Woman Swings on Cops with Urine-Soaked Pants: OMGPD

Homeless man steals a Corvette, a mama protects her jailbird son and the peek-from-behind-the-curtain crew this week in crime-n-shame.

Should Chicago Cops Wear Body Cameras?

What do you think? Some say it's inevitable but Chicago PD doesn't have a formal plan to add them.

Woman Tries to Snatch 2-Year-Old at O'Hare Baggage Claim: Cops

Mom thwarts the attempt and now the North Side Chicago woman is charged with aggravated kidnapping.

Newborn Baby Left in a Dumpster Downstate

Police are looking for the parents of 12-hour-old infant dumped in a trash bin just a block from the police station in Jacksonville, IL.

Grieving Widow Helps Catch Mugger

Purse snatcher strikes elderly woman at her lowest moment. She would not let the crime go unanswered.

FBI Joins Chicago Police In Going After Violent Gang Members

Chicago police, federal agents and Illinois State Troopers will be assigned to surge teams in Chicago's most violent neighborhoods.

SUV Crash Lands on Dealer's Row: OMGPD

Tiny jail towels, iPad thief smiles, cigarette ripoff and a hard-to-swallow milk shake in the latest annals of Patch Chicago crime-n-shame.

Creepy Guy Tries Luring Girl Twice -- Including In Front of Mom: Cops

Man approached 9-year-old girl at Hamlin Park, 19th District police issue community alert, cops say.

Poncho-Clad Bandit Robs Lake View Bank: FBI

Suspect fled with undetermined amount of money, FBI says.

Red-Light Ticket Protesters Say Police Trying to 'Bully' Them

More than 16,000 red-light citations now up for review. Why did protesters capture police attention for the first time in two years?

Accused 'Machete Man' Says All He Had on Him Was a Lighter: OMGPD

A woman locks up her dog in filth, a suspicious texter and a man with red fingernails this week in the annals of PatchChicago crime-n-shame.

A Record of Chicago Gun Violence

As reported by news media and curated by the Red Line Project, the latest news on shootings throughout the city of Chicago.

5 Men Charged, 2 Cops Hurt in Montrose Beach Fight

Two police officers were injured after bottles were thrown at them Sunday as they tried to break up a fight in the 4400 block of North Simmonds Drive.

Police Schedule Roadside Safety Check Friday in Rogers Park

Chicago Police will be checking for impaired or distracted driving Friday evening through Saturday morning on Western Avenue. Patch has your back.

'You're Not F--- American,' Cop Shouts as Kneeling, Cuffed Woman is Smacked in the Head

Shocking security camera footage is part of a federal lawsuit filed against the city of Chicago, claiming excessive force and a hate crime took place during a 2013 police raid.

FEDS: Ex-City Official Took Bribes in Exchange for Steering Red Light Camera Contract

John Bills, 52, charged with one count of federal program bribery.

North Side Woman Turns Self In After She Tried Suffocating Daughter, Cops Say

Woman charged with attempted murder after she tried suffocating 4-year-old daughter with plastic bag, police say.

Priest Won't Be Alone With Kids During Re-Opened Child Sex Probe

Rev. Michael W. O'Connell agrees not to be alone with children at Chicago parish while undergoing second investigation for alleged child sex abuse, Archdiocese says.

Witness to Alleged Priest Sex Abuse: 'Did I Help That Kid Enough'

New allegations of child sex abuse against Chicago priest, by witness who claims he saw priest abusing boy at south suburban gym 15 years ago.

Sex Abuse Probe of Chicago Priest Opened Again

Cook County Sheriff's Department looking into new information as a young man comes forward to talk about what he saw.

MANHUNT MONDAY: Have You Seen Domingo Padilla?

Every Monday Patch highlights one of Cook County’s most wanted fugitives.

Woman Assaulted in Daylight Attack in Alley

Attacker warned victim, "I know where you live," after he assaulted her in garage, Chicago Breaking news reports.

Archdiocese of Chicago Clears Priest's Return to North Side Parish

Investigations determine allegation of sexual misconduct against North Side priest that took place in suburban parish to be unfounded, Archdiocese of Chicago says.

MANHUNT MONDAY: Have You Seen Jose Garcia?

Every Monday Patch highlights one of Cook County’s most wanted fugitives.

Eye Doc Secretly Videotaped Women in Restroom: Cops

Police launch investigation after cameras are found hidden at medical offices in Lake View and Irving Park, Chicago Tribune reports.

Five Dogs Locked in Car While Owner Partied for Hours In Bucktown Bar: Cops

Police say dogs did not have heat, food or water. Owner charged under state Humane Care for Animals Act.

Shady Bandit’s Boyfriend ‘Didn’t Know She Was Robbing Banks': FBI

Alleged bank robber had "extra money" but her boyfriend didn't know she was robbing banks.

Scar-Faced Ruse Burglar and Accomplice Moving Through North Side

Chicago Police Area North detectives say six incidents occurred in one week on North Side.

Chicago Chop Shop Busted by Cops May Have Shipped Parts Overseas

South Side salvage yard shut down as police investigate. Up to 100 stolen vehicles found after family tracked a stolen truck to the yard.

ARRESTED: Police Charge Man and Woman in String of North Side Robberies

Couple who robbed five restaurants and business were arrested after six-day crime spree, cops say.

'Benchwarmer Bandit' Strikes Fourth North Side Bank, FBI Says

FBI believes same man is responsible for robbing four Chicago banks in past two weeks.

Pair Threatens to Blow Up Pizzeria, Robs 7-Eleven in Near West, Lincoln Square Robberies

Chicago Police issue community alert about alleged bomb-toting, shotgun wielding male-female duo that robbed two businesses Thursday and Friday.

Sheriff Busts Dad Who Owes $500,000-plus in Child Support

This guy has had a warrant out for his arrest since 2008, but a tip finally led cops to him.

Doc Who Wanted to Feel Good Traded Drugs for Sex on Craigslist

Tripped up by a police sting, former Rush University Medical Center doc could be headed to federal prison for 9 to 11 years.

Plea Deal Instructs Man to Stop Spitting on Others

Also in this week's OMG PD, a car is towed for owing thousands in parking tickets and a cabbie gets battered by his fare.

Someone Doesn't Like Laz Parking Meters

Chicago Police report that 13 meters have been vandalized on North Side.

Parking Restrictions in Effect Monday and Tuesday Filming

Three separate film projects will be shooting around Lake View on March 24 and March 25, Ald. Tom Tunney's office said.

Cops Looking for Guy Who Showed Kids Cell Phone Porn Video

Police are seeking a male white Hispanic who showed some kids a porn video on his phone and exposed himself.

Police DUI Strike Force Will Patrol Lake View This Weekend

Chicago Police will be patrolling Lake View neighborhoods looking for drunk drivers and other traffic lawbreakers this Saturday and Sunday.

Murder Suspect Who Shut Down Lake Shore Drive Held Without Bail

Joseph Felton, of south suburban University Park, remains hospitalized at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and was denied bail.