WCSO Police Blotter

WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF AUG 3 THRU 9

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

8/3       Location:  I55 and N. River Road                              Wilmington

            Summary:  Kenneth J. Hunter, age 30, of 2008 S. 15^th Avenue in Broadview, IL was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

            Location:  13253 W. Smith Road                               Manhattan Park District

            Summary:  Person/s unknown caused heavy damage to two portable toilets at the soccer fields by putting fireworks inside.

 

8/5       Location:  34000 block of River Road                       Wilmington

            Summary:  Jon P. Morton, age 42, of 1606 Washington Avenue in Chesterton, IN was cited for driving while license revoked.

 

8/7       Location:  S. Rt. 53 and W. South Arsenal Road                   Wilmington

            Summary:  Zachary Offerman, age 21, of 1618 Mason Avenue in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

            Location:  36000 block of S. Zilm Road                                Wilmington

            Summary:  Tammy L. Trussler, age 57, of 710 Woodward in Beecher was cited for illegal burning of waste materials on property without state permit.

 

8/9       Location:  2920 E. Division St.                                  Reed                Home Town Storage

            Summary:  Person/s unknown cut two catalytic convertors off a work van.

 

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

8/4       Location:  12408 S. Industrial Drive E.                                  Plainfield                     Cube Smart Storage

            Summary:  Fourteen storage units were broken into by three unknown subjects wearing hoodies and surgical masks.  The offenders were in a dark green pickup truck and entered through the locked front gate immediately after a customer went through it. The offenders entered the lot at 8:00pm and left the property at 9:45pm.  Some of the items that were stolen were PVC trim coil, snow blowers, golf sets, and several types of construction/carpentry saws, nailers, compressors, and grinders.  Additionally, an ATV motorcycle lift was stolen along with computers and accessories, radiator covers, car parts, a grandfather clock, diving equipment, a bed frame and headboard.   Under investigation.  

 

8/5       Location:  24000 block of W. Fraser Road                            Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke out a vehicle window in order to gain entry.  Offender/s stole an Apple air pod headphone set.

 

            Location:  22000 block of W. Renwick Road                                    Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered two unlocked vehicles.  Offender/s ransacked one vehicle but nothing was missing.  The second vehicle had a wallet and a company check stolen from it.

 

            Location:  23000 block of W. Gagne Lane                            Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke out a vehicle window and stole a laptop bag containing a laptop, a pager, and a cell phone.

 

            Location:  15000 block of S. River Road                               Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke out a vehicle window in order to enter it.  Offender/s stole a Michael Kors purse with a passport, SS card, and two credit cards inside.

 

8/7       Location:  10s59 Schoger Drive                                             Wheatland

            Summary:  Person/s unknown slashed four tires on a vehicle that was being repaired.

 

            Location:  17201 S. Lily Cache Road                                    Plainfield                     Van Horn Woods

            Summary:  An unknown male/black subject in his mid-30 has and driving a small white SUV, broke out the window of a vehicle that was in the parking lot.  A wallet was stolen.

 

FRANKFORT AND NEW LENOX

 

8/6       Location:  20456 S. Cobble Stone Court                                Frankfort

            Summary:  Catherine B. Eckert, age 20, of this address was arrested for resisting a peace officer and was taken into custody on that charge along with an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated battery to a police officer. 

 

            Location:  12000 block of W. Francis Road                          Mokena

            Summary:   A female resident reported to deputies that on August 3 she was at her residence when an unknown male walked to her back patio and stated that he was working in the area to test the water because people had been getting sick from it.   The resident allowed the subject to come inside.  The subject turned the kitchen faucet on and stated that the glasses he was wearing would change the color of the water so he could tell if her water was good or not.  The subject was talking on a walkie-talkie while he was ‘checking her water’.  The resident then asked the man to leave her home.  She described the man as in his 40-50’s, white, heavy set, with a surgical mask.  He was driving a white truck with tinted windows.  A second person was inside the truck.  It was later determined that the second person had entered her home and stole jewelry from her bedroom.

 

8/9       Location:  7500 block of W. Hickory Creek Drive                            Frankfort

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 that was parked in front of the owner’s residence.

 

JOLIET

 

8/3       Location:  S. Larkin and McDonough

            Summary:  Rebecca Hunt, age 44, of 136 N. St. Louis St. in Elwood was cited for driving while registration suspended/revoked.

 

            Location:  22 Bradford Road

            Summary:  Jimmy R. Rodgers, age 34, of this address, was arrested for battery.

 

8/4       Location:  W. Jefferson and N.  129^th Infantry Drive

            Summary:  Randall Edwards, age 20, of 126 E. Third St. in Braidwood was cited for resisting/obstructing a peace officer, speeding, improper lane usage, and failure to notify SOS address change.

 

            Location:  14 W. Jefferson St.                                    Will County Courthouse

            Summary:  Keith Loescher, age 39, of 108 S. Johnson St. in Newark, IL was arrested for criminal damage to government property.

 

            Location:  1600 block of E. Washington

            Summary:  Joshua Thompson, age 33, of 905 Green Oaks Court in Addison was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license revoked.

 

8/5       Location:  Harwood and E. Cass

            Summary:  Daquon Dwayne Ervins, age 22, 4229 Thomas Drive in Otterville, MO was cited for driving while license revoked, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, no valid registration and speeding.  He was held on two valid Will County FTA warrants.

 

            Location:  E. Laraway and Rowell

            Summary:  Luc J. Parent, age 47, of 47 Bradley Avenue in Binbrook, ON was cited for overweight size/weight/load/length of semi-trailer.

 

            Location:  1000 block of New Lenox

            Summary:  Person/s unknown, driving a silver sedan type vehicle, stole two gargoyle statues from a front porch.

 

8/7       Location:  1827 E. Washington St.                             Saloon 2

            Summary:  Syed A. Zaidi, age 40, of 143 Azalea Circle in Romeoville was arrested for burglary and was also held on two warrants out of Kenosha, WI, after it was determined that he was the subject that was observed breaking into the establishment and stealing money from the slot machines.

 

            Location:  E. Cass and Algonquin

            Summary:  Ajon Dandridge, age 23, of 1420 N. Center St. in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

            Location:  500 block of Cayuga

            Summary:  Person/s unknown threw a brick through a living room window of a residence.

 

8/8       Location:  N. Briggs and Valley View Place

            Summary:  David Lejuan Willis, age 27, of 120 Peale St. in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended and operating an uninsured mtoor vehicle.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Deshaun Cockream, age 22, of 10 E. Zarley in Joliet was charged with battery after throwing urine at another inmate.

 

8/9       Location:  W. Jefferson and N. Hammes

            Summary:  Natalie Negray, age 23, of 416 N. Hickory St. in Joliet was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, obstructing identification, driving while license suspended and was held on an active Will County warrant and a LaSalle County warrant.

 

LOCKPORT

 

8/4       Location:  200 Caton Farm Road                               D & D Auto

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke out the front window and kicked in the front door.  It was unknown if anything was stolen at time of report.

 

8/6       Location:  200 block of Laurie Drive

            Summary:  Silas Trujillo, age 26, of 2404 Berry St. in Joliet was arrested for battery.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

8/4       Location:  W. 159^th St. and S. Bell Road

            Summary:  Pamela Petit, age 52, of 13723 W. Cedarbend Drive in Homer Glen was arrested for DUI and improper passing.

 

            Location:  S. Bell and W. 151^st St.

            Summary:  Adnan Rasoul, age 56, of 9836 S. Mason in Oak Lawn was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

8/6       Location:  12300 S. New Avenue                  INA Accounting

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2015 Great Dane trailer.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

8/3       Location:  W. Exchange and S. Sangamon                            Crete

            Summary:  Martin Rucker, age 40, of 22067 Brook Avenue in Richton Park was cited for aggravated speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

8/5       Location:  130 Flamingo Drive                                              Washington

            Summary:  Richard Vasquez, age 49, of this address, was taken into custody on an active Will County warrant and a no bond warrant out of South Chicago Heights.

 

8/9       Location:  23000 block of S. Western Avenue                                  Crete

            Summary:  Jade Feemster, age 24, of 271 Forest Blvd. in Park Forest was cited for expired registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

 

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WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JULY 27 THRU AUG 2

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

7/27     Location:  New Lenox and Frankfort

            Summary:  Sheriff’s deputies conducted several alcohol and tobacco compliance checks at various businesses in an attempt to limit the sale of these products being sold to minors.  Fifteen businesses denied sales to an underage person and two businesses failed to refuse the underage person and received an ordinance violation for selling, giving, or delivery of alcohol or tobacco to an underage person.

 

7/31     Location:  24000 block of S. 88^th Avenue                  Frankfort

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 12 ft. Behnke flatbed trailer from a private property.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

7/30     Location:  13000 block of S. Elizabeth Drive                                    Plainfield

            Summary:  An unknown white or Hispanic male wearing a white and gray hoodie with a dark black beard stole a 1985 Honda Spree scooter from the driveway of a residence.  The offender was observed with the scooter in his 2000 Toyota Corolla near the residence where he stole it.

 

7/31     Location:  W. Rt. 30 and W. 127^th St.                                    Plainfield

            Summary:  Matthew R. Hill, age 25, of 1308 Phoenix Lane in Joliet was cited for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to notify police of an accident.

 

            Location:  W. Rt. 30 and W. 111^th St.                                    Plainfield

            Summary:  Joshua T. Renner, age 23, of 406 W. Navaho Avenue in Shabbona, IL was cited for leaving the scene of an accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

 

8/1       Location:  Caton Farm and S. McKenna                                Plainfield

            Summary:  Khouri Hughes, age 26, of 7416 Kenicott Lane in Plainfield was cited for expired registration and driving while license suspended.

 

            Location:  23000 block of W. Royal Worlington Drive         Wheatland

            Summary:  Homeowner reported that person/s unknown shot a projectile at his kitchen window causing a small hole.  Deputies were unable to locate the projectile in order to identify it as a BB or a bullet.

 

8/2       Location:  16421 S. Mayleon Drive                                       Plainfield

            Summary:  Allen D. Thomas, age 80, of this address was charged with disorderly conduct and aggravated assault.

 

JOLIET

 

7/27     Location:  S. Briggs and 5^th Avenue

            Summary:  Frederick Johnson, age 49, of 1317 Milkweed Drive in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Center

            Summary:  Keith Gaines, age 26, of 13658 S. Jonesport Circle in Plainfield was charged with aggravated battery to a correctional officer after he punched and bit an officer.

 

            Location:  N. Hammes and W. Jefferson

            Summary:  Faye D. King, age 47, of 200 Madison in Joliet was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

 

7/28     Location:  Oneida and Madison

            Summary:  Johnnie P. Green, age 40, of 117 3^rd Avenue in Joliet was cited for driving while license revoked.

 

            Location:  1300 block of E. Cass

            Summary:  Alisa Evans, age 24, of 318 Illinois St. in Joliet was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

 

            Location:  2409 Plainfield Road                                Instant Replay

            Summary:  Sheriff’s deputies responded to an activated alarm around 5am.  Upon arrival, they observed the front deadbolt lock to be pried open and the door ajar.   Video footage revealed a male/white walking around the business attempting to open doors with a crowbar.  The offender did gain entry but a short time later, the male is seen running out the back door and entering a midsized dark Chevy SUV.  Nothing was missing.

 

            Location:  Bellarmine and McDonough

            Summary:  Isaac Norfleet, age 47, of 1544 Marquette in Joliet was cited for driving while license revoked.

 

7/29     Location:  800 block of Murphy Drive

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a residence and stole fine jewelry.

 

            Location:  Kildare Avenue

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a wallet and a set of keys from inside a vehicle while the vehicle owner was inside the residence.  The owner was later notified that someone had located the stolen property on the roadway in Romeoville.

 

            Location:  23213 S. Youngs Road                             Canal Terminal

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke out three large windows from the abandoned building.  The inside offices had been ransacked, ceiling tiles were damaged, and beer cans were found on the ground.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Deshaun Cockream, age 22, of 10 E. Zarley Blvd in Joliet was charged with battery after punching another inmate multiple times.

 

7/31     Location:  1913 S. Chicago St.                                   Ranch Liquors

            Summary:  Victim stated that he arrived at the business to visit a friend.  He left his keys inside his vehicle and doors unlocked.   When he returned to the parking lot his 2020 Kia Sorrento had been stolen.

 

8/1       Location:  Parks and E. Cass

            Summary:  Gabriel Arias, age 20, of 610 N. Hickory St. in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

            Location:  100 block of Anderson

            Summary:  Linzi K. Viscum, age 34, of 111 Anderson Avenue in Joliet was arrested for battery.

 

            Location:  S. Briggs and E. Washington

            Summary:  Joseph R. Rulec, age 63, of 129 Park Road in Joliet was arrested for DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  1600 block of Mills Road

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a residence and stole a Sig Saur 226 firearm and a Smith and Wesson M&P9.

 

            Location:  W. Jefferson and Republic

            Summary:  Sherman Fox, age 39, of 327 18^th St. in Cloquet, MN was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

7/28     Location:  Patriot Court and Parliament                                 Crete

            Summary:  Charles J. Finch, age 21, of 24382 Patriot Lane in Crete was charged with aggravated speeding, failure to yield emergency vehicle and disobeying a traffic control device.

 

7/30     Location:  24000 block of S. Lakeside Trail                           Crete

            Summary:  Person/s unknown, driving a red tow truck, stole a 2016 Jeep Cherokee from a residence.

 

            Location:  25515 S. Rt. 45                              Monee                         Circle K

            Summary:  Person/s unknown used a torch to burn off the lock on the air machine (used for tires), in order to steal the coins inside.  The offender was unsuccessful at stealing the coins.

 

8/2       Location:  26435 S. Dixie Highway                           Balmoral Race Track

            Summary:  Caretaker stated that around 3pm he observed an unknown male/Hispanic with a reflective vest on by the air conditioning units.  He yelled at the subject and the subject dropped a pipe cutter, jumped the fence, and ran off into nearby fields.  While checking out the seven air conditioning units it was discovered that all seven had damage caused by the coolant pipes being cut.  Several short lengths of copper piping were also found near the units.

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

7/28     Location:  26000 block of S. Rowell Avenue                        Jackson

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a barn.  Nothing was missing.

 

7/31     Location:  23000 block of W. Stevens Lane                          Wilmington

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 12-foot homemade trailer from a private property.

 

LOCKPORT

 

7/29     Location:  S. State and Daggett Avenue

            Summary:  Richard Moody, Jr., age 40, of 202 Barrett St. in Lockport was cited for no valid registration, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, speeding, and driving while license suspended.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

7/28     Location:  Village of Homer Glen

            Summary:  Sheriff’s deputies conducted alcohol and tobacco compliance checks on twelve various businesses within the Village of Homer Glen.  Eleven businesses refused sales to minors and one business owner received an ordinance citation for selling tobacco to a minor.

 

7/29     Location:  13000 block of S. Bell Road

            Summary:  Litonya V. Williams, age 55, of 7249 S. St. Lawrence in Chicago was taken into custody on a valid Chicago Police, FTA warrant, a warrant out of Glenview Police, and a valid warrant through DuPage County.

 

7/30     Location:  S. Bell Road and W. 159^th St.

            Summary:  Ameed A. Jabr, age 37, of 8617 Massosoit Avenue in Burbank was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, suspended registration, and speeding.

 

            Location:  13956 S. Bell Road                                   Menards

            Summary:  Eddie L. Roberts, age 29, of 6719 S. East End Avenue in Chicago was arrested for Retail Theft over $500, identity theft, and fictitious identification.

 

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WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JULY 20 THRU 26

 

JOLIET

 

7/20     Location:  Fairview and Rosalind

            Summary:  A 34 year old, male, resident of Joliet was interviewed at Silver Cross Hospital after Sheriff’s deputies were advised that there had been a shooting in the Fairview and Rosalind area.  The victim was in stable condition and reported that he had been riding his bicycle when a Chevy Impala drove past him and began shooting.  He observed four male/black subjects inside the vehicle.  The victim stated that he jumped off his bicycle and began running.  The victim entered a friend’s vehicle a block away and was driven to the hospital.    Hospital staff advised deputies the victim was shot once in the right upper back just below his shoulder and would be receiving further treatment.

   Sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of the shooting and located fourteen shell casings.  Under investigation.

 

            Location:  2500 block of Gaylord Road

            Summary:  Arcelia Guzman, age 61, of 806 N. 14^th Avenue in Melrose Park was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no driver’s license.

 

7/21     Location:  W. Jefferson and S. Larkin

            Summary:  Jason McDermott, age 43, of 201 Morris St. in Joliet was arrested for possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and driving while license revoked.   Michael Corbett, age 38, of 425 Division St. in Joliet was taken into custody on an active Will County FTA warrant.

 

7/22     Location:  Rowell and Eunice

            Summary:  Laura Vanweelden, age 48, of 2031 Fairfield Drive in Plainfield was cited for driving while license suspended.

 

            Location:  24000 block of W. Zauratsky Road

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke a window of a vehicle in order to gain entry.  A backpack with low valued items was inside the bag.

 

7/24     Location:  5^th Avenue and Siegmund

            Summary:  Reginald Morrow, Jr., age 30, of 1843 Maude Avenue in Joliet was charged with failure to yield at intersection, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident ad leaving the scene of a property damage accident, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, reckless driving, failure to give information, failure to report accident and failure to carry driver’s license.

 

7/26     Location:  Maple Road and N. Briggs

            Summary:  Juan Diaz, age 60, of 815 Holm Drive in Joliet was cited for driving while license revoked, speeding, and driving with unsafe equipment.

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

7/20     Location:  18000 block of S. Spring Meadows Drive                                    Frankfort

            Summary:  A female victim reported to deputies that she began a dating relationship in May 2021 with a male subject she met on a dating app.  The victim communicated with the man using various apps as well as on the phone.  The man advised that he was in the military and that due to regulations he was not allowed to have access to his bank accounts and was broke.  The victim stated that over the course of the relationship she made multiple cash advances through online apps to the man as well as sending numbers of purchased prepaid gift cards.  The man then asked the victim to set up a bank account to have his military checks deposited.  The victim provided the man with all her personal information.  She later found out the man had attempted to open a credit card in her name.  Victim then became suspicious and contacted the Sheriff’s Office.

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

7/20     Location:  2000 block of Roberts St.                          Wilmington

            Summary:  Dana M. Shelly, age 41, of 517 Kenview Drive in Wilmington was cited for resisting a police officer.  She was also held on an active Will County warrant.

 

7/22     Location:  23000 block of S. Rt. 53                            Jackson

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered two unlocked vehicles and stole a small knife, a purse and an IPhone.

 

7/23     Location:  S. Rt. 53 and W. Hoff Road                      Jackson

            Summary:  Hunter Doherty, age 19, of 406 W. Cermak Road ad Braidwood was cited for driving while license suspended and speeding.

 

7/24     Location:  S. Rt. 53 and W. South Arsenal Road                   Wilmington

            Summary:  Nicholas Sauseda, age 30, of 4603 Twain Court in Plainfield was cited for driving while license is suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

7/20     Location:  S. Stoney Island and E. Indiana                            Washington

            Summary:  Brett Wolff, age 52, of 30537 S. Cottage Grove in Beecher was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

7/21     Location:  1000 block of E. Church Road                              Washington

            Summary:  Homeowner stated that around 7am he observed a 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer that had crashed through his fence and was left abandoned.  Heavy damage was observed to the vehicle and the front airbag had been deployed.  Deputies ran the license plates on the vehicle and relocated to a residence on Ashland Avenue where they spoke to the homeowner.  The homeowner stated that her Mitsubishi had been stolen during the overnight hours. 

 

7/23     Location:  20000 block of S. Oak Lane                                  Crete

            Summary:  Deputies were called around 6pm regarding a possible home invasion in progress.  While en route deputies were advised, by a neighbor, that two unknown males were inside the home and he asked for a check of the residence and homeowner.   When deputies arrived, they did not locate the subjects but interviewed the homeowner and the neighbor.  The homeowner stated that a man had approached her and said he worked for the Village of Crete.  He stated that he had to check her water quality and the homeowner allowed him into the house and basement. After ten minutes, the subjects left the residence.  The homeowner then realized that a gold pendant, gold ring, a cell phone and $100 had been stolen.

 

LOCKPORT

 

7/20     Location:  S. State and Nobes

            Summary:  Joshua Jones, age 29, of 1226 Arthur Avenue in Joliet was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license suspended and aggravated speeding.

 

7/24     Location:  2000 block of Arthur Avenue

            Summary:  Deputies were dispatched for a drive-by shooting with two victims.  Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a 26-year-old female who had been shot in the head and neck.  A 41 year-old man had also been shot in his lower back area.  Lockport Township Fire were called to the scene and both were transported to Silver Cross Hospital.  Multiple shell casings were location near the intersection of Rosalind and Arthur.  Three vehicles were also struck by gunfire.  Deputies located a single round in two of the vehicles and seven rounds in the vehicle that the female victim was sitting in when the gunshots began.  The female victim was attempting to crawl into the residence (she was visiting) when she was struck.  The male victim stated that he was outside the home painting when the shots began.  No one was able to give any descriptions of the shooters or the suspect vehicle.  This case remains an open investigation.

 

7/25     Location:  Dellwood and Barrett

            Summary:  Natavee Edwards, age 19, of 214 Fairmont Avenue in Lockport was arrested for aggravated fleeing/eluding the police, possession of a controlled substance and driving while license suspended.  A 15 year-old male was arrested for three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and one count of the following:  aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon under 21 years of age and reckless discharge of a firearm. 

 

HOMER GLEN

 

7/20     Location:  S. Lemont Road and W. Janas Drive

            Summary:  Espinoza D. Quito, age 22, of 5412 N. Long Avenue in Chicago was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

7/23     Location:  21000 block of W. Knollwood Drive                                Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a residence and stole a .45 caliber pistol, a gold necklace, and two passports.

 

7/24     Location:  23000 block of W. Andrew Road                                     Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2015 Dodge Durango RT that was parked in the driveway of a residence.  Owner stated that he was in possession of both sets of keys.

 

7/26     Location:  13000 block of S. Magnolia Drive                                    Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a wallet.

 

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WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JULY 13 THRU 19

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

7/14     Location:  100 block of S. Front St.                           Reed

            Summary:  Jason Gregory, age 46, of 275 Lake St. in South Wilmington was cited for driving while license suspended, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lighting.

 

            Location:  S. Rt. 53 and W. Hoff Road                      Jackson

            Summary:  Lucas Burns, age 20, of 21526 Trick Circle Court in Wilmington was cited for aggravated speeding and no seat belts.

 

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

            Summary:  Kristin Williams, age 22, of 205 Daniels St. in Wilmington was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

7/19     Location:   E. Rose Lane                                Reed

            Summary:  Victim stated that she received a call from a man who said he worked for Amazon and that there was a fraudulent purchase for over $1,500 on her Amazon account.  The man on the phone then told the victim that he would transfer their call to her bank.  Upon being transferred, the victim was connected to another man who stated that he was an accountant at the bank’s Fraud Security Office.

   The victim was then told that after looking at her account, there was another fraudulent pre-approved transaction for $5,000.  The victim was told that he cleared up the fraudulent Amazon purchase/withdrawal.  But in order to clear up the $5,000 transaction, she had to withdraw $5,000 from her account, purchase pre-paid cards for $5,000, and then give the gift card numbers to the ‘bank accountant’ to redeposit the money into the account.  The victim did exactly as directed.  After the Fraud Security accountant ‘cleared up the attempted $5,000 withdrawal’, the victim was told there was another hacking in her account for $20,000.  This is when the victim became suspicious, ended the call, and contacted police.  

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

7/13     Location:  W. Peotone-Beecher and S. Egyptian Trail                       Peotone

            Summary:  Mohammed Musleh, age 35, of 7805 W. 157^th St. in Orland Park was cited for driving while license suspended, speeding, and no seat belts.

 

            Location:  W. Wilmington-Peotone and S. Schroeder                       Peotone

            Summary:  Nick Connolly, age 33, of 532 S. Schroeder in Peotone was cited for obstructing a peace officer and illegal screeching of tires.

 

7/14     Location:  3800 block of W. Stuenkel Road                                      Crete

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole an Amazon package from the front step of a residence. 

 

7/15     Location:  3400 block of W. Corning Road                                       Will

            Summary:  Person/s unknown dumped several bags of dead animal parts near the bridge on Corning Road.  A juvenile was in the area near the creek when he saw the bags and could smell a foul odor.  The juvenile reported the bags to his father and Sheriff’s deputies came to the scene.  Upon arrival deputies cut open one of the bags and observed the innards and hooves of, what appeared to be, a large sheep or small cow.  Will Township Conservation was contacted.

 

            Location:  20000 block of S. Yates Avenue                                       Beecher

            Summary:  A resident reported that on 7/11/21 around 2pm, the doorbell rang and she observed six unknown men on her property.  One of the men asked if she needed work done on her fence.  The victim stated she did.  She was instructed to go to the bank and withdraw money for the work to be completed.  The victim went to the bank while the men remained on her property.  Upon returning to her residence, the men were gone.  She later discovered that five rings were missing from inside her home. 

 

7/16     Location:  47 Meadowlark                                                      Washington

            Summary:  Elyse Widtmann, age 48, of 47 Meadowlark Lane in Beecher was arrested for aggravated battery to a police officer, criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct.

 

 7/19    Location:  24000 block of S. Meadow wood Road                            Crete

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke the window of a vehicle in order to gain entry.  A key port lock was removed from the vehicle.

 

LOCKPORT

 

7/19     Location:  20000 block of W. Mary Drive                            

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke the window of a vehicle in order to gain entry.  Offender/s stole a wallet with USC inside, a FOID card, and a debit card.

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

7/13     Location:  25000 block of W. Renwick Road

            Summary:  Brandon A. Carr, age 19, of 1718 Highland Woods Court in Plainfield was arrested for possession of cannabis by driver, resisting arrest and two counts of possession of fraudulent driver’s lciense.

 

            Location:  22110 W. Miller Drive                              Plainfield

            Summary:  Ronald A. Lynch, age 26, of this address, was arrested for aggravated battery to a police officer and aggravated assault.

 

7/17     Location:  22000 block of W. Renwick Road                        Plainfield

            Summary:  Kiara Rodriguez, age 20, of 1574 Sunflower Drive in Romeoville was cited for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

FRANKFORT AND NEW LENOX

 

7/13     Location:  Frankfort Township

            Summary:  Sheriff’s deputies conducted a Will County Alcohol and Tobacco compliance check at various establishments within the unincorporated areas of Frankfort.   Six businesses successfully refused sales without proper identification and four violation citations were written to businesses that failed the compliance check.

 

7/14     Location:  7818 W. Lincoln Highway                        All Stars Sports Bar

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2015 Chrysler 200 from the parking lot of the business.

 

7/15     Location:  7826 W. Lincoln Highway                        Frankfort Auto Clinic

            Summary:  One male/white subject and a second male subject stole a 2011 Audi Q7 from the above listed business parking lot.  The offenders were observed in a dark colored Nissan prior to the theft.

 

7/18     Location:  12000 block of W. 184^th Place                              Frankfort

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2018 Jeep from the driveway of a residence.  The doors were locked and the owner was still in possession of both sets of keys at time of theft.

 

7/19     Location:  18000 block of S. Wolf Road                   Dobson Landscaping              Mokena

            Summary:  Owner stated that he observed four males attempting to make entry into vehicles parked at the business.  When the owner turned on the outdoor lights, the offender/s fled the scene in a grey vehicle.

 

JOLIET

 

7/14     Location:  S. Chicago and I80

            Summary:  Eddie E. Brown III, age 19, of 500 Cleveland in Bourbonnais was cited for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and disobeying a traffic control device.

 

            Location:  1600 block of Rickey Drive

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a purse from a vehicle.

 

7/15     Location:  Manhattan Road and W. Laraway Road

            Summary:  Kevin Bonds, Sr., age 62, of 1420 Cleveland Avenue in Danville was cited for improper passing, no seat belts, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license revoked.

 

            Location:  S. Briggs and 2^nd Avenue

            Summary:  Luis Garcia-Venegas, age 32, of 416 Manhattan Road in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

7/17     Location:  W. Jefferson and Stryker Avenue

            Summary:  Isaac Norfleet, age 47, of 1544 Marquette in Joliet was cited for aggravated driving while license revoked and speeding.

 

7/18     Location:  N. Briggs and Sterling

            Summary:  Torrina Dunn, age 24, of 6253 Sunflower Drive in Matteson was cited for speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

 

            Location:  1400 block of Eunice Avenue

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2016 GMC Terrain from the driveway of a resident. 

 

            Location:  630 Gardner St.                 Terrace Inn Lounge

            Summary:  Deputies responded to a shots fired call.  Joliet Police were on scene upon deputy’s arrival.  Joliet Police advised that while on the way to the scene they heard approximately 20 shots fired in the area. After interviewing those on scene, deputies were advised that a disturbance had occurred inside the bar and a patron had been kicked out.  A short time later, shots were fired.  Three vehicles in the area were struck with a bullet.  Vehicle owners stated that they were inside the lounge when the shooting occurred.   Shell casings were located near the front door of the lounge.  Owner stated that after the disturbance he went outside the lounge when gunfire began in the direction of the lounge.  The owner stated that he returned fire but he was not aware of anyone being injured.  The owner holds an active FOID card.  He was not charged pending further investigation.

 

7/19     Location:  S. Briggs and E. Washington

            Summary:  Marcus Mares, age 50, of 2236 Clarence Avenue in Berwyn was cited for speeding, failure to signal and was taken into custody on an active Will County FTA warrant.

 

            Location:  1700 block of Houston

            Summary:  An unknown male wearing black shoes, gray pants and a red hooded sweatshirt was observed on video surveillance attempting to enter five vehicles at a residence.  Four of the vehicles were locked and the offender failed to enter them.  The fifth vehicle was not locked.  Stolen was $1,000, a Dewalt drill and a 112-piece Dewalt socket set.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

7/16     Location:  16000 block of S. Ashley Court

            Summary:  Dennis Harris, age 65, of 12400 W. Hadley Road in Homer Glen was charged with disorderly conduct. 

 

7/18     Location:  12000 block of W. Shellbark Drive

            Summary:  At 2:16am, three unknown subjects were observed on video surveillance walking up a driveway and entering a vehicle.  A business check was stolen.

 

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WILL COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

POLICE BLOTTER

WEEK OF JULY 6 THRU 12

 

SOUTH TOWNSHIPS

 

7/7       Location:  Ski Nautique Drive and W. Wilmington-Peotone             Wilmington

            Summary:  Michael Berta, age 54, of 30859 Correct Craft Lane in Wilmington was arrested for DUI, improper lane usage and illegal transportation of alcohol by driver.

 

            Location:  34000 block of S. Walnut Avenue                                    Wilmington

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2006 Ford F-350 from the driveway of a residence.  A second vehicle parked in the driveway was rummaged through by offender/s.  This vehicle was unlocked and had the spare key for the Ford F-350 inside.

 

7/8       Location:  36000 block of S. Ohlhues Road                          Wilmington

            Summary:  Victim stated that he placed an ad in the newspaper to sell a generator for $300.  He received a text message from a person who stated his name and was interested in purchasing the item.  A few days later the victim received a package from UPS with a bank check for $1,990 and an address in Mustang, OK.  The victim deposited the check at his bank. He was then was told by the ‘buyer’ to keep the $300 for the generator but to send the overpayment of money to a person in Ferndale, MI.  The victim was told that the person from MI would be picking up the generator at a later date.   The victim sent two UPS money orders; one for $1,000 and one for $650 to the address in MI.  On July 7^th, the victim was notified by his bank that the original check for $1,990 was altered and fraudulent.   

 

7/10     Location:  3195 E. Division St.                      Reed                Shell Gas

            Summary:  Victim stated while inside the store person/s unknown stole his 2018 Jeep Compass.  The vehicle was unlocked and running in front of the store when it was stolen.  The victim’s cell phone was inside the vehicle and while tracking the phone location was able to track it heading eastbound on Coal City Road near Rt. 53.  Responding deputies located the vehicle near Coal City Road and West River Road in Wilmington. The vehicle was still running, but was unoccupied.   While reviewing surveillance video it was discovered that offenders, driving a silver Chevy Cruz, stole the vehicle.   Deputy’s suspect the Chevy Cruz could possibly be the same vehicle that had been reported stolen from a Dollar General on 7/9 out of Grundy County.    Under investigation.

 

7/12     Location:  34000 block of S. Lakeside Terrace                                  Wilmington

            Summary:  Deputies were called regarding a possible recovered stolen vehicle.  Upon arrival they observed a Dodge Ram 1500 located down a hillside, stuck in one foot of mud, about 60ft from the shoreline of the Kankakee River.   Deputies were informed that the vehicle had been reported stolen out of Sheldon, IL on July 12^th.

 

            Location:  34000 block of S. Wurtz Road                              Wilmington

            Summary:  Person/s unknown stole a 2016 Chevy Silverado from the driveway of a residence.  The truck was left unlocked overnight with the keys inside the vehicle at time of theft.   The vehicle was located, later that day, in Kankakee County.  OnStar was activated by the vehicle owner and he was advised that the engine had been disabled and it was now in a stationary location in Kankakee. 

 

EAST TOWNSHIPS

 

7/11     Location:  23000 block of S. Raymond Drive                        Crete

            Summary:  Deputies were dispatched around 4:15pm to a stolen motor vehicle report. Victim stated that while he and his family were in the back of his residence, watching a soccer game, person/s unknown stole his 2014 SUV Range Rover from his driveway.  The vehicle was unlocked with the keys inside at time of theft. 

 

WEST TOWNSHIPS

 

7/6       Location:  26000 block of W. 128^th St.                                  Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a residence and stole fine jewelry, a large coin collection, and 12 sets of sterling silver silverware.

 

            Location:  300 block of Lily Cache Lane                               DuPage

            Summary:  Jayla J. Cummings, age 20, of 313 Woodcreek Drive in Bolingbrook was arrested for resisting arrest.  She was held at the ADF on an active Will County warrant and an active Kendall County warrant.

 

7/7       Location:  12011 S. Aero Drive                      Aero Auto Body                     Plainfield

            Summary:  Person/s unknown entered the driveway of the business and cut a catalytic converter from a customer’s vehicle.

 

7/8       Location:  Caton Farm Road and Rt. 59                                 Plainfield

            Summary:  Michael Tran, age 26, of 2709 Arches Drive in Plainfield was cited for failure to yield while turning and no valid license.

 

NEW LENOX AND FRANKFORT

 

7/7       Location:  1200 block of Edmonds Avenue               New Lenox

            Summary:  Two suspects were observed on video surveillance rummaging through a vehicle.  Offender/s stole various credit cards and gift cards.

 

7/10     Location:  10000 block of Front St.                           Mokena

            Summary:  Victim stated that he found a posting on Facebook regarding the sale of a 2008 Nissan Ultima for $1,000.  The victim contacted the seller via email and was instructed to pay for the car through E-Bay.  He was also provided a phone number to call.  The victim called the number and spoke with a subject who advised him to obtain E-bay gift cards in the amounts of $1,000 for purchase of vehicle, $800 for insurance, and shipping, and $600 for taxes.  The victim purchased the $2400 in E-bay cards and then called the subject back and provided him with the gift card numbers.   The victim has not received the vehicle; the phone number is disconnected; and E-bay customer service has advised the victim that they had no record of the sale or any transaction information.  E-bay informed the victim that it appeared that he had been scammed.

 

JOLIET

 

7/6       Location:  300 block of S. Larkin

            Summary:  Matthew Post, age 35, of 621 W. Marion in Joliet was cited for driving while license suspended and was held on an active IL State Police warrant.

 

            Location:  3500 block of Mall Loop Drive

            Summary:  Parrish Walls, age 31, of 3629 Tyler in Joliet was cited for disobeying a traffic control device and driving while license revoked.

 

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Roger A. Thompson, age 29, of 725 N. Sleepy Hollow Lane in Romeoville was charged with aggravated battery to a correctional officer after Thompson was being escorted to his cell when he punched the officer in the head.

 

7/8       Location:  Stryker and W. Jefferson

            Summary:  Scott A. Wells, age 51, of 2014 First Avenue in Tuscaloosa, AL was cited for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and disobeying a stop sign.

 

7/10     Location:  1300 block of Elgin

            Summary:  Erick Alonso Venegas, age 18, of 511 Francis St. in Joliet was arrested for DUI, unsafe equipment, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and leaving the scene of an accident.

 

7/12     Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                                       Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Titeana Washington, age 22, of 611 E. Cass in Joliet was charged with felony disorderly conduct after she came into the entrance of the ADF and wanted to visit her boyfriend.  She was advised by correctional staff that she would need to make an appointment at the Video Visitation Center across the street and follow procedures for visitation of inmates.   Washington then became upset, flipped over a trashcan, ripped down signs that were posted and began yelling at staff. 

           

            Location:  95 S. Chicago St.                           Adult Detention Facility

            Summary:  Roger Allen Thompson, age 29, of 725 N. Sleepy Hollow Lane in Romeoville was charged with assault after throwing an unknown liquid at another inmate.

 

HOMER GLEN

 

7/6       Location:  W. 143^rd St. and S. Bell Road

            Summary:  Ashley Dawson, age 33, of 3803 Gloria Lane in Joliet was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

7/7       Location:  13956 S. Bell Road                                   Menards

            Summary:  An unknown male/black and female/black, both in their mid-50’s, were observed leaving the store with two window air conditioners, a 16 count pack of toilet paper, one can of Febreeze spray and two car air fresheners.

 

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

            Summary:  Jeremy Bryant, age 29, of 1650 Downs Drive in Calumet City was cited for aggravated speeding.

 

            Location:  16000 block of W. 151^st St.

            Summary:  Person/s unknown broke into a residence and stole fine jewelry, and three handguns.

 

7/9       Location:  12914 W. 143^rd St.                        Goodings Grove School

            Summary:  Northwest Homer Fire personnel were called to the scene for a fire at the playground equipment.  Fire personnel extinguished flames that they believed to be intentional.  Located near the slide were two firework sparklers, which started the fire.  The slide was damaged because of the fire.

 

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