Monday, May 20, 2013
Both Wooley Road and Minkler Road will see decreased speed zones at certain parts of the roadway.
Have you checked your speed lately when you’re cruising down Wooley Road or Minkler Road? The Oswego Police have, and with the Village of Oswego board' vote of approval portions of those roads will see a speed decrease. Minkler Road The speed limit on Minkler road 1,000 feet north of Hunt Club Drive and 1,000 feet south of Country Drive will lower to 40 mph from 45 mph. Sign up for our daily e-mail newsletter Follow the Oswego Patch on Facebook. The sharp curve just south of Hunt Club Drive will also see a posted speed decrease of 30 mph from 35 mph. “There have been quite a few accidents on Minkler,” said Oswego Police Chief Dwight Baird, citing 12 accidents with a number of them involving vehicles hitting the guardrail near the creek. In…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Reports from the Oswego Police Department; May 9 - May 14.
Burglary Oswego police are investigating a reported burglary that occurred at 11:50 p.m. in the 5000 block of Route 71. Cash and other monetary items were reported taken. DUI Joan E. Andersen, 74, of the 300 block of Canterbury Court, Oswego, was arrested at 5:49 p.m. at Route 30 and Douglas and charged with driving under the influence and cited for improper lane usage, said Oswego police. Counterfeit bill Oswego police are investigating the use of a counterfeit $10 bill that occurred between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. on May 13 in the 2300 block of Route 34. Deceptive practice Oswego police are investigating a reported deceptive practice that occurred on October 21, 2012 at Rand’s Hallmark. Merchandise for $111.09 was purchased with a bad check. …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Add your own fun or personal stories or thoughts about the Oswego Police Department.
As you might know, Police Week kicked off on Monday. For a little backstory, in 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice during the week. Out here in Oswego we wanted to show our Oswego Police Department that we appreciate their work and service to us. Below are comments from the Oswego Patch Facebook Page and the Oswego Police Department Facebook Page of residents sharing kind words towards the department during this special …
Monday, May 13, 2013
Have a fun or personal story involving the Oswego Police Department? Share below!
Today starts Police Week across the nation. If you have a fun or thoughtful personal story of the Oswgeo Police Department (or a specific officer) - be it reuniting you with your lost dog, helping you after an accident, returning your stolen purse, bashing your pumpkin with gusto at the annual pumpkin races, etc. - feel free to give them a shout-out in the comments below. Thank you officers for all you do!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Reports from the Oswego Police Department; May 2 - May 8.
Possession of drug paraphernalia, cannabis Kory Allen Webb, 22, of the 12900 block of South Elaine Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 12:25 a.m. at Harvey and Wolf Road and charged with the possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis, said Oswego police. Hit and run Theft Criminal damage to property Hit and run Oswego police took a report for a hit and run that occurred at an unknown time in the parking lot of The Tillers. An unknown vehicle hit the victim’s car while it was parked. No valid driver’s license Bernard J. Mundt, 35, of the 200 block of Springbrook Trail South, Oswego, was arrested at 11:45 p.m. at Douglas and Barnaby Drive and charged for driving without a valid license, said Oswego police. Domestic battery, …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The 2013 Click it or Ticket Campaign starts on May 10 through May 27 for Memorial Day weekend.
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Wednesday, May 8
The following is from a release issued by the Oswego Police Department: The 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign kicks off May 10 in Illinois. The purpose of the campaign is to help save lives by cracking down on those who do not buckle up through the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Oswego Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and over 500 local law enforcement agencies across the state to save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt laws. “As we kick-off the busy summer driving season it’s important for everyone to buckle up every trip, every time, day or night – no excuses,” said Captain Jeff Burgner. “Our officers are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The Oswego Police Department is fundraising to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run that benefits Special Olympics Illinois.
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Saturday, May 4
The following release was issued by the Oswego Police Department: On June 12, 2013 Oswego Police Officers and department employees will be participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois. The Flame of Hope eventually will make its way to Bloomington/Normal, into the Redbird Stadium for the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Illinois State Summer Games. If an officer or department employee wishes to participate in this event, they must raise a minimum of $100. The Oswego Police Department is having the third annual “Adopt a Cop” fundraising event to support the Torch Run. The “Adopt a Cop” fundraising event begins now and will end on June 11. The officers and department employees need your help for this …
Friday, May 3, 2013
Reports from the Oswego Police Department; April 22 - May 1.
Retail theft Oswego police are investigating a reported retail theft of a video game system valued at $249.99 that was stolen on April 29 from a business in the 2900 block of Route 34. Burglary to motor vehicle Oswego police responded to a burglary to a motor vehicle that occured at 2:39 p.m. in the Oswego Wal-Mart parking lot. The owner of the vehicle left the windows down and someone removed currency, an iPod Touch and a cell phone. An image of the suspect is posted to this article. Anyone able to identify the suspect is asked to call Kendall County Crime Stoppers at 630-553-5999 and possibly be eligible for a reward. Domestic battery A female juvenile, 15, was arrested at 10:15 p.m. at Fox Chase Drive and Century and charged with …
The traffic enforcement will take place on the evenings of both Oswego proms; May 4 for OHS and May 11 for OEHS.
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Friday, May 3
The following is from a release issued by the Oswego Police Department: The Oswego Police Department will be conducting traffic enforcement saturation patrols for the Oswego East High School and Oswego High School prom events being held on May 4th and 11th. These patrols will focus on safe driving practices as well as alcohol and drug related offenses. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 10,000 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2010 – one every 51 minutes. The Oswego Police Department is committed to doing our part to ensure that our youth can enjoy their prom activities in a safe manner. We encourage parents to do the same by warning of the dangers of alcohol and drug use. …
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Student Advisory Board, made up of students at both high schools, is working to promote an anonymous tip hotline.
Say you’re a student at one of Oswego 308's high schools and you witness someone taking a wallet from an unattended desk. What do you do? The Student Advisory Board would recommend that you use the Student Tip Hotline that will connect you anonymously with the Oswego Police Department. The student advisory board – made up of four students of each grade level from Oswego High School and Oswego East High School – address problems within their schools with the Oswego Police and work to find a solution. “It allows both schools direct access to the chief of police,” said Captain Jeff Burgner. “It encourages a very open dialogue and with their input it’s really taken off.” The Student Advisory Board meets at the police station twice a semester …
Father of 2 teenagers
3:39 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Why do people so often refer to "quotas" for the cops? Here we are saying there are too many speeders then we hear complaints about speed traps and quotas. I don't like speeding tickets either, but to complain about police doing radar patrol suggests to me that you want to speed but don't want to get caught and put the blame on the cops. "Its only wrong of you get caught, right?". Waiting on the … more ›