WCSO Police Blotter Week of Aug 17 thru 23
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
POLICE BLOTTER
WEEK OF AUG 17 THRU 23
JOLIET
8/17 Location: 18130 S. Briggs St.
Summary: Charles R. Davis, age 60, of this address, was arrested for possession of firearm by a felon, unlawful use of a weapon, reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated assault.
Location: S. Briggs and E. Washington
Summary: Jeffery L. Brown, age 53, of 350 Washington St. in Joliet was cited for driving while license revoked, failure to signal at turn, no valid registration, operation an uninsured motor vehicle and driving with expired registration sticker.
Location: 1800 block of E. Washington
Summary: Person/s unknown stole a 2017 Hyundai Elantra from the parking lot of an apartment complex.
8/18 Location: 95 S. Chicago St. Adult Detention Facility
Summary: Keith Gaines, age 27, of 13658 S. Jonesport Circle in Plainfield was charged with aggravated battery to a correctional officer.
8/19 Location: 95 S. Chicago St. Adult Detention Facility
Summary: Daniel M. White, age 52, of 16731 McKenzie Avenue in Lockport was charged with resisting a peace officer after he refused to be transported to his court appearance.
8/20 Location: S. Chicago and Patterson Road
Summary: Cherish Ray, age 19, of 113 W. 104th Place in Chicago was cited for aggravated speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Location: S. Briggs and I80
Summary: Zarrius Young, age 21, of 539 Maggie Lane in Romeoville was cited for speeding and was held on an active LaSalle County warrant.
Location: 100 block of SW Circle Drive
Summary: Areaul V. Smith, age 33, of 130 SW Circle Drive in Joliet was arrested for obstructing justice, resisting arrest, criminal trespass to property, disorderly conduct, and two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer.
8/21 Location: 400 block of Scribner St.
Summary: Person/s unknown stole a 2008 Ford Explorer from the driveway of a residence.
Location: Ingalls and Rosary Lane
Summary: Alexis Munoz, age 21, of 823 Summit St. in Joliet was cited for open alcohol in vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid driver’s license, and excessively loud muffler.
8/22 Location: 200 block of Leach Avenue
Summary: Person/s unknown stole a 2011 Ford F-150 truck from the driveway of a residence. The vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside at time of theft.
Location: S. Briggs and Spencer Road
Summary: Ramiro Flores, age 23, of 4944 Honore St. in Chicago was cited for improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid license.
Location: Algonquin and Copperfield
Summary: Rodolfo Ascencio, age 20, of 8201 W. 81st St. in Justice was arrested for screeching tires, fleeing/eluding police officer, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to signal when turning, failure to yield emergency vehicle, and two counts of disobeying a stop sign.
LOCKPORT
8/20 Location: 2600 block of Lawrence
Summary: Person/s unknown broke a vehicle window in order to gain entry. Offender/s stole a 9mm firearm.
NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT
8/18 Location: 500 block of N. Marley Road New Lenox
Summary: Victim stated that while she was outside doing yard work a well-dressed male Hispanic, wearing ComEd clothing, approached her. The man spoke to her about an electric pole that was out in her area. After speaking with the man, the victim did not believe him and went to her front door when she saw a second individual run out of her garage. The men left in a small white car. The victim advised deputies that $200 was stolen and a ring from her bedroom.
8/19 Location: Center and W. Laraway Road Frankfort
Summary: Rahman Polk, age 54, of 9742 S. Beverly Avenue in Chicago was cited for aggravated speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
8/20 Location: S. Green Meadow Lane Frankfort
Summary: Victim stated that she received a private message on Facebook from, who she believed to be, a very close friend. The message was regarding getting a government grant to open her own business. The victim was interested in the grant and was directed to take $1500 in gift cards to start the program. The victim followed the direction and sent the gift cards. The victim then became suspicious and contacted her friend who stated that it was not him who sent the message and that he must have been hacked.
8/23 Location: 1801 E. Lincoln Highway Lincolnway Central High School
Summary: An unknown white/male jumped the fence surrounding the football field around 4:50am on 8/21/21. The offender moved a picnic table onto the field, pulled football yard markers out of the ground, and threw trash from surrounding garbage cans all over the field. Video surveillance is being reviewed.
EAST TOWNSHIPS
8/20 Location: 1900 block of W. Exchange Crete
Summary: Ramell Cleveland, age 30, of 960 E. 114th Place in Crown Point, IN was cited for failure to dim headlights and driving while license suspended.
8/23 Location: W. Exchange and S. Kings Road
Summary: Darvee Stewart, age 21, of 8223 S. Chappell in Chicago was cited for speeding and temporary license/permit violations.
SOUTH TOWNSHIPS
8/20 Location: 25121 W. Coal City Road Reed Motorola Solutions
Summary: Person/s unknown broke into the cell tower property and stole three busbars and grounding wire.
8/21 Location: N. River Road and I55 Wilmington
Summary: Dustin Mathena, age 39, of 21861 Smiley Road in Wilmington was arrested for DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driver’s license class/violation.
8/22 Location: S. Rt. 53 and W. Hoff Road Jackson
Summary: Ashley Miles, age 28, of 32216 Markle Lane in Wilmington was cited for no registration lights, no valid driver’s license.
8/23 Location: W. New River Road and S. Rt.53 Wilmington
Summary: Matthew Wertschnig, age 31, of 4306 S. Honore St. in Chicago was cited for one headlight and driving while license suspended.
HOMER GLEN
8/18 Location: 15551 W. 143rd St. Speedway
Summary: Gregory L. Amschler, age 38, of 14807 S. Cricketwood Drive in Homer Glen was arrested for Theft under $500.
Location: W. Doral Lane
Summary: Victim stated that in April she hired an individual who stated that he was a general contractor. A contract was drawn for several home improvements upgrades. The victim paid the individual for the work. The individual has not performed any of the work and victim believes he does not intend to provide the work. Victim stated that she has recently observed numerous Facebook posts in reference to the same individual doing the same thing to other people in the area.
8/19 Location: W. 151st and W. Heritage Circle
Summary: Luis A. Soto, age 31, of 14343 Beacon in Orland Park was cited for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.
Location: S. Kickapoo Trail
Summary: Victim stated that in June she hired an individual who stated that he was a general contractor. A contract was drawn up to replace asphalt with a concrete driveway. Victim paid the individual a deposit to start the work. Victim believes the individual defrauded her and does not intend to do the work. Victim also stated that she has recently observed numerous Facebook posts in reference to the same individual defrauding other people.
8/20 Location: W. 151st St. and W. Heritage Circle
Summary: Giselle Aguayo, age 19, of 3700 W. 86th Place in Chicago was cited for driving while license suspended and speeding.
8/21 Location: 12027 W. Monterey Drive
Summary: Scott S. Anderson, age 55, of this address, was arrested for disorderly conduct.
8/22 Location: W. 138th St. and S. Lemont Road
Summary: Nicholas Svoboda, age 27, of 946 S. Bodin St. in Hinsdale was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid license.
WEST TOWNSHIPS
8/21 Location: W. Highpoint Drive and Harmony Lane DuPage
Summary: Lejon White, age 25, of 2615 John Bourg in Plainfield was cited for improper lighting, improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and DUI.
8/22 Location: 13000 block of S. Budler Road Plainfield
Summary: Dante Morris, age 19, of 14106 S. Hillsdale Lane in Plainfield was cited for no valid license. Raul Soriano, Jr., age 34, of 14064 S. Lakeridge Drive in Plainfield was arrested for driving too fast for conditions, no valid driver’s license, and DUI.
8/23 Location: 10s335 Schoger Drive Dendrel Concrete Wheatland
Summary: Person/s unknown broke into a construction truck and stole multiple concrete saws, drills, and tools.
Location: 14000 block of S. Oregon Plainfield
Summary: Person/s unknown stole a 2008 Ford Fusion from the front of a residence.
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