"Our Police Community Safety Team recovered a loaded firearm during a traffic stopTuesday nightwhile working the Sheriffs Chicago Initiative in the Austin neighborhood. A 19yo passenger was charged w/ aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. He also had a warrant from Kane County."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Cook County Sheriff:
"During the Thanksgiving traffic safety enforcement period, our officers conducted 134 traffic stops across Cook County, citing 43 drivers for failure to wear a seatbelt, 17 for speeding, & 12 for distracted driving, among other offenses.Please stay off your phone & buckle up." on Dec. 14Read on Twitter
"Sheriff Dart cut the ribbon yesterday on the new child-friendly literacy nook inside Cook County Jails Div. 10 lobby. The nook features books, toys, educational items, & artwork. Many thanks to those who donated, especially @laundrycares, to make this space possible. twitter.com/fox32news/stat" on Dec. 14Read on Twitter
"Our Police Community Safety Team recovered a loaded gun w/ a loaded magazine during a traffic stop in Dolton last week. The vehicle was originally pulled over for having heavily tinted windows. The 19yo driver was charged w/ aggravated unlawful use of a weapon & other offenses." on Dec. 13Read on Twitter