The Northfield Village Police Department logged six incidents in its blotter for Nov. 4 through Nov. 10. Calls ranged from a medical assist at the Northfield Park Racino to a verbal dispute at the McDonald’s on Northfield Road. Two cases, a missing mail report and an assault, remain under investigation.
Medical and Welfare Calls
Death From Natural Causes on Heights Avenue (Nov. 6)
At 6:17 a.m. on Nov. 6, police were sent to a home on Heights Avenue for a report of a possible deceased woman. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death was determined to be from natural causes. Custody was released to Ferfolia Funeral Home.
Racino Guest Hurt in a Fall (Nov. 6)
At 6:25 p.m. the same day, Northfield Village police and the Northfield Village Fire Department responded to the Northfield Park Racino. A guest had reportedly fallen. The man was assessed at the scene. Fire crews then took him to Ahuja Medical Center.
Welfare Check Ends With a Bus Ride (Nov. 7)
Around 11:26 p.m. on Nov. 7, officers got a request from a third party to check on a man believed to be at the racino. They first wrapped up a separate complaint at the racino. Police then searched the area for the man but did not find him. Racino security later reported that surveillance video showed him leaving on a bus.
Disturbances and Assault
DoorDash Driver Upset Over Service at McDonald’s (Nov. 10)
At 8:19 a.m. on Nov. 10, officers responded to the McDonald’s on Northfield Road for a disturbance. Police learned that a DoorDash driver had become upset with the service he was getting. The exchange stayed verbal between everyone involved. According to the report, the driver will be told he is no longer welcome at that location. The case is set to be closed.
Assault Reported on Northfield Road (Nov. 10)
Later that night, at 9:22 p.m., police responded to Northfield Road for a reported assault. Officers took a report at the scene. An investigation has been opened. The blotter did not include details about injuries or the people involved.
Theft
Resident Reports Missing Mail on Beech Avenue (Nov. 10)
At 9:23 a.m. on Nov. 10, a man came to the Northfield Village Police Department to report that his mail was missing. The report lists Beech Avenue as the location. Police have started an investigation.
Residents who think their mail has been stolen can report it to their local police department. They can also file a report with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many incidents did Northfield Village police report from Nov. 4 to Nov. 10?
The blotter lists six incidents. They include a death from natural causes, a fall at the racino, a welfare check, a disturbance, an assault and a mail theft report.
What happened at the McDonald’s on Northfield Road in Northfield Village?
A DoorDash driver became upset with the service he was getting. The dispute was verbal only, and police said the driver will be told he is no longer welcome there.
Is there an investigation into the assault on Northfield Road?
Yes. Police took a report at the scene on the night of Nov. 10 and opened an investigation.
What should I do if my mail is stolen in Northfield Village?
Report it to the Northfield Village Police Department. You can also file a report with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Where was the injured racino guest taken?
The Northfield Village Fire Department took the man to Ahuja Medical Center after he was assessed at the scene.
