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 Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Patch and other nearby sites.

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.

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. 

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.