Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you looking to get your car stolen? Park Forest police have a tip to help you lose one of your most expensive possessions. It’s easy. Start your car, leave it running, and go back into your house. Police say they’ve already taken several reports of cars[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Burglary Suspect Caught On Video: Report Through December 4, 2017
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Below are reports of two burglaries reported between November 29 and December 4, 2017. In one instance, a burglary suspect was seen on video thanks to security cameras positioned outside the home. As always, persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through Nov. 28, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean[Read More…]
Burglary Report: Power Tools Stolen From House Undergoing Rehab
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Our next installment of separate coverage of burglaries in Park Forest. Please keep in mind “‘Tis the Season” for home burglaries. Packages delivered to porches, homes with new merchandise visible through windows, these are targets during the holiday season, especially as Christmas and Hanukkah approach. Please make every[Read More…]
Join The Park Forest Police FORCE
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “Ever think about joining the Force?” police ask in a statement on social media. The Park Forest Police Department is recruiting. Applications are being accepted through December 29, according to Police Chief Christopher Mannino. “Whether you’ve been an officer for a while or are completely new to[Read More…]
Police Administer Naloxone To Passed Out Motorist: Police Reports Thru October 31, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media. An arrest does not mean[Read More…]
A Future For eNews Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This was written originally as a response to a Facebook post about the lack of community support for businesses from Park Forest residents. That’s a touchy subject, but it bears some exploration. Devon Lindsay, owner of Earth in Motion in DownTown Park Forest wrote, “I find it[Read More…]
When Police Say A Crime Is Not “Random”
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police released a statement last week relating to the shooting death of a teenager on Thanksgiving. In the statement, police stated that investigators did not find evidence that the tragedy was “random.” In comments on social media, a few questioned how the police knew the[Read More…]
Teen Driving In Park Forest Shot And Killed Thursday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A teenager driving along Sauk Trail Thursday was shot and killed in what investigators say was not a random shooting. Eighteen-year-old Kiante Albert of Park Forest was found with a bullet wound to the upper torso after police and paramedics were dispatched to the 0-100 block of McCarthy[Read More…]
Semi-Automatic AR-15 Weapon Stolen: The Park Forest Burglary Report
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— New this month: burglary reports, filed as a separate story. Under our new arrangement with the Park Forest Police Department, these reports are sent separately. Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call the Park Forest Police Department Investigations[Read More…]
