Peotone Police Blotter: October 6 – 9
On October 6, Peotone Police responded to report of domestic battery in the 300 block of Glenview Lane. Upon arrival officers separated and spoke with all parties involved. They stated it was a verbal dispute, and there was no evidence of any physical contact. Parties were advised to remain separated for the evening. On October…
Peotone Police Blotter: September 27 – October 3
On October 3, a Peotone Officer assisted by University Park executed a no bond warrant of arrest, on a white male, 49, for violation of an order of protection. The male subject was placed into custody without incident and transported to Peotone PD for processing. Upon completion of booking, the arrestee was transported to Will…
Peotone Police Blotter: September 12-19
On September 13, Peotone Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of S. West Street for an accident involving a motorized scooter and vehicle. Manhattan Fire also responded. Upon arrival officers and Manhattan Fire met with all parties involved. A property damage accident report was completed, and the juvenile on the scooter was ticketed. On…
PEOTONE POLICE BLOTTER: August 23-September 2
Aug 25, 2024 Location: 400 Blk E. South St. Details: Domestic Disturbance Officers spoke with both parties involved; one party agreed to leave the premises for the remainder of the evening. No additional incidents occurred. Aug 28, 2024 Location: N Harlem at Peotone-Beecher Rd Details: Accident Upon Officers arrival there were 2 vehicles involved…
Peotone Police Blotter: August 16-22
On August 16, a Peotone Officer was requested to meet with a complainant in the 400 block of E. South Street, referencing a report for fraud. Upon arrival, the officer was advised an unknown subject used the complainant’s personal information to obtain a student loan. The complainant was requesting the report for documentation to the loan…
Peotone Police Blotter: August 9 -12
On August 9, Peotone Police were dispatched to the 600 block of 88th Avenue in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, the officers met with a couple involved in a verbal dispute. After speaking with both parties involved, the dispute was peacefully resolved, and the parties advised they did not require any additional assistance and…
Peotone Police Blotter: July 26-August 1
On July 29, in the 100 block of Fourth Street, a complainant advised damage occurred on Friday evening while his vehicle was parked on the street by his residence. The Peotone Officer gathered all pertinent information and completed a report. On July 30, an accident involving a Semi and passenger vehicle occurred in the 400 block…
Peotone Police Blotter: July 19 – 26
On Monday, July 22, a Peotone Officer was dispatched to meet with a complainant standing by at the Peotone Police Department. Upon arrival, the officer met with a paving company representative, who advised that sometime between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., on Saturday, July 20, a generator was stolen from the corner of North and…
Peotone Police Blotter: July 11-18
On July 11, at 9 p.m., Peotone Police were requested to meet with a complainant standing by at the police department in reference to a harassment complaint. The officer responded and met with the complainant, who advised they were being harassed via email and other electronic accounts by an ex. After hearing the complainant’s concerns,…
Peotone Police Blotter: July 8 – 10
At 2 p.m. on July 8, a Peotone officer was dispatched to meet with a complainant at Old National Bank regarding a report of check fraud. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant, who stated they noticed an unauthorized withdrawal by check when checking their bank balance. The complainant explained the check in question…
Peotone Police Blotter: June 21-July 7, 2024
June 29, 2024 Location: Casey’s General Store, 900 W Wilmington-Peotone Rd Incident: Burglary Details: At 0252 hours Peotone Police responded to burglar alarm at Casey’s General Store. Upon arrival officers observed the main entrance door glass to be shattered. Officers checked interior for offenders, none on scene. Keyholder for the business was contacted and advised…
Peotone Swears-in Another New Officer; Watch Out Speeders
By Andrea Arens Peotone’s super fast June 24 board meeting still had some good news. The swearing-in of another new police officer. The hiring of Officer Jospeh Santacaterina was approved at the last board meeting, but he was officially sworn-in at the June 24 board meeting. Surrounded by family, his wife pinned his badge on.…
Peotone Police Blotter: June 14 – 17
On June 14, Peotone Police and Fire were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a flipped vehicle, at N. Harlem Avenue and Hauert Street. The single occupant of the overturned vehicle was transported to the hospital by Manhattan FPD. Officers spoke with both drivers and completed an accident report. Each driver received a traffic…
Peotone Police Blotter: June 2-10
June 2: Peotone Police were dispatched to the 200 Block of Main Street in response to a report of a male subject shooting a pellet gun at a stop sign. Upon arrival, officers located the subject, who had an airsoft pellet gun. After speaking with the subject, he secured the pellet gun inside his residence…
Fatal Accident on Peotone-Wilmington Road
On June 8, at approximately 5:08 p.m., the Peotone Police Department responded to a vehicle accident on Peotone-Wilmington Road, just east of Division Street. Upon arrival, officers observed two vehicles – a minivan and a semi-tractor truck and trailer, both with severe front-end damage, positioned in the eastbound lanes of Peotone-Wilmington Road. Damian Kwain, 49,…
Peotone Police Blotter: May 17-21
On May 17, officers were dispatched for a report of a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Second Street. Upon arrival, they spoke with both individuals involved, who stated they had been in a heated argument but did not need police intervention. One party agreed to leave the premises, and the other advised no…
PEOTONE POLICE BLOTTER May 10-16
May 11, 2023 – Peotone Officer was dispatched to Dralle Chevrolet Buick for report of a stolen vehicle. Complainant advised they were missing a Gray 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. Officer gathered all pertinent vehicle information for vehicle to be entered into the national data base as stolen, during this time he also learned the vehicle…
