(Graphic FBI.GOV) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– According to the figures released by the FBI, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation declined in 2009 for the third consecutive year. Property crimes also declined in 2009, marking the seventh straight year that the collective estimates for these offenses dropped below the[Read More…]

New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)– PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that additional terrorism charges were filed against U.S. citizens WESAM EL-HANAFI and SABIRHAN HASANOFF in a Superseding Indictment for allegedly providing material support, including money and computer assistance, to al Qaeda. The case[Read More…]

Marshall, TX–(ENEWSPF)– A 44-year-old Linden, Texas man has been indicted on child exploitation charges in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales. Rodney Ray Hayes was indicted by a federal grand jury on Sep. 7, 2010 and charged with four counts of transporting minors with intent[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Saying a fraud defendant’s conduct was “despicable” and “outrageous” and caused “tragic” consequences for his victims, a federal judge sentenced a west suburban man to 10 years in prison for swindling some 75 victims, many of whom lost their retirement funds and life savings. U.S. District Judge John[Read More…]

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A computer automated phone scam has impacted Central and Southern Illinois Bank customers. Debit card customers are receiving automated telephone calls stating their debit card account has been breached, and then told they will need to “reset” their information in order to use their account. The “scam” works[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) 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[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2010.  “Today’s report showing violent crime declined in 2009 is an encouraging sign that our nation continues to make progress in the fight against crime. Although there are many reasons behind the decline, one thing is certain: smarter policing practices and investments in law enforcement play a significant[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Setting an arrest record is an honor and distinction a sworn officer of the law might tout. Setting an arrest record on the other side of the bars seems a bit sad. Yet one former Park Forest man may have done just that. John D. Williams, 42,[Read More…]

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that on September 8, 2010, DAVID MONFRE, age 31, of Belleville, Illinois, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis, to 96 months’ imprisonment to be followed by supervised release for life. MONFRE[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) 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[Read More…]