Community Alert for Saturday, April 22
April 21, 2023
April 19, 2023
The North Riverside Police Department has received intelligence that a social media post calling for people to gather at Urban Air in North Riverside starting at 4p.m. on Saturday. This media post is similar to the Millennium Park post from the incident in Chicago over the weekend.
The North Riverside Police Department in conjunction with State and Local municipalities are coordinating preventative measures and a unified response to this gathering if it jeopardizes the safety of bystanders or businesses.
We are asking North Riverside residents to keep this advisory in mind before making any plans to visit the affected area on Saturday. We will be providing updates to this advisory as needed.
April 19, 2023
COMMUNITY ALERT
The Berwyn Police Department has received credible intelligence which suggests that a large gathering is being planned to take place this Saturday, April 22nd, during the afternoon and evening hours in the area of the North Riverside Park Mall. This gathering, much like what was reported on in the City of Chicago last weekend, has the potential for public disturbances and acts of violence. The Berwyn Police Department has been in contact with North Riverside and other neighboring jurisdictions to mitigate this potential. Preventative measures are currently being implemented, as well as preparations for a unified response on Saturday.
We ask all Berwyn residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity that might be related to this gathering to the Berwyn Police Department. In an effort to keep your children, young adults, and families safe, please consider this advisory before making any plans near the North Riverside Park Mall on Saturday. The Berwyn Police Department is committed to collaborating with neighboring agencies to keep our community safe. We will be working to swiftly disperse participants and ask you to avoid this area if at all possible. The Berwyn Police Department will provide updates to this advisory as needed, and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
For any questions or media inquiries please contact Chief Michael Cimaglia: mcimaglia@ci.berwyn.il.us or (708) 795-2100.
Thank You,
Michael D. Cimaglia
Chief of Police
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19 de abril de 2023
ALERTA COMUNITARIA
El Departamento de Policía de Berwyn ha recibido inteligencia creíble que sugiere que se está planeando una gran reunión para este sábado 22 de abril, durante las horas de la tarde y la noche en el área del North Riverside Park Mall. Esta reunión, al igual que lo que se informó en la Ciudad de Chicago el fin de semana pasado, tiene el potencial de disturbios públicos y actos de violencia. El Departamento de Policía de Berwyn ha estado en contacto con North Riverside y otras jurisdicciones vecinas para mitigar este potencial. Actualmente se están implementando medidas preventivas, así como preparativos para una respuesta unificada el sábado.
Pedimos a todos los residentes de Berwyn que permanezcan atentos e informen cualquier actividad sospechosa que pueda estar relacionada con esta reunión al Departamento de Policía de Berwyn. En un esfuerzo por mantener seguros a sus hijos, adultos jóvenes y familias, considere este aviso antes de hacer planes cerca del North Riverside Park Mall el sábado. El Departamento de Policía de Berwyn se compromete a colaborar con las agencias vecinas para mantener segura a nuestra comunidad. Trabajaremos para dispersar rápidamente a los participantes y le pediremos que evite esta área en la medida de lo posible. El Departamento de Policía de Berwyn proporcionará actualizaciones a este aviso según sea necesario y le agradecemos de antemano su cooperación.
Para cualquier pregunta o consulta de los medios, comuníquese con el jefe de policía Michael Cimaglia: mcimaglia@ci.berwyn.il.us or (708) 795-2100.
Gracias,
Michael D. Cimaglia
Jefe de policía
