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 that[Read More…]
Local Police Reports
WATCH: Large Vigil Held For Officer Tim Jones’ Recovery; Police Officers Honored
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Perhaps one of the most moving events in years was held Monday evening in Park Forest. The community gathered en masse for a vigil service, praying for the recovery of critically wounded Officer Timothy Jones of the Park Forest Police Department. Police from surrounding agencies also attended. The[Read More…]
FOUND: Silver Alert Issued In Park Forest For Missing Man
UPDATE from the PFPD, 5:40 PM: “Mr. Asima has been located and reunited with his family. Thank you to everyone who shared our post and remained alert for his whereabouts.” Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police have issued a “Silver Alert” for Lawrence Asima, age 72, last seen a black[Read More…]
Police Update Public On Monday Afternoon Shots Fired In West Lincolnwood
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police updated the public Tuesday on afternoon shots fired in the 200 block of Indiana Street Monday. “On March 21, 2016 at approximately 3:40 pm, Park Forest Police responded to the 200 block of Indiana St. for the report of a subject with a mask[Read More…]
No One Hit By Gunfire In West Lincolnwood; Not Random
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest can confirm that no one was hit by gunfire at about 4 p.m. this afternoon in West Lincolnwood, apparently in the vicinity of Lee Street and Indiana Street. Reports of shots fired were confirmed by village officials this evening. The investigation is ongoing. However,[Read More…]
Police: Officer Jones Still ‘Critical But Stable;’ Department, ‘Family,’ Overwhelmed By Show Of Support
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department reached out through its Facebook page to update the community on the condition of Officer Timothy Jones as he continues to recover from gunshots he received yesterday morning on Neola Street. “This isn’t a press release,” the PFPD said. “It’s just us[Read More…]
Officer Shot, Suspect Dead, Following Early Morning Gunfire In Park Forest
Photo gallery here on Facebook. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police issued a statement regarding an early-morning shooting incident in the 300 block of Neola Street where an officer was allegedly shot by a suspect who exited a vacant residence officers had been called on to check. “When it was[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Announce Identity Of Suspect In First Midwest Bank Robbery
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police released the identity of the suspect who allegedly robbed First Midwest Bank on February 8, 2016. The suspect, identified as Kenneth N. McGregor, 27, last known address 21743 Carol Ave, Sauk Village, IL. He was arrested on 03/07/16. A statement from the Park[Read More…]
Police: Car Crashes Into Home On Westgate Drive, Driver Flees Scene, Apprehended
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police reported that a vehicle drove into a home in the 400 block of Westgate Drive and left the scene of the accident. Police apprehended the driver, a Chicago Heights resident, a short time later. He was charged with DUI. The statement from the[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Arrest Suspect In Feb. 8 Robbery of First Midwest Bank
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police announced that they have a suspect in custody regarding the bank robbery on February 8, 2016, at First Midwest Bank. The statement from the police follows: The suspect shown below in our media release on February 8, 2016, regarding the robbery of First[Read More…]
