Crimes Notebook

Paul Binkowski, Aggravated Stalking and Violation Order of Protection suspect

Schaumburg Police Investigation Leads to Arrest Wednesday on Weathersfield Way, and Felony Charges for Aggravated Stalking, Violation of Order of Protection

Fri Feb 21, 2020 02:23 pm Cardinal News

On Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Schaumburg Police Department executed three arrest warrants and a search warrant at 2225 West Weathersfield Way in Schaumburg. As a result, Schaumburg resident, 42 year-old […]

Zion Police Respond to 2 Shots Fired Calls in 45 Minutes; One Scene Involved Shooting of Male Teen in the Legs

Fri Feb 21, 2020 01:21 pm Cardinal News

Zion police officers responded about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 19, 2020 to reports of shots fired in the block of 2300 Joanna. While on scene, officers located 14 casings, but no did not located any […]

Shawn P. Fontaine, charged with Aggravated Battery to a Child in Huntley (SOURCE: McHenry County Sheriff's Office)

Male Offender Charged with Aggravated Battery to a Child After 6-Week-Old Infant Was Admitted to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital

Thu Feb 20, 2020 07:07 pm Cardinal News

Shawn P. Fontaine, 28, was arrested Monday, February 17, 2020 after police received information from Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital about a 6-week-old infant who was admitted with serious injuries. The severity of the injuries prompted […]

Male Pit Bull 'Vinny' found neglected Forest Avenue and 87th Street, Willow Springs (SOURCE:Cook County Bureau of Administration/Cook County Animal and Rabies Control)

Male Pit Bull Found in Trash Bag Along Side of Forest Ave North of 87th St, Willow Springs

Thu Feb 20, 2020 12:32 pm Cardinal News

A male pit bull was discovered “cold and severely dehydrated” in double-bagged trash bags Monday morning February 17, 2020 on Forest Avenue, just north of 87th Street in southwest suburban Willow Springs near Buffalo Woods […]

Four People Injured in Crash Involving Vehicle that Fled Aurora Police from South Broadway to New York St Near Fox Valley Mall; Connected to Shooting

Wed Feb 19, 2020 06:47 pm Cardinal News

Four people were transported to the hospital Wednesday afternoon, after a car being chased by police in west suburban Aurora crashed into at least two other vehicles, and was severed two-thirds to one-third front to […]

Police Activity: Serving a Warrant on Weathersfield Way and Kensington Lane, Schaumburg

Wed Feb 19, 2020 05:54 pm Cardinal News

Schaumburg Police and the NIPAS Emergency Service Team responded about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday February 19, 2020 to serve a warrant at a residence in Schaumburg near the intersection of Weathersfield Way and Kensington Lane in […]

Wrong Way Driver on Route 53 Near Northwest Highway: Southbound in the Northbound Lanes

Wed Feb 19, 2020 10:26 am Cardinal News

Area police were alerted at 10:23 a.m. Wednesday February 19, 2020 regarding a wrong way driver on Route 53 traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. The vehicle was described as a green vehicle driving on […]

Multiple Vehicle Burglaries Near Erb Farm Court and William Penn Drive Naperville

Tue Feb 18, 2020 07:00 pm Cardinal News

Naperville police received a report about 4:46 AM Saturday February 15, 2020 of suspicious persons in the area of Erb Farm Court and William Penn Drive Naperville. A preliminary investigation indicated three car burglaries occurred. […]

Stacy Shapiro, suspect in hit-and-run Deerfield

Stacy Shapiro Appears in Court; Next Court Date Is Scheduled for April 2020, Unless Indicted

Tue Feb 18, 2020 04:28 pm Cardinal News

Stacy Shapiro, the 46 year-old Northbrook woman charged in a hit-and-run vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that critically injured Chase Thompson, age 12, of Deerfield, appeared in court Tuesday, February 18, 2020 facing a felony count […]

Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking, 2 Robbed at Jewel-Osco Parking Lot on Wolf Rd Near 179th St, Orland Park

Tue Feb 18, 2020 01:18 am Cardinal News

Orland Park police responded about 12:14 AM Tuesday February 18, 2020 to a vehicular hijacking at the Jewel-Osco 17930 Wolf Road Orland Park, IL. Police received a report that two offenders hijacked a blue 2016 […]

Zion Police Investigating Shooting of a 20 Year-Old Male on Willow Lane, Zion

Mon Feb 17, 2020 08:26 pm Cardinal News

Zion police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 3:15 p.m. Sunday February 16, 2020 to the block 2100 Bethesda Boulevard to a report that a male victim was shot. The victim reported that he was shot in […]

Man Critically Injured in Single Vehicle Van Crash with a Tree and Utility Pole at Green Bay Road and Keith Ave, Waukegan Township

Mon Feb 17, 2020 05:09 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and firefighter/paramedics from Waukegan responded about 12:50 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2020, to a single vehicle crash with injuries on Green Bay Road at Keith Avenue, Waukegan Township. When the first […]

Stolen White Kia Sorento Reported on Heather Court in Northeast Streamwood

Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:30 am Cardinal News

Streamwood police received a report about 8:51 AM Monday February 17, 2020 of a stolen auto on Heather Court near the intersection of Heather Lane and Heather Court Streamwood, IL. Police received a report that […]

FTC: Money Lost to Romance Scams Up Almost 40% from 2018 to 2019

Sat Feb 15, 2020 03:16 pm Cardinal News

New Federal Trade Commission data from the agency’s Consumer Sentinel Network show that consumers reported losing $201 million to romance scams in 2019—up nearly 40% since 2018. Romance scammers prey on consumers who are looking […]

Cook County Commissioner’s Staff Chief, Also a Sales Agent for Chicago-Area Red-Light Camera Company, Indicted in Bribery Conspiracy in Oak Lawn, Illinois

Sat Feb 15, 2020 03:04 pm Cardinal News

Patrick J. Doherty, a sales agent for a Chicago-area red-light camera company, has been indicted for allegedly conspiring to pay bribes to obtain approval to install additional cameras in suburban Oak Lawn. Patrick Doherty has […]

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