Jake Calvin
| Lt. Jake Calvin | |
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| Born |
Jacob Maxwell Calvin June 22, 1957 New Prairie, WI |
| Other names | Tom Cortini |
| Occupation | Police Officer |
| Associates | Sonny Bellini |
| School | New Prairie High |
| Year | 1971 to 1975 |
Jake Calvin was a police detective who attempted to arrest Vinnie Sporteino for the murder of Michael Fanucci.
Bio
Early Years
Jake lived with his family on a farm just outside New Prairie city limits. He developed an early interest in becoming a police officer after watching Saturday afternoon serials at the local movie theater. After finishing high school, Jake attended La Crosse Police Academy, where he graduated with honors in a year. He then secured a position at Sauk County Police Department in 1977. The following year, in 1978, he moved to Chicago to pursue a job with the Chicago Police Force.
In early 1981, he arrested three armed robbers, rescuing nearly $400,000 worth of merchandise, and was promoted to Sergeant with a desk job. While completing the paperwork for the case, he discovered that all the suspects had prior links to Vinnie Sporteino. He then began working on unsolvable cases, eventually not only cracking them but also capturing some of Chicago’s most notorious criminals. In 1985, he brought in Francis O’Keefe, a well-known car thief, and was promoted to Lieutenant.
Working With Michael Fanucci
While in Chicago, Jake met mob boss Michael Fanucci after arresting some of his associates during a sting. Fanucci proposed a deal to Jake and the police: it would reduce crime but also allow him to continue his illegal deals. Jake was assigned to handle all matters with Fanucci on behalf of the police. Despite disagreeing with the agreement, he carried out his duties and met with Fanucci regularly.
Trapping Vinnie Sporteino
A short while later, Jake's contact with Fanucci suddenly stopped. The Chicago Police Chief started to get worried that the crime rate might rise again in the city if he was not found. Jake quickly began searching for answers and received an anonymous tip leading him to Vinnie Sporteino.
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Character Connections
Appearances
Films
- To Tom Cortini (2002) (first appearance)
- To Tom Cortini 2: Return 2 Sender (2003)
- To Tom Cortini 3: Damaged Goods (2003)