Local Police Reports

Two Suburban Men Charged With Allegedly Stealing More Than $1 Million From Not-For-Profit Insurance Association

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010. Bond was set at $ 1 million yesterday for two suburban men charged with bilking an insurance industry association out of more than $ 1 million dollars in a scheme that spanned six years, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced . Harvey Cruz, 46, of Plainfield,[Read More…]

Cook County State’s Attorney Teams Up With Retailers To Tackle Growing Problem Of Retail Theft

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 9, 2010.  Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez recently announced formation of a first-of-its-kind task force to investigate and prosecute the crime of organized retail theft and fencing, a growing consumer problem that drives up costs for businesses as well as their customers. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Regional[Read More…]

Gary, IN, Wastewater Treatment Operator and Managers Charged with Conspiracy and Violating Clean Water Act

Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- United Water Services Inc., the former contract operator of the Gary Sanitary District wastewater treatment works in Gary, Indiana, and two of its employees were charged today with conspiracy and felony violations of the Clean Water Act in a 26-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury, the[Read More…]

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Sheriff: Suburban Vet, Dr. Gary Robert Friederich, 64, Arrested After 5-Month Investigation

Gary Friederich (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A south suburban veterinarian accused of failing to report suspected dogfighting and lying about administering rabies vaccines has been arrested after a five-month undercover investigation, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Friday. Dr. Gary Friederich, 64, of the 13100 block of South[Read More…]

Park Forest Vet With Suspended License, Dr. Gary Robert Friederich, 64, Now Arrested

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Southtown Star: A Park Forest veterinarian whose license was again recently suspended is now criminally charged in connection with dogfighting, Cook County sheriff’s police said Friday. Dr. Gary Robert Friederich, 64, is accused of failing to report suspected dogfighting and lying about rabies vaccines after[Read More…]

Two Suburban Men Charged With Allegedly Stealing More Than $1 Million From Not-For-Profit Insurance Association

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2010.  Bond was set at $ 1 million today for two suburban men charged with bilking an insurance industry association out of more than $ 1 million dollars in a scheme that spanned six years, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez announced today. Harvey Cruz, 46, of Plainfield,[Read More…]

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