Disclaimer: Charges against defendants are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 7, Gilbert Cabrera-Oropeza, 25, of the 13000 block of E. SR 17, Grant Park, was stopped in the 500 block of Dixie Highway for an equipment violation and found to have never had a […]
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Oak Lawn trustees back police, complain about threats from protesters
By Joe Boyle Oak Lawn officials spoke out in unison on Tuesday night, proclaiming their support for the village’s police department. Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) served as mayor pro tempore because Mayor Terry Vorderer was unable to attend the village board meeting. Olejniczak began the meeting by requesting a moment of silence in memory of […]
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Monee Adds a New Police Officer
By Karen Haave The Village of Monee has another new police officer and, yes, he comes from a neighboring community. University Park Officer Ustad Jaco was sworn in to the MPD during last week’s meeting of the village board. Monee Police Chief Scott Koerner said Jaco is a veteran cop of “18 or 19 years. […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: March 8
Sharita Johnson, 22, of Chicago, was arrested on March 8, at 7:39 p.m., for aggravated traffic – speeding 69-mph in a 40-mph zone, no insurance, operation of motor vehicle when registration suspended for no insurance. Johnson was released on bond pending a court appearance. A 15-year-old female from Mokena was cited on March 8, at […]
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Daylight Saving Time Reminder Carried New Fire Safety Message
Illinois’ Smoke Alarm Law encourages residents to “Check or replace your alarms.” When residents changed their clocks to spring ahead one hour for Daylight Saving Time (DST) on March 12, Illinois’ updated Smoke Alarm Law now will influence how citizens have checked their safety alarms for decades. The new law went into effect on January […]
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Monee Police Blotter: February 27 – March 4
February 27, at approximately 4:30 a.m., officers responded to a burglary to a motor vehicle complaint at the Ridgeland Avenue Amazon facility. After meeting with the original caller, officers discovered an additional 11 vehicles had been burglarized. Investigators obtained several video leads and now are working with Chicago PD to identify two suspects. February 27, […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: March 1 – 4
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 1, Mark Eugene, 57, of the 20200 block of Augusta Drive, Olympia Fields, was arrested for the shooting of a Beecher resident on January 30. A $5 million arrest warrant was issued for […]
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Worth police officers take a plunge for Special Olympics
By Joe Boyle The Worth Police Department is paid to serve and protect its citizens. But on Saturday afternoon, they were called on for special duty — taking a plunge for a good cause. The Worth Fraternal Order of Police held its seventh annual Polar Plunge at Altman Park. The police department, along with the […]
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Polar Plungers ready to invade Palos Heights
By Jeff Vorva For more than 10 years, a group of Palos Heights police officers have gone south to take a Polar Plunge in Manteno. This year, the cops will stay home. The frigid water in Manteno will be replaced by frigid water in Palos Heights. Palos Heights Police will host their first Polar Plunge […]
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Retired chief Yott used tools to build a strong police force
By Jeff Vorva For the first time since Feb. 27, 1973, Larry Yott is not a member of the Palos Heights Police force. Let that sink in for a moment. Saturday, March 4, was his last official day as a Palos Heights cop and he retired as the force’s longtime chief. William Czajkowski took over […]