Chicago cop who faced dismissal over role in body-slamming incident suspended for 90 days Former CPD Supt. David Brown had recommended Officer Mark Johnson be fired from the department for his conduct. Chicago Sun-Times · May 19, 2023
Former CPD Chief Charlie Beck offers suggestions for Chicago’s next top cop Charlie Beck, who retired after running LAPD, served five months as CPD boss, implementing some key changes — most of which were rolled back by successor David Brown. Chicago Sun-Times · May 4, 2023
Chicago’s new interim top cop, ComEd 4 found guilty and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023
Back-channel search for Chicago’s top cop? Not this time, says president of civilian oversight panel Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s transition team members “have not tried to influence our process. They have not tried to submit names,” said Anthony Driver, president of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, which is conducting the search. Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson names Fred Waller as interim police superintendent Waller, who retired from the Chicago Police Department in 2020 after 34 years on the force, will take over when Johnson is sworn in on May 15. Chicago Sun-Times · May 3, 2023
Coronation-edition Mini Remastered by DBA flies the flag in London’s Linley showroom A pocket-sized piece of coronation memorabilia, the ultimate Mini Remastered by David Brown Automotive is showcased by Linley Wallpaper · May 3, 2023
Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics for myself’ after Feb. 28 defeat Lightfoot is the first elected Chicago mayor in 40 years to be denied a second term. The last mayor to suffer that indignity was Jane Byrne, Chicago’s first and only other female mayor. Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023
CPD’s former No. 3 official emerges as front-runner for interim top cop — and maybe an audition for permanent job Fred Waller spent 34 years with the department, rising through the ranks before joining a parade of top brass who left during the turbulent tenure of former Supt. David Brown. Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023
Search firm to look nationwide for next top cop, public school ratings dropped and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 27, 2023
Search firm hired to find Chicago’s permanent police superintendent The announcement of the firm’s hiring did not say what the company would be paid to “develop a comprehensive search strategy, identify potential candidates and manage the search process.” Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2023
Judge orders deposition for ex-CPD Supt. David Brown in lawsuit by mentally ill man body-slammed by cop Brown signed off on a letter finding the officer used excessive force against Bernard Kersh in 2019, but the city never turned over records to Kersh’s lawyers. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 26, 2023
Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s team moving quickly to find interim police superintendent Those likely to be in running to replace departing interim Supt. Eric Carter include three former members of CPD’s leadership team. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 24, 2023
24 people charged after animal rights protest at Scottish Grand National Police Scotland confirmed those charged would appear at Ayr Sheriff Court in June. The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023
Chicago cop who faced dismissal over role in violent arrest is suspended for 6 months Two other officers who were also facing firing for their roles in the March 15, 2017, arrest were found not guilty and reinstated. Another officer who threatened a suspect, used a racial slur and made false statements will be fired. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023 Acting CPD leader resigns amid search for top cop, Mayor-elect Johnson’s new chief of staff and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 20, 2023 Interim Chicago police Superintendent Eric Carter to retire next month as Mayor Lightfoot leaves office CHICAGO — Eric Carter, the interim superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, will retire on May 15 after three decades with the department, the CPD announced Thursday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 20, 2023 Acting Chicago Police Supt. Eric Carter announces retirement amid nationwide search for next top cop Carter plans to retire May 15, two months after he took over the police department from David Brown — and the day Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson is sworn into office.
Irish Mirror · Apr 14, 2023 Heartbroken community lines streets for funeral of beloved teen GAA star after quad bike death David Brown, 15, died in a quad bike incident on Easter Sunday. The streets and roads from his home were lined with young and old to mark his memory and to offer sympathies to his family as he is now 'in the great pitch in heaven'.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2023 Chicago cop faces 90-day suspension, accused of striking Police Board president during George Floyd protest Police Board President Ghian Foreman filed a complaint with the Civilian Office of Police Accountability saying an officer struck him five times during the May 31, 2020, protest, leaving him with swelling in both legs and unable to walk home.
Irish Mirror · Apr 11, 2023 Parents of a GAA enthusiast who died on Easter Sunday in a quad bike accident are “devastated and heartbroken” Gardaí are investigating the death of David Brown in a quad bike incident in Co Laois
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2023 Hearings to determine whether to fire Chicago cop who fatally shot Adam Toledo begin next month Officer Eric Stillman chased Toledo into an alley in Little Village in March 2021 and fired a single shot into the boy’s chest, a split-second after Toledo dropped a handgun and raised his hands.
Belfast Live · Apr 10, 2023 Tributes to teenage boy who died in Easter Sunday quad bike accident in Co Laois The 15-year-old has been named locally as David Brown
Irish Mirror · Apr 10, 2023 Portlaoise GAA club remembers 'fearless' David Brown after young GAA star is killed in quad bike tragedy A keen sportsperson, he had represented Laois in the Celtic Challenge hurling competition on Saturday
Irish Mirror · Apr 9, 2023 Teen who died in Easter Sunday quad bike accident in Laois named locally as tributes pour in The 15-year-old has been named locally as David Brown from Portlaoise, Co Laois
Chronicle Live · Apr 9, 2023 Death notices and funeral announcements in The Chronicle Newcastle from March 31 to April 6 A selection of tributes to people from around the North East who have passed away in the past few weeks