Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police arrested a Chicago man on April 2 and charged him with DUI on Lincoln Highway when an officer clocked a vehicle allegedly speeding on the busy street. According to police, the man’s speech was “heavily slurred” and he allegedly had an odor of alcoholic[Read More…]
Local Police Reports
Teen Arrested in Connection with April 10 Park Forest Homicide
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police made an arrest in connection with the April 10, 2022 homicide of Zackery Sallis, police announced Saturday. A 17-year-old teen has been arrested and charged, police said. Police said the investigation was extensive, conducted by the Park Forest Police Department in concert with the[Read More…]
Body Found on Western Ave.
Shooting victim was a 23-year-old man from Matteson Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police made a grim discovery Sunday. Officers found the body of a man in a car when they were called Sunday to a court in the 3400 block of Western Avenue to perform a well-being check. The[Read More…]
Closed Forum Today on Carjackings, Interstate Shootings
Calumet Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With interstate shootings, carjackings, and serious violent crime front and center, State Rep. Bob Rita is bringing together state and local leaders today to find real solutions for now and what might be coming next. Rep. Rita, D-Blue Island, is hosting a “Combatting Crime Roundtable Discussion” this[Read More…]
Park Forest Man Charged in Apartment Complex Shooting
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A 30-year-old Park Forest man has been charged with one count of aggravated battery with a firearm in regards to a shooting incident that occurred on March 3, 2022, at an apartment complex on Juniper Street. On March 3, 2022, at about 1:00 pm, Park Forest Officers[Read More…]
Driver Charged with Aggravated Driving Under the Influence-Death in Fatal Single Car Crash
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Midlothian man was charged with aggravated driving under the influence-death in the crash on Wildwood Drive Sunday that left one man dead. Police investigated the fatal single-car crash on Feb 27, 2022, that occurred at approximately 1 AM on the 400 block of Wildwood Drive, according[Read More…]
Park Forest Woman Carjacked at Homewood Walmart
Homewood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest woman was carjacked at the gas station at the Walmart in Homewood, eNews Park Forest has learned. The woman tells ENEWSPF while she was filling up her car, someone got inside her vehicle and drove quickly away from the pump, “like lightning,” the woman said.[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Investigate Shooting & Armed Robbery
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is currently investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on February 5, 2022 shortly after 8:00 pm on the 0-100 block of Krotiak Road. According to police, as the victim arrived to a residence, he was allegedly confronted by three men[Read More…]
Police Say Calm Masters Tai Chi Master
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police in Park Forest found themselves up against a “self-proclaimed Tai Chi Master” who apparently was not kidding, according to police. By calmly working with the man, officers were able to de-escalate the situation, police said in a statement. Earlier Monday, January 17, police were fingerprinting a[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports: Stray Dog, Fleeing and Eluding, Active Warrant
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests and citations through November 3, 2021. Charges for those arrested include fleeing and eluding, and an active warrant. It’s been several weeks since we’ve published reports. First, I would like to apologize. We are getting back on track. A community member who[Read More…]
