Orland Park implements new policy that will bypass SAFE-T Act
Mayor Keith Pekau says the new policy will be a way for his suburb to get around the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Mayor Keith Pekau says the new policy will be a way for his suburb to get around the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Orland Park teams up with ATF to prosecute gun crimes
The new initiative is an agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would make two Orland Park police officers part-time ATF agents, Pekau said.
The new initiative is an agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would make two Orland Park police officers part-time ATF agents, Pekau said.
Orland Park debuting new policing program, mayor weighs in
Orland Park is debuting a new policing program. An agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will make two Orland Park police officers part time ATF agents, allowing them to take applicable cases straight to the Assistant US Attorney. The mayor says it's a way to get around the controversial new "Safe-T Act" law.
Orland Park is debuting a new policing program. An agreement with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will make two Orland Park police officers part time ATF agents, allowing them to take applicable cases straight to the Assistant US Attorney. The mayor says it's a way to get around the controversial new "Safe-T Act" law.
Orland Fire becomes latest agency to denounce SAFE-T Act: 'Huge burden of risk on first responders'
"Any elected officials who voted in the affirmative on this legislation have absolutely disqualified themselves from holding public office," said Orland Fire Protection District President Christopher Evoy.
"Any elected officials who voted in the affirmative on this legislation have absolutely disqualified themselves from holding public office," said Orland Fire Protection District President Christopher Evoy.
Orland Park mayor rips Pritzker over eliminating cash bail: 'He is not listening to us'
An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on ending cash bail, Tuesday, slamming Gov. J.B. Pritzker over the "horrible" law which is poised to allow the release of alleged criminals into communities without paying up.
An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on ending cash bail, Tuesday, slamming Gov. J.B. Pritzker over the "horrible" law which is poised to allow the release of alleged criminals into communities without paying up.
Orland Park mayor drops hammer on new Illinois law eliminating cash bail: 'massive threat'
An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on "how dangerous" a state law that eliminates cash bail will be, arguing communities will be left more vulnerable and victims of crimes will lose "their constitutional rights."
An Illinois mayor sounded the alarm on "how dangerous" a state law that eliminates cash bail will be, arguing communities will be left more vulnerable and victims of crimes will lose "their constitutional rights."
'War zone full of criminals': Orland Park mayor rips Chicago's public safety
"I personally do not want to see the city of Chicago become the standard for how we conduct public safety because they have abandoned their police officers, abandoned their residents and created a war zone full of criminals," said Mayor Keith Pekau.
"I personally do not want to see the city of Chicago become the standard for how we conduct public safety because they have abandoned their police officers, abandoned their residents and created a war zone full of criminals," said Mayor Keith Pekau.
Convicted felon on parole arrested in Orland Park for possessing 29 stolen catalytic converters, handgun
While searching Jenkins' vehicle, police recovered the Glock handgun, 29 catalytic converters, two reciprocating saws and a drill. Additionally, officers located 7.6 pounds of cannabis and over $10,000.
While searching Jenkins' vehicle, police recovered the Glock handgun, 29 catalytic converters, two reciprocating saws and a drill. Additionally, officers located 7.6 pounds of cannabis and over $10,000.
Orland Park man pleads guilty to reckless homicide for Beecher crash that killed pregnant mom, 3 kids
An Orland Park man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for the 2017 Beecher crash that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons.
An Orland Park man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for the 2017 Beecher crash that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons.
Orland Park man pleads guilty to 2017 Beecher crash that killed pregnant mom, 3 kids
An Orland Park man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for the 2017 Beecher crash that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons.
An Orland Park man pleaded guilty to reckless homicide for the 2017 Beecher crash that killed a pregnant woman and her three sons.
3 suspects stole nearly 300K in retail cargo, including over 200 televisions: AG Raoul
The three defendants allegedly stole a shipping container full of several pallets of televisions that were in transit to be sold at a retail store.
The three defendants allegedly stole a shipping container full of several pallets of televisions that were in transit to be sold at a retail store.
Calumet City man charged with possessing stolen vehicle, running from Orland Park police
Devonta Harris led Orland Park police officers on a chase through Orland Square Mall and was injured when he jumped from the upper level of the mall to the lower level, police said.
Devonta Harris led Orland Park police officers on a chase through Orland Square Mall and was injured when he jumped from the upper level of the mall to the lower level, police said.
2 Chicago men robbed Orland Park Ulta Beauty store twice: police
Scott and Jordan allegedly frequented multiple Ulta Beauty locations, and are responsible for the theft of over $200,000 worth of merchandise, police said.
Scott and Jordan allegedly frequented multiple Ulta Beauty locations, and are responsible for the theft of over $200,000 worth of merchandise, police said.
Palos Heights man charged with possessing child pornography
On Tuesday, Orland Park investigators made contact with Bishop Lopez and located evidence of child pornography.
On Tuesday, Orland Park investigators made contact with Bishop Lopez and located evidence of child pornography.
Former Secret Service agent who was shot protecting Reagan weighs in on Hinckley's release
The man who shot President Ronald Reagan has been granted full freedom by a federal judge.
The man who shot President Ronald Reagan has been granted full freedom by a federal judge.
Former Secret Service agent reacts to John Hinckley's release
The man who shot President Ronald Reagan has been granted full freedom by a federal judge.
The man who shot President Ronald Reagan has been granted full freedom by a federal judge.
Chicago man allegedly used crowbar to open, steal money from ATM at Orland Park bowling alley
Surveillance video recovered from Orland Bowl allegedly showed Thomas using the crowbar to open the ATM and remove the gray metal box inside that contained the cash, authorities said.
Surveillance video recovered from Orland Bowl allegedly showed Thomas using the crowbar to open the ATM and remove the gray metal box inside that contained the cash, authorities said.
2 Chicago men charged with stealing champagne from Binny's Beverage Depot in Orland Park
Video evidence showed several subjects smashing the front window with a sledgehammer, and stealing several cases of high-end champagne.
Video evidence showed several subjects smashing the front window with a sledgehammer, and stealing several cases of high-end champagne.
2 Orland Park police officers, 1 firefighter injured in house fire
Orland Fire arrived on scene and found heavy smoke and fire coming out of the front of the garage.
Orland Fire arrived on scene and found heavy smoke and fire coming out of the front of the garage.
Woman, 18, accused of carjacking vehicle in Orland Park after fleeing from police
It was discovered that a juvenile and Aviana Lipscomb approached a customer at a Shell Gas Station and demanded the keys to her Mazda. The victim gave the pair her keys, and they fled.
It was discovered that a juvenile and Aviana Lipscomb approached a customer at a Shell Gas Station and demanded the keys to her Mazda. The victim gave the pair her keys, and they fled.