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* They’ll never be able to arrest their way out of this mess, but I’ll take it…

Sneed hears police just concluded a major gang raid, which rounded up 140 offenders, including 95 documented gang members in an effort to thwart the start of a summer of violence. […]

The round-up, which began early Thursday morning, was conducted on the city’s South and West sides by Chicago Police Department narcotic and gun units targeting the 11th and 15th police districts. Approximately 170 offenders were sought.

“Nearly 80 percent were on our Strategic Subject list of offenders with known gang history,’ said the source. “Those arrested were charged with drug dealing, possession and illegal gun possession,” he added. Sneed is told 23 guns were confiscated.

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:02 pm

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Good, now the courts have to keep them locked up for good.

Comment by Tone Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:06 pm
ah, but they can largely arrest their way out of it. there are victims, and bad people. bad people belong away from the rest of us.
good job, CPD!

Comment by Amalia Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:08 pm
The repurposed Kewanee facility will need warm bodies.

Comment by Cubs in '16 Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:08 pm
==there are victims, and bad people. bad people belong away from the rest of us==

Sometimes I wish life was as simple as country music lyrics, too.

Comment by Lurker Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:18 pm
They rounded up 140. They sought 170. 30 are probably planning a special weekend. Let’s hope the teams are somewhat equal. OY.

Glad they’re rounding them up. Hope they find them all.

Comment by A guy Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:36 pm
Hope it has an impact. But it sounds like 140 gang openings and 23 guns to replace. Absent decent jobs and some hope, the gang recruiters and arms buyers are out for replacements.

Comment by Cook County Commoner Friday, May 20, 16 @ 3:40 pm
@Lurker, my taste run to alt rock!

Comment by Amalia Friday, May 20, 16 @ 4:12 pm

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