WCSO Police Blotter Week of Jan 10 thru 16
WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
POLICE BLOTTER
WEEK OF JAN 10 THRU 16
SOUTH TOWNSHIPS
1/10 Location: S. Rt. 53 and W. Breen Road Jackson
Summary: Alexander Vasquez, age 30 of Chicago, was cited for aggravated speeding and no valid driver’s license.
Location: S. Rt. 53 and W. Breen Road Jackson
Summary: Dwight Howell III, age 20 of Chicago was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving with suspended registration.
1/11 Location: S. Rt. 53 and W. Hoff Road Jackson
Summary: David Orlove, age 48, of Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.
1/12 Location: S. Rt. 53 and W. South Arsenal Road Wilmington
Summary: Christopher Mojzis, age 41, of 15841 Baker Road in Manhattan was arrested for DUI, aggravated DUI, driving while license suspended and aggravated speeding.
Location: W. Wilmington-Peotone Road and S. Old Chicago Road Wilmington
Summary: Melanie Popplewell, age 44, of Wilmington was cited for suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.
1/13 Location: Delaney and Hawkshead Drive Manhattan
Summary: Rasheed Sibley, age 21, of Kankakee was cited for aggravated speeding.
EAST TOWNSHIPS
1/10 Location: 24000 S. Western Avenue University Park Continental Midland
Summary: Person/s unknown stole the catalytic converter from a 2003 Ford Ranger.
Location: 24000 block of S. Scheer Road Monee
Summary: Person/s unknown stole a 2008 Chevy Silverado from the driveway of a residence. The keys had been left in the ignition at time of theft.
1/13 Location: Sycamore and S. Western Crete
Summary: Christopher Worsham, age 51, of University Park was cited for no rear registration lights, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving while license suspended.
FRANKFORT AND NEW LENOX
1/10 Location: W. Benton and W. Braemar Lane Frankfort
Summary: Tyler Wellever, age 29, of Hazel Crest was cited for driving with suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
1/13 Location: W. 187th St. and Haas Road Mokena
Summary: Lindsey Reimer, age 30, of New Lenox was cited for aggravated speeding.
Location: 1800 block of Wallington Lane New Lenox
Summary: Person/s unknown stole all four tire rim caps and lug nuts from a Ford F-350. The vehicle was observed with four landscaping bricks and a vehicle jack alongside the truck. It appeared that the offender/s were attempting to steal the tires but were unable to due to the vehicle jack not able to reach the frame.
WEST TOWNSHIPS
1/10 Location: 22000 block of W. Natchez Court Plainfield
Summary: Around 10:44pm, Deputies were dispatched to the area of Niagara Trail and Natchez Circle after multiple calls were generated to the 911 dispatch center for shots fired. Deputies began a quick check of the area for evidence and began to interview witnesses. One witness stated that they observed a male subject flee toward S. Napa Circle. An article of clothing was found in that area and a K9 track was conducted that led deputies through various portions of Lakewood Falls subdivision. The K9 displayed interest on Napa Circle.
A second witness stated that they heard at least two shots fired and observed a white Dodge Dart. The witness believed to have seen a female running on Natchez and then enter the vehicle.
A few other witnesses stated that they heard two to three shots, observed a light skinned or Hispanic female on foot in the area. Also observed after shots were heard was two male subjects in a physical altercation. One fled on foot, the other male and the observed female entered a white vehicle and fled the scene.
This incident is under investigation.
Location: 25000 block of W. Caton Farm Road Plainfield
Summary: Person/s unknown entered an unlocked Chevy work van and stole several electric tools, saws, hand tools, and tool batteries.
LOCKPORT
1/10 Location: 1100 block of Highland Avenue
Summary: Person/s unknown broke into a residence and ransacked it. It was not determined what was stolen at time of report.
HOMER GLEN
1/12 Location: W. 151st and S. Allison
Summary: Mohammed Yousef, age 29, of Homer Glen was cited for aggravated speeding.
1/13 Location: 14556 S. Coachman Lane
Summary: Christopher Mroz, age 37, of this address, was arrested for DUI, improper lane usage, and disobeying a stop sign.
JOLIET
1/10 Location: 800 block of Hills St.
Summary: A victim reported to deputies that she received an email from McAfee Anti-virus which stated that they would be signing her up for the virus protection with a $485 auto payment. The victim opened the email and called the provided phone number. The man on the phone gave directions to the victim how to cancel the payment. The victim allowed the man to remote into her computer. Throughout the conversation, and transactions that were made, the victim was scammed of over $15,000.
1/11 Location: S. Briggs and 2nd Avenue
Summary: Chaitanya Enugurthi, age 24, of 105 S. Highpoint Drive in Romeoville was arrested for DUI, improper lighting, and speeding.
Location: S. Briggs and I80
Summary: John Keough, age 22, of Joliet was cited for driving with suspended registration.
Location: W. Oak and S. Briggs
Summary: Deputies were dispatched to Silver Cross Hospital around 7:30pm for a gunshot victim. Joliet Police had arrived on the scene prior to deputies’ arrival and spoke with a 22-year-old male who stated that he had driven to the area of W. Oak and Briggs in order to meet a person he had met on Instagram. Upon stopping his vehicle in the area, he was approached by two male blacks who entered his vehicle and asked for his belongings and money. The victim gave the unknown offender/s his phone but stated he had no money. The victim was then shot by one of the offenders in the lower back.
Silver Cross medical staff advised deputies that the victim would be transported to Loyola Hospital for further treatment. Under investigation.
Location: Cherry Hill and Haven Avenue
Summary: Susan Reynolds, age 58, of New Lenox was cited for driving while license revoked.
1/12 Location: 626 Oakview Avenue
Summary: Owners of Joliet Tent Company stated that person/s unknown came onto their property and stole four catalytic converters from four vehicles. Also observed at the scene was two catalytic converters on the ground in front of two other company vehicles that were left behind by the offender/s.
Location: E. Washington and SW Circle Drive
Summary: Kabrena Steele, age 30, of Joliet was cited for no valid driver’s license, suspended registration, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Location: 95 S. Chicago St. Adult Detention Facility
Summary: Martell Perkins, Sr., age 37, of 334 S. Ottawa in Joliet was charged with aggravated battery to a correctional officer.
1/13 Location: 100 block of Teeway St.
Summary: Victim stated that three unknown Hispanic male subjects arrived at his home and asked to inspect the electrical box on the power lines in his back yard. The victim allowed all three men into his home and followed one of the males outside to the backyard. When the subjects left the residence, the victim discovered diamond earrings missing and other jewelry.
1/14 Location: S. Briggs and W. Oak Avenue
Summary: John Morrisitte, age 46, of Chicago was cited for operating vehicle without registration and driving while license suspended.
1/16 Location: Ohio St. and Scott St.
Summary: Eysner Huerta Torrez, age 32, of Joliet was cited for no valid driver’s license and improper lighting.
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