On September 3, at approximately 4:28 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Tameka Johnson, 48, of Park Forest. Johnson was issued a citation for driving while her license was suspended. She was released with a notice-to-appear via her citation. On September 5, at approximately 9:03 p.m., Monee Officers were called to the […]
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PEOTONE POLICE BLOTTER: August 23-September 2
Aug 25, 2024 Location: 400 Blk E. South St. Details: Domestic Disturbance Officers spoke with both parties involved; one party agreed to leave the premises for the remainder of the evening. No additional incidents occurred. Aug 28, 2024 Location: N Harlem at Peotone-Beecher Rd Details: Accident Upon Officers arrival there were 2 vehicles involved […]
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Monee Police Blotter: August 23 – September 2
On August 23, at approximately 4:42 a.m., officers were called to 6605 W. Monee-Manhattan Road (Amazon Distribution Center) for a report of a person who reversed their vehicle through the north-facing entrance of the Amazon building. Upon the officers arrival, they discovered the car sitting in the foyer of the Amazon entrance. Two subjects were […]
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Glasgow Named ILACP Public Official of the Year
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is proud to announce the selection of Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow as its Public Official of the Year for 2024. “He a policeman’s prosecutor, and he is always on our side,” said Chief Marc Maton, ILACP President. Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow has a […]
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Public Health/ Public Safety Committee Holding Controlled Burn
The Public Health and Public Safety Committee will host a side-by-side controlled burn ahead of October, which is Fire Prevention Month. This demonstration will be held at the Public Health and Public Safety September meeting. The fire demonstration will take place in two rooms, located on a trailer. One room will be equipped with a […]
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Crete PD Looking at New Tools to Assist
By Karen Haave Crete Police Chief Scott Pieritz is looking into a non-invasive remote device made to subdue resistant individuals in emotionally-charged situations. Not exactly a household word yet, it’s called the BolaWrap Remote Restraint device. Pieritz told the Crete Board of Trustees the device piqued his interest after a presentation recently. “We had a […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: August 18
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On August 18, Sergio Munoz Torres, 38, of Chicago, was stopped for a vehicle equipment violation and found to have a revoked driver’s license. He was arrested, issued citations, and given a notice-to-appear.
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Monee Police Blotter: August 14 – 25
On August 14, at approximately 1:26 a.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Zakha Stevens, 17, of Park Forest. Stevens was issued citations for driving without a valid license – never issued –and operating a motor vehicle without valid insurance. He was released with a notice-to-appear via his citations. On August 15, at […]
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MFPD Seeks to Lead Area Disaster and Solar Planning
By Stephanie Irvine The Manhattan Fire Protection District is participating in several meetings with local government entities in an effort to lead improvements on disaster responses and recovery transitions, as well as to help with planning and clarifying safety needs surrounding the influx of solar farm applications. Following the July tornado that significantly affected the […]
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Bourbonnais to Receive Quarter-Million in Lawsuit Settlement
By Stephen Nelson At the Bourbonnais Village Boarding Meeting on Monday, August 19, trustees approved a settlement agreement with a contractor who abruptly stopped work on the extension of the sewer system to the northern-most reaches of the village. When the contractor, M&J Underground, Inc., of Monee, stopped work, Bourbonnais fired the company from the […]