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Former Chicago Police Officer Sentenced to 20 Years for Sex Crimes Involving Minors

According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, investigators with the Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested Deleon on August 17, 2023, after discovering evidence on his cell phone that he assaulted underage victims and recorded lewd videos involving them. #abuse

Sheriff Dart Rolls Out “Book Bus” to Bring Free Reading to Underserved Communities

“This is more than just a bus—it’s a vehicle for opportunity, imagination, and hope,” Dart said. #books

Sheriff’s Police to Hold Traffic Safety Checkpoint in Leyden Township

Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said officers will be checking for valid driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, ensuring compliance with Illinois’ seat belt and child safety restraint laws, and watching for impaired drivers. #checkpoint

Cook County Jail Launches Composting Pilot to Support Urban Farming

Food scraps that once went to waste will now be turned into compost, nourishing the same gardens where individuals in custody grow produce for local farmers markets. #farming

New Illinois Law Strengthens Missing Persons Investigations

The measure eliminates waiting periods for filing missing persons reports and requires police to immediately enter cases into the state’s Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS). #missingpersons

Sheriff’s Office Uses Aerial Drone to Locate Missing and Endangered Palatine Man in Forest Preserve

The missing person, who has diabetes and early onset dementia, was known to  frequently walk in the forest preserve, which is located near his home. 

Chicago Man Faces Felony after $400,000 in Stolen Merchandise Recovered

On June 5, Sheriff’s Police executed search warrants at the storefront and storage unit, where they recovered approximately $400,000 in fitness equipment, gloves, and other items. #theft

Missing Persons Identification Act Passes General Assembly

The bill mandates that missing persons cases remain active with the respective law  enforcement agency, and in the databases, until the person is located. #missingpersons

Convicted Sex Offender Facing New Felony Child Pornography Charges

Johnson is a registered sex offender for a 2022 conviction in Will County for child pornography possession. #felony

Chicago Man Charged in Burglary of Cancer Treatment Center

At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21, Sheriff’s Police responded to a call of a  burglary in progress at the Illinois Cancer Specialists Center in unincorporated Maine Township. #burglary

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