A suburban man is facing multiple DUI charges and attempted murder of an officer after Chicago police said he allegedly hit a cop with his car on Sunday.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 1:54PM
The crash happened on Sunday just after midning in South Austin, police said.
CHICAGO (WLS) — A suburban man is facing eight charged after CPD said he allegedly hit a police officer with a car over the weekend.
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The crash happened just after midnight on Sunday in the 100-block of N. Lamon Avenue in South Austin, according to police.
Jose Ruiz-Crespin, 22 of Arlington Heights, was arrested after police said he struck and injured an officer while “driving recklessly and under the influence.”
Ruiz-Crespin was arrested shortly after the crash.
The 22-year-old is facing one felony count for attempted murder, aggravated DUI among other misdemeanors involving driving under the influence. He was also charged with driving an uninsured vehicle, police said.
The officer is expected to be okay.
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A suburban man is facing multiple DUI charges and attempted murder of an officer after Chicago police said he allegedly hit a cop with his car on Sunday.