WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2012. Two owners of Miami area assisted living facilities (ALF) pleaded guilty on Friday in connection with a health care fraud scheme involving defunct Miami area health provider Health Care Solutions Network Inc. (HCSN), announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S.[Read More…]
Local Police Reports
Park Forest Police Reports for October 27, 2012
Commander Scott Sheets and Corporal Tom Piszczor were each promoted to their respective positions in October. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) 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[Read More…]
IDOT: Halloween Masks Won’t Hide Drunk Driving
Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Impaired Drivers, Seat Belt Law Violators SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—October 26, 2012. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Illinois State Police today reiterated key traffic safety messages such as “please celebrate the holiday responsibly” and “keep the party off the road.” IDOT, law enforcement and[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Chicago Man Sent to Prison in Identity Theft Scheme
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a Chicago man pled guilty and was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing hundreds of stolen gift and credit cards with access to thousands of dollars held by the victims of his identity theft scheme. Dimitar Vangelov, 27, pled[Read More…]
FBI: Collinsville Man Charged with Production of Child Pornography
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on October 19, 2012, Martin L. Evanick, a/k/a “Vlad,” 31, of Collinsville, Illinois, was arraigned on an one-count indictment charging him with production of child pornography. The alleged violations took place on June[Read More…]
Robbery of TCF Bank Branch in Chicago
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- FBI agents responded to a bank robbery that took place yesterday at approximately 1:00 p.m. A lone, white male, described by witnesses as 40-50 years old, 5’6”-5’7” tall, blonde, and balding, entered the Charter One Bank branch located at 4411 North Cumberland, Norridge and presented a demand note[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Crime Victim Notification System Adds Texting Capability
Automated Victim Notification System Provides 24-Hour Access to Information on Offenders’ Custody and Case Status Chicago –(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that the state’s Automated Victim Notification (AVN) system now offers text-message alerts for registered users. The Illinois AVN system provides automated notices that allow registered[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Police Announce the Elimination of Two Gang-Controlled Drug Markets
Multiple Gangs Targeted as Wrap-Around Strategy Marks Milestone CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Chicago Police to announce the takedown and elimination of two drug markets operating on the southeast and north sides of Chicago and the arrest of 20 offenders with extensive criminal histories and multiple gang affiliations.[Read More…]
Willie Nelson Marijuana Legalization Documentary Presented by Pro-Legalization Cops
Special Screening with Chance to Meet Film’s Stars at Pre-Film Wine & Appetizer Reception – Panel Discussion, Award Presentation to Follow LONG BEACH, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Law Enforcement Against Prohibition presents a special preview screening of Willie Nelson’s Luck Films’ new documentary Legalize It on the Prop. 19 campaign to legalize marijuana in[Read More…]
Chicago Area Woman Charged in Criminal Workers’ Compensation Scheme
Chicago –(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced the arrest of a woman for allegedly defrauding several Chicago area employers out of nearly $90,000 in workers’ compensation payments. Tracy Williams, 43, of McHenry, was arrested late Wednesday on charges of workers’ compensation fraud, aggravated fraud, insurance fraud and perjury.[Read More…]
