An extensive Sheriff’s Police cold case investigation has led to murder charges against a Michigan woman for the deaths of her newborn twin sons more than 17 years ago, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Antoinette Briley, 41, of Holland, Mich., was...
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Sheriff’s Police K9 “Lula Belle” Finds Missing Person in Steger
A Willow Springs man who was reported missing was safely located by Sheriff’s Police K9 Lula Belle and provided medical treatment, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. At around 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, Steger Police requested the assistance of a...
Sheriff Dart Recovering at Home After Testing Positive for COVID-19
On Friday, Nov. 27, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart received confirmation that he was positive for COVID-19 after being tested on Tuesday, Nov. 24. He last worked on Thursday, Nov. 19. He began feeling symptomatic on Friday, Nov. 20 and immediately self-quarantined. The...
Sheriff’s Office Partners with Loretto Hospital for Staff COVID Testing
COOK COUNTY, IL – As the city of Chicago continues to battle a second wave of COVID-19 cases, the Sheriff’s Office has partnered with The Loretto Hospital to provide weekly testing for employees, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced earlier this week....
In-Person Visitation Temporarily Suspended at Cook County Jail
With the number of COVID-19 cases in Chicago and Cook County on the rise, and in light of the current stay-at-home advisory for the City of Chicago, the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) is temporarily suspending in-person visits at the jail starting...
COVID-19 Rise in Community Leads to Case Increase in Cook County Jail
As the Chicago area experiences a significant rise in COVID-19 cases, the Cook County Jail is also reporting an increase in cases, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and Cook County Health Chair of Correctional Health Dr. Connie Mennella announced Thursday. For the...
Cook County Sheriff’s Office Launches Co-Responder Virtual Substance Abuse Assistance Program
COOK COUNTY, IL – With the COVID-19 pandemic presenting new challenges, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart has introduced a virtual substance abuse program through the use of electronic tablets. Having these tablets available for virtual support and follow-up services...
Chicago Man Charged with Attempted Criminal Sexual Abuse
A 51-year-old Chicago man has been charged with multiple felonies after he solicited an undercover Cook County Sheriff’s Police officer who was posing as ateenage boy on a dating app, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Matthew Baldwin, of the 4600 block of North...
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart Launches Community Resource Center
In light of the impending evictions crisis and growing need for mental health, substance abuse, and other social service assistance, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has launched the Community Resource Center (CRC), Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today....
Sheriff’s Office Announces Electronic Monitoring Program Transition from Radio Frequency to GPS Bracelets
To address the continued increase of criminal defendants court-ordered to the Sheriff’s Electronic Monitoring (EM) program, currently over 3,300 participants, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has made the administrative decision to formally transition all EM equipment...