Crime & Safety

Park Ridge Police Blotter: Man With Air Rifle Faces Criminal Charge

The following information was provided by the Park Ridge Police Department. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.

Man With Air Rifle Faces Criminal Charges

Shaun Phillips, 20, of Matteson, was charged with disorderly conduct on Aug. 9. Police said he visited a Park Ridge skate park in the first block of Busse Higway told people he had a "sniper rifle."

Police said that Phillips' statement and the fact the air rifle resembled a real gun caused alarm and panic at the park.

Rosary Stolen

A 2002 Chevrolet Impala was burglarized in the 500 block of N. Root Street on either August 6 or August 7. Taken from the vehicle was a rosary and sunglasses.

Letters Taken From Sign

Someone removed letters from a sign and damaged spot lights by the sign in the first block of S. Washington on either August 5 or August 6.

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