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Press Release - Fatal Accident Investigation

For Immediate Release from the Office of the Director of Public Safety

March 5, 2023

Fatal Accident Investigation

Incident Information:

On Sunday, March 5th 2023, at approximately 6:40 p.m. the Riverside Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a report...

Traffic advisory this weekend around the Brookfield Zoo

Due to the expected warm weather as well as the Boo-at-the-Zoo event, the Brookfield Zoo is expecting high attendance this weekend, October 29-30. This may lead to more than normal traffic congestion during this time.

Traffic advisory this weekend around the Brookfield Zoo

Due to the expected warm weather as well as the Boo-at-the-Zoo event, the Brookfield Zoo is expecting high attendance this weekend, October 21-23. This may lead to more than normal traffic congestion during this time.

Arson Investigation and Arrest

Arson Investigation/Arrest 

On March 19, 2022 at approximately 3:40 AM the Riverside Fire and Police Departments were dispatched to the area of 170 W Burlington for the report of a possible fire in the area. Upon arrival of Fire Units, it was dete...

Police Department Press Release July 27, 2022

For Immediate Release from the Office of the Director of Public Safety

July 27, 2022

Armed Robbery Investigation

Incident Information:

On July 26^th 2022 at approximately 8PM, Riverside Police was dispatched to the report of an armed robbery that had just occu...

Riverside Police Department reminds motorists to 'Click It or Ticket'

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Sgt. Brian Greenenwald

 Riverside Police Department reminds motorists to

 ‘Click It or Ticket’

Riverside, IL — The Riverside Police Department today announced...

Press Release - Fatal Accident Investigation Update

For Immediate Release from the Office of the Director of Public Safety

May 5, 2022

Fatal Accident Investigation 

Update

Incident Information:

On Saturday April 30^th 2022 at approximately 8 PM, Riverside Police and Fire Departments were dispa...

Press Release - Fatal Accident

For Immediate Release from the Office of the Director of Public Safety

April 30, 2022

Fatal Accident Investigation

Incident Information:

On Saturday April 30^th 2022 at approximately 8 PM, Riverside Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the area of Fi...

This St. Patrick’s Day, a designated driver is your lucky charm

(Riverside, IL) – As we head into St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Riverside Police Department is reminding motorists that they will be out in full force to keep our roads safe while the green beer flows.

“This St. Patrick’s Day, make your own luck by designating a sober driver,” said Sgt. Brian Greenenwald. “If you’ll be drinking, using cannabis or partaking of any other impairing substance, planning ahead is the best way to ensure you and your f...