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POLICE ALERT: Lyons Police seeking to locate lost family member Paresh Jhobali​a

Posted on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on POLICE ALERT: Lyons Police seeking to locate lost family member Paresh Jhobali​a
POLICE ALERT: Lyons Police seeking to locate lost family member Paresh Jhobali​a

POLICE ALERT: Lyons Police seeking to locate lost family member Paresh Jhobalia The Lyons Police Department are working with the Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT)​, a suburban-focused police Task Force to find a man reported missing by their family on November 10, 2018. Family members report that Paresh Jhobalia, 62,​ was last seen in Downers Grove. The Lyons Police Department is asking members of the…

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No justice in fight against crime in Van Dyke conviction

Posted on October 12, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on No justice in fight against crime in Van Dyke conviction
No justice in fight against crime in Van Dyke conviction

No justice in fight against crime in Van Dyke conviction Two issues continue to bother me. The first is the imbalance and lack of justice in the prosecution of Chicago Police Officer Jason Van Dyke, and the lack of attention to the criminal behavior of the victim Laquan McDonald. The second is the increasing amount…

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Summit police promote pair

Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Summit police promote pair

Summit police promote pair Ortiz is first Hispanic lieutenant in village By Steve Metsch Monday night’s meeting of the Summit Village Board had a law enforcement flavor. Longtime lieutenant David Otto retired. Officer Steve Kirkolis was promoted to sergeant. And detective sergeant Mel Ortiz was promoted to lieutenant. Each was unanimously approved by the village…

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Advantage: Bridgeview police

Posted on May 21, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Advantage: Bridgeview police

Advantage: Bridgeview police Nip firefighters in basketball game for charity  By Steve Metsch Bridgeview Fire Chief Mike Daly, Police Chief Ricardo Mancha, and the village trustees had fun at the last village board meeting talking about the recent “Battle of the Badges” basketball game played between the police and fire departments. The police won by…

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New hires in Bridgeview

Posted on May 16, 2018May 16, 2018 By Steve Metsch No Comments on New hires in Bridgeview

New hires in Bridgeview Police officer, firefighter are hired By Steve Metsch A new police officer and a new firefighter have been appointed to their departments by the Bridgeview Village Board. Board members at the May 2 meeting voted unanimously 6-0 in favor of appointing Rakan Hammoudeh to the police department, and Kris Aguilar to…

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Illinois ranks as 7th best state for Police Officers

Posted on May 8, 2018March 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois ranks as 7th best state for Police Officers
Illinois ranks as 7th best state for Police Officers

Illinois ranks as 7th best state for Police Officers In a comparison of all 50 states and how they treat their police officers, Illinois ranked 7th best. Rankings weighed safety, benefits and salaries among a host of criteria, according to a study prepared by WalletHub With National Police Week kicking off on May 13, the…

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Naperville Police Offering Youth Academy This Summer

Posted on April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Naperville Police Offering Youth Academy This Summer
Naperville Police Offering Youth Academy This Summer

Naperville Police Offering Youth Academy This Summer Students will get an in-depth look at law enforcement in this 7-week course The Naperville Police Department is now accepting applications for a seven-week Youth Academy to be held this summer. The academy will begin on June 7, 2018 and continue every Thursday night (excluding July 5) through…

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FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19

Posted on March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19
FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19

FBI Citizens Advisory Committee to honor Community Heroes July 19 Join the FBI Citizens Academy in celebrating the “Community Heroes among us!” Program. The FBICCAAA is honoring five (5) individuals, teams or organizations and one (1) canine as “Community Heroes” for their efforts to combat crime, terrorism, drugs and violence to make our communities stronger,…

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Cicero Police charge suspect with impersonating a police officer 

Posted on January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero Police charge suspect with impersonating a police officer 
Cicero Police charge suspect with impersonating a police officer 

Cicero Police charge suspect with impersonating a police officer  Suspect stopped vehicle and conducted field sobriety test on victim On January 7, 2018 at approximately 2:40 AM, suspect/offender Donato Valdez,  28, drove behind a victim’s vehicle and used an unknown flashing light to stop vehicle. The suspect pulled the victim’s car over as it was…

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Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall

Posted on November 18, 2017March 17, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall
Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall

Orland Park police in action, nabbing a suspect at Mall Aaron411u.com caught this on tape tonight as I was driving … Orland Police nab a suspect fleeing the Orland Park Mall today, at the circle drive on the north side of the mall Click here to view the video or use the widget below: The…

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Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning

Posted on October 14, 2017October 14, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning
Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning

Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning Friday 2:30 pm, Oct. 13, 2017 — Around 5:30 am on Friday Oct. 13, 2017, Bridgeview Police received calls of multiple shots fired in the area of the 8500 block of Thomas Avenue in Bridgeview, Illinois. On arriving at the scene, Bridgeview Police found a 55-year-old male…

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Treat the Police same way we treat veterans

Posted on July 4, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Treat the Police same way we treat veterans
Treat the Police same way we treat veterans

Treat the Police same way we treat veterans Veterans are saluted and cheered at every event and holiday in America, and yet most people don’t think twice about the Police Officer who also puts his (and her) life on the line everyday in some of the toughest and most violent places on earth, right here…

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It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police

Posted on June 26, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police
It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police

It’s our obligation, not politics, to support our Police The Village of Orland Park this year is distributing new vehicle stickers that salute the dedication and service of the nation’s Police. Police have come under attack because a few members have committed criminal, violent acts against civilians, unjustly killing suspects or asserting excessive violence in…

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