Cook County Sheriff's Office

Su voz importa. La Oficina del Sheriff del Condado Cook ha lanzado una función para reportar crímenes en nuestro sitio web actualizado, lo que le ofrece una forma más rápida y accesible de denunciar sus inquietudes. ¿Ve algo? ¡Repórtelo! Nosotros nos encargamos de todo. Recuerde, si se trata de una emergencia, llame al 911. Visítenos en el sitio web: cookcountysheriffil.gov #SheriffCondadoCook #SeguridadComunitaria #SeguridadPública #AplicacióndeLaLey

The Cook County Sheriff’s Police Animal Crimes Unit helped rescue a dozen puppies and two adult dogs who had been abandoned in Harvey. On May 14, investigators and Cook County Animal Control went to the 15400 block of Campbell Drive to find two Pit bull mix dogs, one male and one female, who had been observed in the area. Investigators located both dogs as well as 12 Pit bull mix puppies, who were less than a week old, and learned their owner moved and left the dogs behind. The dogs were transported to the South Suburban Humane Society, where they are staying until they are adopted by loving families. Anyone interested in adoption may reach out to the South Suburban Humane Society at 708-755-7387. #CookCountySheriff #NationalRescueDogDay #AnimalRescue #AdoptDontShop

Sheriff’s Office Book Bus: Most Likely To edition! 🚌✨ Tiny readers, big personalities, and the cutest superlatives around. 🏆 Don’t let your students miss out! Contact BookBus@ccsheriff.org to sign them up for our Book Bus program. 📚 #BookBus #ReadingMatters #CommunityConnections #CookCountySheriff

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

Our office had a great time helping to "espresso" our gratitude and raise money for Special Olympics Illinois! ☕️💙 Thank you to all the community members who showed up at our 3 participating locations—we raised over $7,300 to help support local athletes! 🚔✨ Did you miss the event but still want to donate? Visit: support.soill.org/team/820876. #SpecialOlympics #CopOnARooftop #LawEnforcementTorchRun #CookCountySheriff

A Chicago man who Sheriff’s Police saw smoking cannabis at a Red Line station has been charged with multiple felonies after officers found him in possession of a loaded firearm. At approximately 11 p.m. on May 12, officers were conducting premise checks on the 79th Street station platform when they saw a man smoking a suspected cannabis cigar, which is a violation of Chicago Transit Authority rules. Officers took the man into custody for disorderly conduct and identified him as 48-year-old Joseph Wright. While searching him, they found the loaded firearm in his waistband. On the morning of May 13, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Wright with possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender, felon in possession of a weapon, and possession of a firearm on public transportation. He was also charged with misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct, possession of ammunition without a valid FOID, and cited for possession of cannabis. Wright was ordered to Cook County Jail custody on May 13, following his 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

Our Office has a dedicated team of investigators focused on missing persons cases that have gone unresolved for an extended period of time. Linda Seymour was last seen on Dec. 21, 1982 in Northbrook, IL. If you have any information about Linda or this case, please call 773-674-9490 or email ccso.missingpersons@ccsheriff.org. To learn more about our missing persons project, visit cookcountysheriffil.gov/person/. #CCSO #MissingPersonsProject

An attempt to flood the secondary retail market with stolen merchandise bit the dust after the Sheriff’s Police Organized Retail Crime Unit recovered $1.5 million worth of laptop computers. On May 14, Organized Retail Crime investigators received information that a 53-foot trailer that had been reported stolen earlier in the week from Bridgeview may be in the 100 block of North Austin Avenue in Chicago. Investigators located the trailer with the laptops inside and learned that the truck attached to the trailer also had been reported stolen. The thefts remain under investigation. The Organized Retail Crime unit has recovered more than $10 million in stolen merchandise since forming in 2023. #CookCountySheriff #LawEnforcement #CCSPD

Burned-out light? We can help, Cook County! 🚗💡 Join our Lightsaver Program for FREE vehicle light repairs! 🗓 May 29 | Register by May 22 🔗 bit.ly/3GrGURR #Lightsaver #CookCounty #VehicleSafety #CommunityOutreach

Martha’s big day is finally here! 🐾 After joining our Tails of Redemption program back in May 2024, Martha has officially found her furever home! Martha wasn't just a resident; she was a pro. She mastered her basic obedience and became our "lead canine," helping teach new IICs the ropes because she was just that good. After several park trips and apartment visits with one of our very own officers, he decided it was time to make things official. Martha, we are so proud of the dog you’ve become and couldn’t be happier for you and your new dad. Cheers to a beautiful new chapter! ✨ #TailsOfRedemption #CookCountySheriff #FureverHome #GotchaDay #SuccessStory #AdoptDontShop

The parking lot gets a whole lot cooler when the Sheriff’s Office Book Bus pulls up! 🚌📚💙 Stories leave the shelves and go straight into little hands.✨ To ‘book’ us for an event this summer or next school year, contact: BookBus@ccsheriff.org. #BookBus #ReadingMatters #CookCountySheriff

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

The challenge is real. The greatness is within you. 👊 Being a Correctional Officer is more than a job—it’s a career built on integrity, courage, and purpose. We’re looking for leaders who aren’t afraid to step up when it matters most. Are you ready for greatness? #GoWithCCSO and start your journey today! cookcountysheriffil.gov/employment/ #LawEnforcement #PublicSafety #JoinOurTeam #CookCountySheriff

More than just a uniform.🧸💙 While patrolling in Des Plaines, our officers stopped to say hello to kids playing at the park. We even had some stickers and "stuffie" friends to hand out! A huge thank you to the parent who snapped this photo and shared it with us—it’s always a highlight of our shift when we get to build these positive connections with our youth. #OfficersInThePark #CCSPD #CommunityFirst #CookCountySheriff

Cook County Sheriff’s Police Officers recovered a stolen gun while conducting premise checks on a Red Line train, leading to a felony charge against a Chicago man. At approximately 11 p.m. on May 11, Officers were conducting premise checks on a train at the Garfield Boulevard Red Line stop when they saw a man vaping on the train, which is a violation of Chicago Transit Authority rules. Officers took the man into custody for disorderly conduct and identified him as Maurice Timberlake. Officers conducted a safety search of Timberlake and his backpack, where they recovered a loaded firearm, that they learned had been stolen from Jackson Mississippi in 2016. Timberlake had a valid FOID, but carrying firearms on the CTA is prohibited. On the morning of May 12, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged him with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. Timberlake was ordered released from custody following his 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

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

Start your day off right, Illinois! Head to your local Dunkin' tomorrow, Friday, May 15th to support #CopOnARooftop, a Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraising event benefitting Special Olympics Illinois athletes. Our Sheriff's Police will be at three locations this year! Come see us at 217 W Madison St, Oak Park; 2033 N Mannheim Rd, Melrose Park; and 1818 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights! #SpecialOlympics #LawEnforcementTorchRun #CookCountySheriff

A Chicago man who was seen using emergency exit doors to pass through train cars on the Red Line has been charged with multiple felonies after he was found in possession of a stolen firearm and illegal drugs. At approximately 6:35 p.m. on May 11, Cook County Sheriff’s Police were conducting premise checks on a Red Line train at the 95th Street stop when they saw a man using the emergency exit, which is a violation of Chicago Transit Authority rules. Officers stopped the man, identified as 47-year-old Jerry Blackful, arrested him for disorderly conduct, and escorted him off the train. While conducting a safety search, they found a loaded firearm in Blackful’s front waistband and ammunition in his pant pocket. Officers learned that the firearm had been reported stolen from Harvey. They also found suspect cocaine, ecstasy, and crack cocaine in a pouch attached to a key ring on his belt The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Blackful with possession of a stolen firearm, felon in possession of a weapon, and aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon. He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. Blackful was ordered released from custody on May 13 following his 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

Cook County Sheriff’s Police will be conducting additional patrols from May 15 through May 26 to ensure motorist safety across the county. These patrols are funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Summer is coming! Let’s keep those eyes on the road and those seat belts fastened while driving, so we all can enjoy the season safely. #CookCountySheriff #CCSPD #SaferRoads

A 36-year-old Chicago man has been charged after a Sheriff’s Office drone caught a burglary of a railcar in real time. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on May 10, Cook County Sheriff’s Police were working with Union Pacific Railroad Police on a joint cargo theft operation when the drone spotted someone entering a cargo container on a train stopped near 26th Street and Western Avenue in Chicago. With the drone operator providing location information, Sheriff’s Police Community Safety Team Officers found the person and was taken into custody. He was identified as Timothy Lee. During a search of Lee’s property, officers found a key to a U-Haul truck. The truck was found near 25th and Rockwell streets and officers learned that Lee had parked the vehicle there to transport items from the railcars. Inside the truck officers found multiple air conditioning units that were believed to be previously stolen. On the morning of May 11, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Lee with burglary and possession of burglary tools. He was also charged with a misdemeanor count of trespassing on railroad property. Lee was ordered released from custody on May 11, following his 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