The Brief
- Derrale Esther, 30, was arrested after evading Cook County authorities since 2021.
- He faced several outstanding warrants, including charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and violation of electronic monitoring.
- Esther was located in Manteno after returning from Texas and is currently being held in Cook County Jail.
COOK COUNTY, Ill. – A 30-year-old fugitive who has been evading Cook County authorities since 2021 was arrested after returning from Texas.
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office announced Derrale Esther’s arrest on Friday by the Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit.
What we know
Esther was apprehended on several outstanding arrest warrants issued in Cook County in 2021, including charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 9 and violation of electronic monitoring, according to the sheriff’s office.
Investigators learned of Esther’s whereabouts after he returned from Texas. …