P olice D epartment
A Message from Chief Daniel Babich Dear Residents When a nation is struck by something as terriable as a disaster, either natural or manmade, or divine intervention, lives are ruined, people are filled with fear, and loss of hope. Cities and citizens across the United States and abroad have been hit with a devastating blow with the COVID-19 Virus hitting all our local communities and states. The Village of Westchester employees, who dedicate their lives to keeping the village operating and safe through any major event, also had members whom became ill due to this virus. Behind the scenes the political officials and the village manager continued to provide top notch services through the services of the police, fire, public works, ladies working in the front office through continual dedication and commitment. Like the post office these services cannot shut down nor the employees who help provide those services and must continue the fight like the great veterans that fought throughout every conflict in every branch of the armed forces to keep the peace, and constitutional rights for all. Only being three months on the job as a chief of police I started my first day with an armed robbery to a full blown pandemic. I just want to say I am honored to serve
with this entire group of professionals from the political spectrum to each and every employee working for the Village of Westchester. Being a former Marine I have seen my share of tragedies and great individuals
POLICE BLOTTER 1) At 6:57pm on March 17, 2020 a Theft of Package occurred on the 10600 block of Newbury. A male wearing a mask was observed on their RING doorbell taking a package from the front porch. 2) At 8:00pm on March 21, 2020 a Criminal Damage to Vehicle was reported on the 700 block of Hull Ave. The resident reported that damage was observed on their vehicle and that the tires were also damaged. 3) At 3:16am on March 25, 2020 a Theft was reported at the BP Amoco located at 825 Mannheim. A male subject requested to purchase cigarettes from the clerk of the gas station. After the clerk placed them on the counter the subject removed them and exited the store without paying. Police subsequently located the subject and restitution was made. 4) At 8:58am on March 31, 2020 a Suspicious Vehicle was reported at the Jewel Foods located at 2128 Mannheim
Road. A store manager advised the police that a U-Haul truck was reported by neighboring Jewel managers as being involved in thefts. The U-Haul was stopped and subjects spoken with regarding taking items from inside the store. 5) At 1:11pm on April 11, 2020 a Ruse Burglary was reported on the 2400 block of Hawthorne. The residents reported that subjects came to the front door reporting that there appeared to be damage on the roof and that they would help in repairing the damage. Subjects were allowed in the home but fled the area shortly after. It was not certain if anything was taken at this time. 6) At 3:24pm on April 14, 2020 a Theft was reported on the 1900 block of Portsmouth. The resident reported that a delivery was reportedly made at approximately 10am and the package was not there at 11am.
that stepped up to the plate never worrying about their own lives, but the lives of those they serve and protect. This is what I have seen during this virus that came unmercifully to our doors, and way of life.
MAY 2020
3
All I can say is “God Bless Our First Responders and Village Employees Everywhere� Chief Daniel Babich Westchester Police Department
