Monday, March 18, 2013
Police say Jerry R. Wyatt, 53, drew a knife on a tanning salon employee during a robbery in April 2010. He was arrested on Wednesday in Virginia.
A witness who didn't speak with police last year has helped officers hunt down a suspect in a three-year-old Palos Heights armed robbery case. This week, police captured Jerry R. Wyatt, who is suspected in the April 2010 robbery of the Totally Tan Salon on Harlem Avenue, police said. Wyatt, 53, is accused of pulling a knife on a female employee of the tanning salon and grabbing cash from the drawer. Palos Heights detectives and the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office secured an arrest warrant earlier this week after evidence found at the salon and interviews with witnesses pointed to Wyatt as a suspect, police said. Palos Heights police didn't find out about a key witness until well after the 2010 robbery, said Sgt. Tim Holder. “It was a…
Friday, March 15, 2013
Palos Heights police reports, March 6-9.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 David A. Dicharo, 27, of the 7000 block of West 100th Street in Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane use and following too closely, according to a police report. Police stopped Dicharo at 3:36 a.m. near 12700 S. Harlem Ave., for following too closely and discovered during the traffic stop that he allegedly showed signs of drinking. He also reportedly failed field sobriety tests. He is due in court on April 11. Are you a fan of true crime? Like the Crime-n-Shame Facebook page for tales of mischief and woe from all over the Chicago area. FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Andrew X. Sanchez, 21, of the 600 block of Aspen Drive in Romeoville, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with…
Friday, March 8, 2013
Palos Heights police reports, March 4-5.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Beata M. Wells, 44, of 200 block of Douglas Way, Bolingbrook, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, speeding and improper lane use, according to a police report. Wells was reportedly stopped for improper lane use and speeding. An officer allegedly observed signs that the driver had been drinking. Wells submitted to field sobriety tests and failed, according to police. Are you a fan of true crime? Like the Crime-n-Shame Facebook page for tales of mischief and woe from all over the Chicago area. MONDAY, MARCH 4 John R. Soto, 31, of the 14300 block of South Jefferson, Orland Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license, possession of drug …
Thursday, March 7, 2013
A car parked in a driveway on McIntosh Drive disappeared overnight, police said.
This is a great reason to lock your cars at night and, if you can, park them in a garage. A car parked in a driveway in the 7700 block of McIntosh Drive was reported stolen, according to a Palos Heights police report. The victim told police that the car was left at about 8 p.m. on Feb. 25. By the next morning, the car was gone without a trace. It is believed the car was taken sometime between 8 p.m., Feb. 25, and 10 a.m., Feb. 26. A description of the vehicle wasn't provided by Palos Heights police. The incident is being investigated as a motor vehicle theft. Are you a fan of true crime? Like the Crime-n-Shame Facebook page for tales of mischief and woe from all over the Chicago area. Join the conversation. Friend Palos Patch on Facebook …
Palos Heights police reports, March 1-3.
TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Brittany R. Copack, 23, of the 6700 block of Magoun Avenue, Hammond, IN, was arrested on two outstanding warrants for Will and McHenry counties, according to a Palos Heights police report. Police ran across Copack during a traffic stop at about 12:57 a.m. near 12700 S. Harlem Ave. Are you a fan of true crime? Like the Crime-n-Shame Facebook page for tales of mischief and woe from all over the Chicago area. MONDAY, MARCH 4 Matthew R. Schwertfegar, 27, of the 700 block of Churchhill Drive, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence and speeding, according to a police report. Schwertfegar was stopped by police for allegedly speeding at around 4:44 a.m. near 12800 S. Harlem Ave. Police said their investigation …
Friday, February 22, 2013
Angela J. Moller, 33, of the 5900 block of West 124th Street, Alsip, was charged with two counts of DUI and failing to give insurance information after a crash.
An Alsip woman allegedly had a blood-alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit when she drove through multiple mailboxes, an AT&T utility box and fire hydrant, police said. Angela J. Moller, 33, of the 5900 block of West 124th Street, Alsip, was charged Feb. 12 with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, failing to provide information after hitting a parked vehicle and driving without insurance, according to a Palos Heights police report. Officers said she tested at a blood-alcohol level of 0.236. Join the conversation. Friend Palos Patch on Facebook and sign up for the daily email newsletter! Moller reportedly drove her vehicle across several lawns near 12500 S. Melvina, …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Police issued a community alert for three incidents that have hit houses in town since Dec. 12.
Residents have reported three separate home burglaries since December, police said this week. Burglars forced their way in through back doors, stealing jewelry from people's bedrooms, according to a community alert posted to the City of Palos Heights website. “We’re just trying to make people aware that if they do see anything out of the ordinary, to look out for themselves and for their neighbors," said Palos Heights Deputy Chief Dave Delany. The police offered tips on how to prevent future burglaries: In particular, residents are reminded to be aware of any person(s) that may appear at their doorstep wishing to provide a service that had not been requested, asking for someone who doesn’t live there, or is acting like they must be at the …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Palos Heights police reports, Dec. 28 to Jan. 1.
FRIDAY, DEC. 28 Abdulaziz A. Abouelkheir, 27, of the 14700 block of South Arboretum Drive in Homer Glen, was charged with improper lane use, speeding, unlawful possession of marijuana, illegal transportation of alcohol, resisting an officer and driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a police report. Abouelkheir was reportedly stopped at around 12:38 a.m. near 12900 S. Harlem Ave. for speeding and improper lane use. He allegedly failed field sobriety tests. Abouelkheir was booked and given a $3,000 bond. TUESDAY, JAN. 1 Anthony T. Campbell, 48, of the 19100 block of Roy Street in Lansing, IL, was charged with improper lane use and two counts of driving under the influence, according to a report. Police stopped Campbell's car …
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Palos Heights police reports, Dec. 22-26.
SATURDAY, DEC. 22 Josue Herrerea, 22, of the 100 block of Bayview Court in Steger, was charged with driving without a license, improper lane use, driving under the influence and driving with a blood-alcohol content greater than 0.08, according to a police report. Herrerea's vehicle was stopped at about 2:31 a.m. near 12800 S. Harlem Avenue for a lane violation. Officers said the driver had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech and a smell of alcohol on his breath. Herrerea took field sobriety tests and, after his arrest, gave a breath sample. Herrerea was booked and given a $3,000 bond. Join the conversation. Friend Palos Patch on Facebook and sign up for the daily email newsletter! SUNDAY, DEC. 23 Kimberly M. Widlacki, 45, of the 5700 block of …
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Palos Heights police reports, Dec. 15-17.
SATURDAY, DEC. 15 Jazzi Kemp, 28, of the 14500 block of Murray Ave. in Dolton, was charged with improper lane use and two counts of driving under the influence, according to a police report. Kemp's vehicle was stopped at about 12:28 a.m. near 12700 S. Harlem Ave. for improper lane use. The driver was arrested after allegedly failing several field sobriety tests. Kemp was booked and given a $1,000 bond. MONDAY, DEC. 17 Join the conversation. Friend Palos Patch on Facebook and sign up for the daily email newsletter! Pamela M. Smith, 52, of the 13200 block of North Country Club Court in Palos Heights, was charged with retail theft and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a police report. Smith was arrested after allegedly …
Pat Cannon
10:48 am on Thursday, March 7, 2013
ya, their is no Hickory patch sadly'' i know their was over 30 break in's here last summer, in fact i know some that were robbed.. but Hickory is on the down low on info...so i have to come to palos patch just to get a gimps of whats going on in the area.. more ›