At two recent village board meetings, Homewood residents have asked for clarification on how police will respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conduct operations in the village. In response, village officials posted a statement Tuesday, Nov. 4, summarizing state law and how it limits the role local police[Read More…]
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Homewood Police Chief runs her first Hidden Gem
Homewood Police Chief Denise McGrath is not new to running marathons, yet she’d never run in the race closest to home until Sept. 6 when she ran her first Hidden Gem Half Marathon. Having many other races under her belt, McGrath did not have any specific expectation for this race.[Read More…]
Homewood police offer free steering locks to help prevent theft of Kia, Hyundai vehicles
Note: This story was updated with new contact information on March 9. The Homewood Police Department has partnered with Kia and Hyundai Corporations to help combat motor vehicle thefts of older models. Kia and Hyundai models manufactured between 2011 and 2021 have been targeted across the country following a TikTok[Read More…]
Sergeant’s badge changes hands as Homewood trustees recognize police promotion, retirements
Homewood trustees recognized one promotion and two retirements from the police department during their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 10. Dennis Leaks was promoted to sergeant. His father, Dennis Leaks Sr., pinned his new badge on his uniform after he took the oath of office. Mayor Rich Hofeld noted that Leaks[Read More…]
Homewood police officers raise more than $1K for Anew
Homewood police officers put their razors down and picked their fundraising up during the past month, raising $1,330 during No Shave November to benefit Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse. Twenty-seven officers grew a beard during the past month. They start collecting funds in October and concluded with a presentation on[Read More…]
Second helicopter adds to fun of Homewood’s National Night Out
The visit by the University of Chicago Medicine Aeromedical Network (UCAN) helicopter is one of the most popular parts of the Homewood National Night Out festivities each year, drawing long lines of kids and parents waiting to peek inside. This year, the National Night Out crowd at Irwin Park on[Read More…]
2 Homewood officers injured helping apprehend car theft suspects
Two Homewood police officers were transported to the hospital Friday, March 11, after suffering non-life-threatening injuries in traffic accidents, according to Homewood Police Chief Denise McGrath. The crashes occurred while the officers were helping Glenwood police apprehend two car theft suspects, she said. Glenwood police said the incident began about[Read More…]
Emergency response team activated in domestic violence situation late Tuesday in Homewood
Homewood police responded about 11:15 p.m. Tuesday to the 18200 block of Morgan Street near James Hart School after receiving a report of domestic battery. The victim left the apartment before calling 911. She told officers that someone had threatened her with a firearm. Officers were unable to make contact[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate report of shots fired early Sunday
Homewood Police Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 18500 block of May Street shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 24. Officers discovered that one residence had been damaged. Detectives located shell casings in the area. No one was injured. The investigation is ongoing. Police urge anyone[Read More…]
Homewood police investigate shots fired early Tuesday (free content)
Just after midnight Tuesday morning Homewood police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1300 block of Jill Terrace. Responding officers discovered one residence had been damaged. Investigators located shell casings in the area. Two subjects were seen running from the area after the incident, however no[Read More…]
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