The Latest Palos Crime News

A look at all the recent Palos area police news.

South Suburban DUI Arrests, May 20

Taco Bell trip gone bad, driver stranded on a median, driver hits house. This week's roundup of Southland drunken driving arrests.

TINLEY PARK May 15: Federico Garcia, 34, of the 13900 block of Walter Drive in Midlothian,  was charged with improper lane use, driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol and driving without a valid driver's license. Police pulled over Garcia in the 16100 block of Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park after he was reportedly swerving in his lane, nearly striking other vehicles on the roadway. Police found a can of Modelo beer in the cup holder, according to the report. Garcia told them that was the only beer he'd drank that day but then failed field sobriety tests, police said. He refused to give a breath sample at the Tinley Park Police Department. Police found an empty beer can in the bed of Garcia's truck, they …

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Police Offer Summer Safety Tips

The Palos Park Police Department compiled a list of useful safety tips to keep in mind this summer.

During warm weather months, we often see an increase in burglary and theft. Reasons for this include: We want to remind you about the potential for an increase in burglary and theft and provide you with concrete steps you can take to reduce your vulnerability. Please share these tips with your neighbors. Close And Lock Windows; Limit How Far They Can Be Opened Lock Your Doors Working In The Yard Secure Tools and Ladders If Away For An Extended Period Of Time Do Not Leave Personal Belongings Unattended From the Palos Park Police Department

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The Palos Park Fire Hydrant Caper

Two fire hydrants were hit by thieves last week and officials are on the lookout for more.

Not content with copper gutters, wiring or catalytic converters, theives have found a new metal material to grab for some quick cash.  Two Palos Park fire hydrants were damaged when unknown persons pried off valve covers on May 11.  The hydrants, located on Wild Cherry Lane and 128th Street and 86th Avenue, had their covers removed and stolen. The covers sit at ground level next to the hydrants and are about 8 inches in diamater and weigh ten pounds, police said. The brass caps cost about $105 to replace. Typically thieves take the metal to sell as scrap for about $1 a pound, police said.  The missing caps were first noticed by a Palos Park Public Works employee. Police are investigating area scrap metal shops to see if material matching …

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Lorraine Swanson

1:49 am on Saturday, May 19, 2012

I hope there are no copy cat thefts.   more ›

Palos Heights Police Blotter: DUIs and Marijuana

Palos Heights police reports, May 9 to 13.

SUNDAY, MAY 13  Larry Simpson, 61, of the 1100 block of Mason in Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence and driving without insurance. He was stopped at 11:23 a.m. for crossing lane lines, police said. He was unable to safely complete field sobriety tests, police said.  SATURDAY, MAY 12 Julia Larkin, 33, of the 15400 block of Orchard Lane in Oak Forest, was charged with driving under the influence. She was stopped at 3:05 a.m. in a seat belt safety check, police said. She failed field sobriety tests, police said.  FRIDAY, MAY 11 Adael Sweis, 26, of the 10900 block of 140th Street, in Orland Park, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Sweis was parked in the Palos Heights Metra lot on Southwest Highway when an …

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Palos Hills Police Blotter: DUI, High School Fight and Stolen Saw

Palos Hills police reports, May 6 to 12.

FRIDAY, MAY 11 Laura Sterling, 42, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence. She was stopped at 2:30 a.m. after police observed her traveling 25 miles per hour under the speed limit. She was then seen swerving into another lane, police said. Sterling refused field sobriety tests, police said.  TUESDAY, MAY 8 A male student at Stagg High School was charged with criminal damage to state supported property after he spray painted the inside of his locker, police said.  MONDAY, MAY 7 Police say a man parked his pick up truck in the parking lot of a restaurant at 10164 S. Roberts Road and went inside to order. Another customer observed a man take a saw out of the bed of the truck and drive away, police said.  Five female …

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Read These Comments on Palos Park Ruse Scams

A recent Palos Patch article elicited some helpful comments about dealing with ruse scams.

Palos Heights Police Blotter: Twice the Limit DUI, Theft at Jewel

Palos Heights police reports, April 30 to May 6.

SUNDAY, MAY 6 A woman described as being in her early 20s with long blond hair stole several items from Jewel, 7100 W. 127th Street, police said. She was standing at the camera counter and began removing items when she was approached by an employee. She pushed the employee who fell to the ground and ran out of the store, police said. Peter Adamski, 27, of the 13600 block of Dublin Road in Homer Glen, was charged with drunken driving and criminal damage to property. He was observed driving 76 mph in a 40 mph zone and was following several cars too closely, police said. He failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest, police said. During booking he hit a computer keyboard and damaged it, police said.  SATURDAY, MAY 5 Rytis …

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