Manteno
CRIME & SAFETY
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.
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.
Swift Action by Kankakee Police Averts Tragedy Near Community College
Kankakee, IL – Police responded to a tense situation involving a suicidal driver in River Road Park on Sunday evening. The incident began around 8:17 PM when a maroon vehicle was reported driving erratically through the park, near where children were playing. According to the Kankakee Police Department, a...
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