At a time when the law enforcement profession often finds itself the target of public criticism, it’s possible for police officers and the residents they serve to respectfully discuss how and why police do what they do. This is evident in Flossmoor, where the nine-year-old Citizen Police Academy has 20[Read More…]
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Prescription drug collection box installed at Flossmoor Village Hall
It’s a gray metal box, not quite three feet tall, in place at the main entrance of Flossmoor Village Hall, 2800 Flossmoor Road. The modest receptacle, which was installed this week, has an important function as a collection box for unused prescription drugs.
Flossmoor deems bill from 2015 truck incident uncollectible
Two years after a misrouted truck caused parkway and sidewalk damage in Flosssmoor, village officials have determined the bill for damages is uncollectible.
First of two new officers joins Flossmoor Police Department
Flossmoor’s 20th current police officer took the oath of office Monday.Officer Courtney Kimes joined the police department Jan. 6 and is taking part in the 13-week field training phase of his probationary period.
More criminal charges added following Flossmoor home invasion
A 20-year-old Lynwood man is facing additional felony charges following his arrest for home invasion in Flossmoor in early December. Eric Charleston Hagan, 20, of the 18000 block of Willow Drive in Lynwood is now charged with felony armed home invasion, residential burglary, attempted armed robbery and aggravated unlawful use[Read More…]
Numerous items stolen while Flossmoor family is out of town
Flossmoor residents returning home following a vacation at the end of 2016 discovered thieves had stolen a number of valuables, including watches, musical instruments, a drone and a handgun. The homeowners reported the thefts to their residence, located in the 1600 block of Brassie Avenue, in the early morning hours[Read More…]
Flossmoor police shopping trip nets holiday toys for needy kids
And on the 12th day before Christmas, Santa wore a blue uniform. Flossmoor police officers Monday filled their baskets with toys during a shopping spree at the village’s Meijer superstore.
Man charged with felony home invasion following Flossmoor incident
A 20-year-old Lynwood man was charged with felony armed home invasion after he entered the unlocked back door of a Flossmoor home early Wednesday morning and confronted the owners, Flossmoor police said.
Suspect arrested following Flossmoor home break-in
Charges are pending against a person who broke into a Flossmoor home early on Wednesday and ordered a resident and her child to leave the residence, police said. According to an ECOP alert from the Flossmoor police, the person was arrested without incident and was in custody later in the[Read More…]
Flossmoor police get green light to hire two new officers
Flossmoor is adding two more officers to its police force. Faced with evidence that calls to the newly opened Meijer store could strain police response in the rest of the community, village board members Monday unanimously voted to hire the additional officers. R.E.M. Management Services, a Lansing-based consulting firm, recently[Read More…]