Crime & Safety Report for 4541 S Laporte Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Substance Use

07/16/2026 09:46 PM

S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic discusses a possible overdose involving a female on the Pink Line, with a request for Area Four units to transport the female offender to a hospital.

Suspicious Person

07/16/2026 09:46 PM

S Honore St, Chicago, IL 60636

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible disturbance involving a man known to the caller who was reportedly at a residence door pulling his hair. It was unclear whether he had a weapon.

Property Damage

07/16/2026 09:45 PM

S Kolin Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of apparent criminal damage to a black vehicle near South Kolin Avenue. A female caller reported the vehicle at a stop sign with broken windows and several kids running from it while it was still moving and last seen heading westbound.

Medical Emergency

07/16/2026 09:44 PM

S Troy St, Chicago, IL 60629

As discussed during the dispatch call, a female near Troy Street reportedly suffered smoke inhalation related to a bedroom candle fire; Ambulance 78 was dispatched for evaluation.

Fire

07/16/2026 09:43 PM

S Troy St, Chicago, IL 60629

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a reported smell of smoke at a home near the 6500 block of South Troy Street. They found a candle had caused a small fire and smoke in a bedroom, ventilated the residence, and returned units to service. A female with possible smoke inhalation was reported and an ambulance was sent to the scene.