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Suspect considered ‘armed and dangerous' after sisters, 10 and 21, found dead in Illinois home, police say
CHICAGO — Denise Howard was not related by blood to the 10-year-old girl who lived about a block away from her in Streamwood. But to that little girl, she was 'grandma.' 'She was always clean. Always beautiful looking,' Howard said. 'And she always loved to wear pink — and she looked good in it. The mother took very good care of her.' When Howard heard the news around 3 a.m. Thursday that Uyani Jones, along with her sister, Janiya Jenkins, 21, had been found stabbed to death in their home Wednesday night, she said she was devastated. 'I just started crying. I couldn't go back to sleep,' Howard said. 'I'm gonna miss her. I'm gonna miss her dancing. I'm going to miss her hugs. I'm going to miss her trying to get the Oreo cookies.' On Thursday evening, police were still searching for the suspect in the sisters' deaths, Jalonie Jenkins, 25, who they called 'armed and dangerous.' A relative identified the suspect as a step-brother of the victims. His last known location was in Bensenville, where police said officers had located the suspect's vehicle in Redmond Park. They said they searched the park with the help of drones and search dogs. The Cook County Sheriff's Office declined to comment on the investigation. Police said to call 911 if someone sees him and to not approach him. In Streamwood, residents described the neighborhood as a generally calm and tranquil place. Neighbors knew something was amiss after police were dispatched to the home on the 1600 block of McKool Avenue around 7:50 p.m. The sisters were found dead inside the residence, according to police and the Cook County medical examiner's office. Longtime residents said the degree of violence was unusual. 'I've lived here 21 years,' Manfred Malagan said. 'Never seen anything like that.' Howard, who said she met Uyani about three years ago, said the neighborhood was in mourning after hearing the news. 'This affected the whole community. This should have never happened to that family,' Howard said. 'Today when I came out and my neighbor came out, we hugged each other because it's sad.' Howard said Uyani would come over after school for treats and to play games with her grandkids. The little girl loved Oreos and was always dancing. U-46 School District officials confirmed she'd been a fifth grader at Parkwood Elementary School; her older sister a 2021 graduate of Streamwood High School. The district sent a crisis support team to Parkwood Elementary Friday afternoon for students and staff and offered condolences to the victims' family. 'Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to this family and all who are grieving,' officials said in a statement. Thursday morning, yellow police caution tape surrounded the house, which had a stroller laying in the front yard. People walked by the home with dogs, a few stopping by to look at the crime scene. Jalynn Perez, 16, lives near the house where the stabbing took place. She was watching a movie when around 6:30 p.m., her living room lit up with cop lights. A few minutes later, she said she saw fire trucks and ambulances pull up. While Perez didn't know the victims personally, she said she knew a few kids who would go to the house. 'I see in that specific house that it happened in, teenagers and kids and stuff were always running in and out of there,' Perez said. Her friends described it as just a chill place to hang out, but Perez herself had never been inside. For Perez, who had moved to the neighborhood around Christmas last year, the news was shocking. 'It's the suburbs, I thought it was supposed to be so good and stuff,' Perez said, noting that she had been warned that things can get a little rough in the summer time. 'I live four minutes away from my (grandma's) house, and it's beautiful over there. And then this happens.' Police asked anyone with information to contact its Crime Tip Hotline at 630-736-3719 or email police@ _____
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Convicted felon busted with gun, drugs during Ford Heights traffic stop: sheriff
The Brief Michael Donner, 49, was arrested by Cook County sheriff's officers following a traffic stop near the 1600 block of South Lincoln Highway in Ford Heights. Donner was found with a loaded handgun with seven live rounds of ammunition, approximately 32 grams of suspected cocaine, about 223 grams of suspected cannabis, and drug paraphernalia. Donner is a convicted felon from an attempted murder case in 2001. FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. - A convicted felon was arrested for possession of a loaded handgun and drugs in Ford Heights on Friday, according to the Cook County Sheriff's Office. What we know Michael Donner, 49, was arrested following a traffic stop near the 1600 block of South Lincoln Highway in Ford Heights. Cook County sheriff's officers found a loaded handgun with seven live rounds of ammunition, 32 grams of suspected cocaine, about 223 grams of suspected cannabis, and drug paraphernalia. Donner did not possess a FOID card or a concealed carry license. Investigators also learned that Donner was convicted of attempted murder in 2001. He was taken into custody and charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon with a previous conviction and multiple drug charges. What's next He is currently in custody at the Cook County Jail. The Source Details for this story were provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
CBS News
30-04-2025
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Chicago man Joshua Blair missing, car with belongings found in Palos Heights, Illinois
Palos Heights police are searching for a Chicago man who is missing after his car was found with his belongings inside Tuesday. Police said they got a call about an unoccupied vehicle in the roadway in the 11800-block of South Harlem Avenue around 4 a.m. Tuesday. Officers determined it belongs to Joshua Blair, 37, of Chicago, and his personal belongings – including his phone and his wallet – were found inside. Police reached out to Blair's family, who told them they had not heard from him since around 3 a.m. Tuesday morning, when he left home. Police launched a comprehensive search, including assistance from the Chicago Ridge and Chicago police departments and the Cook County Sheriff's Office, but have not been able to find Blair as of Wednesday. Blair is considered to be an endangered missing person. He is described as a Black male, approximately 5 ft. 5 in. tall and 155 lbs., who was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and gray Nike shoes. If you have any information about Joshua Blair's whereabouts, contact Palos Heights police at 708-448-5060 or email GroupDetectives@
Yahoo
20-04-2025
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CPD training day offers public a glimpse into officer preparation
CHICAGO – On Saturday, over three-dozen members of the public participated in the second Community Training Observation Day. Participants got to sample classroom instruction and scenario-based training officers receive as part of a mandatory 40 hours of annual in-service training. 'This is not an easy job. I've said this before, this is very difficult work. At any given second, an officer can find himself/herself in a volatile situation,' Chicago Police Department Supt. Larry Snelling said. 'For me, it's very important for people to understand what our officers are dealing with.' Cook County Sheriff's Office unveils new shooting range training center in Maywood While many assumptions can be made about an officer's training, Snelling said the whole thing is about transparency with the public. 'This is a job where we are highly visible. We're responsible for people's safety. We can take criticism, but we want that criticism to be informed,' Snelling said. A replica of a Chicago street intersection can be found inside the Joint Public Safety Training Center. It's designed to help officers train for critical incidents and run through the many scenarios they may have to face. Participants also got the chance to play a role as police officers. Multiple officers sent to Streeterville to prevent possible teen takeover 'It was a great experience, gets the blood pumping definitely,' participant Kevin Flores said. 'It's an awesome way to see what police deal with on a day-to-day basis.' One scenario sampled on Saturday was a traffic stop, which started as routine before turning to a shots fired incident. Another scenario was a traffic stop where the suspect runs away from the vehicle just as the officer approaches. Participants said the event not only gave them a deeper understanding of police work, but also an appreciation for the everyday men and women behind the badge. Funeral held for fallen U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jose Dueñez, Jr. of Joliet 'Every critic needs to come to this training and see what it's like,' participant Beverly Ann Sandifer said. 'I have a better understanding of what our beloved officers, who are people like me and you, they are people…they have things they go through on an everyday basis. They're no different. They're not aliens, they are humans.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Suburban man charged in deadly wrong-way crash on Eisenhower Expressway
The Brief Saul Alba, 42, of Carpentersville, faces multiple charges, including aggravated DUI, following a March 23 wrong-way crash on I-290 that killed one driver and left him injured. Alba was driving a white 2005 Chevrolet Silverado when he struck three vehicles while traveling west in the eastbound lanes. Alba is currently in custody at the Cook County Sheriff's Office, awaiting a bond hearing; further details on the hearing have not been released. HILLSIDE, Ill. - A Carpentersville man is accused of driving drunk on the Eisenhower Expressway and causing a wrong-way crash that killed another motorist. What we know Saul Alba, 42, was charged with multiple felonies. Aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol involving death, a Class 2 felony Aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol - third offense, a Class 2 felony Aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol - revoked driver's license, a Class 4 felony Other traffic offenses The charges stem from a four-vehicle crash on March 23 on eastbound I-290, just east of Wolf Road in Hillside. Alba was driving a white 2005 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck when he struck three vehicles while traveling west in the eastbound lanes, according to Illinois State Police. One of the other drivers, 61-year-old Andy Orozco, was pronounced dead at an area hospital, police said. Alba was also taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. On March 26, Alba was transferred to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, where he is awaiting a bond hearing. What we don't know Details on when Alba's bond hearing would take place have not been released.
