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Manhattan Police Blotter: June 21-26
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On June 21, officers located and arrested Christopher Valentino 37, of Joliet, who was a suspect in a battery that occurred on June 4, in the 13900 block of Wilderness Lakes Drive. It was alleged Valentino stabbed, in the hand, a family member of an individual he was charged with taking care of and fled the scene. He later was charged with felony aggravated battery and transported to Will County Adult Detention Facility for the next court hearing.
Illinois State Police Bust 3 Suspects Accused of Trafficking Kids
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop human trafficking to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of human trafficking of children. According to the press release just shared recently by the Illinois State Police, they just completed a two-day...
Joliet Fire Dept. Captain Kevin Hargis dead at 52
Joliet Fire Department announced the death of Captain Kevin Hargis on Sunday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We are very sorry to tell you that the Joliet Community has lost a respected firefighter, and a family has lost a beloved Husband, Son, and Brother."Capt. Hargis died suddenly on Saturday, the fire department said. He was 52-years-old.He was a 22-year veteran of the Joliet Fire Department, he was also a member of the Hazardous Materials Team and the team Coordinator; a safety committee member; a CPR Instructor, coordinator, and trainer; and the Captain of Fire Station No. 7."The Joliet Fire Department will deeply miss Captain Hargis's leadership, knowledge, and passion for helping others in the community and the fire department. To the Hargis Family and Friends, you will all remain in our thoughts through these difficult times."
Shooting Investigation on the West Side
Officers responded to the 300 block of North Broadway Street, just after 9:30 on Monday morning, for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, Officers located numerous spent shell casings in the roadway. Following a preliminary investigation of this shooting, it is believed that two male suspects standing near a vehicle in front of 366 North Broadway Street traded gunfire with a male suspect that was standing near North Broadway Street and Spring Street. The suspects ran from the area following the shooting. Officers were unable to locate any shooting victims, however two uninvolved vehicles were struck by gunfire. Officers located over 20 spent shell casings while conducting an extensive canvas of the area.
Illinois Police Officer’s Rescue of Aggressive Snapping Turtle Goes Viral
You think the police academy trains for situations like this?. A police officer from Illinois has gone viral after his recent rescue of a snapping turtle that was struggling to cross a busy road. Police Rescue Snapping Turtle. It was a matter of "right place, right time" as the now-viral...
Manteno Sees Spike in Property Crime: ‘Out-of-Town Suspects’ Blamed
Manteno, IL – Authorities in Manteno have reported a rise in property crime and suspicious activity, attributing the incidents to individuals not from the local area. According to the Village of Manteno and the Manteno Police Department, residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior to the police by calling 9-1-1 for emergencies or 815-933-3324 for non-emergencies. The community is advised to lock doors, secure valuables, and turn on exterior lights at night to deter criminal activity.
ISP Improves Crash Investigation and Safety Techniques During Testing and Research Event
JOLIET – To help with traffic crash investigations, as well as identify best practices to keep officers safe, the Illinois State Police (ISP) participated in the Illinois Association of Technical Accident Investigators crash testing event on June 26-28, 2024. The event took place at the Route 66 Raceway in...
Burglary to Motor Vehicle Arrests in Bolingbrook
On Friday, June 28th, the Bolingbrook Police Department received numerous reports of burglary to motor vehicle, criminal damage to property, and subsequent incidents of unlawful uses of credit cards. Officers diligently followed up on leads throughout the day, which led to the arrest of two individuals. Arrested were a juvenile...
Palos Park, IL – Man Charged with Multiple Felonies for False Fire Alarms
Palos Park, IL – A 26-year-old Burbank man faces six felony counts of disorderly conduct after a months-long investigation into false fire alarms targeting the Palos Fire Protection District. According to the Palos Park Police Department, the investigation began on March 18, when the Palos Fire Protection District reported...
Asked for Foxx ‘Big Gulp’ documents, Flossmoor PD drags its feet (illegally)
CHICAGO — The city of Flossmoor appears to be circling the wagons to keep the public from seeing records related to the alleged battery of one of their town’s most famous residents, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. After Foxx accused another Flossmoor resident, William Swetz, of...
Naperville Shooting: Bolingbrook Man Targeted in Early Morning Attack
Naperville, IL – A Bolingbrook man was shot early Sunday morning during an altercation in Naperville. According to the Naperville Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 5:12 a.m. in the 1500 block of Watkins Lane. Three individuals were reportedly involved in an argument in a parking lot when a gunshot was heard, and the suspects fled the scene on foot.
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