Patch User Profile for Nick Swedberg

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL

Prior to joining the Patch team, I worked as a freelance copywriter and wrote news articles for Sun-Times Media in the western suburbs.

Posting Activity

Orland Park, IL|News|May 2013

Empty Can of Natty Ice Found During DUI Stop: Blotter

Orland Park police reports, March 10-14.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Empty Can of Natty Ice Found During DUI Stop: Blotter

Orland Park, IL|News|May 2013

Argument in SUV Leads to DUI Charge: Blotter

Orland Park police reports, Feb. 28 to March 9.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Argument in SUV Leads to DUI Charge: Blotter

Orland Park, IL|News|Apr 2013

Former Community Service Officer Charged After Crashing Car into House

Shane Okon, 24, is accused of being under the influence on Sunday when he drove into the basement of a home in the 8600 block of Grace Road in Orland Park.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Former Community Service Officer Charged After Crashing Car into House

Oak Forest, IL|News|May 2013

Burglar Says 'Hey' to Witness Before Running Away: Blotter

Oak Forest police reports, March 27-31 • DUI charge after car crash • Burglar takes freezer, leaves the frozen food.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Burglar Says 'Hey' to Witness Before Running Away: Blotter

Tinley Park|News|May 2013

ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Tinley Park

There are warrants out for the arrest of 70 accused criminals in Tinley Park. Today, Patch spotlights a few.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Tinley Park|News|May 2013

Mug Shot Monday, April 1

The accompanying photos were taken at the Tinley Park Police Department between March 22-28.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Oak Forest, IL|News|May 2013

South Suburban DUI Arrests, March 31

Don't leave your kids at home and go for a drive. Do know what town you're in when talking with police. Tough lessons learned in this week's roundup of Southland DUI charges.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Oak Forest, IL|News|May 2013

Aunt's Boyfriend Charged with Murder in 3-Year-Old Girl's Death

Jessie B. Rodriguez, 42, of Chicago, is the boyfriend of Gina Presely's legal guardian, police said. He has been charged with first degree murder following the girl's death on Tuesday.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Aunt's Boyfriend Charged with Murder in 3-Year-Old Girl's Death

New Lenox, IL|News|May 2013

Sex Abuse Charge for Matteson Man

Richard Scott Miller, 44, is charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse, police said.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Oak Forest, IL|News|May 2013

2 in Custody Following Death of Girl in Oak Forest (Update)

Police said Friday afternoon that the death of a 3-year-old girl on Tuesday was a homicide.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

2 in Custody Following Death of Girl in Oak Forest (Update)

Evergreen Park, IL|News|Apr 2013

Felony for Stealing $27 Worth of Hair Dye: Blotter

Evergreen Park police reports, March 22-27.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Felony for Stealing $27 Worth of Hair Dye: Blotter

Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|May 2013

ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Homewood

There are warrants out for the arrest of more 30 accused criminals in Homewood. Today, Patch spotlights a few.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Chicago Heights, IL|News|May 2013

ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Chicago Heights

There are warrants out for the arrest of more 690 accused criminals in the 60411 Chicago Heights zip code. Today, Patch spotlights a few.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Chicago Heights

Chicago Heights, IL|News|May 2013

Threat Made Against Dog, Prankster Smashes Window: Blotter

Chicago Heights police reports, March 20-21.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff

Threat Made Against Dog, Prankster Smashes Window: Blotter

Palos, IL|News|May 2013

ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in Palos

There are warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals who were last known to be in Palos Heights, Palos Park or Palos Hills. Patch highlights a few of them today.

Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff