Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police arrested five individuals, one a juvenile, in connection with incidents where school buses were struck by BB shots from BB guns. Officers were conducting stationary surveillance in the area of Allegheny and Arrowhead Streets on October 5 at 3 p.m. when one officer saw a juvenile[Read More…]
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Allen County Man Sentenced to 135 Months in Prison
Fort Wayne, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Andrew Wood, age 24, of Leo, Indiana, Allen County, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Theresa Springmann after pleading guilty to armed bank robbery along with aiding and abetting the use of a firearm during a crime of violence, announced U.S. Attorney Kirsch on October 25.[Read More…]
Donald Trump Blames Jewish Pittsburgh Shooting Victims for Not Having “Protection”
ENEWSPF – Commentary If you’re Christian, I wonder, does your church have “protection?” Do you have armed guards at the door? Do you have people standing by with firearms just in case the unimaginable happens? Does your church have “protection?” If not, why? Because the President thinks Tree of Life[Read More…]
FBI Director Wray on Arrest of Cesar Sayoc in Suspicious Package Investigation
FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered the following remarks during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- As the attorney general has confirmed, we have arrested Cesar Sayoc in connection with this investigation. As our investigation is still ongoing, I may not be able to[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School wins ABC7’s Friday Flyover Trophy!
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There were close to 800 students. The school promised a half day if only 500 students showed up, half the school’s enrollment. Tracy Butler was “in the house.” And there were pancakes for every student. ABC7’s Friday Flyover is an event the Marian Catholic will likely remember[Read More…]
Nor’easter to Blast East Coast with Rain, Wind, Coastal Flooding and Mountain Snow
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- A storm from the South will evolve into a potent and disruptive nor’easter with gusty coastal winds, drenching rain and high-elevation snow this weekend. “Fast forward motion of the storm may limit the worst weather conditions from Friday night to Saturday night,” according to AccuWeather Senior[Read More…]
The FBI Asks the Public’s Help on Assassination Attempts of Prominent Democrats
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The FBI has issued several official updates on the suspicious packages that were sent to prominent Democrats. The actions amount to assassination attempts, and President Trump needs to step up, take responsibility for his rhetoric, and act “Presidential.” Mayor John Ostenburg of Park Forest, IL, issued the following statement[Read More…]
Lafayette Man Guilty Of Producing and Distributing Child Pornography
South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Shawn M. Dewitt, 34 years old, of Lafayette, Indiana, was found guilty of production, possession and distribution of child pornography after a three-day jury trial before U.S. District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio, announced U. S. Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II. According to documents in this case, on[Read More…]
4 More Latin Dragon Members Charged With Racketeering Conspiracy
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Four additional members of Chicago area criminal street gang, the Latin Dragons Nation, have been charged with racketeering conspiracy and other related offenses in a second superseding indictment unsealed on Tuesday, October 23, Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through October 4, 2018
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Editor’s Note: This police beat coverage represents reports through October 4, 2018. Charges for those arrested in this time period include the display of a false insurance card, domestic battery, driving while license was suspended, and a ticket in relation to a dog bite. Providing more details than readers will[Read More…]
