Tom Ahern, Deputy Director - News Affairs & Communications at Chicago Police | X
Tom Ahern, Deputy Director - News Affairs & Communications at Chicago Police | X
Tom Ahern, a spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, shared updates on recent criminal incidents and arrests in Chicago through his social media account. The posts provided information on armed robberies, a murder charge, and a vehicular hijacking case.
On October 14, 2025, Ahern reported a series of armed robberies involving a firearm, stating: "ARMED ROBBERIES with a FIREARM @ChicagoCAPS04 @Area2Detectives #ChicagoPolice".
The following day, October 15, 2025, he posted about a significant arrest related to a previous homicide: "Offender Charged with February 2022 Murder of 27-Year-Old Male @ChicagoCAPS06 @Area2Detectives U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force #ChicagoPolice". This highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement and federal partners to resolve cold cases.
Later that same day, Ahern announced another arrest, writing: "Offender Charged with Vehicular Hijacking from a 36-Year-Old Female @ChicagoCAPS18 (Near North) @Area3Detectives #ChicagoPolice".
The Chicago Police Department regularly collaborates with federal agencies such as the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force in apprehending suspects wanted for serious crimes. These partnerships aim to address violent crime and bring resolution to unsolved cases in the city.
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