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.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Accused Frankfort Square Kidnapper Hauled Back to Illinois
Dorian M. Yamini, 21, appeared in a Will County courtroom on Friday. He is one of three men accused of forcing a 69-year-old woman into a car and joyriding around with her ATM card.
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Palos, IL|News|
Polite Nude Stranger Drops By for a Visit: Weird Crimes
Maid grabs laced brownie by mistake • Blackhawks fan celebrates Stanley Cup win with DUI • Grenade left in yard draws bomb squad ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
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Tinley Park|News|
Another Suspect in Ashford House Attack Arrested in Chicago
Tinley Park police confirmed that a sixth man suspected in the 2012 attack has been charged.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
2 Oak Forest Men Light Up Fourth With Pot, Not Fireworks: Police
The pair tried to dump the stash but admitted to having marijuana in their car on July 4, according to police.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Alleged Drunken Driver Loses Control, Plows Across 3 Front Yards: Blotter
Police say 30-year-old Mokena man smashed into a garage and parked car on Willow Road. He is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
DUI for New Lenox Man, Tools & Cash Register Stolen in Business Burglaries: Will County Blotter
Will County police reports, June 4-7.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
Pair from Chicago Busted During Joy Ride: Blotter
Police say two guys were cruising around Evergreen Park in someone else's ride.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Driver in 3-Car Crash Under the Influence of Drugs: Police
A 55-year-old woman was charged with driving while on drugs, according to Orland Park police.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
140 Grams of Weed Dug Up During Traffic Stop: Blotter
Jeffrey Bentley, 29, is charged with marijuana possession in connection with an incident from July 7.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Driver Who Favors Loud Music Singing the Blues After DUI Arrest
Kathleen Busch, 51, of Oak Forest, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence on July 1, according to police.
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Tinley Park|News|
Polite Nude Man Startles Woman
A man who entered a stranger's Olcott Avenue apartment completely naked may have been drunk or high, according to a witness.
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Palos, IL|News|
Home of Former Latin Kings Gang Member Targeted with Gunfire: Police
Police are searching for information about a shooting that happened around July 4.
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Orland Park, IL|News|
Blackhawks Fan Celebrates Stanley Cup Win With DUI Crash
For a sport known for its wicked collisions, one Orland Park fan may have taken things a little too seriously following the big win for the Chicago team.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Retail Theft, Damaged Car and Broken Lawn Ornaments: Blotter
Frankfort police reports, July 2-4.
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Chicago Heights, IL|News|
Man Pulls Revolver During Argument: Blotter
Chicago Heights police reports, June 30-July 1.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mug Shot Gallery: Lincoln-Way Arrests July 3-9
See who got arrested this week in the Lincoln-Way communities.
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Evergreen Park, IL|News|
A Pair of Weed Arrests and a Driver with Fake IDs: Blotter
Evergreen Park police reports, June 25-27.
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Palos, IL|News|
Cop Follows Nose to an Alleged Drunken Driver: Blotter
Maria Ganta, 54, faces one count of DUI, according to a report. Palos Heights police said she had a smell of alcohol on her breath while driving.
Nick Swedberg, Patch Staff
