Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The man who stole more than $3,000 from a bank on Front Street last Thursday is believed to have recently robbed a bank in Tinley Park Tuesday, Feb. 26.
The robber who stole $3,490 from the Chase Bank location on Front Street last week is believed to be the same man who robbed a First Midwest Bank branch in Tinley Park on Tuesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. In both cases, the robber did not use a weapon and fled the scene on foot. The Mokena robbery occurred at 1:33 p.m. Feb. 21. The Tinley Park incident took place at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 26. The offender is approximately 40 years old, 5-foot, 4-inches tall and 200 pounds, according to Mokena police reports. The teller manning the Chase Bank station that was robbed said that the man had an unshaven face and was wearing sunglasses, a dark colored beanie and a grey sweatshirt with a logo. According to the bank employee, the robber walked …
Friday, January 18, 2013
Michael Matela was booked into Will County Jail pending several formal possession charges, none of which were filed, after a police traffic stop turned into a medical emergency.
Updated: 3:52 p.m. Thursday The Will County State's Attorney on Jan. 7 declined to file formal possession charges against Michael S. Matela, of Frankfort, after Mokena police performed a traffic stop on the car he was driving and discovered a man suffering from a heroin overdose in the car’s passenger seat. Formal charges for improper lane usage were filed against Matela. Matela was booked into Will County Jail on Jan. 4, pending formal charges for possession of a controlled substance, cannabis possession and paraphernalia possession. He appeared in Will County Circuit Court on Jan. 17, where he received a sentence of $185 in fines and three months supervision for improper traffic lane use. --- A Frankfort man faces felony drug charges …
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The accompanying photos were taken by the Will County Sheriff's Department during the week of Jan. 9-Jan. 15. Charges are not evidence of guilt.
Every week we'll show some of the mug shots of people arrested in New Lenox. The photos will be supplied by the Will County Sheriff's Department, New Lenox, Mokena or Frankfort Police Departments. Are you a fan of true crime? "Like" the Crime-n-Shame page on Facebook. This week, all pictures were submitted by the Will County Sheriff's Department and taken when the accused were booked between Jan. 2-Jan. 8. Information for the Mug Shot Gallery is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken 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 cited and the case is subsequently …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The accompanying photos were taken by the Will County Sheriff's Department during the week of Jan. 1-Jan. 8. Charges are not evidence of guilt.
Every week we'll show some of the mug shots of people arrested in New Lenox. The photos will be supplied by the Will County Sheriff's Department, New Lenox, Mokena or Frankfort Police Departments. Are you a fan of true crime? "Like" the Crime-n-Shame page on Facebook. This week, all pictures were submitted by the Will County Sheriff's Department and taken when the accused were booked between Jan. 2-Jan. 8. Information for the Mug Shot Gallery is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken 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 cited and the case is subsequently …
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
The accompanying photos were taken by the Will County Sheriff's Department during the week of Dec. 25-Jan. 1. Charges are not evidence of guilt.
Every week we'll show some of the mug shots of people arrested in New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort. The photos will be supplied by the Will County Sheriff's Department, New Lenox, Mokena or Frankfort Police Departments. This week, all pictures were submitted by the Will County Sheriff's Department and taken when the accused were booked between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Are you a fan of true crime? "Like" the Crime-n-Shame page on Facebook. Information for the Mug Shot Gallery is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken 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 cited and the …
Monday, December 31, 2012
If you don't have a designated driver tonight, opt for Safe Ride Home.
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Thursday, December 27, 2012
Feeling a bit tipsy after the New Year's Eve party, why not call for a free limousine ride.
New Lenox and Mokena are among a group of five south suburbs that have joined forces with the Village of Orland Park to keep communities safe from inebriated drivers on New Year's Eve. The Village of Orland Park has offered the free Safe Ride Home Program for nearly 20 years, with Palos Heights, Mokena, Tinley Park and New Lenox all coming on board over the last several years. "It's one of those nights for the whole year that the community thinks of as a special event. Our concern is that they get home safely," said New Lenox Deputy Chief of Police Bob Pawlisz. Bordman made a point to say that participation in the program is never a strike against the individual. There are absolutely no criminal ramifications associated with a decision to …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
The accompanying photos were taken by the Will County Sheriff's Department during the weeks of Dec. 14-22. Charges are not evidence of guilt.
Every week we'll show some of the mug shots of people arrested in New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort. The photos will be supplied by the Will County Sheriff's Department, New Lenox, Mokena or Frankfort Police Departments. This week, all pictures were submitted by the Will County Sheriff's Department and taken when the accused were booked between Dec. 14 and Dec.22. Are you a fan of true crime? "Like" the Crime-n-Shame page on Facebook. Information for the Mug Shot Gallery is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken 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 cited and the …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The accompanying photos were taken by the Will County Sheriff's Department during the weeks of Nov. 14-28. Charges are not evidence of guilt.
Every week or two, we'll show some of the mug shots of people arrested in New Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena. The photos will be supplied by the Will County Sheriff's Department, New Lenox, Mokena or Frankfort Police Departments. This week, all pictures were submitted by the Will County Sheriff's Department and taken when the accused were booked between Nov. 14 and Nov. 28. Are you a fan of true crime? "Like" the Crime-n-Shame page on Facebook and get clued in on mischief making and weird crime throughout the Chicago area. Information for the Mug Shot Gallery is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed …
Friday, December 7, 2012
Lincoln-Way communities of New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort. The Will County Sheriff's Department last updated its warrants list on Dec. 5, 2012.
A heroin and substance abuse symposium, Will County HELPS (Heroin Education Leads to Preventative Solutions,) designed to assist families impacted by substance abuse, particularly heroin was held Sept. 28 in New Lenox. Between 450-500 people packed the program to glean insights about the ways to avoid, identify and grapple with these issues. Click here to learn more. The list below pertains to people wanted for DUI or illegal substances-related charges. If you're a fan of crime news, check out Crime-n-Shame on Facebook. Like New Lenox Patch on Facebook Like Mokena Patch on Facebook Like Frankfort Patch on Facebook The information above should not be construed as authority to apprehend anyone yourself. Any information regarding warrants…
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11:24 am on Wednesday, February 27, 2013
They should make an electronic zapper to zap these robbers when they leave the door. more ›