Violent Home Invasion in LG Park, Oak Brook Robber Sentenced: Crime Catch-Up

For those readers interested in keeping up on local crime, Patch has compiled all of the crime stories published this week on Burr Ridge Patch and other nearby sites.

Burr Ridge

• Wrong Way DUI Death Case Scheduled for Pre-Trial in January: Nicholas Puccinelli, 20, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence after police said he caused a vehicle crash near Palos that killed an Orland Park man.

Western Springs

• 7 Front-Yard Lamps Damaged in Western Springs: Western Springs police reports, Nov. 25-Dec. 1.
• Man Charged With Fleeing Late-Night Accident After Striking Sign: Western Springs crash reports, Nov. 25-Dec. 1.
• 1 DUI, 13 Seat Belt Citations Handed Out During Crackdown: There were also 27 speeding citations and six uninsured vehicle citations handed out in Western Springs during the Thanksgiving crackdown.
• Slew of License-Related Charges Reported in Western Springs: Western Springs police reports, Nov. 26-Dec. 1.

La Grange

• Home Invasion Reported in LG Park: Three masked intruders stole jewelry, cash and a car from a couple in La Grange Park, police say.
• VIDEO: Neighbors React to LG Park Home Invasion: Neighbors react to the violent home invasion reported Wednesday night in La Grange Park in a WGN video.
• Man Charged With Driving While License Suspended in LG Park: Local police reports, Nov. 25-26.
• Explicit Photos Sent to La Grange Teen, DUI, Theft: Police: La Grange police reports, Nov. 26-Dec. 2.
• ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in La Grange, LG Park in 2013: Patch highlights arrest warrants issued for La Grange and La Grange Park residents in 2013. 

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

• Man Shot at C.D. Peacock in Oak Brook Is Sentenced: The State asked for the maximum sentence of 15 years, but he could be out after four if paroled.
• 3 Charged With License-Related Offenses in Clarendon Hills: Clarendon Hills police reports, Nov. 27-Dec. 4.
• 4 DUI Charges, 46 Seat Belt Violations Reported During Crackdown: The Thanksgiving crackdown took place from Nov. 18 to Dec. 1.
• DUI for Driver Found on Hinsdale Train Tracks: Hinsdale police reports, Nov. 27-30.
• $400 Purse Snatched During Car Break-In: Hinsdale police reports, Nov. 21-Dec. 3.
• Manhunt Monday: Have You Seen Richard Torres?: Each Monday, the DuPage Sheriff's Office highlights one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's Richard Torres.
• Brass Knuckles Go With 1 of the 22 DUI Charges Areawide: DUI Roundup is a compendium of driving-under-the-influence charges reported during the week prior to Nov. 23 in Patch towns throughout the west suburbs.