WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2010.  “Today’s report showing violent crime declined in 2009 is an encouraging sign that our nation continues to make progress in the fight against crime. Although there are many reasons behind the decline, one thing is certain: smarter policing practices and investments in law enforcement play a significant[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Setting an arrest record is an honor and distinction a sworn officer of the law might tout. Setting an arrest record on the other side of the bars seems a bit sad. Yet one former Park Forest man may have done just that. John D. Williams, 42,[Read More…]

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that on September 8, 2010, DAVID MONFRE, age 31, of Belleville, Illinois, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis, to 96 months’ imprisonment to be followed by supervised release for life. MONFRE[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A 16-year-old Rich East Student was arrested after allegedly bringing three bags of drugs to school. At 8:20 a.m. August 27, the Police Liaison at Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, was called to the Dean’s Office in reference to a student who allegedly arrived late[Read More…]

Carbondale, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Friday a new initiative of her office to crackdown on the trafficking of child pornography. As a result of the first wave of investigations under the initiative, Madigan said a Carbondale man was arrested on multiple counts of possessing child pornography. William Wilson,[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Police say a resident in the 400 block of Shabbona drive reported that an unknown vehicle drove into her driveway in the early morning hours of August 21. She said the vehicle continued through her backyard, causing damage to the grass and flowers. The resident said the[Read More…]

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]

"Just shoot them" Alleged Robber Says Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two women told police they were robbed at gunpoint in the garage of a residence in the 400 block of Victoria Circle on August 13. Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Victoria Circle on August 13 at 10:30 PM[Read More…]