Crime & Safety
Boy Tries to Light Napkin on Fire, Dog Killed by Car: Crime Catch-Up
Check out the latest crime stories from the La Grange area.
For those readers interested in keeping up on local crime, Patch has compiled all of the crime stories published this week on La Grange Patch and other nearby sites.
La Grange
- Car Chasing Kids Reported on Blackstone: La Grange police reports from Sept. 11-13 include men arrested for verbally abusing officers at a crash scene, a cat fight on Bluff and some friends that didn't let their friend drive drunk.
- Men Yell, Strip Down in Fight Outside Church: La Grange police reports, Sept. 13-14.
- 2 Suspended License Arrests Reported in LG Park: La Grange Park police reports, Sept. 10-11.
- Dog Struck, Killed by Car; Washer, Dryer Stolen From Vet Center: Recent La Grange police reports include harassment reports, suspended license arrests, theft and more.
- Boy Tries to Light Napkin on Fire in School, Mom Reports: Also in La Grange police reports from Sept. 12-16: Homeless man arrested for yelling at woman; Warrant arrests; iPhone theft.
- ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in La Grange, LG Park: There are a number of suspected criminals wanted in the La Grange and La Grange Park area. Patch highlights a few of them.
Western Springs
- Man Charged With DUI After Rear-Ending Stopped Car: Western Springs crash reports, Sept. 9-15.
- Attempted Burglary Reported on Caroline Avenue: Western Springs police reports, Sept. 9-15.
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills
- Man Caught Doing 108 MPH on Route 83: Police Blotter: Clarendon Hills police reports, Sept. 15-16.
- Resident Reports Identity Theft: Police Blotter: Hinsdale police reports, Sept. 15-16.
- Beanie Babies Creator Ty Warner Charged With Tax Evasion: The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges the owner of Westmont-based TY Inc. failed to report more than $3 million in income he earned in a secret offshore account. Warner lives in Oak Brook.
- Hinsdale Woman Charged Twice With DUI in 2 Days: Hinsdale police reports, Sept. 10-12.
- Hinsdale Officers Respond to Threat in Oakbrook Terrace: Police action, evacuation, result of a "misunderstanding," Fox News is reporting.
- DuPage Sheriff's Manhunt Monday: Have You Seen Len Dawkins?: Each Monday the DuPage Sheriff’s Office will highlight one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's Len Dawkins Jr.
Darien
- Police Blotter: DUI Charge for Michigan Man: Darien police reports, Sept. 1-2.
- Westmont Man Brings Gun to BMW Golf Championships: Lake Forest police arrested a man Sept. 16 who they said tried to bring a concealed weapon into the BMW Championships. A portion of Riverwoods Road was closed for two hours while police investigated.
- Juveniles Steal Car in Darien: The car was found at Indian Prairie Public Library.
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