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Dasharra J. Cokley, charged with Felony Retail Theft and resisting arrest on December 9, 2025 (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Arlington Heights Police Department’s New Organized Retail Crime Operation Yields Arrest at Kohl’s Within Hours

Fri Dec 12, 2025 12:42 pm Cardinal News

During the month of December 2025, the Arlington Heights Police Department, in partnership with members of the private sector, will be expanding its efforts to combat organized retail crime through the launch of periodic enforcement […]

Randy Recklaus official portrait (SOURCE: Village of Arlington Heights)

Metropolitan Alliance of Police Files Lawsuit Against Village of Arlington Heights Following Ordinance Maneuver to Banish Sergeants from Collective Bargaining Rights

Wed Dec 10, 2025 10:39 am Cardinal News

Around Monday, November 17, 2025 to Monday, December 1, 2025 when the consent agenda (defined) was approved unanimously by Village Board members, the Village of Arlington Heights passed an Ordinance which stripped the Board of […]

Arlington Heights police officers in the lobby of a Dana Point Condominiums building at 1515 East Central Road in Arlington Heights where two men were found dead in a utility room Friday night, November 21, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS/CapturedNews)

Palatine Man, Naperville Man Found Dead in Utility Room in Arlington Heights Condo Building

Sat Nov 22, 2025 09:37 am Cardinal News

Two men found dead in condo utility room in Arlington Heights, Illinois about 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS/CapturedNews). YouTube Tips ⓘ A male employee of Dana Point Condominiums from Palatine, and a […]

Availability of Online Crime Map Announced by the Village of Arlington Heights and Police Department

Thu Nov 20, 2025 02:06 pm Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department announced today, Thursday, November 20, 2025 the availability of an online crime map with incidents plotted by location. The online map re-establishes a former crime map of crime incidents in […]

Products Valued at $6100 in Retail Theft by Female and Male Accomplice at Ulta Beauty on Rand Road, Arlington Heights

Tue Nov 11, 2025 03:55 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police responded about 4:08 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025 to a report of a retail theft at Ulta Beauty, 13 West Rand Road Arlington Heights, IL. An Ulta employee reported that an unknown […]

Metra police and Arlington Heights police surround a vehicle in the Metra Arlington Park parking lot where a woman underneath a vehicle was in a standoff after stabbing a Metra police officer (CARDINAL NEWS)

Metra and Arlington Heights Police Rescue Woman With Knife After Standoff When She Crawled Under Vehicle at Arlington Park

Sun Nov 9, 2025 05:31 pm Cardinal News

Metra police officers began an an investigation Sunday morning, November 9, 2025 regarding two people in a parked car in the parking lot of the Metra train station at 2121 West Northwest Highway in Arlington […]

Police search a room at Red Roof Inn, 22 West Algonquin Road, after a male was shot Friday night, November 1, 2024, and where a suspect had already fled, but was arrested on Thursday, August 28th, 2025 (SOURCE: Cardinal News)

Arlington Heights Police Get 3% Raise, and New Schedule Hoped to Improve Work-Life Balance, But Leadership Issues Exist (Survey)

Tue Oct 21, 2025 07:23 pm Cardinal News

An agreement was reached between the Village of Arlington Heights and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Arlington Heights Police Chapter No. 510, regarding a raise for police officers and hopefully an improved work schedule. While […]

Stolen E-Bike, 2 Restaurant Burglaries, Gas Cap Tampering and Street Threat Disclosed on Crime Blotter Activity Arlington Heights

Wed Oct 1, 2025 03:20 pm Cardinal News

Crime blotter activity in Arlington Heights disclosed by the Arlington Heights Police Department involved the south side of the village with five crimes reported for the period of Wednesday, September 15, 2025 to Wednesday, September […]

Sky Findlay, charged with Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (2 Counts) Class X Felony (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department).

Arlington Heights Police: Elderly Serial Sex Offender Charged with Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of Child Victims

Sat Sep 27, 2025 09:04 am Cardinal News

Serial Sex Offender Arrested Following an Extensive Investigation The Arlington Heights Police Department announced on Friday night, September 26, 2025 that a register sex offender with a criminal history in Arlington Heights was arrested in […]

After Crime in Progress Discovered, Auto Thieves Flee Area of Arlington Heights Rd and Palatine Rd, Arlington Heights

Wed Sep 24, 2025 08:19 am Cardinal News

Police from Arlington Heights responded about 3:46 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2025 to a report of an auto theft in progress in the area between Palatine Road and Lillian Avenue west of Arlington Heights Road. […]

Police Pursuit Up to 110 MPH from Bensenville Ends with Crash Near Aldi at Golf Rd and Goebbert Rd Arlington Heights

Mon Sep 15, 2025 07:45 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police responded about 11:20 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 to a crash involving a police chase from Bensenville that ended near the Aldi store, 550 East Golf Road in Arlington Heights. Bensenville police […]

Residential Burglary on Patton Ave Near Miner St, Arlington Heights

Wed Sep 10, 2025 08:25 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police received a report about 3:31 PM Monday September 1, 2025 of a residential burglary in the block of 300 North Patton Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report that an unknown […]

Jonathan E. Caston, charged with Attempted Murder and other charges after a shooting on Friday, November 1, 2025 (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Attempted Murder Suspect from Red Roof Inn Shooting in Arlington Heights Apprehended During Court Appearance for Unrelated Gun Charge

Fri Aug 29, 2025 11:21 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police officers, firefighters and paramedics responded about 11:30 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024 to a report of a shooting at the Red Roof Inn, 22 West Algonquin Road in Arlington Heights. Upon arrival, […]

Street Robbery When Victim Was Stopped in Traffic at Windsor Drive and Dryden Avenue, Arlington Heights

Wed Aug 20, 2025 12:23 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights police responded about 5:48 PM Wednesday August 13, 2025 to a robbery at Windsor Drive and Dryden Avenue Arlington Heights, IL. Police received a report from a robbery victim who said that while […]

Donald Trump 2025 portrait/Official 2025 Inauguration Invite (PHOTO CREDIT: Daniel Torok)

Trump Discusses Ending “No Cash Bail in Chicago” While Announcing National Guard Takeover of Policing in Washington DC

Mon Aug 11, 2025 12:08 pm Cardinal News

President Trump appeared to vow to “end no cash bail” in Chicago while announcing a federal takeover of policing in Washington D.C. and the deployment of the National Guard to the national capital Monday (CBS […]

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