Home Egged For Third Time This Year: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Police found eggshells and egg yolk on the driveway, sidewalk, front door and on the siding of the house.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day 2023: Buffalo Grove

More than 600,000 pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2022.

Pair Caught Stealing $1.1K In Groceries: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The Arlington Heights residents filled up two shopping carts with stolen groceries at Woodman's, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Man Killed In Wisconsin Motorcycle Crash: Police

The 54-year-old resident crashed into a ditch line on a wet highway, according to the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department.

Car Stolen From Residential Driveway: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The victim said their vehicle was parked in the driveway and was stolen between April 4 and April 5.

Pedestrian, 81, Killed After Being Hit By Car In Buffalo Grove: Police

The Saturday evening incident shut down a portion of Buffalo Grove Road for over four hours.

Buffalo Grove Police Cracking Down On Drivers On Their Phones In April

The month-long effort is part of the Drop It And Drive campaign, which targets distracted drivers on their phones talking or texting.

'ComEd Worker,' Others Burglarize Home: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

While a man posing as a ComEd employee lured a resident out of their home, others went inside and burglarized it, according to police.

Eggings Reported At Multiple Homes: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

One homeowner said his home has been egged twice in the last month with reported damage to the property.

Death Investigation Of Buffalo Grove Family Complete: Police Chief

The police department released all remaining records, including 911 calls for service, from the Nov. 2022 deaths of the Kisliak family.

Buffalo Grove Police Cite 31 During St. Paddy's Day Enforcement Effort

The annual enforcement campaign is funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

2 Young Mothers Dead, 4 Families Lose Everything In Vernon Hills Fire

Survivors are left mourning the loss of family members, a pet, and their belongings.

Ditch Slows Drunken Hit-And-Run Driver: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The 20-year-old Arlington Heights resident is accused of aggravated DUI when driving privileges were revoked, among other charges.

Buffalo Grove Police Step Up Traffic Enforcement For St. Paddy's Day

The department is looking for alcohol and cannabis-impaired drivers on the road during the holiday week.

Fire Causes $100K In Damage, Home 'Uninhabitable' In Buffalo Grove

The cause of the Sunday night fire is under investigation.

Thieves Steal 100 Cartons Of Cigarettes: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The owner of the store told police he found the front glass broken out and cartons of cigarettes and vape cartridges missing.

Buffalo Grove Fire Dept. Earns Prestigious International Accreditation

BGFD is one of fewer than 325 agencies worldwide to achieve the status, according to the Village of Buffalo Grove.

Car Broken Into Following Lunch Break: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

An employee of a business on McHenry Road said she had eaten lunch in her car only hours earlier and returned to find it broken into.

Teens Start Dumpster Fire With Fireworks: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Police said a group of 8 people were using fireworks in the area when several decided to set one off inside a dumpster behind a business.

New Buffalo Grove Police Deputy Chief Sworn In

Lieutenant Brian Spolar has been with the Buffalo Grove Police Department since 1996.

Felony Charge For Woodman's Shoplifter: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Police said the Arlington Heights resident exited the store with more than $700 in stolen groceries.

Buffalo Grove Police Announce Super Bowl Safety Campaign Results

The enforcement effort ran from Feb. 10 through Feb. 13.

Customer Runs Out Of Store With iPhones: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The man told employees at the T-Mobile store he wanted to upgrade his phones, but then ran out with two iPhone 14s, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Stepping Up Enforcement Efforts For Super Bowl

Police will be monitoring for impaired driving and other traffic safety concerns from Feb. 10-13.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By 2 Vehicles In Wheeling: Police

The 53-year-old woman had entered the roadway on foot when the Thursday evening incident occurred.

Man Punches Other Driver During Dispute: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

After the altercation, the man fled the scene in his car, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Deputy Chief Retires After 34 Years

Michael Szos has been deputy chief since 2014.

Retail Thefts Reported At Woodman's: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

A customer was arrested during one incident, while others were issued adjudication tickets and trespass warnings.

Checkout Rescan Shows 52 Stolen Items: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

A customer at Woodman's had a receipt for 56 items, but a rescan of her grocery cart showed 108 items were in it, according to police.

Woman Accused Of Stealing Mail From Neighbors In Long Grove: Police

The resident is being charged with a felony count of identity theft, as well as unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine).

Trio Vandalizes Woodman's Bathroom: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The group also ripped a soap dispenser off a wall, stole a candy bar and threw a bag of salt outside the grocery store, according to police.

Resident Finds Razor Blades In 2 Tires: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The resident had to have both tires replaced at a tire repair shop, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Sergeant Retires After 25 Years

Sergeant Paul Jamil began his career in law enforcement in 1985.

Buffalo Grove Police Release Holiday Enforcement Numbers

The "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement campaign ran from Dec. 16, 2022 through Jan. 2.

Domestic-Related Calls Preceded Family Deaths: Buffalo Grove Police

Police released records that include a number of calls to the Kisliak home, where the bodies of 5 people were discovered last month.

Buffalo Grove Police Ramp Up Impaired Driving Enforcement For Holidays

Police throughout the state will increase visibility starting Friday through Jan. 2, 2023.

Racial Epithets Discovered Near Homes: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Residents called police after finding racial epithets and obscene images spray-painted on sidewalks and walking paths, according to police.

Buffalo Grove Police Officers, Firefighters Holiday Shop With Kids

The "Shopping With Heroes" event took place recently at Target in Wheeling.

OSHA Investigating After Plumber Dies In Buffalo Grove Trench Collapse

Nikodem Zaremba, 27, was buried under nine feet of dirt after a trench he was working in with another man collapsed, officials said.

Armed Robbery Reported At Buffalo Grove Bank: FBI

Authorities responded to the robbery at Bank of America around 12:15 p.m. Saturday.