Tom Ahern, deputy director of news affairs and communications for the Chicago Police Department, reported on several recent criminal charges in Chicago through his X account on March 10, 2026.
At 14:53 UTC, Ahern posted: “Offender Charged with Two Counts of First Degree Murder @ChicagoCAPS22 @Area2Detectives #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/Wh8bojmR1q”.
Five minutes later, at 14:58 UTC, he wrote: “Juvenile Offender 16, Charged with Aggravated Battery – Discharge of a Firearm @ChicagoCAPS15 @Area4Detectives #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/WHuhPK16dY”.
At 15:04 UTC, Ahern shared another update: “AGGRAVATED BATTERY @ChicagoCAPS09 @Area1Detectives https://t.co/Fq9ZojkxEa #ChicagoPolice https://t.co/j2Iw4zvxJj”.
Ahern’s role involves disseminating public safety alerts and promoting community engagement regarding crime prevention in Chicago. He is affiliated with the Chicago Police Department and holds a leadership position as deputy director of news affairs and communications (source). In addition to sharing updates about ongoing investigations and arrests, Ahern regularly encourages the use of crime tip lines and other forms of community assistance. He attended Marquette University prior to his current service in law enforcement communications (source).
