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Police credit public tips and federal partners in multi-jurisdiction arrest

Kankakee City Public Safety Committee · August 5, 2026
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Summary

Chief Kidwell described a recent arrest credited to tips from the public and coordination with scribe stoppers and marshals; the committee commended the investigation and interagency cooperation that led to an apprehension in Arkansas.

Chief Kidwell described a multi-agency investigation that led to an out-of-state apprehension. He said the arrest was aided by public tips and partners, and that coordination with the marshals and other agencies led investigators to Arkansas where the individual was taken into custody. "Ultimately lehi us to Arkansas and then our marshal that we have attached to us, you know, made made communication with them and they ultimately were able to set up on him and apprehend him," Chief Kidwell said, describing the chain of cooperation.

Committee members praised law enforcement for the outcome and thanked the public for tips. The chief attributed the success to combined efforts of local officers, task-force partners (TCAT) and federal marshals; members said they would follow up with staff if more packet detail or case briefings were requested.