Palos Park Police Blotter: Beware of the Scam, Pot Arrest

FRIDAY, JUNE 15

Attempted Mail Scam

A Palos Park resident told police that she received a letter saying she had won a "USA Mega Sweepstakes." The letter included a check for $4,669 that she was instructed to deposit it into her bank account, police said. After she deposited the check the letter claimed that she was then required to forward $3,950 as a processing fee. The woman called the number provided and spoke with someone who has what is described in the report as a "South American accent."

She alerted police who then called the number as well. Once the officer identified himself the supposed sweepstakes operator responded with, "You're kidding, right?" 

Cannabis Possession

Brendan O'Neill, 24, of Chicago, was charged with cannabis possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was stopped for a seat belt check and after officers smelled burnt cannabis, 5.5 grams of marijuana and a smoking pipe were found in his car, police said.  

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