Trespass to vehicle A caller reported seeing a young male standing near an open car door in the parking lot in the 5100 block of Dansher Road at 3:59 p.m. June 19. The caller thought it was suspicious given several reported car break-ins in the area. Officers responded and identified the juvenile but found no […]
Author Archives: Steve Metsch
Posted inTop News
Chicago Bears Hallmark movie needs local extras
Hallmark Media, the NFL, and Skydance Sports are casting extras for the film, which will shoot July 7 and 8 at undisclosed locations said to include Soldier Field.
Posted inBrookfield
Brookfield approves dispensary despite opposition
The village board on June 22 voted 5-0 to approve a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 9500 Ogden Avenue, moving forward with a proposal that drew passionate opposition and support from residents.
Posted inJustice
Driving with a dog, late to work, overweight loads: Justice police blotter
Truck driver gets four tickets A 37-year-old man was cited for four violations after police pulled him over at 78th Avenue and 87th Street on June 21 at 10:14 a.m. for lacking a safety inspection sticker on his trailer. Aldo Torres-Aguilar was charged with having an overweight load, not displaying a safety inspection sticker, unsafe […]
Posted inBrookfield
Brookfield to rededicate Liberty Bell replica
Brookfield will rededicate its replica Liberty Bell on July 4, 2026, as the Independence Day parade ends and before the party in the park.
Posted inWillow Springs
Drunk driver hits Willow Springs squad car and flees
Willow Springs squad car struck by drunken driver who sped away and was chased.
Posted inCountryside
Fajitas burglary, Doty’s break-in, fraudulent trucker, fence graffiti: Countryside police blotter
Fraud used at Home Depot A complainant discovered on June 13 that their identity had been compromised and used to rent a vehicle and heavy equipment from Home Depot, 140 Countryside Plaza. The property had not been returned. Police are investigating. Gaming machines broken into at Fajitas Officers responding to a burglar alarm at Fajitas […]
Posted inJustice
SUV theft, armed robbery, psilocybin mushrooms: Justice police blotter
Chevy Suburban stolen from driveway A 49-year-old man reported his gold 2007 Chevy Suburban was stolen from his driveway in the 7900 block of South 86th Court between 6:50 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on June 15. Masked gunman steals money A masked man armed with a gun robbed a 26-year-old Justice resident of $300 to […]
Posted inDVN Mayhem
Men with sledgehammers break into Bonnie’s Dining & Banquets
Burglars stolen two cash boxes from four gaming machines at a Willow Springs business early June 5.
Posted inWillow Springs
Credit fraud, decorations thief, sex offender arrest: Willow Springs police blotter
Driving without a license A 27-year-old man pulled over in the 7900 block of Archer Avenue at 2:12 p.m. on June 3 received tickets for driving with suspended registration due to lack of insurance, driving without insurance, and driving on a suspended license. Driver charged with aggravated speeding A 53-year-old man was charged with aggravated […]