Third victim brings sexual abuse allegations against William Bricker
Prosecutors in Wyoming have amended their complaint against William Bricker, after a third person recently came forward with sexual assault allegations against the former Winnetka teacher.
View ArticleMichigan judge orders Bricker to undergo mental health evaluation
A Michigan judge has ordered William Bricker to undergo a psychiatric evaluation to determine if the former Winnetka teacher is competent enough to understand his pending extradition to Wyoming.
View ArticleRash of car burglaries hit Northfield, prompting police warning
Car burglars have been out in full force in recent months, and Northfield police are warning residents after more than a dozen vehicles were recently burglarized.
View ArticleThieves attempt to use New Trier High School credit card
The Winnetka Police Department is currently seeking a suspect who attempted to make fraudulent charges to a New Trier High School credit card.
View ArticleDecorative holiday snowflakes stolen from Northfield car dealership
Thieves made away with approximately $6,000 worth of holiday decorations that were awaiting installation at a Northfield auto dealership.
View ArticleAbuse allegations against former St. Francis Xavier priest dated back to 1954
A Catholic priest who served Wilmette's St. Francis Xavier church from 1974 to 1984 became embroiled in multiple sex abuse allegations after he retired from the church in 1992, according to documents...
View ArticleBlotter: Several cars burglarized in Wilmette
The following items were taken from Wilmette police reports:
View ArticleCabbie honored for driving suspect to officers
After picking up a rider on the morning of Feb. 10 in Winnetka, 303 Taxi driver Eid "Eddie" Yahya received a most surprising phone call.
View ArticleFamily of Winnetka student killed in DUI crash says justice remains elusive
More than a year after their daughter was killed by a drunken driver while away at college, a Winnetka couple is left with a bedroom full of her possessions and their memories, but little sense of...
View ArticleWinnetka police investigate reports of gunshots on Sheridan Road
Winnetka police are investigating a report of gunshots fired on Sheridan Road early April 3, police said.
View ArticleKenilworth man sentenced to probation for Wisconsin sexual assault
A Wisconsin judge has sentenced a 20-year-old Kenilworth man to probation in relation to a 2014 sexual assault, which took place on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.
View ArticleWinnetka man accused of stealing more than $10,000 from fellow resident
A Winnetka resident was charged with felony identity theft after making 90 unauthorized transactions totaling at least $10,000 from a fellow resident's bank account, police said.
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Thief uses Winnetka credit card to buy $9,000 in goods online
The following arrests were listed among official police reports. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Willow underpass, Green Bay Trail wall defaced
The following incidents were listed in the official reports of the Winnetka and Northfield police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court...
View ArticleWinnetka police: Tree removed from property
The following items were taken from the Winnetka and Northfield police department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
View ArticlePolice Blotter: Oakley burglary nets more than $10,000 in goods
The following items were taken from Winnetka and Northfield police department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
View ArticlePolice Blotter: $550 bench stolen from resident's property
The following items were taken from the Winnetka and Northfield police department reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
View ArticleNorthbrook police chief: Vehicle burglary ring may be back in suburbs
Northbrook police say the Felony Lane Gang may be preying on Chicago-area parked cars, looking for credit cards.
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