Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police ask the public’s help to rid the Village of junk autos. Calling it “spring cleaning,” the PFPD is turning to residents for tips. “This month, we are doing a little spring cleaning around the Village,” police said on Facebook. “Patrol officers, especially those[Read More…]
Law and Order
Former Associate Clerk in Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office Indicted for Allegedly Lying to Federal Grand Jury
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A former associate clerk in the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office allegedly lied under oath to a federal grand jury when she denied selling tickets for the Clerk’s campaign fundraisers to other employees in the office, according to a federal indictment announced May 5. BEENA PATEL sold[Read More…]
Terre Haute Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Production Of Child Pornography
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh J. Minkler announced that a Terre Haute man was sentenced for his role in producing and possessing child pornography. David Roberts, 50, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson. “Protecting our most vulnerable citizens from sexual predators has[Read More…]
Chicago Trader Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Defrauding Investors
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Chicago trader was sentenced today to nine years in federal prison for defrauding investors out of more than $9 million. NICK WURL, 27, the founder of Chicago-based Ludiera Capital LLC, fraudulently raised approximately $11.2 million from more than 60 investors. From January 2012 through May 2015, Wurl falsely[Read More…]
Developer Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud in Connection With Carbondale Apartment Complex
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Christopher E. Creek, 56, of Champaign, IL, pled guilty May 9 to a charge of bank fraud in federal court in Benton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S. Boyce, announced. The charge arose from Creek’s participation as a developer for the construction of[Read More…]
Graduate Student Sentenced for Attempting to Entice Minors To Engage In Sexual Activity
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- A Rome, New York, man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity. Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente of the Eastern District[Read More…]
Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect Vehicle Owner
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of the pictured suspect vehicle who is being sought reference an investigation into damage of the lawn of the Agape Bible Fellowship Church on Monee Rd. on the evening of May 6, 2017[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Lawsuit Against Metal Finishing Company Over Leaked Chemicals
Court Grants Madigan’s Request for Immediate Relief to Secure Facility and Prevent Additional Spills Chicago — (ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a lawsuit against Krel Laboratories Inc. for improperly storing hazardous materials that leaked and spilled from numerous containers, jeopardizing public health. The court also granted[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for May 6, 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…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Chicago-Based Pyramid Scheme
Madigan Seeks to Immediately Shut Down Fraudulent Pyramid Operation Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday filed a lawsuit and temporary restraining order against a Chicago-based pyramid sales operation after receiving more than 20 complaints about its false and misleading claims that lured people into the costly scheme.[Read More…]
