Discover the latest legal news from Park Forest. Two men face felony charges, including aggravated assault with a vehicle and DUI.
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Mayor Alleges Being Victim of “Violent Crime” in DownTown Park Forest
Park Forest Mayor Joseph Woods alleges he was the victim of a violent crime in DownTown Park Forest earlier this month.
Weapons Charges for Two Men: Police Reports
Police faced incidents that led to weapons charges for two men. A Peotone man faces a felony aggravated driving while license revoked charge.
Report: Bystanders Help Police Locate Drunk Driver in Park Forest
Community involvement in action: report says bystanders assist police in tracking down a drunk driver in Park Forest.
Richton Park Man Faces Felony Domestic Battery Charge: Reports
A Park Forest teen faces a charge of domestic battery after a May incident. A Richton Park man is facing a charge of felony domestic battery.
DUI Charge for Woman Who Allegedly Hit a Parked Car: Reports
A Park Forest woman faces a DUI charge after she allegedly hit a parked car at New Salem and Herndon Streets.
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports from May 8-15, 2024
The reports include incidents from May 8 through May 15, 2024. The first incident we reported was an update to an incident from May 4.
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for May 5, 2024
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—There are rarely several arrests on the same day. We noted previously that May the Fourth was particularly busy for police. The very next day, May 5, was no different. The incidents began in the early morning, continued through the day shift, and ended with the night shift[Read More…]
Police: Man Set Fire in Back Seat of Squad Car
Star Wars Day culminated for one officer when a handcuffed man allegedly set a fire in the back seat of a squad car.
Manteno Man Sentenced for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officers During the Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A Manteno man was sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement officers at Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol breach.
