Lockport Police Join Enforcement Campaigns For The Holidays

From Dec. 12 through Jan. 5, Lockport officers will take part in the statewide holiday safety campaigns.

Will County Sheriff's Office Made 12 DUI Arrests During Thanksgiving Enforcement

Enforcement focused on seat‑belt use, speeding, distraction, and alcohol and drug‑impaired driving, including cannabis.

Crashed Vehicle Found Struck By Gunfire In Lockport Township: Sheriff

Three people were questioned but released, and a witness said someone knocked on their door claiming to have been shot, police said.

Lockport Police Conduct Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaigns

From Nov. 21 through Dec. 2, officers will be participating in the “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaigns.

Lockport Police Give Halloween Safety Tips

Lockport Police is urging drivers to stay safe and follow traffic laws this Halloween.

Lockport Police Department Awarded IDOT Traffic Enforcement Grant

The grant will support increased traffic safety enforcement efforts aimed at saving lives and reducing crashes, police said.

Lockport Police Made 1,297 Traffic Stops During Enhanced Enforcement Period

During the STEP enforcement period, officers conducted 1,297 traffic stops, issued 1,353 citations and made 22 arrests, police said.

Homer Glen Man Missing For 2 Months Found Safe, Police Say

Victor Salov was last seen on July 15, when he was released from a hospital in New Lenox.

1 Dead After Single-Vehicle Crash On Cedar Road: Sheriff

The crash happened Wednesday afternoon at Cedar Road and Chicago Bloomington Trail.

Lockdown At LTHS East Due To Accidental Activation: Police

In a notification to parents, the school said that Lockport Police did a protective sweep through each area out of an abundance of caution.

Homer Glen Man Still Missing: Sheriff

Victor Salov, 36, was reported missing on Aug. 5.

Lockport Police Make 1 DUI Arrest During Labor Day Enforcement

Additionally, 71 seat belt citations were issued, with 22 occurring during nighttime hours.

Lockport Man Defrauded $8.3M In SNAP, WIC Benefits: U.S. Attorney

The man was sentenced to three and half years in federal prison.

Missing Woman Found Safe Wednesday: Lockport Police

"We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter," police said.

Lockport Police Issued 246 Speeding Citations During July Enforcement

The "Speeding Catches Up With You" campaign ran from July 8 to Aug. 1, and encouraged safer driving habits.

Gun Pointed At House As SUV Stolen From Homer Glen Driveway: Sheriff

A juvenile was arrested after the stolen Durango was found in Chicago, along with 2 other stolen vehicles and 3 guns, police said.

Lockport PD Step Up Speed Enforcement In July

Stepped-up patrols will be seen throughout Lockport and the state from July 8 to July 31.

Lockport Township Man Charged With Child Porn Possession

During questioning by detectives, Fudala made incriminating statements and was then transported and booked into the Will County jail.

Rideshare Driver Charged In Lockport Sexual Assault: Police

A Joliet man is accused in the 2024 attack in Lockport.

Child's Heroin Death In Homer Glen: Murder Charges, But No Jail: Judge

Sheriff's deputies were called to Weiher's home in the 12200 block of West Thorn Apple Drive in Homer Glen around 11:30 p.m. Nov. 6.

Lockport Murder Defendant Must Be Freed From Jail: Lawyers

Eric Strasser and Rosy Strasser had been married for 10 years prior to her death on May 1, 2024.

Homer Glen Man Charged With Threatening State Representative: ISP

On May 16, Illinois State Police were notified of an alleged threat made to State Rep. La Ha, who represents Homer Glen.

Gunshots Reported In Lockport Township Thursday Night: Sheriff

Sheriff's deputies arrived and found about 20 spent handgun shell casings along Arthur Avenue, the sheriff's office said.

95 Hands-Free Citations Issued In April Enforcement: Lockport PD

Police also issued 14 citations for moving/equipment violations.

New Details Revealed In Lockport Woman's Death, Husband's Arrest

Rosy Strasser was planning to move, start a new life the night prosecutors say she was shot by her estranged husband in their Lockport home.

Lockport Man Charged With Murder, 1 Year After Wife's Death

Eric Strasser was booked into the Will County jail Thursday afternoon on three counts of murder.

Year Of Free Pizza To ID Suspects Who Broke Window, Door Of Business

Police said three suspects got out of a vehicle and struck a window and the front door of the business with landscaping bricks.

14 Guns, Drugs Seized From Lockport Homes As Man Faces Charges

A Lockport man has been charged after police say they found large amounts of drugs, including meth and heroin, at his two residences.

Swatting Incident Tuesday At Homer Glen Home: Sheriff

Deputies at the perimeter could see into the home and saw residents inside tending to normal activities, the sheriff's office said.

Maggio's Lawyer Argued This Man Was The Probable Murderer In Lockport

At Friday's sentencing on two counts of first-degree murder, the former Joliet Amazon paramedic insisted he was innocent of the slayings.

'Maggio Is A Ruthless And Manipulative Killer': Glasgow

The former paramedic at the Joliet Amazon warehouse stood trial in the courtroom of Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak for the October 2020 slayings.

Dead Child's Homer Glen Parents Don't Have To Stay In Jail: Judge

The parents called 911 after their 2-year-old child stopped breathing. After failed attempts to revive the child, she died.

Shooting Victim In Lockport Sues John Shadbar, Estranged Wife

John "Pistol Pete" Shadbar is accused of tossing M-80s over his Lockport neighbor's fence before her shooting. He will remain in jail.

Former Homer Glen Man Gets 12 Years For 2020 Fatal DUI Crash

The Homer Glen man had amphetamine, cocaine metabolite, cocaine and THC in his system at the time of the crash, officials said.

Holiday Enforcement Campaign Conducted By Will County Sheriff

The campaign started Dec. 13, and will run through Jan. 2.

Dead Child's Dad Should Be Freed From Will Co. Jail: Lawyer

Will County Jail inmate Edward Weiher, 49, of Homer Glen, owns his own business and makes $555,000 per year, his defense lawyer revealed.

Child Death In Mansion: Homer Glen Mother Remains In Will County Jail

Will County prosecutors charged 49-year-old Edward Weiher and 27-year-old Alexa Balen in the death of their 2-year-old daughter this month.

$1M Trust Fund House Of Terror: Toddler's Dad Denied Pretrial Release

Will County Judge Daniel Rippy handled Thursday's pretrial detention hearing for Homer Glen man Edward Weiher, 49.

Child Dies In Filth, Homer Glen Parents Had Cocaine, Heroin: Sheriff

Will County prosecutors charged 49-year-old Edward Weiher and 27-year-old Alexa Balen in the death of their 2-year-old daughter last week.

'A Terrible Tragedy That Should Never Have Occurred': Lockport Chief

Lockport Police Department investigators Jacob King and John Arizzi were seated in Courtroom 405 on Friday afternoon for the jury verdicts.