8th District Chicago Police Department

05/28/2026

Last weekend, the 8th Dist. Tact Team patrolled Bt. 823 & observed 2 males donning ski masks while driving. After initiating a traffic stop, officers were alerted to the pictured firearm on the floorboard. The driver was arrested & felony charges were approved.

05/19/2026

On 18 May 26, Bt. 863A was conducting bag searches on Park District property when a subject attempting to circumvent a search was spotted. Officers stopped the subject and a search revealed one handgun without valid FOID or CCL. The offender was taken into custody. Nice work!

05/15/2026

More ”Cop On A Rooftop” pictures! The 8th District community has shown great support thus far!

05/15/2026

Commander Spreyne and 8th District Community Policing officers are up on the roof supporting Special Olympics Illinois! Come see us at Dunkin’ located at 5755 W. 63rd Street for Cop On A Rooftop!!!

05/14/2026

05/09/2026

On May 3rd 2026, officers of the 864 Tact Team were patrolling Beat 824 when they observed a vehicle disregard a stop sign. A traffic stop was conducted and a loaded 9mm handgun was observed in plain view. The driver, a convicted felon with no FOID or CCL, was placed in custody.

05/08/2026

Officers assigned to the 864 Tact Team conducted a traffic stop in the area of 57/Spaulding recovering multiple knotted plastic baggies containing different substances. In addition, the pictured weapon was recovered on scene. Offender in custody and felony charges approved.

04/22/2026

8th District tact officers responded to a gang disturbance on bt 814. Further investigation revealed a subject to be a convicted felon. A stolen G***k 23 .40 Cal handgun with extended magazine was recovered on scene. A job well done by officers for recovering a dangerous firearm.