Wednesday, May 22, 2013
See who got arrested this week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
Every week 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. Are you a fan of true crime? "Like" the Crime-n-Shame page on Facebook. This week, all pictures were taken when the accused were booked May 15-21. 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 adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor…
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
New Lenox police reports, May 17-19.
SUNDAY, MAY 19 Police investigated a report of criminal damage at about 2:05 p.m. The victim said someone broke the back window of his vehicle. The incident remains under investigation. SATURDAY, MAY 18 Police were called to Circle K, located in the 400 block of Nelson Road, for a report of a stolen garbage can, according to a report. It was in the front of the store before it went missing. FRIDAY, MAY 17 A burglary broke a window of a home in the 1000 block of East Have Avenue and stolen jewelry, according to a report. The burglary was reported to police at about 11:34 p.m. It remains under investigation. Two ways to stay connected: Police blotter information is provided by the New Lenox Police Department. Charges are not evidence of …
Monday, May 20, 2013
New Lenox police reports, May 12-16.
THURSDAY, MAY 16 Andrew Chambers, 19, of the 700 block of Brockwood, New Lenox, was charged with aggravated assault, according to a report. An officer was called at about 4:03 p.m. to the area of Bently and Lake for a report of an assault. Chambers is accused of making a threat while displaying a knife. WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 About $70 worth of merchandise was stolen from Walmart, located in the 500 block of East Route 30, according to a report. The theft happened at about 6:10 p.m. Keith Richards, 41, of the 900 block of Summit, Joliet, was charged with burglary, according to a report. Police were called at about 4:05 a.m. to Silver Cross Hospital in reference to a burglary. Richards is accused of forcing open the doors to the coffee shop. …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
See who got arrested this week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
Every week 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. Are you a fan of true crime? "Like" the Crime-n-Shame page on Facebook. This week, all pictures were taken when the accused were booked May 8-14. 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 adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
New Lenox police reports, May 11-12.
SUNDAY, MAY 12 Police investigated a broken mailbox in the 700 block of Bon Terre Road, according to a report. Police were called at about 7:57 p.m. on the criminal damage report. SATURDAY, MAY 11 A window was broken on a car parked in the 600 block of Schoolgate Road, according to a report. Police responded to a call for criminal damage at 10:19 p.m. The case remains under investigation. Two ways to stay connected: Police blotter information is provided by the New Lenox Police Department. 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 …
Monday, May 13, 2013
New Lenox police reports, May 6-9.
THURSDAY, MAY 9 Alejandro Aguillon, 22, of the 100 block of Branchaw Boulevard, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence, making an improper turn and speeding, according to a report. Police stopped Aguillon at about 2:13 a.m. near the intersection of Cedar Road and Terry Ellen Lane. Aguillon was allegedly found under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and released after posting bond. MONDAY, MAY 6 William Rempert, 44, of the 500 block of South State Street, Lockport, was charged with disorderly conduct, according to a report. Police were called at about 11:10 p.m. to Silver Cross Hospital because of a disorderly conduct complaint. Rempert allegedly was spitting on the floor and swearing. He was arrested and released …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
In the post-Sandy Hook School environment, New Lenox Police headed an "active shooters" training session.
In the wake of the December 2012 Sandy Hook School shootings, New Lenox Police put together a proven emergency response program. The program was held in conjunction with the New Lenox Library District. On May 3, NLPD held a training that deals with active shooters. Kate Hall, library director, said the program was designed to educate staff on how to respond should an active shooter situation occur at the facility. Topics covered include the Federal Management Agency’s Run Hide Fight program, what to do when police enter the building, how to contact local authorities should an event occur, and steps to take in the aftermath of an event. Hall said, “We hope that by working collaboratively with the police and village, we all can be prepared…
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
See who got arrested this week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
Every week 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. Are you a fan of true crime? "Like" the Crime-n-Shame page on Facebook. This week, all pictures were taken when the accused were booked May 1-7. 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 adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. …
New Lenox police reports, May 3-5
SUNDAY, MAY 5 Jeffrey Wordelmann, 52, of the 1200 block of Maple Street, Blue Island, was charged with retail theft, according to a report. Police were called at about 8:27 a.m. to Wal-Mart, 500 E. Lincoln Hwy. An employee told police someone stole merchandise and left. Wordelmann was arrested at Lowes, located in the 2400 block of East Route 30, after a person matching his description was reported. Thomas Cosgrove, 40, of the 1200 block of Shagbark Road, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence and speeding, according to a report. Police stopped at car for speeding at about 3:01 a.m. near the intersection of Laraway Road and Stonebridge Drive. Cosgrove was arrested after an investigation by police. He posted bond and was …
Monday, May 6, 2013
New Lenox police reports, April 29 to May 2.
THURSDAY, MAY 2 Timothy Soja, 58, of the 800 block of Stonegate Road, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence, failing to signal and driving without insurance, according to a report. He was stopped at about 2:54 p.m. in the 2300 block of East Route 30, after an officer saw him fail to signal. Soja posted bond and was released. Matthew Costenbader, 35, of the 1220 Martinsville, College Station, TX, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and speeding more than 40mph over the limit, according to a report. Police stopped Costenbader at about 1:21 a.m. near the intersection of Sonoma Road and Washington Street after police saw his car traveling at a high rate of speed. An officer discovered the driver allegedly had three …
local guy
11:35 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013
Not worried about people that commit violent crimes being published at all, I want them to be punished to the full degree. I just find it a little disturbing to see younger people put up on the patch for petty crimes. Also don't agree with first time offenders having their names published for dui prior to being convicted. Anybody that states that they have never driven while being over .08 is … more ›