Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On September 14, Katelyn Kain, 22, of Beecher, was stopped for speeding, 82-mph in a 45-mph zone. She was issued a citation for traveling at least 35-mph over the posted limit and having an […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: September 12-19
On September 13, Peotone Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of S. West Street for an accident involving a motorized scooter and vehicle. Manhattan Fire also responded. Upon arrival officers and Manhattan Fire met with all parties involved. A property damage accident report was completed, and the juvenile on the scooter was ticketed. On […]
Crete Police Blotter: August 1 – 31
In an effort to inform the community of current crimes and seek the public’s assistance in pending investigations, the Crete Police Department will attempt to post information related to crimes occurring within the village. This list will include arrests and crimes occurring in the community, but is only a partial list of calls for service, […]
Beecher Police Blotter: September 14-15
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On September 14, Christopher Hernandez-Lucas, 22, of Beecher, was stopped for an equipment violation and having no valid registration on a motorcycle. He was issued citations for having no motorcycle license classification, no insurance, […]
Monee Police Blotter: September 3 – 9
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
