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 several updates on his social media account on November 11, 2025. The posts covered law enforcement activity and a message recognizing veterans.
In a post at 03:12 UTC, Ahern announced an arrest involving child exploitation charges: "Offender Charged with Solicitation of Child Pornography. U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force. Special Investigations Unit #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/P9KWsBnTjQ". This update referenced collaboration between the U.S. Marshals Service's regional fugitive task force and the Chicago Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit.
Later that morning, at 03:22 UTC, Ahern posted about an ongoing investigation related to a violent crime on public transit: "SEEKING TO IDENTIFY - STABBING on #CTA @ChicagoCAPS12 (Near West) @Area3Detectives https://t.co/Fq9Zojl5tI #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/qx3JFN4zXm". The tweet included a request for public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a stabbing incident near Chicago’s CTA system.
On the afternoon of Veterans Day, at 17:52 UTC, Ahern expressed appreciation for military service members by stating: "Thank you Veterans for your Service and Sacrifice @DeptVetAffairs @VFWHQ #VeteransDay https://t.co/gkzLN3jkIc".
The U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force regularly works alongside local police agencies such as the Chicago Police Department to apprehend fugitives and suspects wanted for serious crimes. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) serves millions of riders annually; incidents involving violence occasionally prompt appeals from police to the community for assistance in solving cases.
Ahern’s acknowledgment of Veterans Day aligns with nationwide observances honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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