Local Law Enforcement: A Look at Recent Arrests and Charges

In recent weeks, law enforcement agencies across the region have been busy. From attempted robberies to domestic disputes, here's a rundown of some notable cases.

Notable Cases

Beecher

• A teen with a gun attempted to rob a store but fled in a car.

Sauk Village

• A man is in jail, awaiting extradition to Philadelphia for armed robberies.
• He had previously pleaded guilty to hurting someone during a home invasion in 2013.

Burbank

• An 18-month investigation led to the arrest of a man who broke into an appliance store.
• Stolen items included cellphones and computers.
• Police from different states collaborated to track him down.

Evergreen Park

• A woman was arrested for aggravated assault.
• Police found an unloaded gun in her purse and loaded magazines in her car.
• Her gun permit was revoked.

Homewood

• A daycare worker was accused of hitting a child multiple times.
• Ensuring the safety of children in daycare facilities is paramount.

New Lenox

• A woman was caught using clever tricks to steal from a department store.
• She used bar codes from cheaper items to purchase more expensive ones.

Orland Park

• Two drunk driving cases were reported:
• One involved a single-vehicle crash.
• The other involved hitting a mailbox.
• Drunk driving is dangerous and can have serious consequences.

Palos Hills

• A driver was found slumped over the wheel.
• Charges included drug possession and driving under the influence.
• Staying alert while driving is crucial to avoid accidents.

Park Forest

• A knife assault and a gun possession case were reported.
• In the knife assault, a man threatened someone with steak knives.
• In the gun case, a man was caught with a loaded pistol and an extended magazine.

Will County

• Two domestic battery cases and an armed robbery were reported.
• In the robbery, a man wore a ski mask and used a knife.
• He was caught with a lot of cash, and his jacket was found nearby.

These cases highlight the variety of crimes that law enforcement deals with every day. It's important to stay aware and follow the law to keep our communities safe.