Cook County Sheriff's Office

🚨 Reporting a crime or community concern just got easier. Our redesigned website makes it simple for Cook County residents to submit tips, report issues, and connect with our office. Visit ww.cookcountysheriffil.gov to learn more. If this is an emergency, please dial 911. #CookCountySheriff #CommunitySafety #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement

Bringing stories to the streets 📚💛 Our Book Bus delivers more than books—it builds connection. #BookBus #LibraryOnWheels #CommunityFirst #ReadingMatters #YouthPrograms #Literacy #CommunityConnection #CookCountySheriff

We recently visited Cassell Fine Arts School on Chicago’s South Side to speak with students about online safety. During the session, students learned how to protect themselves on social media and while gaming online, including how to recognize and avoid common vulnerabilities. If you’re interested in having the Cook County Sheriff’s Office host a similar event in your community, please contact us at CCSO.CommunityEngagement@ccsheriff.org #OnlineSafety #InternetSafety #CyberSafety #CommunityOutreach #CookCountySheriff

🚨 Reporting a crime or community concern just got easier. Our redesigned website makes it simple for Cook County residents to submit tips, report issues, and connect with our office. Visit ww.cookcountysheriffil.gov to learn more. If this is an emergency, please dial 911. #CookCountySheriff #CommunitySafety #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement

A 24-year-old Hickory Hills woman has been charged after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found she texted pornographic images to a juvenile. On Feb. 9, Sheriff’s Police began an investigation after receiving a report that a juvenile had received a pornographic photo and video as well as threatening and racist text messages. Investigators learned that Megan Chladek had intentionally sent the images of herself engaging in sex acts with another adult to the child as well as to other adults. They also learned that while the depicted acts were consensual, the other individual did not grant permission to share the images of them. On March 12, investigators with the Special Victims Division's Cyber Trafficking and Internet Crimes Against Children units took Chladek into custody. On March 14, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged her with Distribution of Harmful Material to a Minor and Non-Consensual Dissemination of Private Sexual Images. Chladek was ordered released from custody on March 15 following her initial court appearance at the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #CookCountySheriff #LawEnforcement #CCSPD

Recently, K9 Samantha and K9 Darwin had the pleasure of visiting Senior Suites of Garfield Ridge 🐾 Our K9 teams regularly visit senior communities to share insights about their work, training, and specialized skills—from tracking to detection. It’s always a great opportunity to connect and answer questions! #K9 #Bloodhound #Cadaver #CommunityOutreach

🌟 March is Social Work Month! Today, on Social Work Day, we celebrate the dedication and compassion of social workers who make a difference in our communities every day. Through the Treatment Response Team (TRT), social workers collaborate with law enforcement to support individuals in crisis and connect them with care and resources. Thank you to the social workers who build safer, healthier communities across Cook County! 💙 #SocialWorkMonth #SocialWorkDay #TreatmentResponseTeam #CommunityCare #MentalHealthSupport #CookCountySheriff

We had so much fun meeting students at East Maine School District 63 Early Learning Center and showing them what it means to be a Cook County Sheriff’s Police Officer. While they may be little, we encouraged them to dream big! #CookCountySheriff #MaineTownship #CommunityEngagement

Paws, play, and plenty of smiles! 🐾 Our dogs had a great time at the Bartlett Park District for a special Sit & Play with preschoolers—meeting new friends, sharing gentle cuddles, and enjoying lots of tail-wagging fun. #SitAndPlay #DogDays #PawsAndPlay #CommunityConnections #CookCountySheriff

Last month, Cook County Sheriff’s Police Sgt. Kevin Johnson was driving on southbound Interstate 90 near 16th Street when he noticed an overturned vehicle and stopped to help. When he approached the scene, Sgt. Johnson saw a man lying on the ground who was not breathing and had no pulse. Without hesitation, he began performing CPR. After a second round of chest compressions, the man began breathing again and regained a pulse. Sgt. Johnson remained by the man’s side until paramedics and Illinois State Police arrived. We are grateful Sgt. Johnson was in the right place at the right time. His quick thinking and lifesaving actions exemplify what it truly means to protect and serve. #CookCountySheriff #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement #ServeAndProtect #CCSPD

Another great Senior Self-Defense class with the amazing residents of Oak Park Arms! 💪 Learning practical safety skills is especially important for seniors, helping build confidence, awareness and the ability to respond in unexpected situations. Thank you to everyone who participated and made it another successful class! If you’re interested in scheduling a self-defense class for your senior group, reach out to us at ccso.communityengagement@ccsheriff.org. #SeniorSafety #SeniorSelfDefense #CommunitySafety #CookCounty #CookCountySheriff

Radar and Remy are pawsitively on a mission! 🐾 These therapy dogs in training from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office Tails of Redemption program stopped by the Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse to bring comfort—and plenty of tail wags—to staff and visitors. #CookCountySheriff #TailsOfRedemption #TherapyDogsInTraining

A 20-year-old man attempting to hand roll a cannabis cigar in sight of Sherif’s Police officers is facing a felony after he was found illegally possessing a firearm. At approximately 5:40 p.m. on March 10, Community Safety Team members were conducting premise checks on the 87th Street CTA Red Line platform when Tristen Carrizales walked toward one of the officers while rolling what appeared to be cannabis cigar. Officers stopped him to conduct a narcotics investigation. While conducting a safety pat down, they recovered a loaded firearm equipped with a laser sight and ammunition on Carrizales’ person. He did not have a FOID card or a concealed carry license. Officers took Carrizales, of Riverdale, into custody, and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged him later that night with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. He was ordered to Cook County Jail custody on March 11 following his initial court hearing at the Geroge N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #CookCountySheriff #LawEnforcement #CCSPD

Two men are facing multiple felony charges after Cook County Sheriff’s Police recovered cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other drugs, as well as three guns during a search warrant in Dolton. On March 9, Organized Crime Division Investigators executed a search warrant in the 14400 block of South Ingleside Avenue as part of a narcotics investigation. There they recovered 1350 grams of cocaine, 862, grams of methamphetamine, 84 grams of crack cocaine, 67 ecstasy pills, 10 Xanax pills, and 727 grams of cannabis. They also found three firearms, thousands in cash, drug paraphernalia, digital scales, and ammunition. Investigators took two residents, 42-year-old Darius Sparks and 24-year-old Donzelle Zimmerman, into custody. Zimmerman was charged with armed violence, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance, possession of ecstasy and manufacture/delivery of ecstasy. Sparks was charged with manufacture/delivery of cocaine, manufacture/delivery of fentanyl, methamphetamine manufacturing, possession of methamphetamine, manufacture/delivery of cannabis, possession of cocaine, possession of cannabis, and possession of a controlled substance. Following their March 10 initial court hearings at the Markham Courthouse, Zimmerman was ordered to Cook County Jail custody, and Sparks was ordered released from custody. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. #CookCountySheriff #LawEnforcement #CCSPD

Cook County Sheriff's Police will be conducting additional countywide patrols from March 13 through March 23 focused on motorist safety. The patrols are funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation.  Who needs to keep their eyes on the road, wear their seatbelts, and slow down? You do. #CookCountySheriff #CCSPD #saferroads

Being prepared can save a life. 🩸 We recently brought Stop the Bleed training to the Garfield Ridge community, teaching participants the lifesaving skills needed to become an immediate responder during an emergency. From recognizing severe bleeding to learning how to act quickly, these skills empower people to step in and help when it matters most. Many who attend leave feeling more confident, capable, and ready to respond in a critical situation. Interested in attending our next Stop the Bleed event in Cook County? Email ccso.communityengagement@ccsheriff.org to learn more. #StopTheBleed #CommunityPreparedness #CookCountySheriff

🚨ILLINOIS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM LAST CALL🚨 The Juvenile Justice & Advocacy Unit coordinates an annual scholarship program for students residing in Cook County. Four scholarships are awarded to students who will be attending a college or university in Illinois in the next academic year. Click here for the 2026-2027 Application: bit.ly/4tSBT8q Application Deadline: This Friday, March 13, 2026

Have you heard?! There’s a new way to report concerns in Cook County. The Cook County Sheriff's Office has launched a Report a Crime feature on our website — quick, accessible, and available when you need it. See something? Say something. Visit us at: cookcountysheriffil.gov If this is an emergency, please dial 911. #CookCountySheriff #CommunitySafety #PublicSafety #LawEnforcement

Our officers had a great time visiting Washington School in East Maine School District 63 to celebrate Read Across America! 📚👮‍♂️ Sharing stories, laughter, and a love of reading with these amazing students was the highlight of our day. Thank you to the staff and kids at Washington School for the warm welcome—keep turning those pages and dreaming big! 💙✨ #ReadAcrossAmerica #CommunityPolicing #LoveOfReading #CookCountySheriff

From locating the missing, tracking suspects, and bringing hope to families—every day, these heroes go the extra mile. 💙👮‍♂️🐾 #ThisIsWho #K9 #Bloodhounds #CommunityHeroes #CookCountySheriff