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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Four Chicago-area men accused in suburban burglary may be tied to larger crew, authorities say
The Brief Four men from the Chicago area were arrested Wednesday after a residential burglary in Long Grove. Investigators believe the suspects are part of a burglary crew targeting homes within the Asian community. All four face felony burglary charges and remain in custody as the investigation continues. LONG GROVE, Ill. - Authorities say four Chicago-area men were arrested this week after a residential break-in in the northwest suburbs, part of what investigators believe is a broader burglary operation targeting homes in the Asian community. What we know Around 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, a team of investigators with the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) was surveilling a Range Rover whose occupants were believed to be involved in residential burglaries, authorities said. The SUV, driven by David C. Gomez Galindo, 40, of Cicero, entered Lake County and stopped near a home on the 4200 block of Hilltop Road in Long Grove. Two passengers got out and allegedly broke into the home. Meanwhile, a second vehicle — a Mercedes-Benz driven by Daniel F. Ospina Lozano, 26, also of Cicero — arrived nearby and reportedly acted as a lookout vehicle. After the burglary, the two suspects returned to the Range Rover, which took off from the scene. At that point, investigators requested help from the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Deputies then used a spike strip to deflate the Mercedes' tires and arrested Ospina Lozano. The Range Rover was later stopped in traffic, and all three occupants allegedly tried to run but were eventually caught. In addition to Galindo and Ospina Lozano, the two other suspects arrested were identified as: Haral S. Canter-Rocha, 26, of Chicago Brian E. Navarrete-Caballero, 31, of Chicago All four suspects were charged with one count of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. Dig deeper Authorities say the four men are believed to be part of a larger burglary crew targeting homes in the Asian community. Additional charges could be filed, according to the sheriff's office. What they're saying Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg offered some insight into the investigation. "This is a great example of what we can accomplish when law enforcement agencies work together. NORTAF has done an incredible job conducting long-term investigations into burglary crews that have been plaguing the suburbs. I'm grateful for the collaboration between NORTAF and our Criminal Investigations Division. As a reminder, if you see something suspicious or believe something is off, it's always best to report it and let law enforcement investigate." What's next All four men appeared in court Thursday and were ordered held in custody ahead of Detention Court. The investigation is ongoing. The Source The information in this article was provided by the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Yahoo
Source: Driver speeding excessively in Skokie crash that left 2 injured
SKOKIE, Ill. — At least two people were hospitalized after a crash late Friday night in north suburban Skokie. Investigators cleared the scene Saturday morning around 8 a.m., about 12 hours later, following a lengthy overnight investigation. Members of the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT) were called to the scene to assist with sifting through a large debris field and working to piece together what happened. According to fire officials, the crash occurred around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Church Street and Keeler Avenue in Skokie. Federal disaster loans offered to victims of two Cook County apartment fires Four vehicles, including the vehicle of the driver that allegedly caused the crash, sustained heavy damage. After careening into a nearby yard, one of the vehicles came to rest just shy of hitting the home. A police source told WGN-TV that the driver responsible for the crash is believed to have been traveling as fast as 100 mph on Keeler when they blew through a stop sign before slamming into multiple vehicles. A police source said a man in his 60s, an innocent victim in the incident, was ejected from one of the vehicles hit. His condition is not clear, though officials at the scene said at least one person was seriously injured. An update shared by Skokie police at around 10 a.m. indicated that both hospitalized drivers were in stable condition. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines 'It makes me so angry. He was minding his business and now all of a sudden, he's in a really bad situation,' said Rejimon Jacob. Jacob, who lives near the crash scene, said he was leaving for work when he heard the crash. The impact sent one parked vehicle into his son's car, which was also parked on Keeler, leaving it severely damaged. Neighbors in the immediate area described the scene as chaotic. Everyone who spoke with WGN-TV share that they did not hear any screeching, only a loud jarring sound. 'It sounded almost like a bomb. We've had accidents on this corner of Keeler and Church every single month. It has never been this devastating,' Benita Kapnick-Cohen, who lives nearby, said. Will County Sheriff's employee accused of sexual assault pleads not guilty Capnick-Cohen told WGN-TV at the time of the crash, a handful of families were coming from a nearby synagogue, including young children. 'It was the beginning of the three-day holiday, the first being the Sabbath – Shabbat,' said Capnick-Cohen. 'Fortunately, they were coming eastbound and had it been tonight when we don't finish our dinners until 2:00 in the morning, it could have been extremely devastating. That's why we're so concerned.' Several neighbors in the area told WGN-TV they have repeatedly asked for additional safety measures to try and prevent speeding, including increased enforcement, traffic lights, and speed bumps. An investigation into the crash is ongoing and it is unclear if anyone was cited. WGN-TV has reached out to Skokie police for details on the incident but has yet to hear back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Chicago Tribune
27-01-2025
- Chicago Tribune
One killed in Skokie crash after driver runs red light, police say
One person died in a crash at 12:04 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, after the driver of the vehicle they were riding in ran a red light at a Skokie intersection, Skokie police said in a statement. Fire personnel responded to a report of a traffic crash at the intersection of Howard Street and Lincoln Avenue, and police said preliminary reports indicate that a vehicle traveling westbound on Howard Street disregarded a red traffic light and collided with another vehicle traveling southbound on Lincoln Avenue, the statement said. A 54-year-old male passenger in the first vehicle, a Skokie resident, died from injuries suffered in the crash, police said. The 52-year-old driver of the first vehicle, a BMW 740i sedan, showed impairment, police said, and was taken into police custody. Responders took another passenger from the first vehicle to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the second vehicle, a Nissan Murano SUV, was alone in the vehicle, per Skokie Police Deputy Chief Denise Franklin, and declined medical attention at the scene. Franklin said the investigation is ongoing, and, 'Upon conclusion, we will review the findings with the Cook County State's Attorney and proceed with criminal charges.' Asked at what speed the first vehicle was traveling when it crashed into the second, Franklin said that is unknown but that the investigation continues. The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force – Major Crash Assistance Team is assisting the Skokie Police Department with this investigation, per Skokie police.
