Carjacker Intentionally Rear-Ends BMW Driver In Glencoe: Police

A 19-year-old Lincolnwood man was arrested within a half-hour of the “staged crash” and charged with vehicular hijacking, authorities said.

Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Paramedics; Burglary At Church: Blotters

Drunken 18-year-old causes traffic crash; man with burglary warrant arrested over another car burglary: New Trier Township Police Blotter

Stolen Bike Found In Stolen Car; Fake Bank Scams Resident: Blotters

Dog walker accused of stealing jewelry after detectives find she pawned it: New Trier Township Police Blotters

Florida Sheriff Impersonator; Suspicious Man At Synagogue: Blotters

Man with key to stolen car charged with contributing to the delinquency of teenager found with gun, ammo: New Trier Township Police Blotters

Four Sex Offenders In New Trier Township: 2023 Safety Map

Registered sex offenders in Wilmette, Winnetka and Northfield are all in compliance with state law, according to Illinois State Police.

Driver Flees Northfield Cops, Gets Into Winnetka Hit-And-Run: Blotters

Burglaries reported from garages, a storage unit, construction site and a restaurant: New Trier Township Police Blotters

Home Burglaries; Bike Thefts; Check Fraud: Blotters

Resident awakened by home burglar at bedroom door before power cut: New Trier Township Police Blotters

Cyclist Critically Injured In Collision With Delivery Van In Glencoe

A 64-year-old cyclist crashed into the rear of an Amazon delivery van Wednesday afternoon on Sheridan Road, authorities said.

Milwaukee Woman Flees Cops In Stolen Car; Arrest In DUI Crash: Blotter

"Unknown projectiles" strike cyclist, feces at train station, reckless driving on display at Mariano's: New Trier Township Police Blotters

Search For Swimmer In Winnetka To Resume Wednesday Morning

The recovery effort included a boat and helicopter, but lake conditions were too dangerous for divers.

Rescuers Search For Swimmer Who Did Not Resurface Off Winnetka Beach

U.S. Coast Guard and fire crews are looking for a swimmer who was pulled underwater early Tuesday morning, authorities said.

Fake Family, Boss, Business, Warrant Scams Pay Off: Blotters

Meth found after train station bike thief caught in the act; Rockford man accused of damaging police car: New Trier Township Police Blotter

Man Drowns In Lake Michigan Helping Child Who Fell Off Tube: Reports

The man jumped into Lake Michigan to help the child, but went underwater for reasons that have not been determined, the reports said.

Man Kicks Cop Investigating Unwanted Kissing Of Child In Park: Blotter

Kids throw fireworks into lawn while egging home, driver of stolen car arrested after fleeing police: New Trier Township Police Blotter

Car Stolen In Chicago Found In Glencoe Before Owner Knew It Was Gone

Automated license plate reader cameras captured a man drive a car stolen from Rogers Park up Sheridan Road to Glencoe, authorities said.

Lakefront Burglary Aborted As Resident Returns Home, Glencoe Cops Say

A burglary crew fled in a black Chevy Tahoe, and Glencoe detectives are looking for any video footage that may have captured the incident.

BMW Dealership Ban; Space Heater On Deck Sets House Ablaze: Blotters

Homeless man attacks elderly couple who helped him; car stolen from Wilmette recovered in Evanston: New Trier Township Police Blotter

Taylor Swift Ticket Scams; Suspects Speed Away From Cops: Blotters

Drunken driver crashes into motorist, sending them to hospital; bicycle thieves target racks at Metra station: New Trier Township Blotters

$250,000 Wire Transfer Fraud; Fake Sprinkler Repairman: Blotters

Grandparent scam thwarted but church group email scam succeeds; more mailed checks intercepted, cashed: New Trier Township Police Blotters

4th Member Of Home Burglary Crew Charged Over Glencoe Break-In: Cops

Records show Skippy Miller, who is awaiting trial in Lake County over a Buffalo Grove burglary, was also wanted on a DuPage County warrant.

Mail Stolen From Winnetka Post Office, Police Warn Of Check Washing

Residents should cancel any checks placed in the exterior post office drop box since Saturday afternoon, Winnetka police said.

'Barely' Enough Evidence To Hold 3 On Glencoe Burglary Charges: Judge

Five members of a burglary crew were arrested last year and released without charges — three have been re-arrested, prosecutors said.

Bike Shops Targeted By Thieves; Over $7,000 In Egging Damage: Blotters

Scammer threatens compromising blackmail; solicitor had warrant; police called over unexpected package: New Trier Township Police Blotter

Home Invasion Indictment; $9,000 Gift Card Scam: Blotters

Evanston man faces disorderly conduct charge; store management declines to press charges over shoplifting: New Trier Township Police Blotter

Lincolnwood Woman Injures State Trooper In Edens Expressway Crash

The Friday night crash marked the fifth injury to an Illinois State Trooper in a Scott's Law violation in the first three months of 2023.

DUI Driver Crashes Into Post; Car Stolen From Repair Shop: Blotter

Smash-and-grab in restaurant parking lot; license plate readers track down scrap metal thief: New Trier Township Police Blotter

Microsoft, Sheriff Scams; Hammer-Wielding Burglar; Break-Ins: Blotters

Masturbating man had cocaine on train; "ghost guns" found at mall; drunk driver crashes with child in car: New Trier Township Police Blotter

School Threats; Counterfeit Cash; Tech Support Scams: Blotters

Threats reported to two local schools were determined not to be credible: New Trier Township Police Blotters

Dad Driving Drunk Injures Child During Northfield Crash, Police Say

The 51-year-old already had his driver's license suspended as a result of the more recent of his two previous DUI arrests, authorities said.

Burglars Breach Businesses In Downtown Winnetka: Blotters

Romance scam and fake grant plan fool residents, store bans suspended staffer; Prius catalytic converters cut: New Trier Township Blotters

Online Blackmail Threats; Thieves Intercept Checks: Blotters

Burglary suspects escape police pursuit; trespassing at country club; felony cannabis charge: New Trier Township Police Blotters

Victim Declines To Press Charges Against Jewelry Thief: Blotter

Trespasser tracked by footprints in the snow; scammers impersonate Facebook Support, trusted friends: New Trier Township Police Blotter

Tracking Device Targets Crew Behind North Shore Home Burglaries: Cops

Detectives arrested a member of a burglary crew after tracking a suspect vehicle to the scene of Glencoe break-in, authorities said.

Burglars Break Into Businesses, Flee Police: Blotters

Negative online review leads to threatening message from contractor; drunken driver resists police: New Trier Township Police Blotters

UIC Grad Student Charged With Stealing Identities In Yearslong Schemes

A Glencoe detective's investigation of the stolen identity of a local senior led to search warrant and six felony charges, prosecutors said.

Car Stolen From Dealer Without Key; Identity Thief Nabbed: Blotters

Porch pirate gets into home with stolen garage door opener; fake boss scams resident out of $22,000: New Trier Township Police Blotters

Burglars Break Into Glencoe Drug Store, Flee Before Police Arrive

Two masked offenders were seen on surveillance video breaking into Parkway Drugs Tuesday morning, police said.

Duo Charged With Vehicular Trespassing, Drug Possession: Blotters

Nebraska woman sheds pieces of car in hit-and-run crashes; Tollway notifications alert resident to stolen plate: New Trier Township Blotters

Guns Found After Car Crashes On Edens Expressway With Kids Inside: ISP

Troopers who tried to pull over a speeding car at Tower Road found two illegal guns, one of them stolen, after it crashed into someone else.

Hate Crime Charge Dropped As Northfield Woman Pleads Guilty To Battery

Irene Donoshaytis gets 1 year probation for what prosecutors had described as a racially motivated battery on a Black cyclist from Skokie.