WCSO Police Blotter

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

JUNE 28 THRU JULY 4

 

 

LOCKPORT

            -Nothing to report this week.

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

            -Nothing to report this week.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/28     Location:  8400 block of W. Eagle Lake Road                                  Peotone

            Summary:  Victim stated while reviewing video surveillance he observed an unknown silver Dodge Durango on his property near his two pole barns.   The incident occurred on May 13, 2022.  In the video, he observed a male white, 25-30 years old, get out of his vehicle and steal a weed wacker and a chainsaw from his pole barn. 

 

6/30     Location:  W. Indiana and Oak Park avenue                                      Washington

            Summary:  Lawrence Pierce III, age 54, of 9215 W. Pullman Court in Mokena was arrested for DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and speeding.

 

7/1       Location:  W. Exchange and Independence Blvd.                             Crete

            Summary:  Tairon Johnson, age 22, of 419 Tamarack in Park Forest was cited for driving while license suspended, no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

JOLIET

 

6/28     Location:  S. Briggs and E. Washington

            Summary:  Kevin Krohn, age 31, of 1168 N. Cooper Road in New Lenox was cited for driving while license revoked and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/29     Location:  Caton Farm Road and Commonwealth

            Summary:  Abelardo Madrigal, age 50, of 3207 Whitegate Road in Joliet was cited for improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

 

            Location:  714 Ingalls Avenue

            Summary:  Ryan W. Howard, age 36, of this address, was taken into custody on three active warrants.

 

6/30     Location:  S. Chicago and Pheasant Run Road

            Summary:  Charles Cleaver Jr., age 30, of 895 Cal Drive in Dickinson, North Dakota, was arrested for reckless driving, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, expired registration and improper lane usage.

 

7/1       Location:  Theodore and Gaylord

            Summary:  Marilee Lotz, age 59, of 3216 Lightening court in New Lenox was arrested for DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no registration lights.

 

            Location:  3000 block of Glenwood Avenue

            Summary:  Christopher Bailey, age 34, of 1825 Arbor Lane in Crest Hill was cited for no valid driver’s license and failure to signal.

 

7/2       Location:  E. Washington and Peale St.

            Summary:  Samuel Martinez Ramos, age 33, of 2108 E. Washington St. in Joliet was cited for no valid driver’s license, speeding, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

7/3       Location:  Collins and E. Benton

            Summary:  Henry Vazquez Perez, age 27, of 419 Chase Avenue in Joliet was arrested for DUI, stop sign violation and no driver’s license on person.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/29     Location:  12000 block of S. Spaulding School Drive                       Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a catalytic converter from a 2004 Toyota Sequoia while it was sitting in front of a business.

 

6/30     Location:  10s305 Schoger Drive                   Wheatland                   Woodcrafters

            Summary:  Owner stated that person/s unknown stole a pallet of newly delivered lumber from in front of the business.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

6/28     Location:  14928 W. 159^th St.            Blackhawk Shooting Sports

            Summary:  An unknown black male with a beard and mustache stole a Taurus .38 firearm from a desk drawer after offender broke the front glass in order to gain entry into the business. 

 

            Location:  15930 W. 159^th St.            Lennys Gas N Wash

            Summary:  Two unknown males broke into a maintenance shed and stole a semi-truck pressure washer, a roto tiller, and two cases of motor oil. 

 

6/30     Location:  W. 159^th St. and S. Messenger Circle

            Summary:  Wajdi Darmohammed, age 30, of 12640 71^st Court in Palos Heights was cited for aggravated speeding and no valid driver’s license.

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

6/30     Location:  S. Rt. 53 and W. Old Explosive Road                  Wilmington

            Summary:  Cyquim James, age 40, of 780 S. Nelson St. in Kankakee was cited for driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.  He was held on an active Kankakee County warrant.

 

7/1       Location:  S. Rt. 53 and S. St. Louis St.                                 Jackson

            Summary:  Anita Neese, age 45, of 408 N. Hebbard in Joliet was arrested for DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, speeding, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. 

 

7/4       Location:  1803 Robert St.                 Wilmington

            Summary:  Cody England, age 24, of this address was arrested for battery.

 

-end-

 

 

WILL COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JUNE 21 THRU 27

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

6/22     Location:  Somerset Acres and Golf Avenue                                     New Lenox

            Summary:  Richard W. Haak, age 26, of Joliet, was cited for driving while license suspended.

 

6/23     Location:  1333 S. Schoolhouse Road        Safer Whole Sale                        New Lenox

            Summary:  Two unknown subjects stole two motorized off-road style Apollo dirt bikes.

 

6/24     Location:  E. Francis Road and S. Parker Road                                 Frankfort

            Summary:  Mayce Aljazara, age 39, of Lemont, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/24     Location:  12011 S. Aero Drive                      Aero Auto Body         Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a catalytic converter off a 2016 Ford F-350 from the business parking lot.

 

            Location:  23824 W. Andrew Road               Cruise America           Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a catalytic converter off a Ford F-350 RV and another catalytic converter off a Ford E-450 RV.

 

            Location:  23839 W. Andrew Road               Sutfin Mechanical       Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a catalytic converter off a 1999 Ford E350 truck.

 

            Location:  23824 W. Andrew Road               Ground Works Land Design               Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a catalytic converter off a 2001 Ford F-250.

 

            Location:  23856 W. Andrew Road               American Lawn          Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a catalytic converter off a 2012 Isuzu truck and attempted to steal another one from a Chevy truck but was unsuccessful.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/21     Location:  10101 W. Wilmington-Peotone Road                               Peotone

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole two dirt bikes after they broke into a barn.

 

6/25     Location:  2900 block of E. Timberline Court                                   Crete

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into three vehicles and stole a purse, car keys, two phones, a debit card, a necklace and a backpack with clothing inside.

 

6/26     Location:  27255 S. Prairie Grass Drive                                             Monee

            Summary:  Earl L. Welch, age 57, of 27255 S. Prairie Drive in Monee was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to give aid in accident involving personal injury.

 

6/27     Location:  27000 block of S. Pebble Beach Court                             Crete

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a Ruger 9mm pistol after breaking into a residence.

 

LOCKPORT

 

6/26     Location:  200 block of Dellwood Avenue

            Summary:  Rahshawn Ulmer-Woods, age 24, of 1009 Charlesworth Avenue in Joliet was arrested for criminal damage to property and resisting a peace officer and was held on two active warrants.

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

6/21     Location:  I55 and E. Reed Road

            Summary:  Ina Ursu, age 31, of Willowbrook was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

 

JOLIET

 

6/21     Location:  2500 block of Regan Road

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole an air conditioning unit from a residence.

 

6/22     Location:  Western Avenue and N. Center

            Summary:  Michel Rodriguez, age 23, of 104 Madonna Avenue in Joliet was cited for no valid driver’s license and disobeying a traffic control device.

 

            Location:  Morgan and Dwight

            Summary:  Jose Lebron-Ramos, age 45, of 1118 Krings in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended.

 

6/23     Location:  Wallace and S. DesPlaines St.

            Summary:  Sean St. Clair, age 50, of 301 Rivers Edge Drive in Minooka was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and illegal transportation of alcohol.

            Location:  800 block of Sherman St.

            Summary:  Juan G. Alvarado-Sanchez, age 25, of 823 Sherman St. in Joliet was arrested for endangering the life of a child.  

            Location:  2417 Plainfield Road                    A and A Tech

            Summary:  Steve A. Evans, age 37, of 2413 Plainfield Road in Joliet was arrested for assault and driving while license suspended.

 

            Location:  Richards St. and 2^nd Avenue

            Summary:  Samantha Wrona, age 42, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and was held on an active warrant.

 

            Location:  16434 W. Cherry Creek Court                  ADZ Trucking

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered the business property and stole 45 used brake pads and 17 used brake drums.  The offender was described as a male white with a skinny build and dark hair driving an older baby blue Buick Regal.  The offender committed the thefts on two occasions:  6/16/22 and 6/23/22.

 

6/24     Location:  W. Jefferson and N. Midland

            Summary:  Johnnie Parnell Green, age 41, of 117 3^rd Avenue in Joliet was arrested for driving while license revoked, fleeing/attempting to elude police, driving with expired license plates, illegal dumping material on highway and disobeying a stop sign.

 

            Location:  S. Briggs and 3^rd Avenue

            Summary:  Andrew G. Dub, age 20, of 2427 Flower St. in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

 

 

             Location:  1108 Bartel Road

            Summary:  Karon Nabors, age 18, of this address was arrested for aggravated fleeing/eluding a peace officer and was held on two active Will County warrants.

 

            Location:  500 block of Logan Avenue

            Summary:  Victim stated that around 4am he was sleeping when he heard a noise and saw the light from a flashlight in his kitchen.  The victim yelled, “Get out of my house!” but was unable to see the intruder.  The intruder immediately left the residence through the back door where he had broken into.

 

6/25     Location:  E. Washington and Barr Elms Avenue

            Summary:  Marcos Torres-Rivera, age 49, of 137 SE Circle Drive in Joliet was arrested for DUI, speeding, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  E. Cass St. and Page Avenue

            Summary:  Raven S. Hughes, age 28, of 592 Eric Way in Bolingbrook was cited for driving while license revoked.

 

6/26     Location:  409 Burke Drive

            Summary:  Scott E. Lorenc, age 36, of this address was arrested for aggravated battery.

 

            Location:  Louis Road

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a catalytic converter from a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe while it was parked in a residential driveway.

 

            Location:  100 block of N. Ottawa

            Summary:  Luis D. Suarez Vega, age 24, of 10 Salem Drive in Joliet was arrested for DUI, improper turn at intersection, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, improper lighting, no driver’s license and expired registration.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

6/22     Location:  143^rd and S. Will Cook Road

            Summary:  Regina Melero, age 52, of 8934 Fernwood Court in Orland Park was cited for suspended registration and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

6/23     Location:  14110 W. 151^st St.                         Heritage Park

            Summary:  Victim stated that while he was attempting to find a parking spot at the Homer Fest an unknown male subject approached him and looked inside his vehicle.  The male subject was wearing a purple ‘carnie’ uniform.  The subject observed a go-pro video camera in the victims’ backseat and stated to the victim that cameras were not allowed inside the fest and that he would need to confiscate it.  The victim gave the camera to the ‘carnie’, parked his vehicle and reported the incident to deputies.

 

            Location:  W. 151^st and S. Gougar Road

            Summary:  Adam E. Nelson, age 30, of Lockport was cited for no valid driver’s license and speeding.

 

            Location:  13150 W. 143^rd St.                                    Purple Onion Restaurant

            Summary:  Property Manager reported to deputies that while performing his weekly inspection he observed that person/s unknown had forced entry into the building and stole the following items:  1 beer cooler, 14 light fixtures, 4 ceiling fans, 10 wall pictures, 1 cash register, 30 tables and 120 chairs, 3 coffee machines, a commercial dish washer, 18 shelving units, a soda machine, 3 fire extinguishers, 2 microwaves, 4 deep fryers, 2 stovetop ovens, a broiler oven and a baking oven. 

 

6/24     Location:  14000 block of S. Mallard Drive

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a Glock 19, 9mm handgun.

 

6/26     Location:  W. 159^th St. and S. Messenger Blvd.

            Summary:  Abimael Villamil, age 38, of 2006 W. Algonquin in Mount Prospect was cited for driving while license suspended and improper lighting.

 

6/27     Location:  14320 W. 151^st St.                         Homer Township Library

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a sign from the parking lot that read, “Everyone Welcome”.

 

            Location:  14032 S. Teakwood Drive

            Summary:  Jordan N. Albright, age 20, of this address was arrested for aggravated domestic battery and two counts of aggravated battery.

 

-end-

 

 

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JUNE 14 THRU 20

 

JOLIET

 

6/14     Location:  500 block of Miami St.    

            Summary:  John Roy Hernandez, Jr., age 20, of 518 Campbell St. in Joliet was arrested for aggravated battery, aggravated discharge of a firearm and violation of order of protection.  Angel Santiago-Vargas, age 21, of 518 Campbell St. in Joliet was arrested for aggravated battery and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

 

            Location:  Manhattan Road and W. Laraway Road

            Summary:  Steven Gorman, age 62, of 240 Trask in Manhattan was arrested for DUI and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/15     Location:  E. Cass and Henderson St.

            Summary:  Dwight Franklin, age 50, of 314 Oneida in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.

 

            Location:  E. Cass and Youngs Avenue

            Summary:  Jarelle Freeman, age 26, of 1417 Dearborn St. in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended, suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  20505 SE Frontage Road              Bedrock Exterior Contractors

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole the catalytic converter off a 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 and a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500.

 

6/16     Location:  S. Briggs and E. Washington

            Summary:  Luis F. Gallardo-Garcia, age 26, of 1919 Kelly Avenue in Crest Hill was cited for driving while license suspended and improper lighting.  He was held on an active DuPage County warrant.

 

            Location:  2423 Plainfield Road                    E & S Auto Sales

            Summary:  A grey Mitsubishi with two male blacks and two female whites entered the business lot and stole four speakers from a Dodge Ram pickup truck.  Estimated loss value:  $1,000.

 

6/18     Location:  Caton Farm Road and Commonwealth Avenue

            Summary:  Christopher Brust, age 20, of 6908 Riley Drive in Joliet was cited for speeding and no valid driver’s license.

 

            Location:  Caton Farm and Caton Crest Drive

            Summary:  Demetres Barrentine, age 39, of 201 4^th Avenue in Joliet was cited for speeding and driving while license revoked.

 

            Location:  Caton Farm and Enid

            Summary:  Destiny Jones, age 21, of 1308 Mason Avenue in Joliet was cited for speeding and no valid driver’s license.

 

            Location:  Plainfield Road and Webb St.

            Summary:  Robert Krankvich, age 40, of 21439 Abbey Lane in Crest Hill was cited for expired registration and driving while license suspended.

 

            Location:  Black Road and Ann St.

            Summary:  Branden Cain-Pierce, age 31, of 1307 Pico Court in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended and speeding.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Benjamin Altiery, age 39, of Joliet was charged with criminal damage to property after he threw a chair at the wall mounted TV and cracked it.

 

            Location:  Joseph M. Corredor, age 45, of 1400 Maple Road in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/19     Location:  I57

            Summary:  Joseu Marin-Martinez, age 31, of 1164 N. Century in Rantoul, IL was arrested for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of ammunition with no FOID card and possession of a controlled substance. 

 

            Location:  Root St. and Grandview

            Summary:  Edwin Garcia, age 35, of 8128 Waterbury Court in Woodridge was arrested for DUI and improper lane usage.

 

6/20     Location:  Linden and Miles

            Summary:  Jose Mascote, age 27, of 108 Hobbs Avenue in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended.

 

LOCKPORT

 

            -Nothing to report this week.

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

            -Nothing to report this week.

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

6/15     Location:  1333 S. Schoolhouse Road                       New Lenox      several businesses

            Summary: -

- Person/s unknown broke into the office building of Straightline Performance and stole a Ruger LCP380 and a small safe.  Offender/s also broke into a trailer that was parked in the business lot.  Nothing was taken.

 -  Offender/s broke into Ybarra Truck Repair and damaged a TV, toolbox and an Adir locking key box.  A cell phone and an airsoft gun was also missing.

 - Manager of Great Sports stated that offender/s broke into their warehouse and broke into two vending machines and pried open the doors.  Offenders also caused damage to a third vending machine, and released a fire extinguisher all over the floor.  Offenders also drove a golf cart through a metal cage area, and used an axe to force open an (empty) safe.    Deputies observed a two-foot hole cut into the siding of the back of the building where the offender/s gained entry.   Once all employees were allowed to return to the warehouse it was also discovered that an Apollo 250RX dirt bike had body damage, along with a Batman go-cart, a golf cart, and two motorcycle trikes.   A 2020 Apollo motorcycle and a Massimo ATV were stolen, along with a Samsung tablet, a fishing rod, cash and a trailer that had been parked outside. 

- Deputies spoke with an individual who stated that he had permission to use one of the business parking lots to park his 2000 Roadmaster motor home.  Offender/s smashed in the passenger door window and cut the locking mechanism.  Nothing was missing from inside.

- Offender/s broke into a CBD business with a storeroom and office.  It was unclear at time of report if anything was missing.  Business owner stated he would do a full inventory and report to deputies at a later date.

 

            Location:  9511 W. Monee-Manhattan Road             Frankfort                     Green Garden Country Club

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole two golf carts after they broke the locking mechanism to the cart-holding gate and cut the electricity to the alarm box. 

 

6/17     Location:  2800 block of Morcambe Bay Drive                     New Lenox

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a red recumbent Sun E2-Tri Classic bike from the driveway of a residence.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/16     Location:  13909 S. Budler Road                   Plainfield                     Creekside Elementary

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke the glass out of an entrance door of the school.  Offender/s also used dry erase markers and spray paint in order to write offensive and gang related graffiti in several areas around the building.  Video surveillance was being reviewed.

 

6/20     Location:  22000 block of W. Lockport St.                Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke out the window of a vehicle and stole a wallet containing USC, gift cards, a debit card and a driver’s license.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/16     Location:  25608 S. Dixie Highway                           Crete               U Store It

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered the gated storage area and cut the catalytic converter off a 2006 Ford motor home.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

6/14     Location:  W. 159^th St. and S. Gougar Road

            Summary:  Gelasio Temich-Temich, age 34, of 315 Willow Avenue in Joliet was cited for driving while license revoked, speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/15     Location:  S. Parker and W. Sweetwater Drive

            Summary:  Lukas Marauskas, age 20, of 13660 W. Ironwood Circle in Homer Glen was cited for speeding.

 

6/17     Location:  W. 151^st and S. Wingate Drive

            Summary:  Ranya Hinnawi, age 23, of 10544 S. Central Avenue in Chicago Ridge was cited for suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.

 

6/18     Location:  W. 167^th St. and S. Parker Road

            Summary:  Ryan Kokosz, age 21, of 16019 S. Donna Marie Drive in Homer Glen was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

-end-

 

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JUNE 7 THRU 13

 

 

JOLIET

 

6/7       Location:  S. Briggs and E. Washington St.

            Summary:  Richard Hank, age 26, of 419 S. Reed Street in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended, speeding, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  1300 block of E. Cass St.

            Summary:  Angel J. Padro, age 44, of 14543 S. Archer Avenue in Lockport was cited for suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/8       Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Ronald Parker, age 21, of 23 Highland St. in Calumet City was charged with battery after he struck another inmate.

 

6/11     Location:  E. Cass and Page Avenue

            Summary:  Kevyn Garcia, age 23, of 1519 S. Chicago St. in Joliet was cited for disobeying a traffic control device, no registration lights, attempt to flee/elude police, no valid driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  W. Jefferson St. and N. Hammes

            Summary:  Charles D. Kowalski, age 35, of 931 Plainfield Road in Joliet was cited for no front plates, driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.  He was held on an active Will County warrant.

 

6/12     Location:  Walnut and Sterling

            Summary:  Janelly Rejon, age 28, of 19755 NE Frontage Drive in Shorewood was cited for failure to stop at stop sign and driving while license revoked.

 

            Location:  100 block of Jessie St.

            Summary:  An unknown white male subject, about 215lbs, approached a residence and began speaking to the homeowner about purchasing a Link card from him.  The homeowner stated that he was not interested.  The unknown subject then began asking strange questions about the homeowners three Chihuahua dogs that were in his backyard.  The homeowner told the man to leave his property.  A short time later the homeowner went into his back sunroom and realized that person/s unknown had entered his sunroom and stole his Chihuahua puppy. 

 

            Location:  18000 block of S. Briggs

            Summary:  Marco Martinez, age 54, of 312 Dell Park Avenue in Lockport was arrested for aggravated DUI, DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving while license suspended. 

 

6/13     Location:  5^th Avenue and S. Eastern Avenue

            Summary:  Brian L. Andrews, age 60, of 373 Western Avenue in Joliet was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and driving while license suspended.

 

            Location:  4^th Avenue and Union

            Summary:  Mosell Turner, age 62, of 204 Lincoln in Joliet was arrested for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no seat belt, possession of a controlled substance and disobeying a stop sign. 

 

            Location:  E. Jackson and Parks Avenue

            Summary:  Murguia I. Salvador, age 30, of 1603 Arden Place in Joliet was cited for suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

6/7       Location:  W. 147^th St. and S. Crème Road

            Summary:  Nicholas Krzysiak, age 19, of 14726 Cinnamon Creek in Homer Glen was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

6/9       Location:  12000 block of W. Morgan Court

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2017 Chevy Tahoe from the driveway of a residence.  The owner contacted deputies to file the report around 2:15am.   The owner then contacted deputies at 5:35pm to advise them that he contacted On Star who was able to locate his vehicle on S. Emerald Street in Chicago.  Chicago Police was contacted and the owner was able to retrieve his vehicle.  Cash was missing from the vehicle.

 

6/13     Location:  14355 S. Bell Road                                   Blueberry Hill Café

            Summary:  Around 2:11am, deputies responded to an activated alarm at the business.  Once arriving, they observed the front door of the business had been shattered by a large rock.  Manager was called to the business and stated that offenders stole a small amount of cash and had damaged a computer monitor and gone through a cabinet. 

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

6/8       Location:  I-55 and W. Lorenzo Road                       Wilmington

            Summary:  Sally Likar, age 56, of 217 S. May in Joliet was cited for improper lane usage and driving while license revoked.

 

            Location:  W. Wilmington-Peotone Road and Warner Bridge                      Wilmington

            Summary:  Dominique Swansey, age 34, of 766 Mendocino Court in University Park was cited for failure to secure child under eight years old, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

 

            Location:  W. Wilmington-Peotone Road and S. Symerton Road                 Wilmington

            Summary:  Christen Quick, age 42, of 1023 W. Longfellow Drive in Manteno was cited for aggravated speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  W. White Feather Drive and S. Shawnee Lane                             Manhattan

            Summary:  Suzanne Haglund, age 49, of 24531 S. Arrowhead Drive in Manhattan was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

6/9       Location:  23000 block of S. Kankakee St.                                        Manhattan

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered a detached garage and placed several tools into a container.  Offender/s moved the container near the entrance door but did not take anything with them.   On 6/11, the homeowner called deputies back to the residence and stated that person/s unknown stole a Yamaha motorbike from the property.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/8       Location:  12357 S. Rhea Drive                                 Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke out several windows of the International Central Gospel Church.  It appeared that some of the windows were broken out by a pellet gun.  Video surveillance footage is being reviewed.

 

6/9       Location:  10000 block of S. Mandel St.                    Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown cut the catalytic converter off a Honda CRV while it was parked in a business parking lot overnight.

 

FRANKFORT AND NEW LENOX

 

6/8       Location:  7200 block of W. Benton Drive                Frankfort

            Summary:  Person/s unknown cut the catalytic converter off a Chevy Silverado while it was parked in a residential driveway.

 

LOCKPORT

 

6/11     Location:  100 block of N. Jefferson St.                   

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2019 Yamaha motorbike from a detached garage.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

6/7       Location:  S. Rt. 394 and W. Elms Court Lane                                  Crete

            Summary:  Haley Mirabal, age 21, of Lansing, was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

6/12     Location:  100 block of Flamingo Drive                                Washington

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a wallet containing credit cards and $90, an assortment of real estate documents, and a smart phone.

 

-end-

 

 

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF MAY 30 THRU JUNE 6

 

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

5/31     Location:  25000 block of W. 119^th St.                                  Plainfield

            Summary:  Resident stated that she received an email from Geek squad for a bill that she owed.  The resident believed the email because she had used Geek squad services in the past.  She called the number on the email and spoke to a person who identified himself as an employee of Geek squad.  The employee asked for the residents IP address from her computer and took control of her computer remotely.  The fraudulent employee connected to the residents’ bank account.    The resident then became suspicious and called police.  It was later determined that the fraudulent Geek squad employee had withdrawn $1,000 from her account. 

 

            Location:  21000 block of W. Juniper Lane                           Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole several pieces of costume and fine jewelry.  The victim reported that she was unsure when the theft actually occurred however; the only people in her home were a home health care worker and a few contractors who had performed repairs in the home.

 

6/1       Location:  12425 S. Rhea Drive                                 Drive Precision Diagnostics     Plainfield

            Summary:  An unknown male of medium build with a black goatee and short black hair was observed on video surveillance breaking the front door window in order to gain entry into the business.  Once inside the offender stole multiple vehicle keys and $200.   The offender was also observed stealing a 2015 Chevy Tahoe that was at the business to be repaired. 

 

            Location:  600 block of Book Road                           Wheatland

            Summary:  Victim stated that he mailed a personal check for $375 to a repair person company that had performed work at his residence.  Two weeks later, he received an email from the company stating that the invoice had not been paid.  The victim contacted his bank and discovered that the check had been cashed for $9,000.   The check had been altered to an unknown person.

 

6/6       Location:  19000 block of W. John Kirkham Drive                           DuPage

            Summary:  Thomas A. Kuzmicki, age 69, of 19262 W. John Kirkham Drive in Romeoville was arrested for criminal damage to property.

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

5/30     Location:  S. Rt. 53 and W. Manhattan Road                        Jackson

            Summary:  Maurice Hare, age 34, of Elwood, was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

6/2       Location:  12000 block of W. Bruns Road                            Manhattan

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a residence and stole cash, a wedding rings, and Apple ear pods.

 

6/3       Location:  24000 block of S. Walnut St.                                Jackson

            Summary:  Denziel Banks, age 25, of 6010 Industrial Drive in Monee was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle, obstruction of identification. 

 

6/6       Location:  26550 S. Elwood International Port Rd.               Elwood Weigh Stations          Jackson

            Summary:  Alex Alberto Ortiz, age 29, of 2468 W. Downer Place in Aurora was cited for overweight truck and driving while license suspended.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

5/30     Location:  1900 block of E. Indiana Avenue              Washington

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a residence and stole $240, a credit card, and medications.  Upon closing the credit card account, the victim discovered that person/s unknown had attempted to order a TV and have it shipped to an address in North Carolina.

 

6/1       Location:  W. Wilmington-Peotone Road and S. 104^th Avenue                    Peotone

            Summary:  Olivia L. Porter, age 21, of Chesterton, IN lost her life after she was involved in a motor vehicle accident. 

 

            Location:  3400 block of W. University Parkway                  Crete

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2022 Audi out of a business parking lot.  Victim stated that he received an alert on his phone from his credit card app that advised a large purchase was being made from Walmart.  Knowing that he did not make the purchase, and that his credit card was located in his vehicle, he went outside and discovered his vehicle had been stolen.  Upon review of video, it was observed that at 11:03am an unknown male black exited a silver Mercedes, entered his Audi, and drove away.    The victim stated that he had left his vehicle unlocked with the keys inside.

 

6/6       Location:  2200 block of W. Exchange                                  Crete

            Summary:  Resident stated that she received a phone call from an unknown male who stated that he was her grandson and that he was on his way to a wedding and got into an accident.  The person stated that he needed money.  The resident immediately became suspicious and began asking questions regarding their family.  At that time, the fraudulent person ended the phone call.  The resident stated to deputies that she immediately became suspicious because one year prior the same scam had happened where she believed the caller and sent money before she discovered it was a scam.

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

6/3       Location:  1300 block of S. Schoolhouse Road                                 New Lenox

            Summary:  Lee E. White, Jr., age 42, of 18500 Marycrest Drive in Country Club Hills was arrested for aggravated battery, and aggravated battery use of a weapon.

 

            Location:  10000 block of W. Steger Road                                        Frankfort

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a residence and stole a laptop and miscellaneous pieces of jewelry.

 

LOCKPORT

 

            -Nothing to report this week.

 

JOLIET

 

5/30     Location:  S. Briggs and 2^nd Avenue

            Summary:  Joseph D. Hall, age 51 of 106 W. Oak Avenue in Lockport was cited for aggravated speeding, driving with suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  20000 block of S. Ron Lee Drive

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 1981 Honda CR 125 dirt bike from the backyard of a residence.

 

6/1       Location:  S. Briggs and 4^th Avenue

            Summary:  Hugo Amaro, age 30, of 312 Algonquin St. in Joliet was cited for speeding, no valid license, expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  2400 block of Mayfair Drive

            Summary:  Deputies located ten shell casings in the area after they responded to a shots fired call.  No one was reported injured.

 

6/2       Location:  1400 block of E. Cass St.

            Summary:  Daniel Garcia, age 45, Alejandro Garcia, age 24, and Analilia Garcia, age 44, all of 2000 Arden Place in Joliet were arrested for aggravated battery.

 

6/4       Location:  900 block of Rowell Avenue

            Summary:  Connie L. Barnett, age 45, of 821 Harlow Avenue in Joliet was cited for dogs at large.

 

            Location:  1619 E. Cass St.                            Highland Liquors

            Summary:  Jonathan Lester, age 35, of 30 Wilson St. in Joliet was arrested for three counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and was held on two outstanding Joliet Police warrants for aggravated assault.

 

6/5       Location:  2400 block of Emlong St.

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a residence and stole an AR Platform 7mm-08 caliber gun, an AR 15 556mm caliber gun, a replica 1851 navy cap and ball revolver, $1,000 cash, a gold necklace, a 45 handgun, receipts for all the firearms and gift cards.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

5/31     Location:  15112 S. Bell Road                                   The Creamery Iron Horse

            Summary:  About 7:45am, Sheriff’s deputies were flagged down by a male subject who stated that his business had been burglarized sometime during the night.  Person/s unknown used a pry tool and breached the drive-thru window.  Cash was stolen.  Video surveillance discovered an unknown male subject wearing all black entered the restaurant around 1am thru the drive-thru window.  That subject then let another subject into the store through an exterior door. 

 

6/3       Location:  State St. and S. Archer Avenue

            Summary:  Cesar Javier, age 27, of Chicago was cited for no valid license and speeding.

 

6/4       Location:  S. Gougar Road and W. 159^th St.

            Summary:  Jared D. Harris, age 26, of 15437 S. Weather Vane Lane in Homer Glen was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

            Location:  S. Gougar and W. 159^th St.

            Summary:  Ayat West, age 27, of Palos Park was cited for driving while license suspended and aggravated speeding.

 

6/5       Location:  W. 143^rd St. and S. Lemont Road

            Summary:  Armando Minasola, age 36, of 1058 Georgian Place in Bartlett was arrested for speeding, improper display of registration, transportation of open alcohol, DUI, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

6/6       Location:  14115 S. Bell Road                       Wendy’s

            Summary:  General Manager stated that person/s unknown had broken into the business during the overnight hours.  Garbage cans were found tipped over inside the restaurant and the drive thru window had been breached.  Video surveillance observed an unknown subject enter the business by forcibly pushing the window open.  The subject then allowed a second subject to enter through a back door.  Offenders gained entry into the GM’s office.  Nothing was stolen.

 

            Location:  12412 W. 143^rd St.                        Culver’s

            Summary:  General Manager stated that when he arrived at work at 7am he observed the drive thru window to be broken out.  A pry tool had been used to gain access to the business.  Video footage revealed that at 1:18am two unknown person/s dressed in black with gloves arrived at the business.  One subject entered thru the window and then allowed the second subject to enter through a back door.  The subjects attempted to break into a safe but they were unsuccessful.   One subject then struck a computer with the pry tool causing the screen to shatter.

 

            Location:  14135 S. Bell Road                       Dunkin Donuts

            Summary:  While conducting a business check around 3am, deputies observed the drive thru window had been pushed in.  Upon the arrival of an employee, it was discovered that a coffee mug had been broken on the floor and the manager’s office had been ransacked with papers, gift cards, computers and a copy machine thrown about the office.   A small amount of cash was stolen. 

 

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