Chicago police arrested a man in an attempted murder investigation, only to uncover an entirely different crime. Abraham Jaromahum, 34, of the 8100 block of South Knox Avenue, was taken into custody at his home at 2:36 p.m. on Jan. 10 after being mistakenly identified in a photo lineup as a suspect in an attempted […]
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Oak Lawn police cite multiple drivers for expired plates, broken lights and unsealed weed
Oak Lawn police report multiple traffic charges, including speeding, suspended licenses, and unlicensed driving, stemming from early January stops.
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Orland firefighters battle weather, flames
Orland Fire Protection District crews battled two apartment fires in below freezing temperatures in Orland Park over the weekend. Fire severely damaged a second-floor apartment Saturday night in a building in the 15100 block of El Cameno Terrace. Residents had evacuated the building before firefighters arrived so no one was injured. Firefighters helped find temporary […]
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$300 vanishes when Palos Hills man’s online date goes wrong
A date went horribly wrong when a woman used a man’s phone to withdraw $300 through a mobile payment service before disappearing with his wallet, keys, and even his phone, Palos Hills police said. The man told police he met the woman online and picked her up on Sunday, Jan. 14, in the 7200 block […]
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Summit double murder suspects back in court in March
The case against Mariano Martinez, 31, and Nicacio Munoz, 34, both charged in a November double murder in Summit, is moving forward. During a hearing on January 15, both sides agreed on a motion for discovery, allowing both parties to exchange evidence as the case moves ahead. Their next court appearance is set for March […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: January 7-13
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. **Retraction: It was erroneously reported that on January 4, 2025, in this blotter, Jarod Brauer was arrested. He was not arrested and should not have been in the blotter. On January 7, Bartholomew […]
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Monee Police Blotter: January 7-11
On January 7, at approximately 5:54 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Kamari McMillan, 19, of Chicago, for having no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured vehicle, and driving with expired plates. McMillan was released with a notice-to-appear via his citations. On January 7, at approximately 9:17 p.m., a traffic stop resulted […]
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Charges dropped against Oak Lawn cop in teen’s beating
All charges have been dropped against an Oak Lawn police officer accused of using excessive force in the arrest of a teen following a traffic stop two years ago. Charges against Officer Patrick O’Donnell were dropped one day before a bench trial was to begin on December 19. O’Donnell was charged with repeatedly punching Hadi Abuatelah, who […]
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Summit police drone aids in nabbing burglar – again
Summit police have made their second successful arrest thanks in large part to the department’s drone. Police responded to the Pick-n-Pull property at 6800 W. 61st Place shortly after 2 a.m. on January 3 for a call of intruders. Officers were informed that security cameras on the property had observed two intruders in the lot. […]
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Palos Park cop hailed for spotting fire
Palos Park Police Officer Bob Kotsianis was cited for calling for firefighters after he spotted smoke coming from a home Monday afternoon. Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich Walters on Tuesday praised Kotsianis for his actions Monday. “Monday afternoon, while on patrol, driving down 81st Avenue, Officer Bob Kotsianis was performing the critical function of patrolling […]