18-05-2025
Man wanted on gun charges busted with drugs, fake ID in Tri-Taylor: sheriff
The Brief
Jordan White, 28, was arrested on a Cook County warrant after failing to appear in court on felony gun charges.
He was taken into custody outside a Tri-Taylor residence and found with suspected cocaine, heroin and a fake ID.
White is now facing additional drug charges and is being held at Cook County Jail until his next court date on June 5.
COOK COUNTY, Ill. - A Cook County fugitive who failed to appear in court earlier this year was arrested in Chicago with suspected drugs and a fake ID, officials said.
What we know
Jordan White, 28, was taken into custody on an active warrant for skipping a March 20 court date, where he faced felony charges including armed habitual criminal, felon in possession or use of a firearm while on parole, and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon with a prior conviction.
Investigators located White outside a residence in the 2400 block of West Polk Street in the Tri-Taylor neighborhood.
During the arrest, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said he was found with suspected cocaine, suspected heroin and a fake driver's license.
White now faces additional drug-related charges, according to the sheriff's office.
What's next
He appeared in court at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse and was ordered held at Cook County Jail until his next hearing, scheduled for June 5.
