On August 3, at approximately 1:31 p.m., Monee Officers were dispatched to 6002 West Monee-Manhattan Road regarding a burglary to a vehicle. Upon the officers arrival, they met with the driver of a semi, which was parked overnight in the travel center. When he checked his semi-trailer, the driver said the seal and lock had […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: August 2 – 11
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On August 2, Calvin Lomax, 56, of Matteson, was stopped after an Illinois State Police broadcast of a DUI and later located by a Beecher officer. Lomax was arrested for DUI and given an […]
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Manhattan Police Blotter: August 1-8
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On August 2, officers arrested Achilles Dawson, 19, of Glenwood, after conducting a traffic stop at Eastern and Groebe Drive in which a green leafy substance (suspect cannabis) was located. Dawson was arrested […]
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Joyce Announces Fire Department Funding Opportunity
State Sen. Patrick Joyce joined the Office of the State Fire Marshal in announcing applications now are being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program. “When first responders have access to new or updated equipment, it allows them to perform their jobs better,” said Joyce. “This grant program helps ensure these services are receiving the […]
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Monee Police Blotter: July 31 – August 3
On July 31, at approximately 2:41 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Lakeya Baker, 27, of Monee, for driving while license suspended after being stopped for improper lighting. Baker was processed and released. On July 31, at approximately 12:09 a.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Danis Avila-Trochez, of Chicago […]
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Proctor Found Guilty: First Degree Murder
Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow announced Richard Proctor, 28, of Steger, was found guilty recently of First-Degree Murder (a Class X felony), following a jury trial before Judge Kenneth Zelazo. Sentencing and post-trial motions are scheduled for September 12. On January 1, 2020, at 7:30 a.m., the Steger Police Department responded to an […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: July 23 – August 4
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On July 23, Chole Jones, 26, of Hobart, Indiana, was stopped for speeding and subsequently charged, in addition to driving while license suspended. She was issued a notice-to-appear and released. On July 27, Rito […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: July 26-August 1
On July 29, in the 100 block of Fourth Street, a complainant advised damage occurred on Friday evening while his vehicle was parked on the street by his residence. The Peotone Officer gathered all pertinent information and completed a report. On July 30, an accident involving a Semi and passenger vehicle occurred in the 400 block […]
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Monee Police Blotter: July 23 – 27
On July 23, at approximately 5 p.m., a Monee Officer, while on patrol, observed a worn Indiana Temporary Registration on the rear of a vehicle. The expiration date was written over with a permanent marker. He ran the number through dispatch, revealing “no record on file.” A traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Ramiro […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: July 22 – 28
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On July 22, Jacob Hesse, 27, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle by a driver, after officers were called to 722 Dixie Highway for a suspicious […]