WCSO Police Blotter

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JUNE 29 THRU JULY 5

 

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

6/29     Location:  23210 W. Stripmine Road            Dockside Marine                     Wilmington

            Summary:  Around 8:40am, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call regarding burglary involving several stolen vehicles.  Deputies spoke with an employee who stated that upon arriving at work he observed forced entry into one of the storage buildings that kept customer vehicles and new vehicles inside.  Three vehicles were found missing:  a Can-Am maverick x3, a Camo Can-Am Outlander 570 XT four wheeler, and a Can-Am Spyder RS TS three wheel motorcycle.  Security footage is being reviewed.

 

6/30     Location:  W. Bruns Road and S. Schoolhouse Road                                    Manhattan

            Summary:  Taylor Pettenon, age 23, of 10027 W. Sweet Grass Circle in Monee was cited for disobeying a stop sign.

 

7/1       Location:  37000 block of S. Macks Road                             Wilmington

            Summary:  Around 1am, victim heard car doors closing and then observed three unknown subjects enter his 2007 Chrysler 300.  Offenders then drove off with the vehicle.  The vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys inside.

 

7/2       Location:  24250 W. County Line Road        South Wilmington Sportsman’s Club             Reed

            Summary:  A camper reported to deputies that person/s unknown spray-painted foul language on the front and both sides of his camper.  The offender/s also flattened all four tires.   Security footage is being reviewed.

 

7/4       Location:  34000 block of S. Lakeside Terrace                      Wesley

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 1991 Godfrey Marine Pontoon boat that was docked at a residence on the Kankakee River.  The victim searched up and down the river for the pontoon but did not locate it. 

 

            Location:  34000 block of S. Lakeside Terrace                      Wesley

            Summary:  Property owner called to report a suspicious vehicle parked on his property.  Deputies went to the property where a vacant building and parking lot were located.  A Hyundai Sante Fe was located.  While running a background on the vehicle it was discovered that it had been reported stolen to the Clifton Police Department in Ashkum, IL on July 1^st.   Deputies are investigating whether or not the recovered stolen vehicle had anything to do with the stolen pontoon boat on July 4^th.  (See above report.)

 

            Location:  W. New River Road and Boathouse Road                        Wilmington

            Summary:  Philip Giuffre, age 60, of 1873 N. River Road in Oregon, IL was cited for leaving the scene of a property damage accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  1900 block of Robert St.                           Wilmington

            Summary:  Person/s unknown threw a large brick through the windshield of a vehicle.

 

7/5       Location:  22000 block of W. County Line Road                              Wilmington

            Summary:  Two unknown subjects were observed on video entering a business shop and stealing two all-terrain vehicles;  a 2011 and 2019 Sportsman ATV.  One of the ATV’s was later located about a ½ mile east of the property. 

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

7/1       Location:  E. Richton and S. Torrence                                    Crete

            Summary:  Deputies were dispatched to a hit and run accident involving a possible stolen vehicle.  Upon arrival, they located a 2010 Ford Flex in a ditch on E.Richton Road with extensive damage to the windshield and front end.  The vehicle was unoccupied with the key remaining in the ignition.  A check of the vehicle revealed that the vehicle had been stolen on 7/1/21 from the Crete GoLo on Volbrecht Road in Crete.

 

7/3       Location:  W. Crete-Monee Road and W. Pinewood Drive               Monee

            Summary:  James J. Vitale, age 49, of 52 Thomas Avenue in Manteno was cited for failure to report accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

7/1       Location:  20000 block of S. Timberview Drive                    Frankfort

            Summary:  Victim stated that around 8:30pm he walked outside his residence and observed eight subjects attempting to gain entry into his vehicle.  The subjects ran when they saw him.  The victim gave chase but was unable to catch them.  Victim stated the subjects all appeared to be white males, about 14 years old.

 

            Location:  19000 block of S. Harlem                                     Frankfort

            Summary:  Tamika Neal, age 22, of 814 Purdue Lane in Matteson was cited for no valid license and aggravated speeding.

 

LOCKPORT

 

7/4       Location:  14000 block of S. Smith Road

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 1986 Yamaha XV700c out of the driveway of a residence.

 

JOLIET

 

6/29     Location:  N. Larkin and Oneida

            Summary:  Ruben Alcala, age 45, of 520 Kingston Drive in Romeoville was arrested for failure to signal, possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Johnathan N. Mosley, age 29, of 192 Roberts Road in Bolingbrook was charged with resisting/obstructing justice after he refused to be transported to DuPage County Courthouse for a court date.

 

6/30     Location:  N. larkin and Glenwood

            Summary:  Whitney Sykes, age 32, of 202 E. Cass in Joliet was cited for driving while license revoked.

 

            Location:  N. Larkin and Oneida

            Summary:  Johnny Stephen, age 40, of 2128 Luther St. in Lockport was cited for improper lighting and driving while license revoked.

 

            Location:  E. Washington and N. Boulder

            Summary:  David L. Bailey, Jr., age 34, of 507 Sehring in Joliet was cited for one headlight, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license revoked.

 

            Location:  Lois Place and Asbury Circle Drive

            Summary:  Alan M. Sunde, age 33, of 1010 Brentwood Drive in Joliet was cited for driving while license revoked, improper use of registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.  He was held on an active Will County warrant.

 

7/1       Location:  318 Hartford Place

            Summary:  David A. Swan, Sr., age 54, of this address, was arrested for battery.

 

7/2       Location:  N. Hammes and W. Jefferson

            Summary:  Mary C. Martin, age 27, of 236 E. Illinois in Lemont was held on an active Will County FTA warrant.  Carlos Cooper, age 48, of 1825 W. 115^th St. in Chicago was cited for driving while license suspended and improper lighting when required.

 

            Location:  N. Larkin and Black Road

            Summary:  Derrick D. Williams, age 42, of 1224 Linne Avenue in Joliet was cited for no registration lights, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

 

            Location:  W. Jefferson and S. Larkin

            Summary:  Rodney Williams, age 28, of 14026 S. Oakdale Circle in Plainfield was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.  Akeela Jefferson, age 27, of 211 S. Center in Joliet was taken into custody on an active Will County FTA warrant.

 

7/3       Location:  2400 block of Meridian Drive

            Summary:  Brandon Lopez, age 27, of 2416 Meridian Drive in Joliet was arrested for aggravated battery.

 

7/5       Location:  Mall Loop Drive and Colorado Avenue

            Summary:  Dawson A. Abbitt, age 28, of 421 Oak St. in Morris was cited for disobeying a stop sign and no valid license.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Derrell D. Draper, age 38, of 807 Hollow Glen in Joliet was charged with battery after getting into a physical altercation with another inmate.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

6/30     Location:  12000 block of W. 159^th St.         

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole copper wire, copper grounding plate and a 4 ft. ladder from an AT&T cell phone tower.

 

7/3       Location:  15000 block of S. Glen Wood Court

            Summary:  Person/s unknown shattered the side window of a vehicle in order to gain entry.  Missing was a wallet, sunglasses, $100 and a Sig Sauer pistol.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/29     Location:  24000 block of W. 103^rd St.                                  Wheatland

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2011 Infiniti QX56 SUV from the driveway of a residence.  The keys were inside the vehicle at time of theft.

 

7/5       Location:  23533 W. Main St.                        Midwest Hot Rods                  Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a trailer from the property.  The trailer had tow straps and a winch inside at time of theft.

 

 

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WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JUNE 22 THRU 28

 

 

JOLIET

 

6/22     Location:  3400 block of Mall Loop Drive

            Summary:  Delexuis Bobo, age 21, of 106 N. Raynor in Joliet was cited for no valid driver’s license and failure to yield at stop sign.

 

            Location:  200 block of E. Laraway Road

            Summary:  Jayme Wylie, age 19, of 2456 Walsh Way in Joliet was cited for expired registration, invalid registration, no valid license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/23     Location:  3500 block of Mall Loop Drive

            Summary:  Jimmy Thomas, Jr., age 36, of 4522 W. Van Buren St. in Chicago was cited for driving while license suspended and failure to yield at stop sign.

 

            Location:  1212 E. Washington St.                Elmhurst Cemetery

            Summary:  Mario Barrios-Reyes, age 25, of 201 Riley Avenue in Lockport was charged with resisting a police officer, obstructing identification, and was held on an active Will County FTA warrant.

 

6/24     Location:  S. Broadway and W. Division

            Summary:  Gerardo Aldaba, age 36, of 216 Richards St. in Joliet was cited for no valid license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/25     Location:  1800 block of W. Jefferson St.

            Summary:  Christopher Walsh, age 46, of 500 S. Ottawa St. in Joliet was arrested for improper lane usage, driving while license revoked and possession of a controlled substance.

 

            Location:  W. Jefferson and N. Larkin

            Summary:  Dolores V. Anzures, age 31, of 637 Cassie Drive in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

6/26     Location:  Scott St. and E. Jackson

            Summary:  Norris Bridges, age 19, of 621 W. Marion St. in Joliet was cited for no registration lights, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.  He was held on an active Will County FTA warrant.

 

            Location:  W. Jefferson and N. Midland

            Summary:  Alejandro Parra-Venegas, age 32, of 509 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet was cited for improper lighting and no valid driver’s license.

 

            Location:  S. Hammes and Notre Dame

            Summary:  Kaitlyn Rigazio, age 28, of 804 3^rd St. in Morris was arrested for two counts of possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of drug equipment, one count of obstructing justice, defective windshield, disobeying a traffic control device, and transportation of open alcohol.  She was also held on an active Grundy County warrant.

 

            Location:  W. Jefferson and S. Larkin

            Summary:  Dante Morrow, age 36, of 805 Juniper St. in Joliet was cited for improper lane usage, failure to carry identification and expired driver’s license. 

 

6/27     Location:  S. Briggs and Schuster

            Summary:  Pedro Medina-Garduno, age 36, of 1404 N. 14^th Avenue in Melrose Park was arrested for improper lane usage and DUI.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Derrell Deandre Draper, age 38, of 807 Hollow Glen in Joliet was charged with possession of contraband in penal institution.

 

6/28     Location:  1800 block of W. Jefferson St.

            Summary:  Jason R. Castillo, age 40, no address, was cited for driving while license revoked, improper lighting and was held on an active Will County warrant.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Gregory Rideout, age 21, of 456 Market St. in Joliet was charged with aggravated battery to a correctional officer.

 

FRANKFORT AND NEW LENOX

 

6/22     Location:  183^rd Place and S. Wolf Road                               Frankfort

            Summary:  Darion Blackman, age 25, of 2724 W. Flournoy St. in Chicago was arrested for possession of fictitious driver’s license and felony possession of a firearm.  Joshua D. Williams, age 18, of 10517 S. Oglesby in Chicago was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.  Jaharee Densmore, age 19, of 129 E. 114^th Place in Chicago was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of weapon.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/24     Location:  13520 S. Budler Road                   Green Up Landscaping                                   Plainfield

            Summary:    Supervisor of Acre Group stated that person/s unknown came onto the property that he keeps his vehicles and trailers parked at and broke into six enclosed trailers.  Stolen was six, 60” Toro lawn mowers, four hedge trimmers, a padlock, five chainsaws, climbing gear, a 52” Toro lawn mower, a bed edger, a 48” Wright lawn mower, and three leaf blowers.  Damage was done to all involved trailers/vehicles.  Video footage is being reviewed.

 

6/25     Location:  S. Broadway and W. Renwick Road                     DuPage

            Summary:  Heidi Butler, age 59, of 229 Root St. in Crest Hill was cited for no valid license and no taillights.

 

6/28     Location:  15449 W. Schultz St.                    Arrowhead Auto                                 Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a catalytic converter from a customer’s vehicle. 

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/24     Location:  3100 block of E. Bending Creek Trail                               Crete

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered a garage and stole a .38 caliber revolver.

 

LOCKPORT

 

6/22     Location:  S. Briggs and W. Oak Avenue

            Summary:  Gabriela Martinez-Aguinaga, age 28, of 2909 Frank Turk Drive in Plainfield was cited for driving while license revoked.

 

6/26     Location:  Canal St. and W. 9^th St.

            Summary:  Angel Gil, age 20, of 1155 Elliott Avenue in Aurora was cited for illegal stopping/parking on roadway, no registration lights, failure to carry ID, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driver’s license never issued.  He was held on one active FTA warrant out of Will County and two FTA warrants out of Kane County.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

6/23     Location:  S. Gougar and W. 159^th St.

            Summary:  Jason Pizano, age 26, of 503 Bellarmine Drive in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

            Location:  W. 151^st and S. Parker

            Summary:  Jennifer L. Panozzo, age 24, of 14741 Clover Lane in Homer Glen was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

6/23     Location:  S. Rt. 53 and W. Hoff Road                                  Jackson

            Summary:  Calvin Murray, age 50, of 768 Greenwood in Kankakee was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

6/26     Location:  S. Rt. 53 and W. South Arsenal Road                   Wilmington

            Summary:  Jose A. Reyes-Barrera, age 36, of 106 Iowa St. in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding and no valid license.

 

6/27     Location:  S. Lakeside Terrace and W. Angle Road              Wilmington

            Summary:  William JT Naughton, age 21, of 3404 S. Lakeside in Wilmington was cited for driving while license suspended.

 

6/28     Location:  109 W. South St.                           Jackson

            Summary:  Jeanette I. Alvarez, age 30, of this address, was taken into custody on an active Will County warrant.  Jesus De La Cruz, age 31, of this address, was also taken into custody on an active Will County warrant.  He was also charged with resisting/obstructing a peace officer and obstruction of justice.

 

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WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JUNE 15 THRU 21

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

6/15     Location:  S. Old Chicago Road and W. Wilmington-Peotone Rd.               Wilmington

            Summary:  Richard Granados, age 41, of 312 Watson Avenue in Aurora was cited for disobeying a stop sign, failure to yield at stop sign, illegal use of a cell phone, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no valid license.

 

6/17     Location:  W. Rt. 113 and S. Shenk Road                 Wilmington

            Summary:  Jordan M. Baker, age 27, of 1342 Dove Court in Bradley was arrested for DUI/drugs, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, no license on person and unlawful possession of cannabis by driver.

 

            Location:  3100 block of E. Division                          Reed

            Summary:  Vanessa Salinas, age 26, of 3045 S. Normal in Bridgeport, IL was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.  She was held on an active Chicago warrant.

 

6/21     Location:  100 block of Margaret St.             Wilmington

            Summary:  Jon Weldon Reynolds, age 28, of 823 Hobbs St. in Joliet was cited for driving while license revoked and improper lighting.  He was held on an active LaSalle County warrant.

 

            Location:  W. Baltimore and W. Stripmine                Wilmington

            Summary:  Luke Brockett, age 26, of 15727 W. Menominee Court in Manhattan was cited for no seat belts, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  20000 block of W. Rt. 113                        Wilmington

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2014 Hyundai Sante Fe out of the driveway of a residence.  The vehicle was unlocked within the keys inside at time of theft.

 

LOCKPORT

            -Nothing to report this week.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/16     Location:  31000 block of S. State Line Road                                   Beecher

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2007 Chrysler Aspen out of the driveway of a residence.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/18     Location:  N. Independence Blvd. and Greenwood Ave.                  DuPage

            Summary:  Ruben Lopez-Sanchez, age 52, of 716 N. Raynor in Joliet was cited for improper lighting and no valid driver’s license.

 

6/19     Location:  S. Rt. 59 and W. Rolf Road                                              Plainfield

            Summary:  Jennifer O’Brien, age 35, of 2804 Belleau Wood in Joliet was arrested after she struck the rear of a Plainfield Police squad who was preparing to leave the side of the road after performing a traffic stop on another individual.   O’Brien was charged with DUI, improper passing of emergency vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving with expired license plates.

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

6/15     Location:  New Lenox Township

            Summary:  Michael J. Riccio, age 35, of 7610 W. 162^nd St. in Tinley Park was arrested for indecent solicitation of a child and grooming. 

 

            Location:  7500 block of W. Tartan Road                              Frankfort

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered a vehicle and stole miscellaneous change, a few dollar bills, and a spare key to a 2020 Chevy Equinox.   Offender/s then stole the Equinox.

 

6/16     Location:  1022 S. Cedar Road                                  Rich’s Lawn Care                   New Lenox

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2016 Chevy dump truck and a 2015 Cargo Mate trailer.  Additional equipment stolen was a 36” Toro stand mower, 48” Toro stand mower, two weed whackers, two backpack blowers, three chainsaws, and a 52” Toro lawnmower.  Offender/s also spray painted graffiti throughout the building shop on large pieces of equipment.  Later in the day, deputies were advised that the Illinois State Police located the dump truck and trailer on I355 and Ogden Avenue.  The business owner recovered the vehicles.

 

6/18     Location:  I80 and I355                                  New Lenox

            Summary:  Thaddeus Nestor, age 31, of 224 W. Joliet Highway in New Lenox was arrested for aggravated fleeing/eluding police, aggravated speeding in a construction zone, fleeing/eluding police, passing vehicles on shoulder of roadway, disobeying a stop sign, and disobeying a traffic control device.

 

            Location:  7700 block of W. Douglas court               Frankfort

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a John Deer lawnmower from a townhouse community.  The landscaping company, Bill’s Lawn Maintenance, was in the area working when they left the mower unattended for a short time.

 

            Location:  7700 block of W. North Avenue               Frankfort

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole an unlocked 2005 Honda EX from the driveway of a residence.  Country Club Hills Police located the vehicle in their jurisdiction and notified Sheriff’s deputies.

 

JOLIET

 

6/16     Location:  Caton Farm Road and Plainfield Road                            

            Summary:  Rudy Sanchez-Escobar, age 29, of 3001 Tyler Drive in Plainfield was cited for speeding and driving while license suspended.

 

            Location:  208 Louis Road

            Summary:  Lawana Sterrett, age 43, of this address, was cited for resisting/obstructing a peace officer.

 

6/17     Location:  W. Jefferson and Essington

            Summary:  Nicole A. Corrado, age 36, of 219 Illinois in Joliet was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

 

6/18     Location:  Caton Farm and Caton Crest Drive

            Summary:  Daniel R. Majewski, age 22, of 1425 Boston in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

6/19     Location:  I80 and S. Briggs

            Summary:  Juan Manrique, age 19, of 1269 Woodland Court in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

            Location:  S. State and Louise Ray Parkway

            Summary:  Osvaldo Guzman, age 25, of 859 Ewing Avenue in Joliet was arrested for DUI, illegal stopping in roadway, possession of open alcohol.

 

            Location:  4200 block of W. Jefferson

            Summary:  Stefan Brzozowski, age 28, of 8630 Miroballi Drive in Hickory Hills and Stephanie Fratantion, age 39, of 2415 Byrum Blvd. in Joliet were arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

6/19     Location:  12000 block of W. Rosewood Drive

            Summary:  Centoria Ashford, age 22, of 5753 S. Hermitage in Chicago was cited for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no valid license.

 

            Location:  W. Bruce Road and S. Cedar Road

            Summary:  Nathan Shepherd, age 39, of 17708 S. McCarron Road in Homer Glen was cited for improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid accident, illegal transportation of alcohol, hit and run, and DUI.

 

6/21     Location:  14000 block of S. Pebble Creek Drive

            Summary:  Luke Lewkowicz, age 22, of 15360 S. Sulky Drive in Homer Glen was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of aggravated assault.

 

            Location:  W. 151^st and S. Woodcrest Avenue

            Summary:  James McPhee, age 24, of 11012 S. Kenneth Avenue in Oak Lawn was cited for aggravated speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

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WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JUNE 8 THRU 14

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

6/12     Location:  10000 block of Front St.                           New Lenox

            Summary:  Victim stated that around 12:46pm he received a cell phone call from a subject who gave the victim his name and stated that he was in possession of the victim’s young daughter and was demanding $500 in cash to secure her safe return.  The unknown offender insisted the father/victim send the cash through Western Union.  The victim withdrew the cash from his bank and wire transferred the cash to an address in Texcoco, Mexico.  The victim informed deputies that at one point during the phone conversation someone, which he believed to be a little girl, was put on the phone using his daughter’s first name. 

  While questioning the victim deputies learned that he believed his daughter to be with her mother (victim’s ex-wife) at a local movie theatre in New Lenox.  The victim attempted to call his ex-wife but she did not answer.  Deputies then arranged for a New Lenox police officer to conduct a welfare check at the movie theatre for the victim’s daughter and ex-wife.  The victim received a call from his ex-wife verifying that she was in fact with their daughter at the movie theatre and both were fine. 

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/10     Location:  1000 block of W. Bluff Road                   DuPage

            Summary:  Otis L. Middlebrook, age 47, of 8119 S. Roberts Road in Bridgeview was cited for aggravated speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/11     Location:  S. Joliet Road and W. Union St.               Plainfield

            Summary:  Joshua Pohlman, age 39, of 409 Simms in Aurora was arrested for aggravated DUI, failure to yield emergency vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

6/12     Location:  14000 block of S. Hemingway Court                   Plainfield

            Summary:  Daniel Lacour, age 43, of 21819 W. Hannibal Court in Plainfield was arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm after he mistakenly thought his handgun was not loaded and shot the weapon.  The bullet traveled through his neighbors back sliding glass door, through the house, and was recovered inside the front door of the neighbor’s home.  No one was injured.

 

6/14     Location:  10000 block of S. Eola Road                                Wheatland

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2007 Subaru Outback and a 1991 Mazda Miata convertible from the driveway of a private property.  The vehicles had flat tires at time of theft.  It is assumed that offenders removed the vehicles by towing them off the property.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/8       Location:  25000 block of S. Western Avenue                      University Park

            Summary:  Peter Klingensmith, age 51, of 2107 W. Exchange in Crete was cited for illegal use of cell phone, failure to signal, no seat belts, expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

 

6/11     Location:  E. Exchange and S. Rt. 394                                   Crete

            Summary:  Hugo Oropeza-Galicia, age 32, of 3041 E. 138^th Place in Chicago was cited for invalid temporary driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

 

JOLIET

 

6/8       Location:  Bissell Street

            Summary:  Person/s unknown caused extensive damage to a Chevy Silverado.  The front windshield, along with all side windows were smashed out.  The rear window was intact however, a metal pipe was laying on the driver’s side of the vehicle with another metal pipe embedded into the front windshield.  Both side mirrors were knocked off the vehicle.  Video surveillance was being reviewed.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                                       Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Deshaun Cockream, age 22, of 10 E. Zarley Blvd. in Joliet was charged with aggravated battery to a correctional officer after he spat on the side of the face of a correctional officer.

 

6/9       Location:  N. Larkin and W. Jefferson

            Summary:  Darius Portis, age 31, of 8326 Tavenor Lane in Houston, TX was arrested for manufacture/delivery of cannabis over 500 grams and aggravated unlawful use of a firearm.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                                       Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Deshaun Cockream, age 22, of 10 E. Zarley Blvd. in Joliet was charged with aggravated battery to a correctional officer after he was being escorted away from a disturbance and intentionally head-butted the correctional officer in the face.

 

6/10     Location:  S. Chicago St. and Pheasant Run Rd.

            Summary:  Victim stated while taking a picture of a vehicle in the parking lot of the apartment complex he heard a loud gun shot.  He believed the shot was possibly being fired at him.  The victim ran back to his tow truck and left the scene without injury.  Surveillance footage is being reviewed.

 

            Location:  Caton Farm Road and Eastline Drive

            Summary:  Jessica Garcia, age 26, of 330 Herkimer St. in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

6/11     Location:  400 block of Pico St.

            Summary:  Several BB gun holes were found in several windows of a residence.  A vehicle that was parked in the driveway also sustained BB holes in the rear windshield, front windshield, and driver and passenger front and back windows.  Approximately 24 impacts were discovered on the vehicle alone.

 

6/12     Location:  S. Briggs and Mills Road

            Summary:  Jessica Cruz, age 24, of 230 High St. in Aurora was cited for speeding, no valid driver’s license and expired registration.

 

            Location:  E. Washington and S. Briggs

            Summary:  Antonio Mireles, age 21, of 827 Elizabeth in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage.

 

6/13     Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Terrence T. Williams, age 26, of 1107 Magnolia Avenue in Joliet was charged with two counts of public indecency.

 

            Location:  630 Gardner                                   Terrace Inn Lounge

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered a vehicle and stole a snap safe containing a Ruger .380 with ammunition.

 

 

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

6/8       Location:  34000 block of S. Davy Lane                    Wilmington

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered a house that was being renovated and stole a new kitchen cabinet and a framing nailer.

 

6/11     Location:  500 S. Kankakee                            Godley Park District

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke the side window of a vehicle in order to gain entry and steal two purses that were on the backseat floorboards.

 

6/13     Location:  35149 S. Rivals Road                                Rivals Lookout Park          Wesley

            Summary:   Person/s unknown smashed a display glass, battered a door on a maintenance shed, busted apart one picnic table and burned a second picnic table.  A “No Camping” sign was also stolen.

 

LOCKPORT

 

6/9       Location:  3200 block of S. State St.

            Summary:  Virenda Tatam, age 39, of 310 Cass in Westmont was arrested for driving while license revoked, no seat belt, DUI, failure to comply with registration statue, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/11     Location:  16000 block of W. 147^th Place

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a new furnace and air conditioner from a residence that was under renovation.  The pipes and vents for the installation of these appliances were also stolen.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

6/9       Location:  13747 W. 159^th St.                                     BI Equipment Rental

            Summary:  An unknown person driving a black GMC Yukon IL entered the lot around 8:15pm and stole a U-Haul trailer.  Video footage is being reviewed.

 

6/10     Location:  14000 block of W. 139^th St.

            Summary:  An elderly woman reported that on 6/8 a black SUV arrived in her driveway and two unknown men came to the door wearing neon vests.  The men stated that they had worked on the roof of the residence several years ago and observed a problem while driving by that looked like it needed to be fixed.  The woman allowed the men into her home but then asked them to leave after a brief conversation.   On this date the woman realized that her birth certificate, social security card, and several pieces of fine jewelry had been stolen.

 

            Location:  17000 block of W. Bluff Road                            

            Summary:  Freddie Villegas, age 42, of 7718 Wildwood Court in Darien was cited for driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no seat belts.

 

6/12     Location:  S. Gougar and W. 151^st St.

            Summary:  Mazmun Alam, age 36, of 12922 Archer Avenue in Lemont was cited for aggravated speeding and no child restraints.

 

            Location:  W. 159^th St. and S. Parker Road

            Summary:  Spiridon Zougras, age 59, of 17047 Swallow Lane in Orland Park was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

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WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JUNE 1 THRU 7

 NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

6/1       Location:  200 block of Somerset Court                                New Lenox

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke two windows of a Dodge van that was parked in a driveway overnight.  Nothing was missing from inside the vehicle.

 

6/3       Location:  W. 187^th St. and W.  Southwest Highway            Frankfort

            Summary:  Michael R. Yarus, age 31, of 10545 Heaton Court in Mokena was arrested for possession of drug equipment and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

 

            Location:  1900 block of E. Lincoln Highway                       New Lenox

            Summary:  Cody J. Erikson, age 18, of 11541 Bryn Mawr Way in Mokena was arrested for aggravated speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt, possession of open alcohol, DUI/drugs, possession of cannabis under 100g and possession of drug equipment.  Two 18 year-old passengers were also cited for possession of open alcohol.

 

6/6       Location:  W. Lincoln Highway and S. 78^th Avenue             Frankfort

            Summary:  Frank S. Bleskin, age 57, of 19918 Catherine Lane in Mokena was arrested for DUI, driving in wrong lane and failure to notify SOS of address change.

 

6/7       Location:  20912 S. Frankfort Square Road                           Indian Trail Elementary

            Summary:  School Principal reported that when she arrived at the school on this date she observed a window, next to the main entrance door, to be shattered.  Three rocks were discovered near the window.  Video surveillance is being reviewed.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/2       Location:  13000 block of S. Budler Road                             Plainfield

            Summary:  Fidelia Guerrero, age 40, of 22200 W. Norwich Court in Plainfield was arrested for DUI and improper lane usage.

 

            Location:  24125 W. 111^th St.                         EcoClean                                 Wheatland

            Summary:  Office manager stated, person/s unknown cut the catalytic converters off three company owned vans.  Video surveillance was being reviewed for possible suspects.

 

6/3       Location:  W. Feeney Drive and S. Howard St.                                 Plainfield

            Summary:  Erykah Lurry, age 20, of 919 Lois Place in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

6/4       Location:  23838 W. Industrial Dr.                Warner’s Decking                   Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown cut off the catalytic converter of a company pickup truck.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/2       Location:  E. Exchange and S. Klemme                                 Crete

            Summary:  Joshua Kirby, age 45, of 13022 County Line Road in Crown Point, IN was cited for no seat belt, speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

 

6/7       Location:  24000 block of S. Michaels St.                             Crete

            Summary:  Severino Zavala, age 42, of 7700 Ferdinand Avenue in Bridgeview was arrested for DUI, improper lane usage, illegal transportation of open alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

 

LOCKPORT

 

6/4       Location:  W. Bruce Road and S. Geneva                             

            Summary:  Elijah Barfield, age 59, of 702 Arbor in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended.

 

6/5       Location:  Bruce Road and S. Briggs

            Summary:  Elika Gallarzo Herrera, age 25, of 1450 N. 46^th Court in Melrose Park was arrested for DUI, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving with expired license plates, no seat belt, disobeying a stop sign and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

6/1       Location:  14053 S. Bell Road                                   Home Depot

            Summary:  Victim stated that when he exited the store he observed an unknown male/white subject with short hair standing next to his work van.  The driver’s window had been left open.  The victim then saw the subject enter a tan Pontiac Vibe and leave the parking lot.  Three blue bankers’ bags had been stolen that contained miscellaneous mail, a $4,000 bank check, sunglasses and a conceal-carry permit.   The victim drove and caught up to the Pontiac on Bell Road.  The Pontiac took off at a high rate of speed while passing other vehicles to get away from the victim.  The victim did not continue to chase the offender.

 

            Location:  13000 block of S. Addison Trail

            Summary.  Person/s unknown stole eight 1x12-cedar boards valued at $600, from a work site.

 

6/2       Location:  W. Beaver Lake Drive and S. Bell Road

            Summary:  Ricardo Segura Martinez, age 28, of 10 Oak Street in Countryside was cited for no valid license and failure to yield.  He was held on an active Cook County warrant.

 

6/4       Location:  14000 block of S. Town Center Drive

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a white 2003 Shadow Master 30 ft. enclosed trailer from a parking lot. The trailer had miscellaneous documents and realty signs inside.

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

6/3       Location:  30000 block of S. Cedar Road                              Manhattan

            Summary:  Person/s unknown cut the locks off two storage trailers and attempted to cut off the locking mechanisms but were unsuccessful. 

 

6/4       Location:  E. Baltimore and Daniels St.                                 Wilmington

            Summary:  Chandler A. Wilke, age 23, of 14831 S. Hawthorn Circle in Plainfield was cited for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration and was held on an active Kendall County warrant.

 

6/5       Location:  29000 block of SE Frontage Road                        Wilmington

            Summary:  Joshua Bilthuis, age 24, of 374 Park St. in Manteno was cited for failure to give information or render aid, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to report accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

JOLIET

 

6/2       Location:  E. Zarley Blvd.

            Summary:  Deputies were called around 11pm to a shots fired call.  Complainant stated that he heard three shots being fired across from the nearby fire station.  Deputies canvassed that area and found two bullet casings in the parking lot near a Cadillac.  The two rear tires of the vehicle had been shot and were deflated.  No injuries were reported.

 

6/3       Location:  Caton Farm Road and Enid St.

            Summary:  Brendan Laporta, age 20, of 3909 Juniper Avenue in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding, driving while license suspended, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/4       Location:  1000 block of New Lenox Road

            Summary:  Michael J. Lee, age 55, of 221 5^th Avenue in Joliet was arrested for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper display of registration, no valid registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, expired driver’s license, DUI, and aggravated DUI.

 

            Location:  Louis Road and Houston Avenue

            Summary:  Nakia Hosey, age 35, of 981 Aurora in Aurora was cited for aggravated driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and unlawful possession of cannabis by driver.

 

6/5       Location:  116 Logan Avenue

            Summary:  Nicole Tovar, age 30, of this address was cited for fleeing/eluding a police officer and resisting a peace officer.

 

6/6       Location:  N. Broadway and Theodore

            Summary:  Michael V. Huffer, age 36, of 410 Center St. in Hobart, IN was taken into custody on an active Kankakee County warrant.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Antwyn Dennis Bowie, age 32, of 424 W. 119^th St. in Chicago was charged with battery after he struck another inmate in the face causing multiple facial fractures.

 

6/7       Location:  Sterling and Leach

            Summary:  Jesus Vega Ortiz, age 25, of 250 Krakar in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, operating vehicle with revoked registration, no front registration plate and failure to signal while turning.

 

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