With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of October in each ward.
An Oak Forest man accused of driving under the influence fumbled with his cards and refused to take any tests for sobriety during a recent stop, police said.
25 to keep your kids safe from the Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Drivers taking naps behind the wheel will probably get noticed by police. This week's roundup of DUI reports from the south suburbs.
Car left outside ER stolen • Teen speedster caught • Limo driver goes easy on deadbeats ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
A Markham woman was hospitalized for injuries she sustained during an attack by a group of women on Oct. 30.
A 53-year-old Oak Forest woman told police she hadn't had as much red wine as usual when she was arrested Oct. 26, according to a report.
A 35-year-old Lynwood man was accused of drunken driving after Oak Forest police found his car running and parked illegally.
Forgotten purse leads to shoplifting arrest • Hungry man bites thumb • Plans to smoke weed outside tobacco store thwarted ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
One drink too many and drivers can find themselves in handcuffs. Make smart decisions before climbing behind the wheel.
A 24-year-old Oak Forest man is accused of drunken driving.
The apartment building is located in the 16700 block of Reynolds Lane, according to an alert.
An Oak Forest man planned to use his knuckle knife to get back at the man who is seeing his ex-girlfriend, police said.
Two men face charges after Oak Forest police stopped them on Oct. 16.
Kenneth Conley staged a dramatic escape from the federal lockup downtown and then led cops on a massive hunt through the south suburbs.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
Midnight runs for fast food are fine, so long as the driver doesn't climb behind the wheel while drunk. Read this week's roundup of DUI reports.
Man calls police on cell phone he claims was stolen • Fast food visit leads to confrontation with police • Trouble with a pink stun gun ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
A hoodlum only described by police as a white male and wearing a trench coat was seen tearing up Arbor Park school on Oct. 16.
A 48-year-old Oak Forest man is accused of resisting arrest during an incident at a fast food restaurant in Orland Park.
Two men are in custody and charges against the suspects are pending, police said.
Two women who say they are the first treated for symptoms associated with the ghastly drug "crocodile" revealed their stories and their wounds.
A careless smoker recently did more than just damage his lungs while driving. Read what happened in this week's roundup of DUI reports from the Southland.
Prankster ships mean business cards to Tinley woman • Guy knew the Jeep stolen but drove it anyway • Bike rider exchanges words with cops ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Judge orders grandmother charged in murder of 6-month-old granddaughter held without bail.
There are 16 registered sex offenders listed as living in Oak Forest, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry. Find out where.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of September in each ward.
Patch helps you stay in the know this Halloween with a map locating each registered sex offender in Oak Forest and Midlothian.