The Park Forest Police Department swore in its newest officer, Jessica Rodriguez, at the Monday, Feb. 24 board meeting at Village Hall.
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“I’ll Kill You,” Alleged Offender Tells Victim: Police Reports
An alleged offender reportedly told a victim, “I’ll kill you,” as he held a gun to her head, according to one report.
Police Announce 2024 Officer of the Year, Civilian Employee of the Year Awards
Brittani Barnett is the Park Forest Police Civilian Employee of the Year. The Officer of the Year is Det. Luis Ibarra.
Alleged Choking Leads to Aggravated Domestic Battery Charge: Police
The alleged choking of a woman leads to a charge of aggravated domestic battery for a Park Forest man, police said.
Committee advances bill to ban vehicle searches based on smell of cannabis
by Ben Szalinski, Capitol News Illinois February 18, 2025 An Illinois Senate committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would strictly limit police’s ability to search a vehicle after smelling cannabis. The Senate Criminal Law Committee voted 7-3 to advance Senate Bill 42, which would eliminate the requirement that cannabis[Read More…]
She Tried to Leave Tracks on a Man With Her Chevy Trax: Police
A woman in Park Forest allegedly attempted to hit a man with her Chevy Trax. There were prior incidents between the two, police said.
Diversion Program: Burke’s Proposal for First-Time Gun Offenders
Cook County’s proposed diversion program for first-time, non-violent gun offenders will help with compliance with firearm licensing laws.
PFPD: Country Club Hills Teen Drives Into Fleeing and Eluding Charge
Teen fleeing and eluding charges in Park Forest. Get the details on the police chase and arrest in this incident.
Shot Into Air Stops Argument. Alleged Domestic Battery Ensues: Reports
A disturbing incident where a man shot into the air to break up an argument, only for it to escalate into an alleged battery.
Barroom Brawl Nets Man Resisting Charges
Learn about a barroom brawl in Park Forest that resulted in resisting charges for a local man. Find out what happened and how it escalated.
