A word of advice: It's probably a good idea to stop driving when the airbags are deployed and an axle is broken. Read about this and other reports in Patch's weekly roundup of Southland DUI arrests.
An attorney representing an Orland Park man charged with causing a deadly drunken New Year's crash in 2010 will review an accident reconstruction report after he returns to the United States.
Midlothian police reports, April 21-29 • Marijuana found on man sleeping in his car • Midlothian man charged with possession of a controlled substance.
An unknown suspect pressed a 'hard object' against the back of a 20-year-old Oak Forest man's head near the Metra station at 159th Street and Cicero Avenue before taking off with the victim's Nike shoes and $200 in cash, police repor
Oak Forest police reports, April 22-27 • Clothes stolen from delivery van • Mercury Sable reported stolen.
Car stolen with keys in the ignition • 'Slow motion' driver charged with DUI ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Strange things happen on the road. One driver reportedly moved in "slow motion" during a traffic stop. Another dropped a few "F-bombs." Read the reports in this week's roundup of Southland DUI arrests.
The Orland Fire Protection District formally charged Lt. Pat Bruce, an Oak Forest resident, with discipline measures after allegations he caused a woman’s death in a March traffic accident.
Driving the wrong way down a one-way street is usually a dead giveaway that something is up. Read more about that and other reports in this week's roundup of Southland DUI arrests.
Oak Forest police reports, April 7-16 • Frankfort driver charged with DUI • Air conditioners taken • Orland Hills man charged with possession of heroin.
Alleged deodorant theft lands Chicago woman in trouble • Car reported stolen to get new owner's attention • Man says cops arrested him because of his tattoos ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 60 accused criminals in Oak Forest. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
The Will County Sheriff's Office has issued a warrant for the arrest of Brandon Boltz, 26, of Oak Forest, in connection with a March 31 fire.
With the help of the Oak Forest Crime Prevention Committee, Patch shares the city's calls for service for the month of March, broken down by ward.
Erica Gallardo, 19, was charged with aggravated DUI in connection with a 2-car accident last month, and prosecutors claim her blood-alcohol content was .117 percent, Sun-Times Media reports.
Pat Bruce, of Oak Forest, entered his plea Thursday in connection with a March 1 crash that killed a Downers Grove woman, Sun-Times Media reports.
Jeremy D. Townsend, 22, faces a charge of criminal sexual abuse and is due in Will County court April 23.
Midlothian police reports, March 30 to April 2 • Catalytic converter taken • Crestwood driver found with drug paraphernalia.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 80 accused criminals in Midlothian. Today, Patch spotlights a few.
The prosecutor in an Oak Forest murder case was called away from the Markham courthouse for an "emergency" in Chicago, forcing a Friday morning hearing to be postponed.
You'll find cursing, name calling and someone who left an empty can of Natty Ice in the car in this week's roundup of Southland DUI reports.
Jewelry and laptops also were taken in after an apartment break-in in the 15800 block of South Central Avenue on April 2.
Oak Forest police reports, March 27-31 • Catalytic converter taken from parked car in Metra lot • 2 suspects snatch Mongoose BMX bike from front porch.
Midlothian police reports, March 26-30 • Copper pipes disappear • Arrest for an outstanding warrant.
Midlothian police reports, March 29-31 • $30 gone after break-in • Air conditioner taken • Stolen $600 bike.
Authorities said an allegation of abuse was made concerning Gina Pressly a week before she was killed. The boyfriend of her legal guardian is charged with first-degree murder in her death.
A week before she died of head trauma, DCFS received reports of bruising on 3-year-old Gina Presley.
Oak Forest police reports, March 27-31 • DUI charge after car crash • Burglar takes freezer, leaves the frozen food.
Bail was set during an emotional hearing for the man charged with murder in the death of Gina Presley.
Don't leave your kids at home and go for a drive. Do know what town you're in when talking with police. Tough lessons learned in this week's roundup of Southland DUI charges.
Jessie B. Rodriguez, 42, of Chicago, is the boyfriend of Gina Presely's legal guardian, police said. He has been charged with first degree murder following the girl's death on Tuesday.