Weapons — Bridgeview, IL — reported 2026-07-14

SUMMARY

Nakia Smith, a Chicago violence prevention advocate, is facing aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and being an armed habitual criminal charges.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Bridgeview, IL
  • Date reported: 2026-07-14
  • Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Smith was arrested after taking the gun to the Chicago Police Department's 5th District station to turn it over to officers.
  • The case began on March 4, 2023, when one of Smith's workers found a firearm while cleaning out a property.
  • Smith has prior felony convictions for gun and drug offenses.
  • He is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and being an armed habitual criminal.
  • If convicted, he could face six to 30 years in prison due to the Class X felony charge.