Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This burglary dispatch shows that multiple cars were entered and things were taken because, in many cases, the automobiles were left unlocked. Burglars love unlocked cars. It’s so easy to do: to lock the door. It’s also easy to forget to lock the door. We encourage the[Read More…]
Law and Order
Former Village of Posen President Guilty of Embezzlement
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former president of the village of Posen pleaded guilty in federal court Thursday to charges he embezzled money from the south suburb and spent it at casinos. DONALD W. SCHUPEK, 79, of Posen, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement. The conviction carries a maximum penalty of[Read More…]
Highland, Indiana Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison
For Production and Possession Of Child Pornography Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Alan Piwowar, 34, of Highland, Indiana was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Court Judge Joseph S. Van Bokkelen after pleading guilty to production and possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Piwowar was sentenced to serve a total of 360[Read More…]
Latin King Gang Member Sentenced To Life in Prison
For Racketeering Conspiracy Including Murder of Innocent Victim and Drug Conspiracy Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Robert Nieto, also known as “Cowboy,” 45, of Gary, Indiana, and a member of the Chicago-based Latin Kings, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Phillip Simon following his conviction at trial last May of conspiracy to participate[Read More…]
Elkhart, Indiana Man Sentenced To 120 Months In Prison
For Possession Of Child Pornography After Previous Conviction For Similar Federal Offenses South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Steven Perry, age 55, of Elkhart, Indiana, was sentenced before United States District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. upon his plea of guilty to possession of child pornography, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch. Perry was[Read More…]
Silicon Valley Computer Executive Convicted of Defrauding Investors After Soliciting Money via Crowdfunding
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a Silicon Valley businessman of defrauding investors in his computer companies after soliciting and obtaining some of the money via crowdfunding. JEFFREY BATIO, 50, of Santa Clara, Calif., was found guilty Friday of all 12 counts against him, including six counts[Read More…]
North Suburban Sex Trafficker Sentenced to More Than 27 Years in Prison
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal judge has sentenced a north suburban man to 27 and a half years in prison for attempting to transport a minor to Wisconsin to engage in prostitution. DERONARTE NORWOOD, 32, of North Chicago, physically and emotionally harmed the 15-year-old girl after meeting her in 2015. He[Read More…]
Rockford Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Attempted Robbery and Firearm Charges
Rockford, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Rockford man was sentenced Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to 139 months in prison for attempted robbery and using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. DARNELL LEAVY, 28, admitted in a written plea agreement that at approximately 7:00 p.m. on[Read More…]
Evansville Man Arrested in Connection With Fentanyl Overdose Death
Evansville, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Josh J. Minkler, the United States Attorney, announced May 31 the arrest of Kalib Scott Powell, 25, of Evansville, Indiana for the Distribution of a Schedule One Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Resulting in Death. The arrest is the result of the investigation into the fentanyl-based overdose death of Jacilynn[Read More…]
Former Chief Executive of Suburban Nutrition Company Pleads Guilty in Market Manipulation Scheme
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former Chief Executive Officer of a northwest suburban nutrition company has pleaded guilty to securities fraud for engaging in a market manipulation scheme to artificially inflate the company’s stock price. ANDREW J. KANDALEPAS, 67, of Schaumburg, pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of securities fraud. U.S. District[Read More…]
