CHICAGO, IL – A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly making a series of threatening phone calls to a Chicago police officer earlier this month.
The suspect, identified as James Norwood of the 3900 block of West Van Buren Street, was taken into custody Friday morning in the 700 block of South Kedzie Avenue.
Police said Norwood was identified as the individual responsible for multiple threats made to an officer on October 4.
Key Points
- James Norwood, 24, of Chicago, charged with multiple felonies for threatening a police officer
- Arrested October 17 after allegedly making repeated threatening calls on October 4
- Norwood is scheduled for a detention hearing on October 20 at 2600 S. California
Suspect faces multiple felony charges
According to the Chicago Police Department, Norwood faces three felony counts: threatening a public official, cyberstalking causing fear, and harassment by threatening to kill. Authorities say the charges stem from repeated communications that placed the targeted officer in fear for their safety.
Detention hearing set as investigation continues
Norwood was processed following his arrest and remains in custody pending a detention hearing scheduled for Monday at Cook County’s Criminal Court at 2600 South California Avenue.
Police officials have not released further details on the nature of the threats or the motive behind them, citing the ongoing investigation.