Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges For 2 Joliet Women: NLPD

The women were passengers in a car that was pulled over for expired registration, according to police reports.

New Lenox Police K9 Presence Is Only A Drill, No Threat To Public: NLPD

New Lenox residents might notice increased police presence and K9 officers deployed in various places this week. It's a training exercise.

New Lenox Resident Loses $1,000 To TikTok Scammer: NLPD

The incident was reported April 24, police said.

Pope's Brother's Home Targeted In Bomb Threat: New Lenox PD

Police Wednesday did not initially disclose the homeowner's identity, but confirmed on Thursday.

Bomb Threat Made Against New Lenox Residence: NLPD

Residents in the area of the home on Sojourn Road were asked to evacuate as a bomb squad investigated.

Report Of Suspicious Van Chasing Girl Unfounded: What New Lenox Police Say Really Happened

A scanner report about a man in a van pursuing a young girl sparked concern in New Lenox Tuesday.

New Lenox Hog Wild Hit In Smash-And-Grab, Gaming Machines Targeted: NLPD

The burglary happened in the early morning hours April 2.

New Lenox Man Forged Woman's Signature, Stole $57K Of Pension Funds: NLPD

The man was arrested Thursday while driving near his home. He also had an illegal gun and drugs in his car, police said.

New Lenox Resident Targeted In Will County Sheriff Warrant Scam

The person was told they had a warrant out for their arrest for missing a court date, and needed to pay $400 to remedy it.

Masked Kids Caught On Video Banging On, Breaking Window At New Lenox Home: NLPD

The incident happened Feb. 16 in the 2600 block of Meadow Path.

State Police Squad Car Struck On I-80, Oak Lawn Man Charged In Crash: State Police

The crash happened on I-80 near New Lenox on Feb. 15, Illinois State Police said.

2 Men Steal $4,000 In Merchandise From New Lenox CVS: Police

The incident happened on Feb. 9.

1 Taken Into Custody After New Lenox Search, 2nd Suspect Remains At Large

Some New Lenox residents were urged to stay indoors on Saturday as authorities searched for the suspect.

New Lenox Police Department Hiring For Lateral Officers

The department is accepting applications for lateral officers. Find out how to apply.

New Lenox Resident Targeted In Inheritance Scam Via Messaging App: New Lenox PD

A New Lenox resident reported the scam to police on Jan. 28.

Man Found Slumped Over In Car, Charged With Drug Possession: New Lenox PD

A Downers Grove man was charged after being found unresponsive inside a parked car, with cocaine in the passenger seat, police said.

New Lenox Resident Targeted In Jail Phone Scam Hours After Their Child's Arrest: NLPD

The resident's adult child had been arrested, and someone called demanding $800 for an ankle monitor and their release.

Man Who Had Joliet Township Murder Conviction Overturned Attacks Walmart Shopper, Charged With Battery: NLPD

The incident happened Jan. 11 in the New Lenox Walmart store, according to police reports.

Chicago Man, 23, & Juvenile Covered Camera, Stole Bags Full Of Cosmetics From Walgreens: New Lenox PD

The pair committed similar thefts in Frankfort and at a New Lenox CVS, police said.

Man, 45, Charged After Women's Swimwear, Target Fitting Room Found 'Covered' In Semen: New Lenox PD

The man took the swimwear into a fitting room and was inside for 10 minutes. The room and clothing were contaminated with bodily fluid.

Business Owner's Check Intercepted In Mail, Rewritten To $10K, Cashed By Stranger: Police Reports

The business owner reported the check washing incident to police on Jan. 2.

New Lenox Man, 23, Hit Utility Pole, Refused To Stop For Police In DUI: New Lenox PD

Police say they tried to pull over James Rossow, but he would not stop.

2 New Lenox Residents Hit By Same Verizon Identity Fraud Hours Apart: New Lenox PD

The incidents happened hours apart, according to New Lenox police reports.

New Lenox Medical Supply Company Targeted By Fraudster Attempting To Cash $6K In Checks: PD

The incident was reported Dec. 23. The bank used by the business flagged the transaction as fraudulent.

Bullet Went Through Wall, Struck Neighboring Home Before Reckless Conduct Arrest: New Lenox Police

Police said the man told officers he was securing a gun in a closet when he accidentally discharged it.

New Lenox Woman Price Swapped At Target Self-Checkout In Repeat Retail Thefts: NLPD

The woman used barcodes from low-priced items to buy more expensive ones, employees told police.

New Lenox Ross Employee Targeted In Bitcoin Scam, Feared For Others' Jobs: New Lenox PD

An employee at Ross Dress For Less was told if they didn't comply with a caller's demands, other workers' jobs were in jeopardy.

'Distressed Individual' Made Bomb Threat To Silver Cross Hospital, Deemed Not Credible: NLPD

New Lenox police have given the all-clear Monday evening after a bomb threat was made to Silver Cross Hospital.

Masked Man, 26, Stole Dozens Of Boxes Of Medication From 2 New Lenox Pharmacies: NLPD

Two men were implicated in theft; one was taken into custody. The other fled the scene, police said.

New Lenox Man, 62, Threatened Woman With Hunting Knife During Fight: New Lenox Police

The incident happened Friday night on Hawthorne Lane.

Man Tries To Use Fake Cash To Buy Dirt Bike, Crashes It During Getaway: New Lenox Police

The buyer handed over just $1,900 of $4,900, and the seller suspected the cash was fake. When he tried to stop the sale, the buyer fled.

Man Spotted Peeking In Cars In Manhattan Caught In Midst Of Car Burglary In New Lenox: Police

The incident happened in the early morning hours Nov. 18, police said.

New Lenox PD K9 Officer Receives Donated Body Armor

The bullet- and stab-protective vest was donated by nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s.

New Lenox Man Loses $235K In Crypto Investment Fraud: Police

"Brittney" convinced the victim to invest in a website; he did, then was locked out. He got back in and found it emptied, police said.

Silver Cross Employee, 69, Chest-Bumped Another Over Pizza, Charged With Battery: New Lenox PD

The incident happened Saturday night. The employees work in different departments, and only one was the pizza's rightful owner, police said.

Loaded Gun Stolen Out Of Unlocked Car: New Lenox Police

The gun was stolen between Wednesday and Thursday night last week.

Crash Closes I-80 West In New Lenox: State Police

The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. Thursday, state police said.

New Lenox Fire Protection District Swears In Firefighter/Paramedics, Promotes Lieutenants

The New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) held a swearing in and promotion ceremony Oct. 27.

Car Stolen From Dealership Lot: New Lenox Police

The car was stolen some time in the course of three days, the employee told police.

Man, 61, Accused Of Using Key Fob Camera To Take Pics Of Kids In Walmart Won't Stand Trial—Yet: Judge

An evaluation determined that the man—a registered sexual predator—is currently unfit, but will undergo treatment and be reevaluated.