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This is the official page for the Skokie Police Department, Skokie, IL. This site is NOT monitored 24/7, if you have an emergency dial 9-1-1. The non-emergency number is 847-982-5900 and the anonymous 24-hour Crime Tip Hotline is 847-933-TIPS.

08/21/2026

August 20, 2026 - PRESS RELEASE

SKOKIE POLICE DEPARTMENT JOINS STATEWIDE LABOR DAY TRAFFIC SAFETY EFFORT FOCUSED ON IMPAIRED, DISTRACTED, AND UNSAFE DRIVING

Skokie, IL – The Skokie Police Department is proud to be one of over 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois participating in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns this Labor Day. From Aug. 14 through the early morning hours of Sept. 8, officers will be out in force, focused on stopping impaired driving, enforcing seat belt laws and reducing other dangerous driving behaviors.

“Driving under the influence — whether it’s alcohol, cannabis or any other impairing drug — is not just risky, it’s illegal,” said Sgt. Melissa Russell. “We’ll be patrolling with zero tolerance for impaired driving, because our goal is to protect the people of Skokie.”

Officers will also be enforcing seat belt laws as part of the “Click It or Ticket” initiative. Buckling up is the most effective way to prevent serious injury or death in a crash. Everyone in the vehicle — front seat or back — should be properly buckled, every trip.

In addition to alcohol, officers will be on the lookout for drivers impaired by cannabis and other drugs. Messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” are part of a statewide education and enforcement effort aimed at saving lives.

“We want our community to enjoy the holiday weekend safely and responsibly,” said Sgt. Melissa Russell. “Plan ahead, use a designated driver, and never get behind the wheel impaired. These decisions save lives.”

This local effort is part of a larger statewide campaign supported by the Illinois Department of Transportation, which administers the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns with federal highway safety funds. The initiative is reinforced by IDOT’s “It’s Not a Game” media campaign running across radio, TV and digital platforms to highlight the deadly consequences of impaired driving.

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Officers Sandoval, Aguilar, and Medina, who graduated from the Suburban Law Enforcement Police Academy on August 14, 2026!

Best wishes to all of them in their career!

From left to right:
Officer Kane, Officer Sandoval, Officer Aguilar, Officer Medina, Officer Gracia, and Deputy Chief Franklin.

08/17/2026

UPDATE: Martinez was located. Thank you everyone for sharing.

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MISSING PERSON:
The Skokie Police Department is requesting the help of the public in locating Ramon Martinez.
Martinez was last seen on August 17, 2026, at approximately 2:00a.m. in the 8200 block of East Prairie Rd, Skokie, Illinois.
Martinez is described as a 78-year-old male, 5’7”, 157 lbs., with white hair and a white beard.
Martinez's clothing description was a white T-shirt and possibly pink shorts.
If you know the whereabouts of Martinez, observe a subject matching his description, or have ANY information that could aid investigators in locating him, call 9-1-1 immediately.
The Skokie Police Department can also be reached by calling 847/982-5900.

08/12/2026

August 12, 2026 - PRESS RELEASE

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

SKOKIE, IL – On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 11:07 p.m., Skokie Police officers responded to a person shot in the area of the 7400 block of McCormick Boulevard.

Skokie Police arrived on scene and located a 31-year-old male victim in the area of Howard Street and McCormick Boulevard who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. First aid was provided by emergency personnel, and the victim was transported by Skokie Fire personnel to a local hospital for further medical treatment. The victim did not survive the injuries.

A preliminary investigation into the circumstances of this incident indicates that it was not a random act. There is no known threat to the public. The investigation is active, and additional details will be provided as the investigation allows.

The North Regional Violent Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) was activated and is assisting the Skokie Police Department with the investigation.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Skokie Police Department at (847) 982- 5900.

The 24-hour Skokie Crime Tip Hotline is 847/933-TIPS (8477).

Text-A-Tip is available 24 hours a day by texting “Skokie” and your tip to 226787.

08/10/2026

Congratulations to Community Service Officer Laura Werner on her retirement and 45 years of dedicated police service!

August 3, 1981 - August 7, 2026

Laura Werner started in the patrol division with desk reports, transitioned to a police department property officer, and finished as our court liaison. We thank you for your attention to detail and dedicated service. We wish you the best in your well-earned retirement!

08/07/2026

August 7, 2026 - PRESS RELEASE

SKOKIE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASES FOURTH OF JULY ENFORCEMENT RESULTS

Skokie, Illinois – The Skokie Police Department made four (4) traffic arrests and issued 25 seat belt citations during the recent Fourth of July Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket safety campaigns,” said Sergeant Melissa Russell.

Other citations issued during the campaign were 16 speeding citations, eight (8) distracted driving citations, seven (7) no insurance citations, and 31 other citations.

Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort to get drunk and drugged drivers off our roads and encourage seat belt use.

Skokie Police Department joined forces with more than 200 other state and local law enforcement agencies conducting the crackdown, which featured high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities including a media campaign.

The Illinois Independence Day enforcement campaign is funded with federal highway safety dollars administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation and supported by the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state. It’s reinforced with IDOT’s “It’s Not a Game” media campaign, which shares real stories of Illinois residents lost in fatal crashes.

08/06/2026

UPDATE: Applications for this year’s class are now closed. Details about next year's Citizens Police Academy will be posted on our website in early 2027.

We are three weeks away from the start of the 44th Skokie Citizens Police Academy! The Citizens Police Academy will be held on Wednesday nights and is open to adults 18 years of age and older who live or work in Skokie. For more information on the Citizens Police Academy, contact Officer Gracia at 847-982-5919, or to enroll for this fall's session, scan the QR code or follow the link
https://skokie-portal.app.transform.civicplus.com/.../34681

08/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make Skokie's National Night Out (NNO) such a great community event! Please share your favorite moment.

Skokie Park District Village of Skokie

08/03/2026

The weather looks great for Skokie's National Night Out tomorrow! The performance and demonstration lineup is as follows:

4 p.m. - National Anthem by Sophie Hafer & Zach Avery from “Revelator: Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band

4:30 p.m. - Reptile Presentation by Badgerland Reptile Rescue

5 p.m. – SPD Drone Demonstration

5:30 p.m. - Magic Show by Mike DiDomenico

6:30 p.m. - The Jesse White Tumblers

7 p.m. - Community Dance with Kaleidoscope Dance

(Times are subject to change)

07/24/2026

Skokie's free National Night Out is less than 2 weeks away! Hope to see you on August 4, 2026, at Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL.

Performance and Demonstrations:
• Sophie Hafer & Zach Avery from “Revelator: Tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band singing the National Anthem with Skokie Police Department (SPD) Honor Guard, followed by tribute music
• Reptile Presentation by Badgerland Reptile Rescue
• SPD Drone Demonstration
• Magic Show by Mike DiDomenico
• Jesse White Tumblers
• Community Dance with Kaleidoscope Dance

A DJ will be present for the duration of the event, and the new Electric Chevrolet police vehicle will be on display for attendees. Attendees can dunk a variety of police personnel in a dunk tank, enjoy hot dogs grilled by police and Skokie Park District members, do a police obstacle course, pitch baseballs with an officer using one of our handheld radars to check their pitching speed, and receive a keepsake “Community Fun Notice”, face/arm painting, and balloon twist art. The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will also join the Skokie Police this year with free mini-train rides!

Address

7300 Niles Center Road
Skokie, IL
60077

Telephone

+18479825900

Website

http://www.skokiepolice.org/

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