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Bridgeview police arrest suspect in 2023 and 2024 Jewelry store heists

Posted on September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Bridgeview police arrest suspect in 2023 and 2024 Jewelry store heists
Bridgeview police arrest suspect in 2023 and 2024 Jewelry store heists

Bridgeview police arrest suspect in 2023 and 2024 Jewelry store heists On July 13 2023, the Jawahir Jewelry store (8454 S. Harlem ) was the victim of an armed robbery.  On January 09 2024, the Jerusalem Jewelry store (9070 S. Harlem) was also robbed.  Both of these store suffered substantial losses.  Both of these occurrences…

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Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing

Posted on May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing
Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing

Bedford Park suspect arrested, charged by Bridgeview Police in remote car-start killing A 20-year-old Bedford Park man was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder late Friday evening in the shooting death of a Bridgeview man who was walking to his car, which he remote started. Arturo Cantu, 39, was shot twice as he left…

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Harlem Avenue closed from 86th and 87th pending investigation of pedestrian struck by vehicle

Posted on March 24, 2023March 25, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Harlem Avenue closed from 86th and 87th pending investigation of pedestrian struck by vehicle
Harlem Avenue closed from 86th and 87th pending investigation of pedestrian struck by vehicle

Harlem Avenue closed from 86th and 87th pending investigation of pedestrian struck by vehicle (UPDATE: Harlem Avenue was re-opened early Saturday morning) Bridgeview police have shut down Harlem Avenue between 86th and 87th both Southbound and Northbound lanes pending an investigation of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle this evening (Friday March 24,…

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Two passengers killed in car-semi collision in Bridgeview

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Two passengers killed in car-semi collision in Bridgeview
Two passengers killed in car-semi collision in Bridgeview

Two passengers killed in car-semi collision in Bridgeview Bridgeview Police closed 79th and Roberts Road intersection on Saturday July 16, 2022 following car-semi crash involving two fatalities and a car traveling more than 115 MPH that struck the semi. The intersection where the accident occurred was closed and will remain closed most of the day…

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Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian

Posted on April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian
Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian

Suspect in two Village of Justice robberies shot in Bridgeview by civilian Robbery Suspect shot by civilians during second robbery attempt in Justice A male accused of trying to rob a local business in the Village of Justice for the second time in five days was shot by a civilian with a conceal-carry license in…

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One more week with Mom

Posted on January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 By Steve Metsch No Comments on One more week with Mom

One more week with Mom Bridgeview cops save woman, daughter grateful By Steve Metsch Two Bridgeview police officer shrug off their actions as part of their jobs, but they did  play a key role in saving a woman’s life. Sadly, that woman died one week later. But her daughter is thankful to the officers. “They…

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Harlem Avenue closed because of large bakery fire at 84th Street

Posted on July 17, 2018July 17, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Harlem Avenue closed because of large bakery fire at 84th Street

Harlem Avenue closed because of large bakery fire at 84th Street 5:10 pm Tuesday July 17, 2018 The Bridgeview Police Department has ordered Harlem Avenue closed in both directions around 84th Street at the scene of a major fire. Police officials urged motorists not to approach the intersection and suggested that they detour along 79th…

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Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oak Lawn man at Bridgeview business

Posted on October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oak Lawn man at Bridgeview business
Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oak Lawn man at Bridgeview business

Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oak Lawn man at Bridgeview business On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Cook County States Attorney’s office approved 1st degree Murder charges against Howard Strepek in the shooting murder of a 55-year-old Oak Lawn resident in the parking lot of a Bridgeview business. Strepek lives in the 10700 block…

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Two charged with beating 2-year-old

Posted on October 13, 2017October 13, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Two charged with beating 2-year-old

Two charged with beating 2-year-old Bridgeview mother also charged with endangering boy’s life, police say By Steve Metsch Three residents of Bridgeview have been charged in connection with the beating of a 2-year-old boy, Police Chief Ricardo Mancha said. Vincent Cisneroz and his girlfriend, Miranda Benner, have both been charged with aggravated battery, police said….

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