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Niles Police

Monday, December 31, 2012

Niles Police Blotter: DUI Arrests

The following information was provided by the Niles Police Department. An arrest is merely an accusation and does not indicate a conviction.

DUI, Possession of Cannabis Charges Allison Madl, 22, of Evanston, was charged with DUI and possession of cannabis Dec. 22 after a traffic stop at 1:25 a.m. Niles police stated that Madl was seen swerving from her lane between the 6600 and 6800 block of Oakton Street. A traffic stop was initiated and sombriety tests given. After Madl was arrested, officers searched her vehicle and found a bag containing a green leafy substance and a smoking bowl, police reports state. DUI Arrest on Dempster Michael T. Ochonicki, 32, of Morton Grove, was charged with DUI after a traffic stop in the 7200 block of Dempster Street at 11:01 p.m. Niles police stated that Ochonicki was heading north on Harlem and was in the lane closest to the curb. Police stated…

Friday, December 28, 2012

Niles Police Blotter: Man Makes Off With Fish

The following information was provided by the Niles Police Department. An arrest is merely an accusation and does not indicate a conviction.

Ruben Perez, 30, of Des Plaines was charged with retail theft Dec. 18 after police found two bags of fish under his jacket. Niles police were called to a store in the 8900 block of Milwaukee Avenue after two individuals with open alcohol were asked to leave the store, police reports state. When officers arrived they found Perez walking in the parking lot and made contact with him. Police reports state that the officer noticed that it looked like Perez was holding something. When the officer removed Perez's hands from his jacket, two bags of fish fell out. The bags of fish were valued at $20. Perez also was arrested under a warrant for felony DUI.

Lois

6:09 pm on Friday, December 28, 2012

I hope it was worth it to him. A $20.00 bag of fish? Come on.   more ›

Friday, April 27, 2012

Suburban Cops Prepping For NATO Summit

Police don't expect terrorism here, but cops in Morton Grove, Niles and elsewhere are training for reaction to NATO summit in three weeks. Since there's an alert out re: the bin Laden anniversary, the extra prep could come in handy.

North suburban police departments are training to back up Chicago police for the NATO summit May 20-21 – and to handle any incidents that spill out beyond the city limits. Since the Department of Homeland Security issued an alert for potential terrorism on the May 1 anniversary of the bin Laden killing, the extra training can't hurt. Regarding the NATO summit, “There’s concern throughout the suburbs – whether it’s northern, western or southern – that something could expand out of Chicago,” said Morton Grove Police Chief Mark Erickson. “For the most part, it’s just a concern. There’s not a whole lot we can say about it, other than this event is coming to Chicago. It will probably stay in Chicago. But the north, south and west suburbs are …

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Man Who Allegedly Stole Two Cars and Left on Tracks to Make Second Court Appearance

Vehicles were hit by Metra trains at the same intersection twice in a week.

The second court date for a man who allegedly left two cars on Des Plaines train tracks last year is Feb. 29 at Skokie courthouse, Journal and Topics Newspapers reported. It will be a status hearing. Kenneth Cooper, 19, of Niles, was held on three counts of possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated battery, fleeing and eluding, and theft. For the story, visit Journal and Topics’ website. The crashes occurred on Nov. 29 and Dec. 5, Patch reported. Both vehicles were reported stolen. The owners were from Morton Grove and Elgin. Earlier: Police, fire departments responded to 800 calls at Rivers Casino last year. Cooper was arrested by Des Plaines police in a stolen vehicle on Dec. 7, CBS Chicago reported. He had a stolen GPS device that an …

KP

4:47 pm on Thursday, October 4, 2012

Something definately does not make sense here. I live right by him and leave my car unlocked with my GPS in it all the time. He's a great person that always looks out for other people. Unfortunately, Niles PD has a reputation to lie, write false police reports, break into homes without search warrants, and pull cars over without probable cause all because they believe they can get away with it.   more ›

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Niles Police Blotter: Van Cleaned Out of Clothes

The following information was supplied by the Niles Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Theft: Approximately $6 was taken Nov. 22 from the locker at a fitness center in the 6300 block of Touhy Avenue. Criminal Damage to Property: Locks were cut off several trailers parked in a lot in the 6900 block of Austin Boulevard. Estimated loss was $130. Theft: A 10-1/2 ton Carrier air conditioning unit was taken Nov. 22 from the rear of a building in the 8100 block of Milwaukee Avenue. Estimated loss was $4,000. Retail Theft: An employee of a business in the 5700 block of Touhy Avenue noticed that security wires were cut and two cell phones were stolen on Nov. 22. Estimated loss was $1,000. Theft: An estimated $10,000 worth of dry cleaned clothing was taken from a van parked in the rear of a business in the 7400 block of Harlem Avenue…

Drivers: Exercise Caution on the Roads

Niles police will be out there to ensure public safety during the holidays.

The Niles Police Department asks drivers on village streets to watch their speed on residential streets. “The maximum speed limit does not relieve the driver from the duty to decrease speed when approaching an intersection or when special hazards exist such a pedestrians or bicyclists,” Police Chief Dean Strzelecki said. Unless otherwise posted, speed limits within the Village are 25 mph. The speed limit in the all alleys is 15 mph. In addition, speed trailers, unmarked vehicles and the assistance of volunteers to identify speeding vehicles on residential streets will be used to help with enforcement.  Officers will be issuing warnings, citations and potentially making arrests if the actions of drivers are identified as reckless driving …

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Chicago Man 'Snapped' and Shattered Woman's Cell Phone

He screamed 'Tase me, tase me!' when police arrived.

Police responded to a report of domestic battery on the 7600 block of Neva Ave., Niles, July 26, according to a police report. When the responding officer arrived on the scene he observed the offender, Christopher L. Phillips, 20, of Chicago, running out of the residence in a reckless demeanor, screaming “Tase me, tase me!” The officer requested backup units, and when other officers arrived the offender was handcuffed for his safety and the safety of others on the scene.  The victim, an 18-year-old female from Niles, told police the offender was acting “out of control,” and observed him “pop several Xanax pills like they were candy.” The victim said while they were having a conversation in the living room the offender wanted to see her …

Clark Kent

11:51 am on Thursday, August 4, 2011

"...she and the offender have a one-year-old child, who witnessed the physical altercation in its entirety." What bizarre reporting! Does this mean that the child gave a verbal statement to police???? Did the news media interview any pet rocks which also might have observed the altercation? Here's how the story appeared in "The Daily Planet:" Pill-popping papa snapped and damaged phone of "…   more ›

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Tuesday Blotter: Identity Theft, Vandalism at Baseball Dugout and Contractor Charged with Battery

One independent contractor punched another independent contractor in the face.

Dispute Police responded to a report of dispute on the 8000 block of Milwaukee Ave. July 27, according to a police report. The victim, a 22-year-old female from Niles, told police she became involved in verbal disputes over text messages with the offender, a 34-year-old female from Niles. It escalated to a pushing match and both received scratches. Both parties declined medical attention, and the victim did not wish to sign complaints. Identity theft A 23-year-old male from Niles reported identity theft to police July 27, according to a police report. The victim told police he noticed three suspicious charges on his bank debit card for various locations outside Illinois, totaling more than $890. The victim contacted his bank and was given …

Clark Kent

8:04 am on Tuesday, August 2, 2011

"...offenders wrote several words and phrases on a baseball dugout with white paint." If the words were spelled correctly we can forget investigating Richie Daley. "Caban was charged with battery." Apparently his battery was already charged.   more ›

Friday, July 29, 2011

Friday Blotter: Arrests Follow 8 Retail Thefts in Spurt

One incident involved an attempt to conceal gaming systems in plastic storage bin.

Niles police were busy making arrests after eight retail theft incidents occurred within a four-day period over the past week. Six people were taken into custody over retail thefts in the 8000 and 9000 blocks of Golf Road between July 22 and July 24, according to police reports. There were also retail thefts reported in the 900 block of Civic Center Drive on July 22 and at Golf Mill Center shopping center on July 25. Mayra Cuita, 34, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft for attempting to steal plumbing supplies from a business in the 900 block of Civic Center Drive on July 22, police reported. Cuita was released on bond pending her court date. A 15-year-old boy was arrested for retail theft after he was observed by security personnel …

Clark Kent

9:17 am on Friday, July 29, 2011

That Dozie sure is a doozie. I wonder what Demica's behavior would be if Niles had Mayor Callero's video-gaming practices at Niles bars. Demica and her friends could come through Niles and spend some money on hootch while on the way to Mr. Callero's favored and beloved casino oasis in Des Plaines. Maybe they'd just stay in Niles for all the video fun! Public coffers would be filled to the brim! …   more ›

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