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Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
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2 arrested in Park Ridge traffic stop with meth, burglary tools, and stolen mail, police say
The Brief Two suspects were arrested for possession of meth, burglary tools, fake IDs, and drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in Park Ridge. Park Ridge Police officers made a traffic stop on Wednesday at 3:59 a.m. at Greenwood Road and Cedar Street for a moving violation. Nicholas W. Holmes, 33, of Chicago, and Christopher E. Mazurek, 34, of Roselle, were also in possession of burglary tools and several pieces of suspected stolen mail; Holmes also had an altered Illinois driver's license. PARK RIDGE, Ill. - Two suspects were arrested for possession of meth, burglary tools, stolen mail, and drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop in Park Ridge, according to police. What we know Park Ridge Police officers made the traffic stop on Wednesday at 3:59 a.m. at Greenwood Road and Cedar Street for a moving violation. Upon investigation, officers found a clear plastic bag of methamphetamine on the center console. A vehicle search revealed Nicholas W. Holmes, 33, of Chicago, and Christopher E. Mazurek, 34, of Roselle, were also in possession of burglary tools and several pieces of suspected stolen mail. Holmes also had an altered Illinois driver's license. Both were taken into custody for further investigation. What's next The Cook County States Attorney's Office approved the felony charges. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating the recovered mail items. A court date has yet to be announced. The Source Details for this story were provided by the Park Ridge Police.
CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
2 men charged with possessing burglary tools, methamphetamine during traffic stop in Park Ridge
Two men were charged with possessing burglary tools and methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Park Ridge this week. Nicholas W. Holmes, 33, of Chicago, and Christopher E. Mazurek, 34, of Roselle, were charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of burglary tools, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Holmes received an additional charge of possessing a fake ID. Park Ridge police said just before 4 a.m. On Wednesday, officers made a traffic stop on a grey Ford pickup truck at Greenwood and Cedar for a moving violation. During the stop, officers met with the driver [Mazurek] and passenger [Holmes]. Officers noticed drug paraphernalia on the center console along with a clear plastic bag containing a white, crystallized substance that tested positive for methamphetamine, police said. During a search of the vehicle, officers also found burglary tools in both the cab area and the bed of the pickup truck. Several pieces of what was believed to be stolen mail were also found. Police said Holmes had an altered Illinois driver's license. Both men were arrested and taken to the station for further investigation. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is investigating the suspected stolen mail. No further information was available.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Helix Community Schools to help manage and operate 2 Baker schools
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Helix Community Schools is going to assist the City of Baker School System with the running of two of its schools during the upcoming school year. A letter was sent to the Baker community, stating that Helix Community Schools will help 'manage and operate Baker High School and Park Ridge.' Any students in Baker who are in kindergarten through eighth grade are welcome to attend Park Ridge with the goal of expanding enrollment at that school. The schools will add a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). The letter stated that both schools 'will develop a concentration in financial technology and performing arts.' The school names will not change, but the partnership aims to have the schools grow and evolve. A copy of the letter can be found below. Baker-and-Helix-letterDownload EBR schools, local judge reward students for good grades Jason, Kylie Kelce welcome fourth baby: 'Whoop, there she is!' Scientists fear impact of National Weather Service cuts Forecasters warn of long-lasting tornadoes, deadly floods in parts of US on Wednesday Chocolate bars recalled over possible small stones Helix Community Schools to help manage and operate 2 Baker schools Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
