The Illinois Disproportionate Justice Impact Study Commission is holding a public hearing on minority contact with the criminal justice system relating to drug laws and how they are applied. The Commission is seeking public input on this subject.
The hearing is Monday, February 22, 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, in the Thompson Center, 100 West Randolph Street, Room 16-503.
All visitors must present a government-issued photo ID card to enter. Oral testimony is limited to three minutes per individual. Written testimony will be accepted. For information, call 312/573-8210.
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Police Pay a call on the Adams Family
They're Creepy and they're cooky, Mysterious and Spooky
The open-air drug market at Cicero Avenue and Adams Street on Beat 1533 in Austin has plagued the surrounding neighborhood for many years. The area is a densely populated residential community bordered by a high-traffic truck route. At first glance, it appears that harmless neighborhood drunks are loitering on the corners, but further scrutiny reveals a flourishing narcotic trade.
Narcotics Investigation Section Team E-2, under the direction of Lt. Robert Cervenka and Sgt. Elaine McKinney, launched OPERATION ADAMS FAMILY on May 26, 2009. The interaction of drug sellers and supervisors directing workers and collecting money satisfies the requirement of a criminal drug conspiracy. The offenders used various rental cars to transport and deliver narcotics.
Undercover officers made 25 buys of white heroin and crack cocaine, conducted four narcotic seizures, three money seizures totaling $594 in cash, and captured two handguns. One of the narcotics seizures totaled 78 grams of powder cocaine. The police utilized video cameras, covert surveillance vehicles, and audio recording devices in gathering evidence against the conspirators.
This area is controlled by the Undertakers Vice Lords street gang. Twenty offenders were identified with OPERATION ADAMS FAMILY and most have extensive violent backgrounds. Since the inception of this operation, there were more than 30 aggravated batteries and one homicide (at 4922 West Adams Street).
On November 17, 2009, arrest warrants were issued for 20 offenders, including Carnell Ashford, 27, the alleged owner of the drug market, and Cadhal Tillman, 20, and Maurice Jefferson, 29, alleged managers of the site. Criminal Drug Conspiracy charges were approved for 12 offenders, 7 are charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and one is charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance. Two juveniles were arrested in connection with OPERATION ADAMS FAMILY. Two offenders remain at large: Carnell Ashford and Maurice Jefferson. Persons with information regarding their current whereabouts are asked to call 312/746-7510. They may remain anonymous and all information remains confidential.
This roundup returns the 4800 & 4900 blocks of Adams Street to the law-abiding citizens residing there.
Persons knowing the whereabouts of any of the fugitives in this case are urged to call the Narcotics & Gangs 24-Hour Hotline:
(312) 746-7510
The open-air drug market at Cicero Avenue and Adams Street on Beat 1533 in Austin has plagued the surrounding neighborhood for many years. The area is a densely populated residential community bordered by a high-traffic truck route. At first glance, it appears that harmless neighborhood drunks are loitering on the corners, but further scrutiny reveals a flourishing narcotic trade.
Narcotics Investigation Section Team E-2, under the direction of Lt. Robert Cervenka and Sgt. Elaine McKinney, launched OPERATION ADAMS FAMILY on May 26, 2009. The interaction of drug sellers and supervisors directing workers and collecting money satisfies the requirement of a criminal drug conspiracy. The offenders used various rental cars to transport and deliver narcotics.
Undercover officers made 25 buys of white heroin and crack cocaine, conducted four narcotic seizures, three money seizures totaling $594 in cash, and captured two handguns. One of the narcotics seizures totaled 78 grams of powder cocaine. The police utilized video cameras, covert surveillance vehicles, and audio recording devices in gathering evidence against the conspirators.
This area is controlled by the Undertakers Vice Lords street gang. Twenty offenders were identified with OPERATION ADAMS FAMILY and most have extensive violent backgrounds. Since the inception of this operation, there were more than 30 aggravated batteries and one homicide (at 4922 West Adams Street).
On November 17, 2009, arrest warrants were issued for 20 offenders, including Carnell Ashford, 27, the alleged owner of the drug market, and Cadhal Tillman, 20, and Maurice Jefferson, 29, alleged managers of the site. Criminal Drug Conspiracy charges were approved for 12 offenders, 7 are charged with Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and one is charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance. Two juveniles were arrested in connection with OPERATION ADAMS FAMILY. Two offenders remain at large: Carnell Ashford and Maurice Jefferson. Persons with information regarding their current whereabouts are asked to call 312/746-7510. They may remain anonymous and all information remains confidential.
This roundup returns the 4800 & 4900 blocks of Adams Street to the law-abiding citizens residing there.
Persons knowing the whereabouts of any of the fugitives in this case are urged to call the Narcotics & Gangs 24-Hour Hotline:
(312) 746-7510
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
AUSTIN POLICE OFFICERS BUST MAJOR BURGLARY & FENCING OPERATION
Chicago Police Officers from the 15th District charged three adults in a lucrative burglary and fencing operation in which offenders were selling goods stolen from local homes, garages, cars, and construction sites. Police say most of the burglaries were committed in the Austin and Garfield Park communities.
According to Sgt. Tom Stack of the Austin District, officers made a routine traffic stop on Sunday, January 17. The driver was arrested for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He told police he knew where there were more guns. Sgt. Stack and his team obtained a search warrant for 4312 West Congress Parkway. Upon entering the premises, tactical officers found numerous stolen items throughout the residence, in a truck and a trailer. Although they did not find any weapons, they did confiscate multiple boxes of ammunition amidst the huge cache of stolen goods.
Among the items recovered were large numbers of power tools, generators, large screen television sets, about 50 bicycles, a new furnace, a fully-stocked tackle box, and a variety of electronic items. The total value is set at more than $100,000. Sgt. Stack estimates the burglars have been operating since last summer and says that unfortunately many more items have been sold off.
Some of the recovered items contained phone numbers and addresses of owners. In all, police inventoried about 400 items. The stolen goods were taken to the auditorium of the 15th District. As police and the media spread the word that victims of burglaries could come to the station with their case reports, receipts, or other proof of ownership, a long line formed in the lobby by people hoping to be reunited with their belongings. The line of people continued to move through the auditorium viewing the items for two days.
Jeremiah Dobynes, 38, of 4312 West Congress Parkway, 1st floor, was charged with three counts of Felony Theft and Unlawful Use of a Firearm (Felon in Possession of a Firearm). Curtis Ball, 54, of 4312 West Congress Parkway, 2nd floor, was charged with three counts of Felony Theft. William Harrington, 56, was charged with one count of Misdemeanor Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property. Ball and Dobynes have histories of burglary-related arrests.
Unclaimed items have been moved to the Police Bulk Storage Warehouse at Homan Square. Persons wishing to find out if their stolen belongings have been recovered should call the Property Crimes detectives handling their cases to check inventory lists. Refer to the Case number on the report when calling the area headquarters.
According to Sgt. Tom Stack of the Austin District, officers made a routine traffic stop on Sunday, January 17. The driver was arrested for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He told police he knew where there were more guns. Sgt. Stack and his team obtained a search warrant for 4312 West Congress Parkway. Upon entering the premises, tactical officers found numerous stolen items throughout the residence, in a truck and a trailer. Although they did not find any weapons, they did confiscate multiple boxes of ammunition amidst the huge cache of stolen goods.
Among the items recovered were large numbers of power tools, generators, large screen television sets, about 50 bicycles, a new furnace, a fully-stocked tackle box, and a variety of electronic items. The total value is set at more than $100,000. Sgt. Stack estimates the burglars have been operating since last summer and says that unfortunately many more items have been sold off.
Some of the recovered items contained phone numbers and addresses of owners. In all, police inventoried about 400 items. The stolen goods were taken to the auditorium of the 15th District. As police and the media spread the word that victims of burglaries could come to the station with their case reports, receipts, or other proof of ownership, a long line formed in the lobby by people hoping to be reunited with their belongings. The line of people continued to move through the auditorium viewing the items for two days.
Jeremiah Dobynes, 38, of 4312 West Congress Parkway, 1st floor, was charged with three counts of Felony Theft and Unlawful Use of a Firearm (Felon in Possession of a Firearm). Curtis Ball, 54, of 4312 West Congress Parkway, 2nd floor, was charged with three counts of Felony Theft. William Harrington, 56, was charged with one count of Misdemeanor Theft of Lost or Mislaid Property. Ball and Dobynes have histories of burglary-related arrests.
Unclaimed items have been moved to the Police Bulk Storage Warehouse at Homan Square. Persons wishing to find out if their stolen belongings have been recovered should call the Property Crimes detectives handling their cases to check inventory lists. Refer to the Case number on the report when calling the area headquarters.
POLICE SHUT DOWN ILLEGAL PARTY ON WEST SIDE
Nine guns were recovered and numerous arrests were made after police responded to a citizen complaint to the 11th District Commander about persons operating an illegal social club in a warehouse in the 4400 block of Fifth Avenue.
On December 27, 2009, at approximately 12:15 AM, officers from the Mobile Strike Force, along with assisting units from the Harrison District (11), responded. When the officers arrived on the scene, loud music was heard coming from inside the location. Police also observed an elaborate club-style entry to the building, with stanchions, velvet ropes, rugs, and four industrial spotlights illuminating a party advertisement. As the officers entered the building, packed with upwards of 300 people, they observed Dwayne Troupe and Ambrosio Silva , both armed with handguns and wearing soft body armor, searching patrons who were waiting in line to enter the party. Further investigation revealed Zenobia Mills and another subject to be in possession of firearms. They were all immediately placed into custody. During the course of the investigation, five additional firearms were found in the building.
Dwayne Troupe, 22, of the 8500 block of South Bennett, was charged with one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Concealed. Ambrosio Silva, 28, of the 5300 block of West Henderson, was charged with one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Concealed. Zenobia Mills, 28, of the 700 block of South Kostner, was charged with one count each of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Loaded Gun, Possession Firearm-Expired FOID, Possession of Ammunition without Valid FOID, No Registration of Firearms. The organizer of the party was cited for several city ordinance violations, including License Required-Public Place of Amusement.
As a result of this action, nine guns were removed from the city streets and a potentially combustible incident was averted.
On December 27, 2009, at approximately 12:15 AM, officers from the Mobile Strike Force, along with assisting units from the Harrison District (11), responded. When the officers arrived on the scene, loud music was heard coming from inside the location. Police also observed an elaborate club-style entry to the building, with stanchions, velvet ropes, rugs, and four industrial spotlights illuminating a party advertisement. As the officers entered the building, packed with upwards of 300 people, they observed Dwayne Troupe and Ambrosio Silva , both armed with handguns and wearing soft body armor, searching patrons who were waiting in line to enter the party. Further investigation revealed Zenobia Mills and another subject to be in possession of firearms. They were all immediately placed into custody. During the course of the investigation, five additional firearms were found in the building.
Dwayne Troupe, 22, of the 8500 block of South Bennett, was charged with one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Concealed. Ambrosio Silva, 28, of the 5300 block of West Henderson, was charged with one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Concealed. Zenobia Mills, 28, of the 700 block of South Kostner, was charged with one count each of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon-Loaded Gun, Possession Firearm-Expired FOID, Possession of Ammunition without Valid FOID, No Registration of Firearms. The organizer of the party was cited for several city ordinance violations, including License Required-Public Place of Amusement.
As a result of this action, nine guns were removed from the city streets and a potentially combustible incident was averted.
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