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Illinois man arrested in Madison for OWI while pulling camper with 9 children inside
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin State Patrol troopers arrested an Illinois man in Madison Wednesday night who they said was driving under the influence while pulling a camper with nine children inside.
Hobart man acquitted in child molesting case; guilty of misdemeanor battery
A Hobart man got a split verdict Tuesday in a child molesting case. Carlos Villarreal, 39, of Hobart, was acquitted of child molesting but convicted on a misdemeanor battery charge, his lawyer Steve Haddad said. His sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 15. In a charging affidavit, Hobart Police wrote the preteen girl told her parents Villarreal had been “touching” her several times in summer and ...
Illinois Man Arrested for OWI with nine minors in vehicle
Kenneth Thompson, 57 years of age, from Monee, IL, has been arrested by the Wisconsin State. Patrol DeForest Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with nine. children in the vehicle under the age of 16. On July 24, 2025, the Wisconsin State Patrol DeForest Post...
Murder, Arson, Fraud Charges Filed in Connection to 2023 Blaze That Killed Chicago Firefighter
Three men have been charged in connection to a West Pullman fire that killed a Chicago firefighter in 2023. Martez Cristler, 22, of Hammond, Indiana, and Nicholas Virgil, 37, of Riverdale, each face three counts of murder and three counts of aggravated arson. Anthony Moore, 47, of Blue Island, is charged with wire fraud, insurance fraud and forgery.
Illinois Man Accused of Road Rage Shooting that Injured a Child
Early Sunday morning, Illinois State Police responded to a 911 call that resulted in the arrest of a man who allegedly shot at another vehicle in a road rage incident that injured a 7-year-old child. The Public Information Office of the Illinois State Police released details today of what happened...
Manhattan Police Blotter: July 13-17
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On July 13, officers arrested Jennifer Tribolet, 49, of Plainfield, after conducting a traffic stop at East North and Wabash. Tribolet was issued citations for driving while license suspended, driving while registration suspended, and speeding.
Crown Point Welcomes 2 New Police Officers
Crown Point Mayor Pete Land, left, swears in Crown Point police officers James Brock, badge No. 133, back left, and Zim Rivas, badge No. 134, front right, during the Wednesday, July 24, Board of Public Works and Safety meeting at Crown Point City Hall. Mayor Pete Land swore in the...
Alsip, IL – Bomb Squad Inspects Suspicious Object at Alsip-Merrionette Park Library
Alsip, IL – The Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library was temporarily closed on Friday due to the discovery of a suspicious object. The Alsip Police Department, acting out of an abundance of caution, called in the Cook County Bomb Squad to inspect the object. According to the Alsip Police Department,...
No injuries at home fire in unincorporated Orland Township
No injuries at home fire in unincorporated Orland Township. A homeowner at the 16500 Block of Lee Avenue in unincorporated Orland Township on Tuesday night, July 23, 2024, called 911 to report that he suspected his property may have been struck by lightning. He reported experiencing some electrical issues during...
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