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Friday, March 15, 2013

Will County Sheriff's Police Form Special Patrols for St. Patrick's Day

Will County Sheriff's police will be cracking down on St. Patrick's Day revelers.

The Will County Sheriff's police will be cracking down on St. Patrick's Day revelers. Party-goers should be aware that the Will County Sheriff's police will be out en-force through March 17. The Will County Sheriff's Office will be conducting special patrols for drunk drivers celebrating St. Patrick's Day. The campaign will continue through March 17. "Unbuckled motorists will also be ticketed during this campaign," said Kathy Hoffmeyer, spokesperson for the Will County Sheriff's Department. "We are reminding everyone to 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' and ' Click it or Ticket.'" Sgt. Steve Byland suggests revelers arrange for a designated driver, if drinking alcohol is on the agenda. "Be responsible or risk a DUI", he said. St. Patrick's …

Lenny

11:40 am on Friday, March 15, 2013

The Sheriff is after a we bit o' your green.   more ›

Monday, March 11, 2013

WANTED FOR: Possession of a Controlled Substance, DUI in L-Way Area

The Will County Sheriff's Department has warrants out for the arrest of more than 100 accused criminals in the Lincoln-Way communities of New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Suspect in Frankfort Square Kidnapping in Custody

One suspect allegedly involved in the March 4 kidnapping by gunpoint of an elderly woman in Frankfort Square turned himself in on Thursday, Sun-Times Media reports.

Will County Sheriff's police Thursday took into custody one of three men who allegedly kidnapped an elderly Frankfort Square woman by gunpoint on March 4, Sun-Times Media reports. A $1 million bail was set for Chavell Anderson, 21, Hazel Crest, who was booked into Will County Jail just after 5 p.m. Thursday. He is scheduled to appear in Will County Court on Friday.  Will County Sheriff's Deputy Chief Ken Kaupas told Sun-Times Media reporters that the other two—Dorian Yamini, 23, and Aaron Anderson, 20—remain at large. All three face charges of armed robbery.  The three were identified through a surveillance video that surfaced of three men suspected of kidnapping the 69-year-old Frankfort Square woman at gunpoint outside her Chestnut Court…

ABH of will

11:11 am on Tuesday, March 12, 2013

@ K.B.C., yes, same board member. I think our board members need to hear our concerns and quite honestly I wish several of the board members were not as complacent and that we had term limits or that the people really knew how little some of them do and they would not be re-elected. Some are milking the job for health insurance and do very little in my opinion. I was just encouraging local voices…   more ›

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Homer Glen Heroin Dealer Charged with Drug Induced Homicide

A Homer Glen man was charged Monday with drug induced homicide in connection with an October 2012 death of an Orland Park man.

The Will County Sheriff's police Monday filed formal charges against Maximillian Kalemba, 21, Homer Glen, with drug induced homicide. Randall Witte, 23, Orland Park, was found dead of a heroin overdose on Oct. 27, 2012 in Kalemba's backyard. According to Kathy Hoffmeyer, Will County Sheriff's Department spokesperson, Kalemba stated that the two were in his garage around 3 p.m. on Oct. 26 and ingested heroin. Kalemba then left to attend a wedding. It wasn't until the morning of Oct. 27, when he took the dog out that he discovered Witte laying unresponsive in the bushes. Kalemba reportedly told investigators that he and Witte had been friends for four or five years and that both of them had a history of drug-related problems. During the …

ginger

10:55 am on Tuesday, March 19, 2013

I hope he does serious time.....wish we could have done this to the monster that killed my brother in law.....   more ›

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Elderly Frankfort Square Woman Abducted at Gunpoint

Three men stole the woman's car and attempted to use her ATM card before releasing her in Country Club Hills.

A 70-year-old Frankfort Square woman was abducted at gunpoint by three men Monday night, Sun-Times Media reports.  Are you a fan of true crime? "Like" the Crime-n-Shame page on Facebook. The abduction occurred on the 8200 block of Chestnut Drive, near the woman’s home. The men, who she didn't know, called her over to their car, pulled a gun and ordered her into the back seat. One of the men stole the woman’s car, which has since been recovered. The other two drove around the area for an hour, tried to use her ATM card and eventually released her near a gas station in Country Club Hills. Will County sheriff’s police are currently searching for the men, who were driving a four-door gray sedan at the time of the incident. For further details…

Wendy 72 Mustang

10:07 am on Sunday, March 10, 2013

We need to face the fact that 70 isn't that old anymore. They used to go out for early-bird specials, but they are staying up later and stepping-out more. My husband helps an elderly lady- 73 across the street mowing the lawn and although my hubby is white, she tries to grab his crotch and rear. She's pretty agressive. my hubby thinks it's funny. I don't know why this lady was up so late and …   more ›

Driver Strikes Teen on Bike: Will County Police Blotter

Will County Sheriff's Office reports, Feb. 15-26 • Driver Strikes Teen on Bike • iPhones, Purse and Cash Stolen by Burglars.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Mug Shot Gallery: Lincoln-Way Arrests Feb. 21-27

The accompanying photos were taken by the Will County Sheriff's Department during the week of Feb. 21-27. 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 Feb. 21-27. 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 …

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Mug Shot Gallery: Lincoln-Way Arrests Feb. 13-20

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. 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 Feb 13-20. 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…

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Top Headlines: Child Pornography-Cocaine Arrest, Pediatrician Up on Groping Charges

This week's biggest stories involved arrests for alleged crimes that are disturbing.

The first story involves a New Lenox man and his relationship with an underage girl from Tinley Park. Another disconcerting story involves a Frankfort pediatrician arrested for groping women; the complaints go back a number of years.    In the top story, a New Lenox man is facing two counts of child pornography and manufacture or delivery of cocaine. Michael McGrath, 22, of the 100 block of Terry Ellen Lane, was busted in what started as a narcotics investigation by New Lenox police. During searches on Feb. 8 and Feb. 12, "sexually explicit photos of an underage girl" from Tinley Park were found, Sgt. Louis Alessandrini said.The initial search reportedly uncovered videos and photos on his cell phone. The girl, who was later discovered to …

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Ann C. Piasecki

8:34 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2013

Hi Folks. Just a reminder that this is mainstream media. Patch doesn't tolerate vulgarity.   more ›

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Mug Shot Gallery: Lincoln-Way Arrests Feb. 6-12

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. 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 Feb 6-12. 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…

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