincorporated Des Plaines. Jahaira is...
Sheriff Dart Receives Public Official of the Year Honor
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart will be honored tonight as one of Governing Magazine’s public officials of the year for setting a new standard on what a jail can accomplish. Sheriff Dart’s focus on rehabilitation while individuals in custody are...