Arizona Man Charged With Beating, Robbing Pizza Delivery Driver

An Arizona man arrested for beating up and robbing a Domino's pizza deliver driver in 2017.

Ruse Burglars Steal Elderly Homeowner's Cash: Police

The suspect dropped a badge identifying himself as an inspector from "City Expecting" at the elderly man's house, Midlothian police said.

Cigarette Thief Found Hiding In Hot Tub: Police

Prosecutors said the man escaped at the Oak Forest police station and led officers on 90-minute foot chase through back yards.

Oak Forest 2019 Sex Offender Safety Map

There are 16 sex offenders recorded as living in Oak Forest in 2019.

Couple Knocked Out In Bar By Co-Worker: Police

Co-worker's attorney called altercation "out of character" for his client after he allegedly assaulted the couple at Nite Games.

Ex-Security Guard Heists DJ Equipment, Hookahs From Bar: Police

Former head of security let himself in Rockin' Horse Saloon with spare keys and tried to pry open the gaming machines, prosecutors said.

Felons Accused Of Illegally Firing Guns At Shooting-Range

A CPD officer familiar with the men's background observed them firing guns at the Eagle Sports Range in Oak Forest, prosecutors said.

Woman Shot, Killed Outside Dolton Nightclub

The shooting of Angelneka Smith, 31, comes amid a spate of gun violence that has left multiple people dead in Dolton in recent weeks.

Oak Forest Police Release Photos Of Cars In Road Rage Shooting

Oak Forest police released the photos of two cars they believe are involved in a road rage shooting on 159th Street Tuesday.

Man Charged With Kidnapping, Robbing Two Teens In Oak Forest

A 25-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and robbing two teenagers in south suburban Oak Forest earlier this month.

Midlothian Man Charged In Oak Forest Car Burglaries

Oak Forest police arrested Jeremy Brown-Elliot​, 19​, of Midlothian, Aug. 18 on car burglary charges.

Akai, Former Oak Forest Scout Volunteer, Pleads Not Guilty

Jason Akai of Oak Forest pleaded not guilty this week to 23 criminal felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13.

Charges Upgraded To Felony In Accident That Killed Motorcyclist

A Harvey man driving on a suspended license faces a felony charge in a crash that killed a 62-year-old motorcyclist in Oak Forest, cops say.

2 Shot Outside Oak Forest Martini Bar

Two people were shot overnight outside The Linger Martini Bar in Oak Forest.

Former Oak Forest Scout Volunteer Charged With Child Rape, Porn

Jason Akai was indicted on 23 criminal felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13 and of child pornography.

Serial Bank Robber Hits Oak Forest Bank

The suspect hit First Secure Bank and may have robbed banks in Oak Forest and Tinley in June. The FBI is offering an award for his arrest.

No Kidnapping At El Morro Park: Oak Forest Police

Oak Forest police are downplaying rumors of attempted kidnapping near El Morro Park last Thursday

New Oak Forest Fire Department Loan Will Help Buy New Engines

The Oak Forest Fire Department was approved for a low-interest loan that will permit the department to update its aging engine fleet.

2 Charged With Attempted Murder In Oak Forest Shooting

An Oak Forest man and a Chicago man have been charged in the shooting last week in unincorporated Oak Forest near Camp Sullivan.

Oak Forest Shooting Near Camp Sullivan Injures Man

A 20-year-old man was shot early Monday morning near Camp Sullivan in unincorporated Oak Forest.

Former Oak Forest Fire Chief Pleads Guilty, Gets 'Second Chance'

An ex-Oak Forest fire chief is being given a second chance after pleading guilty to theft and paying back what he stole from the department

Oak Forest Man's Child Porn Charges Not Tied To Scouts: Police

Jason Akai's arrest on child pornography charges do not appear to be tied to his time with Boy Scouts of America, police said.

Oak Forest Man Charged With Child Pornography

A Buffalo Grove woman also faces two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and child pornography of a victim under 13 years old.

Teen Tied To Wendy's Armed Robbery In Oak Forest: Cops

An 18-year-old being held for robbing a Dollar Tree store in Homewood, has been tied to a second armed robbery in Oak Forest, cops said.

Markham Man Identified As Oak Forest Shooting Victim

A Markham man has been identified as the victim of shooting in Oak Forest last Wednesday.

One Man Dead In Shooting On 167th Street In Oak Forest

One man is dead after a shooting connected to a possible robbery Wednesday night on 167th Street in Oak Forest.

Dad Accused Of Whipping Child With Belt Buckle

The Oak Forest man told police he hit his child seven times with a belt buckle for misbehaving in school, prosecutor said.

Oak Forest Man Accused Of DUI After Triggering Chain Reaction

Oak Forest man has two prior DUI convictions, prosecutor said.

Midlothian Police Are Hiring A Part-Time Admin Assistant

The Midlothian Police Department is looking for an administrative assistant to work 15 to 20 hours a week.

Posen Man Taunted Midlothian Police To Come Get Him — So They Did

Jose Quiroz of Posen taunted Midlothian police on Facebook to come get him. Little did he know that they would.

Police Hold Training On Cicero Avenue Monday

Don't be alarmed at the police presence on Cicero today. Oak Forest police say they are only training. Expect it to clear up around 4 p.m.

Crash That Injured Oak Forest Officer Was Intentional: Police

Oak Forest police said that Jerrold T. Gibbons, 56, crashed into an officer's car on purpose last Friday. The officer was hurt in the crash.

Midlothian Mail Theft Suspect Still At Large

Police say a man stole two cartons of mail from a postal truck. They're asking to people to call USPS if they think they're missing mail.

OF Fire Department Holds Training At Tichan House This Week

Don't be alarmed: Tichan House is not on fire. Oak Forest's Fire Department is holding training there for the rest of this week.

One Man Charged, One Suspect At Large After Shooting At OF Bar

Delaneo Jackson, 37, was charged with a felony after a reported shooting at the Rocking Horse Sunday. The shooting suspect is at large.

Oak Forest Man Shot And Killed In South Shore

Terrance Hale, 26, of Oak Forest, was found shot several times on a sidewalk Sunday night in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.

Family IDs Postal Worker Fatally Shot On I-57: Report

The 55-year-old woman was reportedly shot several times while driving at about 10 p.m. Monday.

Chicago Parolee Charged In Orland Park, Oak Forest Carjackings

Federal charges filed against Chicago man who is accused of two armed carjackings that injured an Oak Forest cop and construction worker.

Boyfriend Sexually Assaults Girlfriend After Text Breakup: Cops

Oak Forest man beat and sexually assaulted his teenage girlfriend after she texted him that she wanted to break up, prosecutor said.

No Bombs At Oak Forest HS: Police

A bomb threat at Oak Forest High School shut down the school Thursday, but police have cleared the area. Classes resume Tuesday.