Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A high-speed chase on Sauk Trail ended with the arrest of a Blue Island man after he allegedly drove over 90 MPH on Sauk Trail, according to police. The early-morning chase began on Sunday, December 16, and lasted just over a mile. The speeds at which the[Read More…]
Law and Order
9 Charged in Chicago in International Investigation Targeting “Romance Scams,” “Mystery Shopper” Schemes
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Seven Chicago-area residents are among nine individuals arrested in the United States and Nigeria as part of an international investigation into online “romance scams” and “mystery shopper” schemes. During the Chicago-based investigation, dubbed “Operation Gold Phish,” law enforcement identified a variety of cyber-enabled fraud schemes allegedly carried out[Read More…]
Man Indicted For Alleged Financial Fraud and Possessing ATM Skimming Device
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A similar report made the rounds earlier this month and it alleges financial fraud. At the time, the Justice Department said, “An individual who presented ID as Tirlea Dumitru has been charged by criminal complaint with defrauding a financial institution.” This report, issued Wednesday, December 19, 2018,[Read More…]
Two Chinese Hackers Associated With the Ministry of State Security Charged with Global Computer Intrusion Campaigns
Feds: Campaigns by Chinese Hackers Targeted Intellectual Property and Confidential Business Information. Defendants Were Members of the APT 10 Hacking Group Who Acted in Association with the Tianjin State Security Bureau and Engaged in Global Computer Intrusions for More Than a Decade. Washington, DC-(ENEWSPF)- The unsealing of an indictment charging[Read More…]
Fight in Kentucky Court: Police Reports Through December 15, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports bring us through December 15, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include incidences alleging disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and possession of cannabis. There were also charges of battery and criminal damage to property in connection with a reported fight in Kentucky Court. A bit of good news to report as well: there were no[Read More…]
Burgler Nabs Laptop from Home on Monee Road
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The entrance door on the south side of the home was secure. The window south of the east entrance door was broken. There was broken glass on the ground below and an open space large enough for a person to climb through. The bottom window frame was[Read More…]
Domestic Battery Bodily Harm: Park Forest Police Reports Through December 11, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports bring us through December 11, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include incidences alleging criminal damage to property, leaving the scene of an accident, DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, and domestic battery bodily harm. Providing more details than readers will find in[Read More…]
Math Night Fiasco: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through December 7, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: These police reports bring us through December 7, 2018. Charges for those cited in this time period include incidences alleging of domestic battery, possession of cannabis, and one instance where several adults were charged with disorderly conduct at a grade school’s math night. Providing more details than readers[Read More…]
Federal Grand Jury Indictment Says Doctor Allegedly Approved Medically Unnecessary Tests Billed to Medicare
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a physician on fraud charges for allegedly approving medically unnecessary diagnostic tests that were billed to Medicare. While working for Chicago-based Grand Medical Clinic Inc., DR. OMAR GARCIA prescribed and authorized ultrasounds, percutaneous allergen tests and nerve transmission tests for[Read More…]
West Suburban Sex Trafficker Sentenced to 21 Years in Federal Prison
Sex Trafficking Children Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An Oak Park man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for sex trafficking several children in the Chicago area. ALLEN YOUNG trafficked and facilitated the prostitution of four young girls in the Chicago area, and he attempted to traffic a fifth. Young[Read More…]
