Predatory Towing Operation Believed To Have Ties To Street Gangs, Police Say

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Two men appearing to run a towing operation have been charged and taken into custody, according to the Chicago Police Department.

Police said the offenders arrived at the scene of a traffic incident, affiliated themselves with the City of Chicago and said they were sent by the Chicago Police Department to tow the tractor truck and trailer.

According to police, Angel Camacho, 26, and Jon Twist, 30, have been charged with felony Tower Solicitation at Scene and one misdemeanor count of Possession of Police Scanner.

Angel Camacho and Jon Twist Credit: CPD

In a tweet, Chicago police said the predatory towing operation is believed to be tied to organized crime or street gangs.

Both offenders will appear in Central Bond Court Saturday.

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