Crest Hill
CRIME & SAFETY
Fatal Motorcycle Accident In Crest Hill
A 40-year-old Lockport man was pronounced deceased on Friday, May 17th afternoon following a crash involving a motorcycle. On 05-17-24 at around noon the Crest Hill Police Department were called to the intersection of Weber Road and Caton Farm Road for the report of a traffic crash involving a motorcycle. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a collision had occurred between a While Nissan Altima and a Yamaha motorcycle. Initial reports indicate the Nissan was traveling southbound on Weber Road and was turning to head eastbound on Caton Farm Road and collided with the motorcycle. The motorcycle was traveling northbound on Weber Road. There were several witnesses on scene who were interviewed.
Glasgow Announces Sanner Sentenced in 2021 Fatal Crest Hill Traffic Crash
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces that Dakea Sanner, 29, of Crest Hill, has been sentenced to 6 years in prison for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (a Class 2 felony), causing a fatal crash that resulted in the death of Martin Velemir in 2021. Sanner pled guilty today and was sentenced by Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman.
Police: Illinois man shoots crossbow at neighbor over money
JOLIET, Ill. (WTVO) — Joliet Police arrested Winston Hart, 36, for allegedly shooting a crossbow bolt at his neighbor for owing him $60. Police were dispatched to the 800 block of Taylor Street around 6 p.m. on May 11th for a man walking the street with a crossbow and were told about a physical altercation […]
Illinois man arrested for theft of more than $30,000 in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Longview Police Department is warning the public of a scam after they recently arrested a person for allegedly stealing between $30,000 and $150,000. Muhammad Muzammil, 23 of Bolingbrook, Illinois, allegedly used scam tactics to scam a local victim out of a “significant amount of money,” according to Longview PD. “Unfortunately, […]
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash with pickup truck in Joliet
JOLIET, Ill. - A motorcyclist is recovering in the hospital after crashing with a pickup truck in Joliet Saturday evening. The incident happened at 6:50 p.m. at the intersection of South Chicago Street and Millsdale Road, according to Joliet police. A Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by a 64-year-old man from...
Boshears To Be Held Behind Bars Before Next Trial
Jeremy Boshears, the man whose murder conviction was thrown out earlier this year, will remain behind bars following a court hearing earlier today. Boshears is accused of killing Kaitlyn Kearns, whom he dated for seven years, in November 2017. In today’s hearing, it was determined by the judge that there is a dangerous standard and willful flight standard that have been met to keep Boshears behind bars, according to the SAFE-T act.
Joliet Police Department Will Enforce Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket”
The Joliet Police Department is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that will run May 17-28 and reminds motorists to buckle up for safety. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement to save lives. Officers will be conducting patrols...
Aurora Police Department publicly releasing survey results
The Aurora Police Department is now publicly releasing the results of the surveys it sends out to those who call for help, department officials recently announced. Police officials believe this makes it the first police department in the nation to do so. The surveys, sent via text message after the police have responded to a call, ask how well the responding officer addressed the caller’s ...
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