Monday, April 8, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
ALCOHOL A 16-year-old boy was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor and breaking curfew April 6 at Townline Road and Ring Drive. The teen was a passenger in a vehicle that police stopped for speeding. His court date is May 9 in Mundelein. A 16-year-old boy was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor and breaking curfew April 6 at Townline Road and Aspen Drive. The boy, who was charged following a traffic stop, admitted to purchasing beer, police said. His court date is May 9 in Mundelein. Chang I. Lee, 45, of 851 Fair Lane, Northbrook, was charged with driving under the influence, improper lane usage and driving without a license April 7 at Milwaukee Avenue and Executive Way. His court date is April 24 in Waukegan. DRUGS …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
A look at weird crime news in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Flying Pig Non-Believers Turn Desperate Someone stole a winged pig sculpture from the front yard of a Northbrook home. Welcome to Palaslime Someone in Palatine damaged a Jeep SUV by bending the driver’s side windshield wiper, putting glue in the driver-side window molding and smearing shaving cream on the vehicle. Partly Cloudy, Chance of Purple Rain Someone threw a container with sticky, purple liquid at the driver side door of a silver Chevy Impala parked in Arlington Heights. At Least Permanent Markers Were Not Involved A Woodstock man was arrested after stealing property from an unconscious person who fell and hit their head on the pavement after drinking too much.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
ALCOHOL Joshua D. Schaffner, 30, of 4245 N. Bloomington Ave., Arlington Heights, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content above the legal limit, driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage on March 22 on Milwaukee Avenue south of Knightsbridge. His court date is April 17 in Waukegan. Amanda L. Frazier, 22, of 3209 Springdale Ave., Glenview, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content above the legal limit, driving without insurance, following too closely and failure to signal on March 26 at Route 45 and Evergreen Drive. Her court date is April 17 in Waukegan. A 17-year-old boy was charged with driving under the influence, driving without a valid …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
A look at weird crime news in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Strong Man Commits Dumb Crime A Des Plaines man appeared in Rolling Meadows courthouse after he was charged with attacking someone using an exercise dumbbell during a home invasion. Nasty Gesture, Fresh Apology A Wilmette resident told police he was the victim of a battery at a Fresh Market grocery store following a traffic dispute. The Wilmette resident gave someone an offensive hand gesture during a traffic dispute on his way to Fresh Market. The Wilmette resident was followed into the store and was slapped on the shoulder. Since the offender apologized, the Wilmette man decided not to file a complaint. Always Ask For The Giant Check First! A Glenview resident told police someone called from “Publisher’s Clearing House” notifying them of…
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
DRUGS Ryan B. Wasserberg, 18, of 458 Chesterfield Lane, Vernon Hills, was charged with possession of cannabis March 24 on the 1100 block of East Port Clinton Road while police investigated a suspicious vehicle. His court date is April 11 in Mundelein. THEFT Julie J. Waryck, 21, of 26267 N. Highland Drive, Mundelein, was charged with retail theft March 21 at 7-Eleven after she left the store without paying for $7.50 in candy. She was also arrested on a Lake County warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Her court date is April 15 in Waukegan. Martin Perez, 48, of 207 W. Church St., Wauconda, was charged with retail theft March 23 at Kohl’s after he left the store without paying for $157.40 in jewelry and accessories. His court …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
A look at weird crime news in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Biting Costs Extra Humiliation A Skokie man called police to report a robbery after he said a prostitute bit and stole $50 from him during an altercation. The Grass Is Yellower On The Other Side A Vernon Hills man was charged with disorderly conduct after he was observed urinating on a neighbor’s fence. Chocolate Vandals Harass With Hungry Ants and Bees A Northbrook resident reported an unknown person used chocolate syrup to write words on the resident's driveway. Lawnmower Man Orchestrates Door Heist Someone removed all four doors of a white Ford truck parked in Palatine. The truck's interior, two small lawn mower engines and an air compressor were also taken. Police Investigate Canadian Crime Syndicate A seven-foot aluminum flagpole …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
ALCOHOL Pari Sivakumar, 44, of 1070 Holly Circle, Lake Zurich, was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content above .08, illegal transportation of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident March 15 on the 300 block of West Townline Road. He posted his driver’s license and a $100 cash bond. His court date was not available. Misael Abarca, 20, of 931 S. Lake St., Mundelein, was charged with driving under the influence, speeding, improper lane usage, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving without a seatbelt, driving on a suspended license and driving without insurance March 17 on the 700 block of east Townline Road. He posted a $300 cash bond. His court date is April 10 in Waukegan. …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
A look at weird crime news in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Local police departments provided the following reports. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The Huge George Costanza Wallets Were a Dead Giveaway Two teenagers from Detroit were charged with identity theft when Northbrook police found 103 re-encoded credit cards during an arrest. Monkey Fugitives Remain on the Lamb A Skokie man reported that someone threw dog feces at his home. Return Policy Doesn't Cover Bad Vibes An Evanston woman was charged with possession of cannabis when serveral bags of marijuana fell out of a jacket she was trying to return to an Old Navy in Skokie. I Can't Believe It's Not Road Rage! Police contacted a Buffalo Grove man who approached a woman at …
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
ALCOHOL Javier Duarte-Espinosa, 48, of 26206 N. Hickory Road, Mundelein, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving under the influence while his driver’s license was revoked, and aggravated driving while his license was revoked March 1 at Townline and Butterfield roads. He was remanded on a $25,000 bond. His court date was not available. Tamika L. Shields, 33, of 6386 28th St., Kenosha, Wis., was charged with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol content above .08, possession of cannabis, driving on a suspended license and improper parking on a roadway March 4 at Route 45 and Town Center Road. She was released on a $3,000 recognizance bond and given a …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
A look at weird crime news in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Local police departments provided the following reports. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. Posted Under Rants and Raves Wilmette Police Arrested a Chicago man for trying to sell Ecstasy pills over Craigslist. Smells Like Teen Shoplifting Two 18-year-olds were charged with retail theft from a WalMart in Palatine when they were caught stealing perfume, cologne, lipstick and breath strips. Someone Left Their Library Card At Home A Park Ridge man was charged with DUI after being pulled over by Niles police for speeding. When the responding officer asked the driver for his license and insurance card, the man handed over his bank card and the car manual instead. Perhaps She Was…
Sean G.
7:55 pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Ah VH, yes I thought that was Libertyville blotter.... Thanks. more ›