Man Loses $20K After Caller Claims To Be His Child In Distress: NLPD

The incident took place May 27.

Customer Tries To Scam New Lenox McDonald's: Police

It happened at the McDonald's on Laraway Road. When denied his food return, the man grabbed and dragged an employee across the counter.

Joliet Man, 18, Killed In Joliet Township Crash: Coroner

The crash happened Sunday evening, the sheriff’s office said. The driver lost control and struck construction equipment, police said.

No Injuries, 2 Dogs Rescued From New Lenox House Fire: NLFPD

The fire happened in the 900 block of Schoolgate late Friday afternoon, fire officials said.

Suspect In NL Gym Theft Linked To Similar Crimes Elsewhere: NLPD

The woman was found with credit cards and cash stolen from a New Lenox gym locker, and several others reported stolen, police said.

Manhattan Man Drove Off Road, Chased Fleeing Passenger: New Lenox PD

Police said the Manhattan 19-year-old drove through yards and driveways, then chased the passenger on foot before officers arrived.

Masked Gunman Demands Gold In New Lenox Home Invasion: Cops

The incident happened Wednesday, April 16, in the 500 block of N. Cooper Road.

New Lenox Man, 65, Killed In Frankfort Crash: Coroner

A New Lenox man died Wednesday night following a crash on Wolf Road in Frankfort, the Will County Coroner's Office said.

New Lenox Man, 21, Fired 'Warning Shots' During Fight: NLPD

The incident happened Thursday, April 10 near Pine Street and Central Road.

Woman, 26, Charged With DUI In Crash That Killed Passenger: ISP

The University Park woman was driving a car that struck a stalled vehicle and a semi, Illinois State Police said.

Carrier Disappears With FedEx Trailer Hauling $125K In Merchandise: PD

The trailer was picked up Feb. 18 for delivery in California four days later. It never made it there, according to police reports.

'It Was The Verdict We Were Expecting': Mayor Baldermann On Baird Case

Since he became mayor in 2007, the gas station slaying of Charlie Baird was the only murder in the village of New Lenox, Baldermann said.

GUILTY: New Lenox Murderer Kevin Johnson Found Guilty By Judge

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

'Overwhelming Evidence, But It's All True Evidence': Charlie Baird Mom

"There is overwhelming evidence this defendant is the one who killed Charlie Baird on that night," prosecutor Christine Vukmir declared.

New Lenox Murder Trial Comes To An End For Kevin Johnson, 21

Kevin Johnson was positively identified by Marquez Whitfield as the shooter of New Lenox resident Charlie Baird, who died in May 2020.

DNA From Stolen SUV Came From Kevin Johnson: New Lenox Murder Trial

Friday morning saw testimony from an Illinois State Police crime lab forensic scientist in the New Lenox murder for Kevin Johnson.

Eyewitness: Kevin Johnson Fatally Shot Charlie Baird At Gas Station

As family and friends of the murder victim exited court, two exclaimed, "That was huge" and "that's the biggest thing that's ever happened."

Murder Of Charlie Baird: Daring Daytime Crime Preceded Shooting

Prosecutors summoned two Lockport residents to the witness stand on Wednesday to testify in their murder case against Kevin Johnson.

Murder At New Lenox Gas Station: 'It's My Son Charlie'

Murder defendant Kevin Johnson has remained in custody after failed attempts for reduced bond and electronic monitoring.

'Justice For Charlie': Trial Set To Begin In New Lenox Homicide

Kevin Johnson, now 21, is being tried for first-degree murder in the 2020 shooting death of 19-year-old New Lenox man Charlie Baird.

1 Critically Injured In I-80W Crash: State Police

The crash happened at I-80 West near I-355 late Wednesday afternoon, State Police said. The road is closed while the cars are removed.

Woman Left Kids, 2 and 4, Alone In Car To Play Slots: New Lenox PD

The kids were left in the car outside Rte 30 Liquors on Feb. 25, police said.

New Lenox Man Accused Of Strangling, Threatening Woman With Knife: PD

The incident happened Friday, Feb. 21 on Edgeview Drive, police said.

New Lenox Man, 33, Charged With DUI After Causing Crash: New Lenox PD

The crash happened Sunday evening on Illinois Highway.

Lockport Man To Be Charged In Carjacking At Silver Cross Campus

Ali Salamah, 25, will be charged in the Tuesday incident at the Silver Cross campus, New Lenox Police said Thursday.

Driver In Fatal Crash Charged With DUI: New Lenox PD

The crash happened on Route 30 near Aldi Sunday around 8 p.m.

Patient Carjacks Woman At Silver Cross Hospital Campus: NLPD

The incident happened just before 8 a.m. Tuesday.

New Lenox Woman, 80, Dies After Sunday Crash: Coroner

A driver who died after a crash at Route 30 and Cooper Road Sunday night has been identified.

Rte. 30 Fatal Crash Under Investigation: New Lenox PD

One person has died after the crash Sunday night in New Lenox, police said.

Man Charged In NL Gas Station Robbery Arrested For Child Porn: PD

Police found the child pornography on Leonard Hunter's phone while investigating the Jan. 10 robbery and burglary of the Food N' Fuel.

2nd Arrest Made In New Lenox Gas Station Robbery: Police

A second suspect in the Jan. 10 robbery and burglary at the Food N’ Fuel in New Lenox was arrested Thursday, police said.

Man Falls Asleep, Crashes Car Into New Lenox Breakfast Spot: NLPD

The crash happened Wednesday evening at Country Charm, police said. A Mokena man allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel.

Man, 27, Charged In New Lenox Gas Station Robbery: Police

The Chicago man is one of three suspects in the Jan. 10 robbery and burglary at the Food N’ Fuel in New Lenox, police said.

Cigarettes, Lottery Tickets Stolen In Gas Station Robbery: NLPD

The incident happened Friday, Jan. 10 at Route 6 Food N' Fuel, police said.

Morris Man, 70, Indicted In Fiery Crash That Killed Woman And Grandson

The crash happened March 19, 2023 at Wilmington-Peotone Road and Route 45. Barbara Stoll and her grandson Tyler were killed.

Woman Threw Food At, Shoved KFC Worker In NYE Battery: New Lenox PD

The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 31, police said. The woman was angry her order was missing something.

'You're Next,' Manhattan Man Threatened Victim With Knife: NLPD

The incident happened Jan. 4 on Andrea Drive.

New Lenox Woman, 50, Fatally Shot By Brother-In-Law Christmas Morning

The shooting was at the home of the victim's sister and brother-in-law. The man told police he thought Kellie Barnett was an intruder.

Pair Charged After Bringing Replica Gun Into Gaming Café: New Lenox PD

A Manhattan woman and Homer Glen man were charged with disorderly conduct after police say the man brought a fake gun into a gaming café.

Murder Charge For Man, 45, In New Lenox Road Rage Shooting: ISP

A Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder in the incident on I-80 in New Lenox Monday.