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Disorderly Conduct Arrest Disorderly Conduct Arrest
On 09/22/2021 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Palatine Police Department responded to the 1000 Block of E. Sayles Dr. for the report of a suspicious person.
Dog Bite Press Release Statement Dog Bite Press Release Statement
The Village sought the most stringent outcome that was supported by the law and local ordinances at the time of the dog bites in Palatine including criminal charges which remain pending.
Death Investigation-Update Death Investigation-Update
On October 31, 2019 at approximately 9:50 p.m. Palatine Police were called to the 1300 Block of E. Evergreen Dr. for a medical emergency involving a 2-year old.
Fatal Vehicle Crash Fatal Vehicle Crash
On 06/30/2021 at approximately 2:00 a.m. Palatine Police responded to the 1400 block of west Northwest Highway for a single vehicle crash.
Multiple Dog Bite Investigation-UPDATE Multiple Dog Bite Investigation-UPDATE
On May 25th Palatine Police Investigators along with the Palatine Animal Warden continued their investigation into the dog attack that occurred at the 200 block of west Washington St. on the night of May 24th.
Multiple Dog Bite Investigation Multiple Dog Bite Investigation
On May 24 at approximately 6:50 p.m. Palatine Police were called to the 200 block of west Washington St. for a report of a dog attack.
Reckless Conduct - Discharge of Firearm Reckless Conduct - Discharge of Firearm
On May 23, 2021, at approximately 10:11PM, Palatine Police responded to the 800 block of Panorama Dr reference a shots fired call.
Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Arrest Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Arrest
On 03/15/2021 Palatine Police arrested 38-year old Andres C. Chavez of the 500 block of N. Quentin Rd. Palatine, IL and charged him with one felony count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol, one misdemeanor count of driving on a revoked driver’s license, and one misdemeanor count of hit and run.
Juvenile Stabbing Offender Charged with Attempted Murder Juvenile Stabbing Offender Charged with Attempted Murder
On 01/15/2021 Palatine Police arrested and charged a male juvenile with one count of attempted murder. This was in relation to the stabbing that occurred on 01/12/2021 at approximately 8:30 a.m. at the 1000 block of Bayside Dr.
Stabbing Investigation Stabbing Investigation
On 01/12/2021 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Palatine Police were called to the 1000 block of Bayside Dr. for the report of a subject who had been stabbed and was bleeding.
Coyote Attacks Dog Coyote Attacks Dog
On December 17 at approximately 5:45 a.m. Palatine Police officers responded to the 1200 S. block of S. Parkside Dr. for the report of a coyote that attacked a small dog.
Holiday Enforcement Mobilization Numbers Holiday Enforcement Mobilization Numbers
The Palatine Police Department has received several complaints from residents who reported receiving a debit card for unemployment benefits although they had never filed an unemployment claim or requested a card.
Unemployment Debit Card Scam Unemployment Debit Card Scam
The Palatine Police Department has received several complaints from residents who reported receiving a debit card for unemployment benefits although they had never filed an unemployment claim or requested a card.
Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping and Child Pornography Arrest Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping and Child Pornography Arrest
On May 27, 2020, just after 8:00 pm, Palatine police officers responded to the 1400 block of Ports O’Call Drive in Palatine for a delayed report of a criminal sexual assault involving a 4-year-old female victim.
Palatine Police Investigating Hit & Run of Bicyclist Palatine Police Investigating Hit & Run of Bicyclist
On 12/10/2020, Palatine Police arrested 44-year-old Olga Torres-Rojas, and 27-year-old Fanny Herrera-Torres, both of the 4000 block of Evergreen Ln. Northbrook, IL and charged them each with one count of Residential Burglary, class 3 felonies.
Palatine Police Arrest Subject for Public Indecency Palatine Police Arrest Subject for Public Indecency
On 12/10/2020, Palatine Police arrested 44-year-old Olga Torres-Rojas, and 27-year-old Fanny Herrera-Torres, both of the 4000 block of Evergreen Ln. Northbrook, IL and charged them each with one count of Residential Burglary, class 3 felonies.
Palatine Police Burglary Arrest Palatine Police Burglary Arrest
On 12/10/2020, Palatine Police arrested 44-year-old Olga Torres-Rojas, and 27-year-old Fanny Herrera-Torres, both of the 4000 block of Evergreen Ln. Northbrook, IL and charged them each with one count of Residential Burglary, class 3 felonies.
Outpouring of Generosity Ends 2020 Outpouring of Generosity Ends 2020
During the last month, Palatine residents continued to show incredible generosity in giving to local non-profit organizations and families in need.
Holiday Enforcement Mobilization Numbers Holiday Enforcement Mobilization Numbers
Palatine, IL – The Palatine Police Department conducted both day and night enforcement from December 16, 2019, through January 2, 2020, reminding motorists to buckle up and not drive impaired during the Click it or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization.
Palatine Police Arrest Subject for Public Indecency Palatine Police Arrest Subject for Public Indecency
On 11/30/2020, Palatine Police arrested 33-year-old Martin F. Wieczorek of the 800 block of Graceland Ave. Des Plaines, IL and charged him with one count of Public Indecency.