Thursday, May 9, 2013
Roads are expected to re-open by 10 a.m. Saturday.
The following was provided by the Plainfield Police Department. On Saturday, May 11, the St Mary Immaculate 5K Run will be occurring in and around St Mary Immaculate Church and School. Due to the large number of participants expected and the planned event course, commuters and residents may experience increased traffic or temporary road closures. Included here is information related to the event, expected road closures, and parking restrictions. Two maps have also been attached for easier reference. The first race will be a kids 2K Run and begin at 8 a.m. near the St Mary Immaculate School; proceed north on Frederick Street to Robert Avenue; proceed east on Robert Avenue to Benson Avenue; proceed south on Benson Avenue to Julie Avenue…
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Friday, May 3, 2013
Plainfield police will issue safety tips throughout train safety week, April 29-May 5.
Submitted by the Plainfield Police Department: Plainfield IL – During Train Safety Awareness Week in the Village of Plainfield, which runs from April 29 to May 5, Plainfield police want to promote safety for motorists and pedestrians around railroad tracks. There are several factors that contribute to the occurrence of train versus motor vehicle/pedestrian collisions: Avoid a costly citation; obey all laws associated with railroad grade crossings and property. Please make your safety a priority when crossing railroad tracks both as a motorist and pedestrian. Read:
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Plainfield police will issue safety tips throughout train safety week, April 29-May 5.
Submitted by the Plainfield Police Department: During Train Safety Awareness Week in the Village of Plainfield, which runs from April 29 to May 5, the Plainfield police want to promote safety for pedestrians around railroad tracks. The following pointers will help keep you safe when crossing railroad tracks: When crossing railroad tracks, you must always obey the law and be aware of your surroundings! Look, listen and live! Read:
Monday, April 29, 2013
Plainfield police will issue safety tips throughout train safety week, April 29-May 5.
Submitted by the Plainfield Police Department: During Train Safety Awareness Week, which runs from April 29 to May 5, the Plainfield Police Department encourage you to make safety your priority when in an environment where railroad tracks and trains exist, and also encourage parents to pass this information on to their children. Read: Train Safety Awareness Week Starts Monday in Plainfield Please make your safety a priority when crossing railroad tracks both as a motorist and a pedestrian, and, if you have children, please do not forget to share this information with them.
Police will step up awareness efforts, enforcement at Plainfield crossings.
Submitted by the Plainfield Police Department: Along with the CN Railroad, the Plainfield Police Department will conduct its annual Train Safety Week from April 29 to May 5 to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains. In Illinois during 2012, there were 108 crossing collisions involving motor vehicles, which resulted in 39 injuries and 26 fatalities. In addition, 19 injuries and 19 fatalities occurred when people trespassed on to railroad property. To promote awareness and education, informational press releases will be issued throughout the week and enforcement details will be conducted at various railroad grade crossings within the Village of Plainfield to cite both drivers and pedestrians who disobey the …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
The new dog, who will take over when current K-9 Aron retires, will be used as a drug detection and patrol service dog.
The ranks of the Plainfield Police Department will increase this summer with the addition of a new four-legged officer. The Plainfield Village Board on Monday signed off on a proposal to add a second K-9 unit to the department, at a cost of $17,100.61. The money, which will come from the department’s asset forfeiture fund, will cover the cost of the new working dog, plus training for the pooch and its handler and lodging during a six-week training session this spring in Pennsylvania, according to Chief John Konopek. Get Plainfield news delivered right to your inbox – sign up for the Plainfield Patch newsletter. The dog will join Aron, a German shepherd who has served as Plainfield’s police dog for nearly eight years, Konopek said. …
Friday, January 4, 2013
Arrests reported by Plainfield police, other agencies, Dec. 26-Jan. 2.
Dec. 26 Daniel Zamora, 18, of the 13600 block of South Rockefeller, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police at 10:23 p.m. at 135th Street and Route 30 and charged with possession of 30 grams or less of cannabis and possession of drug equipment, police said. Dec. 28 Justin Rainey, 30, of the 1000 block of Ronald Drive, Joliet, was arrested by Plainfield police at 9:41 p.m. at Bartlett Avenue and Lockport Street and charged with possession of 30 grams or less of cannabis and driving on a suspended/revoked license, according to police. Dec. 29 Brandon Selinger, 22, of the 700 block of Belmont, Romeoville, was arrested by Plainfield police at 12:33 a.m. at Lockport Street and Route 59 and charged with driving under the infuence of …
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Arrests reported by Plainfield police, Dec. 3-19.
Tricia Carter, 42, of the 24000 block of Chicago Street, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police at 4:34 p.m. at Target, 12800 S. Route 59, and charged with retail theft, police said. Anthony Jordan, 20, of the 14000 block of Independence Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:48 p.m. at Walmart, 12690 S. Route 59, and charged with retail theft, according to police. Steven Higgenbotham, 27, of the 16000 block of Howard Street, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police at 3:50 p.m. at his home on an in-state warrant and taken to the Will County jail, police said. Joel Kirstein, 36, of the 25000 block of Armstrong Lane, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police at 9:35 p.m. at Joliet Road and Route 59 and charged with driving a …
Monday, December 24, 2012
Arrests reported by Plainfield police, other agencies, Dec. 18-23.
Donrael J. Matthews, 28, of the 24000 block of George Washington, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police and booked into the Will County jail on a charge of felony theft, according to jail records. Shayna Charon Lee, 17, of the 14000 block of Oakdale Circle in unincorporated Plainfield was arrested by Bolingbrook police and charged with aggravated battery and knowingly damaging property, according to police. Adam Drop, 27, of the 13000 block of Cinnamon Circle, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police and booked into the Will County jail on a charge of aggravated domestic battery, according to police. James Kramer, 50, of the 1140 block of Lorraine Road, Wheaton, was arrested by Plainfield police and booked into the Will County…
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Arrests reported by Plainfield police, Nov. 7-8.
Publio Lopez, 45, of the 1300 block of Eagles Nest, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police at 9:25 p.m. at 127th Street and Route 59 and charged with driving with suspended registration/no insurance, police said. Bond amount was $3,000. William Baltikas, 29, of the 100 block of Dundee Drive, Lockport, was arrested by Plainfield police at 7:19 p.m. at Joliet Road and Route 59 and charged with operating a vehicle with suspended registration/no insurance, police said. Bond amount was $3,000. Michael Salazar, 19, of the 24000 block of Whispering Trails Drive, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police at 7:13 p.m. in the 12000 block of Stellar Lane on an in-state warrant, police said. Bond amount was $150. Brian Bellamy, 39, of the …
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