thomas j. dart

During the checkpoint, officers will verify that drivers are in compliance with Illinois laws, including valid driver’s licenses and vehicle registration. #driving #checkpoint #cookcounty

Sheriff’s police investigators determined that Bridgeforth allegedly requested and received nude videos from the juvenile victim and had sexual contact with the victim, officials said. #cookcounty #crime #sexualassualt

Through search warrants and subpoenas, investigators identified the account holder as Mark Rini, authorities said. #felony #crime #cookcounty

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

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

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

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

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. 

In July 2024, the ICAC Unit received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a user on a social media app who had uploaded and disseminated files containing child pornography. #pornography

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