Friday, April 19, 2013
Will County police reports, April 12-15.
MONDAY, APRIL 15 Two cars were sprayed with red paint in Frankfort, according to reports. One happened in the 7300 block of West Braemar Lane. A 2007 BMW was spray painted on the wheels, windows and plates. Two garages in that same area also were hit. The other vehicle vandalized was a 2008 GMC Arcadia that was parked in the 19000 block of South Sophie Court. SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Two speakers and an amplifier were taken out of a vehicle pared in the 100 block of Michael Lane in New Lenox, according to a report. Someone entered an unlocked vehicle in the 7000 block of West St. Francis Road in Frankfort and took a handbag containing $40 and a driver's license, according to a report. FRIDAY, APRIL 12 The driver's side window of a vehicle was …
Friday, April 5, 2013
New Lenox police reports, March 30-31.
SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Lawrence P. Spaulding, 35, of the 2400 block of Cattleman Drive in New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence, disobeying a stop sign and failing to signal, according to a report. Police reportedly saw Spaulding commit several moving violations at about 1:12 a.m. in the 100 block of Veterans Parkway and, later, determined he was under the influence. Spaulding was released after posting bond. Readers might like: Someone took several items from an unlocked vehicle in a driveway in the 2000 block of Arthurs Pass, according to a report. The burglary was reported at about 9:50 p.m. and remains under investigation. SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Someone took several items from an unlocked vehicle parked in a driveway in the …
Monday, April 1, 2013
Will County police reports, March 18-23.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 About 1,800 cartons of cigarettes and smoking accessories were stolen from Ameen Discount Corp., 7954 W. Lincoln Hwy., in Frankfort, according to a report. Sheriff's deputies heard an alarm going off. After investigating, deputies found a shattered window and the rear door open. About 40 cases of the smoking products were reported missing. Like the Crime-n-Shame Facebook page for tales of mischief and woe from all over the Chicago area. Jodi L. Lawlor, 42, of the 20100 block of South Frankfort Square Road in Frankfort, was charged with for criminal damage to property and battery, according to a report. Deputies were called to Speedway gas station, 19730 S. Harlem Ave., regarding a woman yelling profanities at patrons and…
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Police nab tire slasher.
SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Shuttered business gets hit by burglars Police are investigating a burglary in the 1900 block of Garnet Court. The owner of a shuttered business filed a complaint because someone stole some property that was still at the site. SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Business owner harassed on phone Police are investigating a complaint filed by the owner of a business in the 1000 block of Star Lane. According to the report, the owner is getting repeated harassing calls. Driving on a suspended license Kari A. Bill, 27, Joliet, was pulled over at Washington Street and Route 30. A registration check revealed that her license had been suspended, and she was driving an uninsured vehicle. She was issued tickets and released. THURSDAY, FEB. 28 Slashed…
Friday, January 18, 2013
Will County Sheriff's Office reports, Jan. 2-7 • Snow Blower Stolen • Burglars Steal Central Air Unit, Thermostat.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 Unknown persons broke into a detached garage on the 10000 block of W. Butterfield Drive in Frankfort and stole a snow blower. Like the Crime-n-Shame Facebook page for tales of mischief and woe from all over the Chicago area. MONDAY, JAN. 7 Unknown persons broke into a vacant house on the 13000 block of W. Debbie Lane in Frankfort and stole the central air unit and thermostat. Police report information is provided by the Frankfort Police Department, Will County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a family member are charged or …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
A Harvey man in jail on a burglary charge out of Frankfort says he is afraid correctional officers will kill him for lawsuits he filed alleging he was beaten and abused.
Six months after he was locked up in the Will County jail on burglary and theft charges, William Jenkins said guards bashed his head against a shower stall wall before pushing and punching him during a strip search. Six months after that alleged attack, the 29-year-old Harvey man said members of the jail's black-clad Emergency Response Team locked went into his cell and beat him so badly he was sent to the medical wing for two weeks. Jenkins sued six different deputies—three in connection with each alleged attack—shortly after the respective incidents. And now he fears he will be killed for blowing the whistle, said his lawyer. "That's exactly what he is alleging," said Joliet attorney John Schrock, adding that Jenkins is in "serious fear …
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Will County Sheriff's Office reports, Nov. 27-29 • Blown Stop Sign, Speeding Leads to Accident • Holiday Inflatable Stolen From Yard • Burglars Take Thousands in Lawn Equipment • Mum Plants Stolen From Government Office • Graffitists Strike Shed.
TUESDAY, NOV. 27 Ruth W. Jones, 51, of the 11800 block of W. 195th Street in Mokena, was cited for disregarding a stop sign and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident at the intersection of W. Laraway Road and S. Pfeiffer Road in Frankfort. WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 Unknown persons stole a large inflatable dog from the front yard of a residence on the 20000 block of S. Ellen Lane in Frankfort. The dog was four-foot, 6-inches tall and was wearing a Santa hat, with a stocking that said “Merry Christmas” hanging from its mouth. THURSDAY, NOV. 29 Unknown persons broke into Prize Lawn Care, on the 9400 block of W. St. Francis Road in Frankfort, and stole $3,860 worth of chainsaws, blowers and hedge trimmers. Unknown persons stole five mum plants…
Thursday, November 15, 2012
A Chicago man charged with a New Lenox Township murder is moving slowly, but it is not forgotten.
A Chicago man jailed more than a year on murder charges made a brief court appearance Nov. 5. By agreement of both the prosecuting attorney and the defense, the case of Rodney Julun has been pushed back four months. The trial date was set for March 18, 2013. Rodney Julun, 24, was returned to the Will County Adult Detention Facility after his lawyer explained that he needed time to go over evidence recently turned over by prosecutors. It was agreed that Julun's family would be providing his trial clothes and dropping them off at the jail. Read more about the defense's claims that Julun was treated poorly during the interrogation. Julun allegedly beat 59-year-old Dwight Jones to death in June 2011. Jones and Julun met on Chicago's South …
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
A Chicago man charged with a New Lenox Township murder appeared in court Monday. The defendant's attorney asked for more time to go over evidence.
A Chicago man jailed more than a year on murder charges made a brief court appearance Monday. Rodney Julun, 24, was returned to the Will County Adult Detention Facility after his lawyer explained that he needed time to go over evidence recently turned over by prosecutors. "I just did get this, judge, and it's something I'm going to have to look at and review," said defense attorney Michael Renzi. Judge Daniel Rozak set Julun's next court date for Nov. 5. Julun allegedly beat 59-year-old Dwight Jones to death in June 2011. Jones and Julun met on Chicago's South Side, police said, and Jones invited him back to his home for a drink. Julun bludgeoned Jones to death with a lamp, police said. Police said that after killing Jones, Julun returned …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
New Lenox police reports, Aug. 24-26.
SUNDAY, AUG. 26 Cell Phone Stolen Someone stole a cell phone from an unlocked car in the 800 block of Cheyenne Lane. Gas Stolen at Circle K Police responded to a theft complaint from staff at the Circle K Gas Station in the 400 block of Nelson Road. According to the report, a motorist drove off without paying for $60 worth of gas. SATURDAY, AUG. 25 Vehicle Damaged Someone damaged the right side mirror of a vehicle parked in the 2800 block of Cole Lane. FRIDAY, AUG. 24 Fishing Poles Stolen Two fishing poles were stolen from a garage in the 1500 block of Coventry Road. Police say someone forcibly entered the garage. The value of the poles is unknown. Revoked License Kevin Renfro, 47, of the 14000 block of Illinois Highway in New Lenox, was…
Grace Hopper
11:10 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013
Smokes are about what - 6 bucks a pack, so that's $60/carton times 1800 cartons = about $100 grand in smokes. an average cig weighs 1.2 grams x 1800 cartons x 10 packs x 20 cigs/pk = $793 pounds. So, this would fit in a full-sized pick-up. more ›