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Illinois SAFE-T Act lets alleged repeat Chicago-area theft suspect walk after multiple arrests
['Tia Ewing']
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The Brief Joseph Davenport, 27, is a repeat package theft suspect in Chicago’s western suburbs who remains wanted after multiple arrests.
Davenport was released twice under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act, drawing criticism from law enforcement, including Lyons Police Chief Thomas Herion.
What began with a stolen package in Chicago’s western suburbs has unraveled into a wider investigation involving the same suspect, dozens of thefts across multiple towns and repeated releases under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
Despite the discovery, Davenport was released under the SAFE-T Act, which eliminates cash bail in Illinois.
Despite multiple arrests, Davenport has repeatedly been released due to provisions in the SAFE-T Act.