Friday, April 19, 2013
A man robbed a Palos Hills bank Friday afternoon and is believed to have fled the scene in a checkered taxi cab.
Friday, 5:45 p.m. -- Law enforcement continues searching for the suspect, according to FBI Special Agent Joan Hyde. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Palos Hills Police Department at 708-598-2992. Friday, 3:46 p.m. -- The FBI-run website BanditTrackerChicago.com has released two photos of the man believed to have robbed the Bank of America in Palos Hills on Friday afternoon. Law enforcement officials are describing it as a "non-takeover robbery," meaning that no force was used. No weapon was displayed, law enforcement officials say. Original story -- Police are searching for a man who recently robbed the Bank of America in Palos Hills Friday afternoon. The robbery occurred around 1 p.m. Friday at Bank of …
Monday, February 25, 2013
A Palos Hills lieutenant, sergeant and officer credited with capturing a man who authorities say escaped from a Chicago high-rise prison were recognized for their efforts.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The three officers responsible for apprehending Conley, who reportedly broke out of a Chicago high-rise prison in December, were honored Thursday night.
A Palos Hills lieutenant, sergeant and officer credited with capturing a man who authorities say escaped from a Chicago high-rise prison were recognized for their efforts Thursday. Lt. Warren Becker, Sgt. Robert Mankowske and Officer Kevin Price each received medals and plaques before a Palos Hill City Council meeting. The three veteran officers were responsible for arresting Kenneth Conley on Jan. 4. Conley had been on the lam after he and Joseph “Jose” Banks had climbed out of a window of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in December using a rope made of bed sheets, according to authorities. Conley has since pleaded not guilty to escaping from prison, Huffington Post reports. "We all know what the service of the men and women of the …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
A Cook County judge denied prosecutors' motion to raise the bond for 31-year-old Matthew Lynch, charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct after he allegedly made threats and referenced the Newtown, CN, school shooting during a DUI arrest.
A Cook County judge refused to raise the bond for a man who reportedly threatened police and referenced the Newton, Conn. school shooting just days after the massacre. Judge Patrick T. Rogers did impose special conditions of 31-year-old Matthew Lynch's I-bond — which didn't require Lynch to post anything to get out of jail — during a hearing on Tuesday. Rogers said Lynch must surrender any firearms, his FOID card and his passport. Lynch must also stay with his sister for the duration of the case and there may not be any firearms allowed in her home either, Rogers ruled. Rogers also ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Lynch, who is already currently seeing a mental health professional, according to comments made in court Tuesday. Lynch was…
Friday, December 21, 2012
Palos Hills' police chief says heroin is entering the southwest suburbs at an 'alarming rate.'
Police have announced another arrest in what officials say is an ongoing investigation into the increased heroin use and number of overdoses in Palos Hills. Deividas Vizgaitis, 20, of Palos Park, was found with 12 individually wrapped packets of heroin during a traffic stop on Dec. 19, police said. He is charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of cannabis. Vizgaitis’ arrest is the latest in an investigation by Palos Hills detectives over the past year, police said. Several people have overdosed on the drug, including one death. Join the conversation. Friend Palos Patch on Facebook and sign up for the daily email newsletter! “The latest arrests are a testament to the fact that heroin is coming…
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Palos area schools will remain under a soft lockdown for the rest of the week.
Police are continuing to investigate a Palos Hills man who allegedly threatened to harm children and referenced the Newtown, CT, elementary school shooting while drunk. Michael L. Lynch, 31, was hospitalized after his arrest on Monday. He is charged with driving under the influence and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. Police notified Palos Hills schools of the alleged threats. Area schools were already on soft lockdown as police search for two bank robbers who broke out of a Chicago jail and had reportedly traveled to Tinley Park. Schools are expected to remain at this heightened level of security for the rest of the week. Palos Hills officers confiscated guns and ammunition from Lynch's home, police said. Investigators did not find …
Friday, November 23, 2012
Christina Zila faces multiple charges, including two counts of endangering the life of a child.
A Worth mother is facing drug charges after she reportedly dropped a purse full of hypodermic needles and heroin while at the Palos Hills Pizza Hut. Christina Zila, 36, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug equipment and two counts of endangering the life of a child, Palos Hills police said. Officers were called at about 7 p.m. on Nov. 16 to the Pizza Hut at 11101 Southwest Highway, where they found Zila inside the restaurant. Employees reportedly told police they were concerned for her children because of how she was acting. When approached, Zila asked to talk with officers at the Palos Hills Police Department instead of inside the restaurant. As they were leaving, Zila reportedly dropped her purse. …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Palos Hills police reports, Nov. 8-10.
THURSDAY, NOV. 8 Vita Loginaite, 23, of Palos Heights, is charged with possession of cannabis, according to a Palos Hills police report. Bridgeview police called at about 11:30 p.m. to tell Palos Hills officers about a hit and run crash. Palos Hills police found the vehicle reportedly involved in the accident in the 10500 block of 81st Avenue. An officer allegedly spotted an open bottle of alcohol in the front seat and a passenger, Loginaite, trying to hide in the passenger area, according to the report. When she was asked for an ID, the officer allegedly saw a white plastic bag with a green leafy substance inside, which tested positive for cannabis. Loginaite is due in Bridgeview court on Dec. 21. The driver was handed over to Bridgeview …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A 21-year-old man is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and several traffic violations.
A 21-year-old Hickory Hills man faces multiple charges, including attempting to elude police, after ditching his motorcycle and running away from officers, police said. Aleksander Mroczka is charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, fleeing and attempting to elude police, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, reckless driving and several other traffic violations. Police allege Mroczka eluded police when they tried to stop him while he was motorcycle on Sept. 13 near the intersection of Kean Avenue and 111th Street. Join the conversation. Like Palos Patch on Facebook and sign up for the breaking news alerts! Palos Hills police said they tried to stop Mroczka after he allegedly drove through a red light on 111th Street. …
Monday, September 17, 2012
Palos Hills police reports, Sept. 4-8.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 A man told police at about 7:45 a.m. a pallet of Zinc slab bars went missing from his semi-tractor trailer truck parked in the area of 7801 W. 112th Place. He had parked the truck on Sept. 1 and returned on Sept. 4. THURSDAY, SEPT. 6 A woman told police at about 4:30 p.m. that she had been getting calls for three years by people laughing on the other end. Police provided the woman with telephone trap information. SATURDAY, SEPT. 8 Brooke Sofinowski, 32, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with one headlight, according to a police report. An officer reportedly saw a vehicle swerving in the lane and driving with one headlight at about 1 a.m. Police stopped the vehicle and …
silent sauce
11:34 am on Thursday, March 28, 2013
ya thx to the tip they got from a resident try workin out u wont get hurt its from doing nothing but filling out dui paperwork and not catching real criminals thx again for doing your job more ›