Chicago City Wire

Tom Ahern, a spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department, reported on several recent criminal charges in Chicago through his social media posts.

On November 6, 2025, Ahern announced that an individual had been charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking involving a firearm. He stated: "Offender Charged with Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking with a Firearm @ChicagoCAPS11 @Area4Detectives U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/15zrDTACng".

The following day, November 7, 2025, Ahern posted about another incident involving a juvenile suspect. He wrote: "Juvenile Offender 16, Charged with Attempted Murder of a 34-Year-Old Female @ChicagoCAPS03 @Area1Detectives Area One Homicide Investigation Support Team #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/ngvtxBXmYq".

Later on November 7, Ahern provided information regarding multiple felony charges related to armed robbery. His post read: "Offender Charged with Multiple Felony Counts of Armed Robbery with a Firearm @ChicagoCAPS05 @Area2Detectives U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/VGMkPg5NFR".

Ahern's updates reflect ongoing efforts by the Chicago Police Department and federal partners such as the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force to address violent crime in the city. The involvement of specialized units like Area Detectives and Homicide Investigation Support Teams underscores law enforcement's focus on investigating and prosecuting serious offenses.