Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced a jury recently found Christian Shepherd, 44, of Ottawa, guilty of four counts of Solicitation of Murder for Hire (a Class X felony), in the second case against Shepherd involving murder-to-hire plots in which he attempted to hire fellow inmates to murder a victim he was charged with […]
Category: Vedette Mayhem
Nicor Gas, Local Fire Departments Promote Natural Gas Safety
Public education program now in its 18th year, coincides with National Fire Prevention Week. Nicor Gas is committed to the safety of every customer and community it serves and is partnering with local fire departments across its Northern Illinois service territory for an annual public education program. This year marks the 18th year of Nicor Gas’ […]
Casillas Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Scott’s Law Violation Crash
Serious and ongoing injuries sustained by ISP Trooper Brian Frank. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced at a news conference on September 5 that Angel Casillas, 23, of Joliet, was sentenced to 15 months in prison by Circuit Court Judge Bertani-Tomczak for the vehicular crash resulting from a Scott’s Law violation that left Illinois […]
Leader Haas Joins Community Leaders at Unveiling of Sgt. Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway
On Friday, September 1, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas joined community leaders to honor the life of Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic (End of Watch: December 30, 2021) with the unveiling of the Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway at the 315 overpass on I-57. Sgt. Rittmanic was killed in the line of duty […]
Monee Police Blotter: August 28 – September 2
August 28, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Michael Hall, 38, of Riverdale, was arrested for driving while revoked and no insurance. He also was found to have an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in Logan County. He was processed and bonded. August 29, at approximately 6 p.m., officers took a fraud report from a subject […]
Village of Manteno Police Department Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility to Enhance Public Safety
The Village of Manteno and Manteno Police Department announce the opening of its brand-new, cutting-edge facility, designed to provide enhanced public safety services. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in the village’s commitment to serving and protecting its growing community and citizens. Village Administrator Chris LaRoque describes the new facility as “A major investment […]
Village of Manteno Police Department Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility to Enhance Public Safety Saturday
The Village of Manteno and Manteno Police Department are proud to announce the opening of its brand-new, cutting-edge facility, designed to provide enhanced public safety services. This state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in the village’s commitment to serving and protecting its growing community and citizens. Village Administrator Chris LaRoque describes the new facility as […]
Monee Police Blotter: August 21 – 26
August 21, at approximately 3:33 p.m., Joann Harris, 42, of Riverdale, was arrested for driving while revoked after a minor crash at the Amazon lot. She was processed and bonded. August 22, at approximately 4:15 p.m., a Governors Highway traffic stop for suspended plates, led to the arrest of Quentin Lackey, 20, of University Park, […]
Bob Hiem Receives Volunteer Certificate of Recognition
At the Monday, August 28, Beecher Village Board meeting, Bob Hiem was recognized by the village board and Police Chief Terry Lemming for his distinguished service as the EMA Director and as a volunteer in the community.
Beecher Police Blotter: August 2 – 28
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. August 2, officers served an active order of protection on a subject living in the 500 block of Oak Street. August 21, Glendon Oiler, 44, of the 20 block of Dixie Highway, Momence, was […]
