Explore police incidents beginning January 26, 2025, including arrests and incidents in Park Forest, IL. Stay informed on local events.
Local Police Reports
Dolton Man Found Dead of Gunshot Wounds in Park Forest
Park Forest Police are investigating the scene after a man was found dead from gunshot wounds on Krotiak Street.
K9 Finds a Loaded Glock 23 with a Switch During Traffic Stop: Police
A loaded Glock 23 was discovered during a traffic stop by K9 Lorde in Park Forest. Learn more about this incident.
Police: Driver Charged with DUI Cursed Repeatedly at Arresting Officer
A driver who faces a DUI charge curses repeatedly and harshly at the arresting officer. He did not help his case at all.
Police: Officer Gets “Illegal Weapon” Off the Streets
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—An officer effected a traffic stop and removed what police said was an illegal weapon from the streets. The Palmetto State Armory Dagger Full Size semi-automatic 9mm handgun Officer Verdin discovered during the stop is pictured above. A Park Forest man faces a felony charge of aggravated unlawful[Read More…]
Police Recover AR-15 Pistol After Foot Chase Through Cedarwood
Read about police recovering an AR-15 pistol that an alleged offender threw under a car in a Cedarwood Cooperative parking lot.
Three Face DUI Charges As Police Conduct Targeted Enforcement
Three people faced DUI charges in Park Forest as police conducted enforcement related to intoxicated driving in December.
A Felony Charge for Christmas: Reports
On Christmas day, a Chicago man was arrested and charged with felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Read more here.
Officer Sustains Broken Finger as Man Resists, Police Said
The severe impact of alleged domestic battery as an officer suffers a broken finger during a Christmas Eve incident.
Deceased Friend Left His Jeep with Her; True Owner, Alive, Disagreed: Police
A woman claims a deceased friend left her a stolen car. Discover the details of this unusual incident where the valid owner disagreed.
