Crimes Notebook

‘Hot’ Tortoise Found Wandering in Backyard in Lincolnwood

Sun Jul 3, 2011 06:27 pm Cardinal News

Apparently the offenders that stole “Spur” the tortoise from a Lincolnwood pet store let him go. Police received several calls of a tortoise on the loose in Lincolnwood. The tortoise appears to be in good […]

Be on the Lookout: 70-Pound Tortoise “Spur” Stolen from The Animal Store, Lincolnwood

Sat Jul 2, 2011 08:20 pm Cardinal News

A 70-pound Sulcata tortoise named “Spur” was stolen about 3:30 a.m. Saturday from The Animal Store, 4364 West Touhy Avenue, Lincolnwood. Video surveillance at the store, or in the neighborhood, so far is inconclusive. The […]

Another Case of Indecent Exposure at Lemonade Stand, Clarendon Hills

Wed Jun 29, 2011 01:30 pm Cardinal News

Clarendon Hills police responded after 4:45 p.m. Tuesday to a report that a man approached a lemonade stand in his car near the corner of Rose Place and Chestnut Avenue and asked for a drink. […]

Two Monkeys, Five Dogs Seized from Home in South Suburban Lansing

Wed Jun 29, 2011 09:16 am Cardinal News

Rachel Birkenfeld (Cook County Sheriff Police photo). ANIMALS FOUND WITH NO FOOD OR WATER Cook County Sheriff’s Police have seized two Capuchin monkeys and five dogs from a senior citizen’s Lansing residence. Rachel Birkenfeld, 46, […]

Armed Robbery Attempt at Home Depot, Vernon Hills Overnight

Tue Jun 28, 2011 07:47 am Cardinal News

Vernon Hills police responded about 1:40 a.m. Tuesday to an armed robbery at the Home Depot store in the 400 block of Milwaukee Avenue. A Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Emergency Services Team (NIPAS-EST) is […]

Four Offenders Ask Couple If They Have Pot, and Punch the Male Half When They Answer ‘No’

Mon Jun 27, 2011 01:07 pm Cardinal News

Buffalo Grove police responded about 9:10 p.m. Sunday to the 700 block of Hapsfield in Buffalo Grove after a male/female couple reported that a male/Hispanic punched the male in the face while the couple was […]

DUI: Buffalo Grove Police Stop Wrong Way Driver, Milwaukee Ave and Columbus Pkwy

Mon Jun 27, 2011 06:04 am Cardinal News

Buffalo Grove police stopped a DUI driver about 2:20 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Columbus Parkway. The driver was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Milwaukee Avenue. The driver was […]

DUI Driver Arrest Dundee Rd and Old Arlington Heights Rd

Mon Jun 27, 2011 05:55 am Cardinal News

Buffalo Grove police arrested a DUI driver about 1:20 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Dundee Road and Old Arlington Heights Road. The female driver was transported in custody to Buffalo Grove Police Department Headquarters. […]

Buffalo Grove Transport 3 After Narcotics Arrest on Miller Ln

Sat Jun 25, 2011 10:15 am Cardinal News

Buffalo Grove police arrested three subjects about 9:40 p.m. in the 800 block of Miller Lane. The three subjects were transported in custody to Buffalo Grove Police Department Headquarters. Police had called a Portable Breathalyzer […]

Police Activity Higgins Rd Near Route 53/Busse Woods: Drug Suspect in Custody

Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:24 pm Cardinal News

Schaumburg police called for assistance from Elk Grove Village police K-9 unit about 8:50 p.m. Wednesday. Police on an undercover narcotics operation were pursuing a suspect into the Busse Wood Forest Preserve southeast of Route […]

James Arthur Ray Guilty of Negligent Homicide After Arizona Sweat Lodge Deaths

Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:02 pm Cardinal News

James Arthur Ray has been found guilty of negligent homicide in the deaths of three people at an Arizona sweat lodge in October 2009. Jurors reached their verdict Wednesday after a four-month trial. James Arthur […]

Mom Ka Yang “She Seem Really Nice” to a Neighbor, But She’s Accused of Microwaving Her Baby

Wed Jun 22, 2011 05:29 pm Cardinal News

Mother Ka Yang is being held without bond on suspicion of murder for the death of her baby that took place March 17, 2011. Sacramento police have arrested a mother after an investigation found her […]

Report of Silver GMC Acadia with Driver Impersonating a Police Officer

Mon Jun 20, 2011 05:27 pm Cardinal News

Illinois State Police alerted area police departments that a silver GMC Acadia with flashing lights was observed by a witness on I-355 northbound near Army Trail Road near Addison. The vehicle and driver is wanted […]

Arlington Heights Traffic Enforcement Activities Begin June 17 through July 4

Mon Jun 20, 2011 03:11 pm Cardinal News

The Arlington Heights Police Department is conducting traffic enforcement efforts through a Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant awarded to the Village by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Division of Traffic Safety. The purpose […]

OPERATION DEADBEAT DADS: Cook County Sheriff Child Support Sweep Nabs Dads That Owe

Mon Jun 20, 2011 02:28 pm Cardinal News

In time for Father’s Day, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office Central Warrant Unit conducted a sweep of more than one hundred deadbeat dads who are seriously delinquent on child support payments. The two-week-long sting apprehended […]

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