Crime & Safety

Will County Police Blotter: Park Fire in Frankfort

Will County Sheriff's Office reports, Oct. 25-29 • Fire in Woodlawn Park • Vehicle Keyed in Frankfort • Thieves Enter House, Steal Pipe and Water Meter.

THURSDAY, OCT. 25

Fire in Woodlawn Park

Deputies were called to assist the Frankfort Fire Protection District regarding a fire in Woodlawn Park in Frankfort. When the officers arrived, the fire had been extinguished.

The deputies saw that two pier posts had been on fire. A garbage can and two picnic tables were floating in the water. Officers believe a spray can of Heet found near the piers was the propellant used to start the fire.

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Controlled Substance Possession

Kyle J. Kodatt, 27, of the 800 block of Praire Road in New Lenox, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug equipment, violating a protection order, driving without insurance and disobeying a stop sign. Police stopped Kodatt at Elgin and Harwood in Joliet. 

SATURDAY, OCT. 27

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Vehicle Keyed in Frankfort

Unknown persons keyed a vehicle parked on the 22000 block of S. Wolf Road in Frankfort.

MONDAY, OCT. 29

Thieves Enter House, Steal Pipe and Water Meter

Unknown persons entered a vacant house on the 9300 block of W. Magnolia Avenue in Mokena. Copper pipe and a water meter were stolen.

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