Man fought priest outside Chicago church during carjack attempt: Prosecutors

CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago man was taken into custody this week following two alleged attempted carjackings, including one in which he’s accused of scuffling with a priest.

Raleigh Ford, 18, of the 1100 block of North Hudson Avenue, in the city’s River North neighborhood, was arrested Monday. Authorities said Ford was taken into custody after trying to steal a car on the 1000 block of North Clark Street. A handgun was used in the case, police said.

One of the arresting officers is said to have recognized Ford as a suspect in another case five days earlier that was recorded by security cameras…

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