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Peotone Police Blotter: April 12-16
April 12: Peotone Police were dispatched to N. Railroad and E. North Streets for a report of a property damage vehicle accident. Peotone Police arrived on scene and confirmed no injury occurred. The responding officer spoke with the single driver involved, who advised while turning around he struck a parked vehicle. Owner of parked vehicle…
Peotone Police Blotter April 5-11
April 5, 2024 – Peotone Officer was dispatched to meet with a complainant reference fraud. Upon arrival Peotone Detective spoke with complainant who advised they have been the victim of a scam. The complainant provided the officer with all information relating to charges on several credit cards and correspondences relating to the charges. Peotone Detective…
Peotone Police Blotter: March 15 – 22
March 15, Peotone Police were dispatched for a reported personal injury accident at Wilmington/ Rathje. Both vehicles were removed from scene via tow trucks, and one subject was transported to the hospital. March 16, an Officer, while patrolling the area of Rathje and Joliet Roads, observed a vehicle facing the wrong way and stopped in…
Peotone Police Blotter: March 3-14
March 6: Peotone Police received a complaint of reckless driving in the area of Barton and Hickory. Peotone Officer responded to the area, finding accused vehicle legally parked and unoccupied. No additional action taken at this time. March 7: Peotone Police were requested to the 100 block of Second Street for a domestic dispute. Peotone…
Peotone Police Blotter: February 10-15
February 10: Peotone Police responded to the report of a dispute in the 300 block of Glenview. Officers spoke with the individuals involved, who advised they had been arguing, but everything was OK and calmed down, and they did not require any assistance. February 10: A complainant walked into the Peotone Police Department requesting to…
Peotone Police Blotter January 25-February 1
January 25, 2024 – Peotone Police were requested to McDonald’s on Oriole Dr reference a drive-thru patron attempting to make payment with a counterfeit $20 bill. Subject was described to be a male black with an afro, small mustache, gap in front teeth, and wearing a reflective type vest. Suspect was driving a dark blue…
Peotone Police Blotter: January 19 – 25
January 23, Peotone Police were requested to Pearl Dodge for a complaint of a stolen vehicle. The Peotone Officer responded and spoke with an employee from the dealership. The officer learned the vehicle was purchased using fraudulent identification and payment. The stolen vehicle then was entered into the national law enforcement database, and the detective…
Peotone Police Blotter December 22 – January 4
December 29, Peotone Officers responded to a report of a traffic accident at Harlem Avenue and Crawford Street. Upon arrival, both drivers advised there were no injuries. An officer completed an accident report, and all parties left the scene. December 30, Peotone Officers were requested to Berkot’s for a theft in progress. Upon arrival, the…
Peotone Police Blotter: December 15 – 17
December 15, Peotone Police were dispatched to McDonald’s, 701 Oriole Drive, in reference to an unwanted subject. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the subject, a white male, known to be barred from that location. The officer issued a Village Ordinance Citation for trespassing and a court date. December 17, Peotone Police were requested…
Peotone Police Blotter: December 8 – 10
December 8, a Peotone Police Officer effected a traffic stop on a vehicle for having expired registration. Upon verifying the driver’s license it was found to be suspended. The officer placed driver Ruiz under arrest, and the vehicle was towed. Ruiz was processed and issued two citations: Driving while license suspended and operating a vehicle…
Peotone Police Blotter: December 1 – 7
December 1, Peotone Police have received multiple calls referencing suspicious person/s in the area. It has been determined these are field crews for the Peotone Township Assessor’s Office, who are measuring outside of homes and all parcel improvements. For additional information, please read the Notice from the Assessor’s Office on the Village of Peotone Facebook…
Peotone Police Blotter: November 28 – 30
November 28, the Peotone Police, after effecting a traffic stop on a vehicle failing to yield to merging traffic, placed the driver, Ms. Martinez, under arrest for driving while license is suspended. Two citations were issued to the driver: Driving with suspended license and failing to yield to merging traffic. Martinez was given a notice-to-appear…
Peotone Police Blotter: November 18 – 22
November 18, Peotone Police responded in the early morning hours to Casey’s in reference to a domestic disturbance that started on the expressway and continued into the parking lot. November 20, officers responded to the report of suspicious subjects around Oak and Division Streets, possibly looking into parked vehicles. Responding officers checked the area and…
Peotone Police Blotter: November 11 – 15
November 11, Peotone Police responded to Circle K Shell for a theft report of two bottles of brake fluid. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with an employee who advised that an unknown person(s) left the store with merchandise without paying. The Detective Division is investigating. If you have any information, please contact the Peotone Police…
Quite a Night for Manteno as Public Works Department Burglarized
On Monday, October 16, just after midnight, a Village of Manteno Department of Public Works vehicle was stolen from the DPW facility at 10555 N. Maple Street, Manteno. The vehicle stolen was involved in a vehicle pursuit in the Village of Wilmington, where the pursuit was terminated. Manteno Police were contacted by Wilmington Police as…
Peotone Police Blotter: October 1 – 3
October 2, an officer conducted a traffic stop on N. Harlem Avenue and W. North Peotone Road. The stop resulted in the issuance of traffic tickets for driving while license revoked and driving with one headlamp. The offender was released with copies of his tickets and a court date to appear in Will County Court…
Peotone Police Blotter: June 20 – 28
Sholanda Williams, 30, of Danville, was arrested on June 20 on a warrant from Macon County and received a citation for disobeying a stop sign. Williams was released with a notice to appear in court. Derec Roberson, 25, of Mark, Illinois, was arrested on June 26 at 6:35 p.m. for driving while license is revoked,…
