Tom Ahern, deputy director of news affairs and communications for the Chicago Police Department, shared updates on recent criminal charges in Chicago through his X account.
On March 7, 2026, Ahern reported: “Offender Charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm @ChicagoCAPS16 @Area5Detectives #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/VWp0iN3RcT”.
Later that day, he posted: “Juvenile Offender 14, Charged with Vehicular Hijacking with a Firearm, of 24-Year-Old Male @ChicagoCAPS04 @Area2Detectives #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/chfxNmRlcp”.
Shortly after, another update followed: “Offender Charged with June 2024 Reckless Homicide of 25-Year-Old Male @ChicagoCAPS08 @Area1Detectives U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/sZ87lPW5X5”.
Ahern regularly shares public safety alerts and promotes crime tip lines and community assistance initiatives in Chicago through his social media presence. He is affiliated with the Chicago Police Department and holds a leadership role as deputy director of news affairs and communications. Ahern also attended Marquette University. More information about his professional activities can be found on his X account.
