Palatine Crime
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Chicago's known for Capone, but gangsters held sway in the suburbs and beyondOct 27, 2018 1:00 am - When it came to organized crime in Illinois, Chicago-based Prohibition-era gangsters loomed large during the 1920s and 1930s. Al Capone, Frank Nitti, Lester “Baby Face N...
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Shoplifting complaint leaders to drug, weapons charges in PalatineOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - A shoplifting report Saturday in Palatine led to the arrest of a north suburban man on drug and weapons charges, authorities said. Jesterbenson C. Oliva, 36, of the 8500...
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$2 million bail for suspect in Elgin shooting that wounded threeOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - An Elgin man charged with shooting and wounding three men early Sunday is held on $2 million bail, and police are still searching for another suspect. Luis K. Mora-Otero...
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Palatine man who stalked woman sentenced to mental health probationOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - A 65-year-old Palatine man has pleaded guilty to stalking a woman he had previously dated. In exchange for pleading guilty this week to the felony, William Brice was sen...
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Ex-District 211 cashier pleads guilty to stealing more than $80KOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - A former Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 cashier pleaded guilty Friday to stealing more than $80,000 from the district where she worked for 12 years. Denis...
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McMahon bills Cook County almost $50K for Van Dyke prosecutionOct 17, 2018 1:00 am - Kane County State's Attorney Joseph McMahon has billed Cook County for nearly $50,000 for expenses from his more than two years spent as the special prosecutor in Chicag...
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Palatine teen sentenced to 6 years in prison for January shootingOct 17, 2018 1:00 am - A Palatine teen who fired a weapon last January near Palatine High School pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated discharge of a firearm. In exchange for his plea, Luis ...
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12-year sentence for Palatine teen who shot victim in the faceOct 11, 2018 1:00 am - A Palatine teen who shot another teen in the face in a 2017 case of mistaken identity was sentenced to 12 years in prison Wednesday. Giovanny Unzueta, 18, pleaded guilt...
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Why are police adding pink to their uniforms, equipment, vehicles?Oct 05, 2018 5:33 am - Police in the suburbs are adding some pink flair to their uniforms, equipment and even patrol vehicles in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Elgin police are ...
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Two men accused of harassment, making threats at Palatine bar and grillOct 05, 2018 1:00 am - Two Palatine men face misdemeanor charges stemming from the harassment of patrons and threats to employees at a downtown bar and grill, authorities said Friday. Damon Ju...