On October 27, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run traffic crash in the Amazon lot on Monee-Manhattan Road. It was determined the crash was property damage only. The offender had left the scene after becoming argumentative. Officers took the witness statements and attempted to locate the offending vehicle. After conducting a follow […]
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Crete Police Blotter: September 1 – 30
In an effort to inform the community of current crimes and seek the public’s assistance in pending investigations, the Crete Police Department attempts to post information related to crimes occurring within the village and includes arrests and crimes in the community. This is only a partial list of calls for service, as officers respond to […]
Beecher Police Blotter: October 28 – November 2
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On October 28, William Ryan, 61, of Manhattan, was stopped for speeding and found to have a revoked driver’s license. He was issued citations for both offenses, given a notice-to-appear and released. On October […]
Monee Police Investigate Early Morning Homicide
Police activity was noted in the 26100 block of Plum Tree Lane as the Monee Police Department investigated an early morning homicide on November 3. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 2:15 a.m. Upon arrival, a female subject was standing in the front yard. She indicated a male subject that she called […]
Monee Police Blotter: October 13 – 26
On October 16, at approximately 1 p.m., investigators were checking a report of suspicious activity at the Pilot Truck Plaza on Monee-Manhattan Road. As officers were making contact with numerous subjects, including 28-year-old Quincy Onalaja, of South Holland, to inquire about their reason for being on the property, Onalaja decided the conversation was not going […]
Helping Make More of Illinois, One Job at a Time
October is when we celebrate key job creators and our ongoing partnership to keep Illinois on the Move with economic growth and development. I was proud to join with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association for its celebration of Manufacturing Month by honoring dozens of employers, their skilled employees, and their significant contributions to our state’s economy […]
Beecher Police Blotter: October 27
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On October 27, Ricardo Soto, 22, of Beecher, was stopped for having dark tinted windows and found to have a suspended driver’s license. He was issued citations for both violations and released on a […]
Peotone Police Blotter: October 18-31
On October 18, Police responded to a property damage accident at West Street and Wilmington-Peotone Road. No injuries were reported, and an accident report was completed. On October 23, a Peotone Officer investigated a counterfeit $20 bill used in a transaction at the McDonald’s at 701 Oriole Drive. The manager provided evidence, and further investigation […]
Severe Accidents and EMS Dominate MFPD Services
By Stephanie Irvine “It’s been an eventful month,” Fire Chief Steve Malone explained after reporting the district responded to the Tri-Star Cabinets fire and several accidents, with four fatalities in the past month, at the district’s monthly meeting. Malone noted that Wilmington-Peotone, Tully Road, County Line, and Kennedy Roads have also been hot spots for […]
Manhattan Police Blotter: October 19-24
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Manhattan Police were called to the area of Chippewa Lane and Iroquois Drive at around 9:30 p.m., on October 19, regarding a noise complaint. Patrol units arrived in the area to find nearly 200 […]
