Sheriff’s police catch another man with a gun on the Red Line: report
Man Arrested for Carrying Loaded Firearm on CTA Red Line
A man’s decision to smoke while riding the Red Line led to his arrest by Cook County Sheriff’s Police for carrying a loaded firearm, officials revealed on Monday. This incident marks at least the third arrest by the agency for illegal possession of a gun on Chicago’s transit system since their officers began patrolling the rail lines recently.
Angel Williams, 25, was spotted smoking on a Red Line car around 7 p.m. on April 16 by sheriff’s officers. They escorted him off the train at the 69th Street stop and during the detainment for disorderly conduct, officers discovered the loaded firearm in his possession.
Prosecutors did not seek detention for Williams, who now faces charges of unlawful possession of a weapon.
Following increased safety concerns on the city’s train lines, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office initiated CTA patrol operations in response to federal pressure. Since their deployment, officers have been featured in numerous social media videos, addressing disruptive behavior and making arrests. Gun possession cases on the Red Line have resulted in at least three arrests by the agency.
In a separate incident on March 31, Carl Adams, 40, was apprehended by sheriff’s officers for moving between train cars through emergency doors at 95th Street. A search of his backpack uncovered a loaded pistol, leading to charges of being a felon in possession of a weapon. Adams, who was on federal probation since August 2025 for a prior gun offense, was ordered detained pending trial.
On April 7, Vincent Jones, 27, was detained by sheriff’s officers at the 69th Street platform for playing loud music from a portable speaker on a train. A subsequent search revealed a firearm in his possession.
These incidents underscore the ongoing efforts to enhance safety and security on Chicago’s public transportation system, with law enforcement agencies actively patrolling to deter criminal activity.
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