Crime & Public Safety

05/03/2026 · Normal

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Hoffman Estates Teen Stabs 2 in Arlington Heights After Smoking Weed

An 18-year-old Hoffman Estates man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing two acquaintances in an Arlington Heights apartment following a marijuana-fueled night. The early-morning attack on April 30 left victims hospitalized with severe lacerations. Damian R. Engelmann remains jailed as prosecutors build their case.

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Strangled in Schaumburg: Woman Dead, Man Held After Welfare Check

A 43-year-old woman was found strangled to death in her Schaumburg home Thursday night, prompting a homicide probe by local police. A man known to her was taken into custody at the scene, though no charges have been filed. Authorities assure northwest suburban residents there is no ongoing threat.

05/03/2026

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