'It Took 3 Minutes': New Lenox Mom Warns Others After Son's Car Stolen From Street In Bluestone Bay

The theft happened late Tuesday night, the woman said. Her son's car was then involved in a high-speed chase in Chicago Heights.

Child Porn Charges For New Lenox Man, 22: New Lenox PD

The man was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 22, after a months-long investigation.

New Lenox Man, 35, Charged After Shirtless Home Invasion, Confrontation With Homeowner: NLPD

The incident happened last week in the Bluestone Bay subdivision. The man was taken into custody after being medically cleared.

New Lenox 2025 Sex Offender Halloween Safety Map

There are 10 registered sex offenders living in New Lenox, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.

Plainfield Man, 21, Killed In Motorcycle Crash On I-80 Sunday: Coroner

The crash happened Sunday afternoon on I-80 westbound, two miles east of Route 30 in New Lenox.

Armed Felon In Stupor Left Car Running In Crosswalk: New Lenox Police

The incident happened Friday night in the 200 block of N. Prairie Road, police said.

Handgun Stolen From Inside Car: NLPD

The incident happened in the 1600 block of Glenbrooke Lane Sunday, the gun owner told police.

Shirtless Man Wrestles With Homeowner After Invasion, Flees Police In Bluestone Bay: NLPD

He was first spotted in a torn shirt, but took it off before running from cops. He then entered a stranger's home, police said.

2nd Man Charged In Attempted Robbery, Pistol-Whipping At New Lenox AT&T Store: NLPD

The Chicago man, 31, was arrested and charged Friday, Sept. 26. A first suspect was arrested just days after the Sept. 1 incident.

Tinley Park Man, 33, Spat Blood, Saliva At Silver Cross Hospital Security Guard: NLPD

The incident happened the evening of Sept. 20 at the New Lenox hospital.

Homer Glen Man, 29, Spat Blood And Saliva In Face Of Silver Cross Hospital Security: NLPD

The man was charged with aggravated battery in the Sept. 18 incident.

2 Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-80W In New Lenox: State Police

The crash happened just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, state police said. Two lanes of I-80 west remained blocked as of 3 pm.

2 Men Charged After Seen Huffing Laughing Gas In Parking Lot Of New Lenox Buffalo Wild Wings: Police

The men were found with empty canisters of nitrous oxide in the parking lot of the sports bar, New Lenox police said.

New Lenox Domino's Robbed At Gunpoint, Joliet Man Hits 2 Other Spots Before He's Captured: Police

The New Lenox armed robbery happened late Friday. The suspect is believed responsible for two other robberies within hours, police said.

Charlie Baird's New Lenox Murder: Mother Pleased With Circle K Killer's Sentence

Kevin Johnson's first-degree murder case went on for more than five years in Will County. On Monday, Johnson, 21, learned his sentence.

Body Armor Donated For New Lenox PD's K9 Officer

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

Woman, 40, Charged With DUI After Driving At Squad Car, Being Struck By Own Car: NLPD

The incident happened Sept. 2 at Coventry Road and Pine Grove Court, police said.

Chicago Man, 27, Arrested In Attempted Robbery, Pistol-Whipping At New Lenox AT&T Store: NLPD

The man was seen on video buying latex gloves like those worn by the suspects, and in clothes matching the description, police say.

Arrestee's Family Loses $1,700 In Will County Jail Scam

Two men called the arrestee's family and asked for more than $2,000 to "keep him out of general population" at the Will County Jail.

Walmart Employee, 65, Secretly Marked Down Prices, Bought Stuff For Cheaper: NLPD

A Mokena man and Walmart employee is alleged to have price-switched items for several months before being taken into custody.

Employee Pistol-Whipped In Attempted Armed Robbery At AT&T Store: NLPD

The attempted armed robbery took place Monday evening, according to police reports.

'Enjoy Prison Life, You Still Have Hell To Look Forward To', Charlie Baird's Mother Tells Killer

Kevin Johnson was 16 when New Lenox police arrested him for the May 11, 2020, gas station shooting that killed Charlie Baird, 19.

Motorcyclist Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash On Joliet Highway: New Lenox PD

The crash happened at Joliet Highway and Lake Road Saturday night.

Chicago Man, 35, Used Fake Cashier's Check For $33K To Steal SUV: New Lenox PD

The man used a fraudulent check and falsified financial documents in the purchase of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, police said.

Man Bashes Taco Bell Window With Sign, Yells At Employees: Police

The 38-year-old Champaign man had warrants in Will and Grundy counties, police said.

New Lenox Resident Loses $37K In Bitcoin Scam: Police

Police say the resident was contacted by someone claiming to be from the U.S. Treasury Department.

Sheriff Warns Of Scammers Posing As Will County Jail Officials

The caller claims to be from the jail, saying they have a person's family member in custody. They then demand personal details and payment.

New Lenox PD Goes All In For National Night Out At The Commons

The NL Police Department will host its free event Tuesday, August 5, in partnership with National Night Out.

New Lenox AT&T Store Hit In Smash And Grab: Police

The incident happened in the early morning hours on July 25, according to police reports.

'Abduction' Outside Chili's Was Consensual Ride, Passenger Violated Order Of Protection: NLPD

An incident first called in an as abduction was actually three people in the same car willingly, according to police reports.

New Lenox Police Debunk Rumors Of Attempted Kidnapping, ICE Arrest Outside Restaurant

New Lenox police on Friday knocked down rumors that have been spreading via social media.

$5,000 Stolen From Car Of Joey's Red Hots Employee: NLPD

The burglary to motor vehicle happened behind the restaurant Sunday around 11:30 p.m., police said.

Sexual Predator, 61, Had 'Dozens' Of Videos Of Kids, Used Key Fob Hidden Camera: New Lenox PD

The Joliet man was arrested July 18 after police said he took photos and videos of kids using a hidden camera on a key fob.

Man Hit Woman, 68, Through Driver's Side Window: NLPD

The incident happened July 9, according to police reports. The woman told police she didn't know what had caused the outburst.

New Lenox Bar, Mokena Liquor Store Hit In Back-To-Back Smash-And-Grabs: Police

JBD White Horse Inn and The Cave Wine & Spirits in Mokena were both targeted in the burglaries, police said.

'Nude, Agitated' Man Stops Traffic, Punches Door And Window Of Cop Car: NLPD

The incident happened the afternoon of July 2 at Washington Street and Wintree Lane.

Woman Hands Over $39K After Call, Known Will County Scammer Caught With It: Sheriff

A caller told a local woman to put $39,000 in cash in an envelope and hand it to a courier. She did. The scammer was caught and arrested.

Car Stolen From New Lenox Street Used Minutes Later In Smash-And-Grab: NLPD

The car was stolen just before 3:30 a.m.; the business was broke until at 3:45 a.m., according to police reports.

'Funeral Fund' Fraudsters Try To Scam Jewel Shopper Of $5K: New Lenox Police

The incident happened June 8 outside the Jewel on Laraway Road, and then again at the Jewel location in Frankfort, New Lenox police said.

New Lenox Man, 83, Dies Days After Head-On Crash: Coroner

The crash happened Saturday, May 31 at Laraway and Nelson roads.