4 Chicago men arrested in freight container burglaries near railroad, sheriff says
Four men were arrested after allegedly burglarizing freight containers on railroad property and attempting to flee in a getaway vehicle, authorities announced Wednesday.
One suspect had a loaded handgun without the required FOID card or concealed carry license; deputies also recovered burglary tools and suspected cannabis.
All four were charged with felony burglary, and one faces an additional weapons charge; a judge ordered their release with conditions pending their next court hearing.
COOK COUNTY - Four men were arrested after burglarizing freight containers on railroad property and attempting to flee in a getaway vehicle, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities announced the arrests on Wednesday.
What we know
Officers pulled over the getaway vehicle and arrested the suspects, who were identified as:
37-year-old Charles Walker
32-year-old Joseph Randall
21-year-old Temarion Sidney
19-year-old Vincent Davidson
Walker had a loaded handgun in his possession with no FOID card or Concealed Carry card at the time of his arrest, authorities said.
Deputies also recovered 15 grams of suspected cannabis, a bolt cutter, and tools believed to have been used to break into the containers.
Charges Filed
All four men were charged with felony burglary, according to the sheriff's office.
Walker faces an additional charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
All four suspects appeared in court, where a judge ordered their release with conditions. The date of their next hearing has not been announced.
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