Cook County Crime
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DuPage jury finds Chicago man guilty of drug chargesNov 14, 2014 12:01 am - A Chicago man prosecutors say was the first lieutenant of a massive heroin distribution network in Cook and DuPage counties for the past several years faces seven to 30 ...
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Court records: Ex-Elgin deputy chief took money from ex-wife, hacked rival's emailNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - A former Elgin deputy police chief currently facing felony misconduct and identity theft charges hacked into his now ex-wife's personal bank account in April 2010 and to...
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Police officer gets probation for station altercationNov 13, 2014 12:01 am - A Skokie police officer from Gurnee pleaded guilty to official misconduct Wednesday, court records show. In exchange for his guilty plea to the Class 3 felony, Michael H...
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North Barrington attorney charged with home invasion, firing gun in Hawthorn WoodsNov 10, 2014 12:01 am - An attorney from North Barrington remains held in the Lake County jail on charges he broke into a Hawthorn Woods residence Friday night and fired a handgun, authorities ...
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Internet predator sentenced to 20 yearsNov 06, 2014 12:01 am - A 47-year-old man formerly from South suburban Lansing has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for attempting to arrange sex with an underage girl. The ...
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Authorities: Accused officer killed self in cellNov 04, 2014 12:01 am - A Cook County sheriff's spokeswoman says an officer committed suicide in a federal lockup after he and his partner were arrested during a corruption sting. Cook County s...
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Probation, fine for Elgin woman who starved dog to deathNov 03, 2014 12:00 am - A 24-year-old Elgin woman accused of leaving two of her dogs on her apartment balcony for a week while she was out of town has been sentenced to 18 months probation and ...
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Cook County jail guard charged with theftOct 31, 2014 1:01 am - A Cook County correctional officer who conspired with an inmate to buy what he thought was stolen merchandise has been charged with felony theft, authorities said. In a ...
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Authorities: Judge attacked by inmate in Maywood courtroomOct 30, 2014 1:01 am - Authorities say a Cook County jail inmate appearing in a Maywood courtroom for a routine hearing attacked a judge. Cook County Jail Executive Director Cara Smith said th...
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Cook County corrections officer charged with theftOct 29, 2014 1:01 am - A Cook County correctional officer has been charged with theft and placed on paid administrative leave, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Fernando Munoz, ...