CRIME & SAFETY
Child Heard Crying At Joliet Hotel, Parents Arrested Found With Drugs And Unconscious In Bathroom
The parents of a five-year-old girl have been charged with possession of illegal drugs and endangering the life of a child. Joliet police were called to the Best Western Hotel at 4380 Enterprise Drive for a welfare check of a child. Hotel staff reported overhearing the sound of a child crying coming from a guest room. Joliet Police Officers learned that prior to their arrival, hotel staff went to the guest room and located a five-year-old female who indicated that her mother and father were in the bathroom and have not come out. Hotel staff walked the child to the front desk.
Illinois quick hits: Police warn of robbery gang; Naperville named best city
Police warn of robbery gang The Chicago Police Department has issued a community alert regarding a series of street robberies believed to have been committed by the same crew. There were more than a dozen robberies committed on March 16. The gang, dressed in all black and wearing ski masks, hop out of a car and rob people on the street using rifles and handguns. ...
Man accused of firing shots at park in Kendall County
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said a man from Michigan accused of firing shots at Saw Wee Kee Park between Oswego and Yorkville on Sunday was likely shooting at a piece of clothing on the ground. Gangyi Cao, 19, of Birmingham, Michigan, was charged on Monday with two felony counts of unlawful use of a weapon and two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in connection with ...
Man breaks into Westmont home, swipes credit cards, then takes off in homeowner's car: Prosecutors
Bryce Fleming, 23, was ordered held in the DuPage County Jail until his trial on residential burglary and car theft charges. According to prosecutors, he broke into a home on West Naperville Road near Cass Avenue late Monday night.
Westmont crime: Homeless man charged with breaking into home, stealing vehicle
DUPAGE COUNTY - A 23-year-old homeless man is accused of breaking into a Westmont home on Monday before stealing valuables and the homeowner's vehicle. Around 11:48 p.m., Westmont police responded to a disturbance on Naperville Road. The victim told officers she was alone in her bedroom when she heard noises coming from the kitchen.
Local Police Departments Urge Motorists To “Drop It and Drive” During Distracted Driving Awareness Month – April 2024
The Bolingbrook Police Department urges motorists to “Drop It and Drive”. Law enforcement is increasing efforts to target distracted drivers. In honor of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Bolingbrook Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to increase enforcement efforts across the state. Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and traffic safety enforcement zones throughout April.
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