The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Niles

Martin Y. Sani, 29, 2400 block of Dale, Des Plaines, was arrested at 12:47 a.m. Sept. 10 in the 7200 block of Milwaukee for DUI.

Claritza Santana, 29, 3300 block of North Kildare, Chicago, was arrested at 10:55 p.m. Sept. 10 in the 8400 block of Milwaukee for DUI.

Rudy R. Memen, 53, was arrested at 10:57 p.m. Sept. 11 in the 7600 block of Milwaukee for criminal trespassing.

Jonie Montalbano, 49, 20 block of North Meacham, Park Ridge, was arrested at 1:45 p.m. Sept. 12 at Golf Mill Shopping Center for retail theft.

Luis A. Bran, 18, 700 block of Brummel St., Evanston, was arrested at 2:42 p.m. Sept. 13 at Golf Mill Shopping Center for retail theft.

Jacqueline A. Thorne, 19, 600 block of Parsons, Des Plaines, was arrested at 3:58 p.m. Sept. 14 at Golf Mill Shopping Center for retail theft.

Ayala J. Moran, 23, 2900 block of Curtiss, Des Plaines, was arrested at 1:10 a.m. Sept. 15 in the 7700 block of Milwaukee for suspended license.

Christian P. Moshi, 31, 9900 block of Linda, Des Plaines, was arrested at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at Golf Mill Shopping Center for theft. 

Park Ridge

Michael Digrazia, 35, 307 Redwing Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 4 p.m. Sept. 12 at Touny and Cumberland for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Kenneth M. Kope, 49, 2880 Golf Road, Joliet, was arrested at 11:26 p.m. Sept. 14 in the 1700 block of Dempster for operation of motor vehicle with suspended registration.

Jovanka Obrenovic, 21, 7645 W. Gunnison St., Norridge, was arrested at 1:14 a.m. Sept. 15 in the 900 block of West Talcott for suspended, revoked driver’s license, operation of uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage.

James Marlin Dodd, 20, 4430 N. Newland Ave., Harwood Heights, was arrested at 1:07 a.m. Sept. 15 in the 900 block of West Talcott for theft.

Roderick B. Kimmons, 64, 8400 S. Kenwood Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 1:19 am. Sept. 17 at Cumberland and Belleplaine for DUI, failure to reduce speed and damage to city property.

Marcus A. Messina, 43, 2510 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, was arrested at 3:53 a.m. Sept. 18 in the 0-100 block of South Prospect for DUI, operation of uninsured motor vehicle and leaving the scene of a property damage accident.

Morton Grove

Mohammed Mujtaba Ali Khan, 24, 900 block of Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, was arrested Sept. 13 in the 9400 block of Marion for possession of controlled substance.

Victor E. Vargas, 62, 5500 block of Dakin, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 13 in the 5900 block of Dempster for DUI.

Aleksandar Stanojevic, 19, 200 block of Valerie, Glenview, was arrested Sept. 15 at Dempster and Birch for a warrant.

Robert L. Gladden, 38, 2600 block of 83rd, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 15 at Dempster and Oak Park for revoked driver’s license.

James A. Odell, 41, 8600 block of Georgiana, Morton Grove, was arrested Sept. 16 at Dempster and Oak Park for suspended driver’s license.

Yonas Beyene, 29, 2100 block of Roosevelt, Wheaton, was arrested Sept. 20 in the 7900 block of Golf for retail theft.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.   

Downers Grove
Robert Douglas Daly, 48, 2106 Warren Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 8:33 p.m. Sept. 15 at Burlington and Edward for DUI.

Nazarus Avean Willis, 48, 304 East 34th St., Houston, Texas, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 6600 block of Dunham for a warrant, violation of commercial driver’s license and violation of extradition act.

Johnny F. Luna, 43, 405 53rd St., Western Springs, was arrested at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the residence for battery.

Brian P. Crothers, 36, 6413 Clark Drive, Woodridge, was arrested Sept. 15 in the 800 block of Burlington for possession of controlled substance, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Deborah A. Schimanski, 44, 26130 Oakcrest Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 9 a.m. Sept. 15 at Downers Grove Police Department for theft.

Brianna C. Wilson, 21, 4028 Konrad Ave., Lyons, was arrested at 7:44 p.m. Sept. 18 at 55th and Washington for a warrant.

Elia N. Perez, 42, 1005 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Blanchard and Main for equipment requirement violation, no driver’s license or permit, and operation of uninsured motor vehicle.

Christopher John Scaminaci, 26, 960 Heather Lane, Hoffman Estates, was arrested at 4:38 p.m. Sept. 18 in the 3300 block of Finley for retail theft.

Jonathan K. Mikolajewski, 24, 1012 Corrington, Peoria, was arrested at 7:23 a.m. Sept. 18 in the 2500 block of Ogden for criminal trespassing.

Angela M. Blangin, 22, 2127 Prentiss Drive Apt. 302, Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:59 a.m. Sept. 18 at the residence for domestic battery.

Rick T. Fermazin, 50, 604 Tower Lane Apt. B, Yorkville, was arrested at 11 a.m. Sept. 17 at Kendall County Corrections for retail theft.

Traci S. King, 34, 29 W. Oakley Drive, Westmont, was arrested at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 16 in the 1800 block of Ogden for driving while license revoked or suspended, registration expiration and operation of uninsured motor vehicle.

Westmont
Allen Reece, 30, 1 West End Ave., was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Sept. 12 in the 0-100 block of West End for domestic battery.

French Wood, 44, 114 W. 57th St., Westmont, was arrested at 11:05 a.m. Sept. 12 in the 0-100 block of 57th Street for aggravated DUI, public indecency and resisting a peace officer.

Miguel Ruiz-Gonzalez, 19, 24624 W. Fraser Road, Plainfield, was arrested at 4:15 a.m. Sept. 17 in the 300 block of North Cass for driving while license suspended.

David Williams, 26, 728 W. 65th St. Apt. 2, Westmont, was arrested at 10:40 p.m. Sept. 17 in the 700 block of West 65th for domestic battery.

India Wilson, 18, 114 S. Cass Ave. Apt. 7, Westmont, was arrested at 7:55 p.m. Sept. 18 in the 200 block of West 59th Street for unlawful use of a weapon.

Woodridge
No reports submitted at press time.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Bolingbrook and Romeoville police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination. 

Bolingbrook
Kevin Lynch, 61, 285 Bryant Way, was arrested at 9:10 a.m. Sept. 15 for five counts of child pornography.

Jonathan Puerta, 23, 7 Derbyshire Court, was arrested at 11:41 p.m. Sept. 16 at Briarcliff and Schmidt roads for DUI and traffic sign violation.

Jared Hoffman, 18, 221 Blackhawk Place, was arrested at 9:48 a.m. Sept. 16 in the 200 block of Blackhawk for residential burglary.

Arturo Beltran, 20, 351 Gehrig Circle, was arrested at 8:51 a.m. Sept. 18 in the 100 block of North Bolingbrook for criminal trespassing.

Rafael Torres, 19, 644 Lynn Ave., Romeoville, was arrested Sept. 19 for burglary to motor vehicle.

Jonathan Hood, 21, 197 Sunshine Drive, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Sept. 19 in the 100 block of Camelot Circle for domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

Dale Vandemyde, 47, 165 Catulpa Drive, Wood Dale, was arrested at 3:17 a.m. Sept. 19 at Beaconridge Drive for driving while license suspended, suspended registration, warrant and resisting a peace officer.

Jennifer Schoenberg, 37, 24108 W. Hampshire Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 11:09 p.m. Sept. 21 at Route 53 and Interstate 55 for DUI and traffic signal violation.

Romeoville
Carlos Velasquez, 24, 416 Wildwood Court, Romeoville, was arrested at 12:36 a.m. Sept. 6 at Naperville and Marquette for DUI and failure to reduce speed.

Daniel Aguilar, 30, 610 Mendota Lane, Romeoville, was arrested at 1:56 p.m. Sept. 7 in the 400 block of South Weber for retail theft.

Devon Hamilton, 21, 521 King Arthur Way, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 5:06 p.m. Sept. 9 at Route 53 and University Parkway for leaving the scene of an accident, defective brakes and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Valentin Ramos-Velasquez, 22, 112 Bridge Court, Bensenville, was arrested at 11:27 p.m. Sept. 10 at Crossroads and Normantown for no valid driver’s license and improper passing.

Delilah Zambrano, 27, 1025 N. Raynor, Joliet, was arrested at 4:19 a.m. Sept. 11 at Weber and Creekside for DUI, speeding, improper lane use, improper lighting and failure to signal.

Lynda Salinas, 60, 505 Montrose Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 5:39 p.m. Sept. 13 at Belmont and Independence for DUI and failure to yield.

Tiffany Williams, 32, 1501 Pioneer Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested at 12:23 p.m. Sept. 13 in the 1000 block of Romeo Road for an in-state warrant.

Giovanni Hernandez-Salgado, 32, 609 Murphy, Romeoville, was arrested at 7:58 p.m. Sept. 14 in the 600 block of Murphy for an in-state warrant.

Donovan Bryne, 18, 13863 Isle Royal Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at Weber and Windham for driving while license suspended and illegal use of cellphone.

Deedra Hamilton, 54, 409 Glen Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 3:44 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 1300 block of Marquette for an in-state warrant.

Raul Ortiz, 59, 624 Palmer Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 4:06 a.m. Sept. 15 at Route 53 and Enterprise for no valid driver’s license, expired registration and no insurance.

Felicia Amato, 26, 813 Oakton St., Elk Grove Village, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. Sept. 15 at Belmont and 135th Street for possession of controlled substance.

Andrew Banas, 26, 561 S. Scott Lane, Romeoville, was arrested at 10:55 p.m. Sept. 15 in the 500 block of Scott for disorderly conduct.

Jesus Gonzalez-Monreal, 24, 619 Hamrick Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 2:45 p.m. Sept. 16 at Belmont and Murphy for no valid driver’s license, expired registration and no insurance.

Erasmo Flores, 47, 1212 Julia, Romeoville, was arrested at 10:17 p.m. Sept. 16 at Weber and Grand for DUI, improper lane use and no insurance.

Andrew Bauza, 18, 7741 Kingston Drive, Frankfort, was arrested at 3:08 a.m. Sept. 18 in the 600 block of Belmont for an in-state warrant.

Melissa Burt, 38, 36 Honeybear Lane, Romeoville, was arrested at 6:50 p.m. Sept. 18 in the 1000 block of Crossroads for driving while license suspended, an in-state warrant and illegal use of cellphone.

Antonio Franklin, 18, 348 Nicholson, Joliet, was arrested at 12:46 p.m. Sept. 20 in the 1200 block of Naperville for battery.

Jurnee Howard-Dunning, 21, 3915 Gloria Lane, Joliet, was arrested at 5:05 p.m. Sept. 20 at Lakeshore Drive and Lakeshore Court for aggravated battery to a police officer, resisting an officer, obstructing an officer and possession of drug equipment.

A judge has found a Joliet man guilty of first-degree murder in the 2014 fatal shooting of a man in the alley behind his Chicago Street apartment.

Prosecutors say Aloysius Alexander, 31, of the 300 block of North Bluff Street, shot Johnny Lockhart, 59, in an alley in the 500 block of North Chicago Street Dec. 6, 2014. Alexander is also alleged to have shot the victim’s son, Ledontia Lockhart, who survived and testified against Alexander during a bench trial that concluded earlier this month.

Circuit Judge Carla Alessio Policandriotes, who presided over the bench trial, also found Alexander guilty of aggravated battery with a firearm for shooting Ledontia Lockhart, as well as unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

The defendant faces up to life in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 2.

Detectives from the Park Ridge Police Department are investigating an armed robbery that occurred last week at a business in the 900 block of North Northwest Highway.

Officers responded to the business at approximately 6:40 a.m. Sept. 21, and learned that a male suspect entered the establishment, implied he had a gun and demanded that an employee give him money from the register. The employee gave an undetermined amount of cash to the suspect, who then ran from the scene south on Rowe Avenue.

The suspect was described as a white male between the ages of 20 and 30 years old and clean shaven. At the time, he was wearing a grey stocking cap, black hoodie, grey athletic pants and black shoes, and carrying a grey satchel.

Park Ridge police are asking anyone with information to contact the department at 847-318-5252.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet and Shorewood police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.   

Shorewood

Leijon M. White, 21, 728 Bluebird Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. Sept. 10 in the 700 block of West Jefferson for obstructing justice and a Will County warrant.

Caitlin E. Leonard, 23, 117 South St., Seneca, was arrested at 4:57 a.m. Sept. 18 in the 1100 block of Brookforest for DUI.

Brandon R. Soltys, 21, 6611 Pine Lake Drive, Tinley Park, was arrested at 11:29 p.m. Sept. 24 in the 700 block of West Jefferson for reckless driving and improper display of registration.

Christina L. Estep, 42, 312 Chaney Ave., Crest Hill, was arrested at 10:37 a.m. Sept. 27 in the 900 block of West Jefferson for a Will County warrant.

Ameretta M. Cruze, 22, 2113 Hastings Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 5:16 p.m. Sept. 27 at Black and Addleman for driving while license suspended, no insurance and no seatbelt.

Joliet

Robert R. Kobiec, 42, 1620 Whispering Oaks Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 3:19 p.m Sept. 23 at the residence for violation of order of protection.

Deonte S. Brown, 20, 808 Ann, was arrested at 1:33 p.m. Sept. 23 in the 1500 block of Marquette for unlawful use of weapon, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and no FOID card.

Floyd P. Gifford, 30, 106 Akin Ave., was arrested at 6:53 p.m. Sept. 23 at Wal-Mart, 2424 W. Jefferson, for retail theft.

Michael J. Conoboy, 25, 507 Vertin Blvd., Shorewood, was arrested at 6:22 p.m. Sept. 23 at Route 59 and Theodore for DUI.

David V. Medina, 30, 110 W. Park St. Unit 1E, Elwood, was arrested at 5:53 p.m. Sept. 23 at Washington and Ottawa for possession of controlled substance and sale or possession of hypodermic syringes or needles.

Misty K. Mikula, 38, 2108 Pebble Beach Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 12:05 p.m. Sept. 23 in the 1400 block of Route 59 for retail theft.

Arturo Tinoco, 43, 3453 W. 38th St., Chicago, was arrested at 11:57 a.m. Sept. 23 in the 700 block of Hollywood Boulevard for possession of fraudulent ID.

Christopher L. Kocourek, 23, 1704 Chestnut Hill Road, Plainfield, was arrested at 8:38 p.m. Sept. 23 in the 1400 block of Route 59 for possession of controlled substance and sale of possession of hypodermic syringes or needles.

Carlos Moreno, 35, 701 N. Hickory Apt. 2E, was arrested at 12:38 a.m. Sept. 23 in the 300 block of Collins for aggravated DUI, a Will County warrants, two counts of endangering the life or health of a child and driving while license suspended.

Tiara K. Bryant, 34, 3012 W. Gloria Lane, was arrested at 12 a.m. Sept. 24 in the 3100 block of Gloria for domestic battery.

Kisha R. Miller, 57, 404 Douglas, was arrested at 6:58 p.m. Sept. 24 in the 1600 block of West Jefferson for theft.

Taviana L. McKinley, 19, 924 Oakland, was arrested at 8:23 p.m. Sept. 24 in the 3300 block of Mall Loop for retail theft.

Dimontrae F. Stepney, 19, 460 Water, was arrested at 9:59 p.m. Sept. 24 at Hickory and Marion for reckless driving and no valid driver’s license.

Patrick Thorne, 35, 700 Green Garden, Lockport, was arrested at 10:19 p.m. Sept. 24 in the 2700 block of West Jefferson for criminal trespassing.

Xavier X. Robinson, 26, 607 Dover, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. Sept. 24 in the 600 block of East Jackson for possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver.

Lydia Sanchez, 48, 3109 Nantucket, was arrested at 7:17 a.m. Sept. 24 at the residence for domestic battery.

James G. Crosley, 53, 522 Abe, was arrested at 8:15 a.m. Sept. 24 in the 400 block of Abe for burglary from motor vehicle.

Rick Joseph Navarro, 47, 526 Abe, was arrested at 4:48 p.m Sept. 24 at the residence for domestic battery.

Jeffery Irving Faint Jr., 21, 619 Elmwood, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 24 at Larkin and Interstate 80 for unlawful use of weapon by a street gang member, unlawful use of weapon by a felon, possession of controlled substance and obstructing identification.

Terrence T. Williams, 21, 1107 Magnolia, was arrested at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 24 at Larkin and Interstate 80 for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

Anthony J. Jackson, 24, 106 Walden, was arrested at 12:56 p.m. Sept. 26 in the 100 block of Union for theft.

Antone D. Sheward, 25, 414 Morgan St., was arrested at 10:10 a.m. Sept. 27 in the 200 block of South Center for violation of order of protection, domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

Anthony Bucaro, 53, 6506 Goldhaber Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 9:04 p.m. Sept. 27 at the residence for domestic battery.

Demitri R. Jackson, 19, 8103 S. Clyde, Chicago, was arrested at 8:02 p.m. Sept. 27 in the 1100 block of Mills for possession or delivery of cannabis and possession of controlled substance.

Derrick J. Smith, 35, 1319 Pequot, was arrested at 11:36 p.m. Sept. 27 in the 1200 block of Pequot for unlawful use of weapon, unlawful possession of weapon by felon, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, defacing ID mark on firearm, armed habitual criminal and an out of town warrant.

Anthony J. Jackson, 24, 106 Walden Road, was arrested at 8:17 a.m. Sept. 28 in the 1000 block of Gardner for burglary to motor vehicle.

Andrew Lee Durham, 18, 5416 Dale Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 9 a.m. Sept. 28 in the 400 block of North Larkin for battery.

Warren Cooper, 41, 901 Richards, was arrested at 5:25 p.m. Sept. 28 in the 300 block of South Chicago for possession of controlled substance.

Anthony Edwards, 19, 1721 N. Center, Crest Hill, was arrested at 12:34 p.m. Sept. 29 at Raynor and Campbell.

Angelica Hernandez, 19, 2504 Paradise, Plainfield, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. Sept. 29 in the 6300 block of Black Hill Ridge for aggravated assault, reckless conduct, criminal damage to property, mob action and battery.

Bryan Ochoa, 18, 850 Caton Farm, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. Sept. 29 in the 6300 block of Black Hill Ridge for battery, mob action, reckless conduct and unlawful restraint.

Aliyah P. Mercado, 18, 2911 Ruth Fitzgerald, was arrested at 9:05 p.m. Sept. 29 in the 6300 block of Black Hill Ridge for mob action and battery.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Bolingbrook and Romeoville police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination. 

Bolingbrook
Darian Shumate, 18, 731 O’Conor Ave., Lasalle, and Ajay Tidwell, 18, 123 W. 66th St., Westmont, were arrested at 11:43 a.m. Sept. 23 in the 200 block of Winston Drive for three counts of disorderly conduct.

Gregory Valent, 56, 104 Garden Drive, was arrested at 1:24 a.m. Sept. 23 for moving violation and leaving the scene of an accident.

Muktar Gondal, 54, 117 N. Schmidt Road, was arrested at 12:44 a.m. Sept. 24 at Boughton and Brookwood for DUI.

Cecil Palmer, 24, 3759 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 1:20 a.m. Sept. 24 in the 300 block of West Briarcliff for hit and run and failure to yield.

Michael Tate, 24, 1094 Crestwood Court, was arrested at 9:49 p.m. Sept. 25 in the 600 block of Goldenrod Drive for a warrant.

Juan Hipolito-Martinez, 22, 430 Salem Square, was arrested at 3:37 p.m. Sept. 25 in the 100 block of North Bolingbrook for DUI, failure to yield and illegal transportation of alcohol.

Ashley Arnold, 29, 93 Midhurst Court, Naperville, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. Sept. 28 in the 200 block of South Bolingbrook for a warrant.

Romeoville
Cameron McKinney, 19, 177 Hale St., Elmhurst, was arrested at 9:37 a.m. Sept. 17 in the 1200 block of Windham Parkway for theft over $500.

Ricky Zoller, 53, 102 Heine St., Streamwood, was arrested at 5:07 p.m. Sept. 19 at Route 53 and Honeytree for driving while license suspended, no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Edgar Sanchez, 21, 211 Casseday Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 7:32 a.m. Sept. 22 in the 400 block of South Weber for retail theft and criminal trespassing.

Roberto Mascote, 21, 910 Neufairfield Drive, Joliet, was arrested at 7:32 a.m. Sept. 22 in the 400 block of South Weber for retail theft and criminal trespassing.

Ludionia Elorsa, 34, 23721 W. 119th St., Plainfield, was arrested at 8:26 p.m. Sept. 23 in the 2000 block of Whitecliffe Drive for no valid driver’s license and an in-state warrant.

Rashaan Jones, 27, 1703 Inner Circle, Crest Hill, was arrested at 1:11 a.m. Sept. 24 at Weber and Grand for an in-state warrant.

Marisela Santana-Perez, 14161 S. Hillsdale Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 5:18 p.m. Sept. 28 at Weber and Interstate 55 for no valid driver’s license.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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A Chicago man was arrested in connection to an extensive illegal fencing operation that authorities say has ties to Downers Grove.

Juan P. Balbontin was charged with felony theft and continuing financial crimes enterprise in Cook County, according to a Downers Grove Police Department news release. The department began working with the Chicago Police Department and Cook County investigators in March, after police learned that items stolen from Downers Grove cosmetics retailer Ulta were being sold to a store owned by Balbontin.

Balbontin is the owner of JB Fragrances, a Chicago perfume store that authorities targeted as part of an undercover investigation into the purchasing and selling of stolen high-end fragrance products, purses and liquor.

Police say Balbontin purchased items he knew to be stolen in order to resell them at his store. Investigators confiscated more than 1,800 bottles of perfume from the store.

Bugle Staff

A Joliet man convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting another man in a crowded restaurant in 2013 has been sentenced to life in prison, according to the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office.

In February, a jury found Christopher Thompson, 33, guilty of shooting Gerrardo Franchini nine times at point-blank range, while the victim was eating breakfast with his wife, 5-year-old daughter and 4-year-old niece at Louis’ Restaurant.

According to prosecutors, the two men had been involved in an ongoing dispute leading up to the incident. After walking into the restaurant and seeing Franchini, Thompson allegedly walked up to the booth and the men exchanged heated words.

Prosecutors said Thompson returned to the crowded restaurant 15 minutes later and opened fire on Franchini at close range. The victim suffered nine gunshot wounds to his face and body.

Despite efforts to conceal his face, Thompson was identified as the shooter by several eyewitnesses, including the victim’s wife.

On Sept. 7, Circuit Judge Dan Rozak handed down a life sentence, plus 60 years.

“Christopher Thompson committed a crime of unrivaled brutality, and he will never be free to walk our streets again,” Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow said.

Brian Cunningham Brings 30 Years Of Experience With Naperville Police Department 

Brian Cunningham | Incoming Woodridge Police Chief

The village of Woodridge announced this week that Brian Cunningham was hired as the village’s next chief of police.

The hire culminates a statewide search and recruitment process that included gathering input from the community at large and a community interview panel, which reflected the leadership and diversity of Woodridge. Cunningham comes from the Naperville Police Department, where he has had a 30-year distinguished law enforcement career and most recently served as deputy chief in charge of the investigations division.

“We are excited to have Brian begin his duties as Woodridge’s next chief of police,” Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham said. “He has an impressive background in policing and an excellent reputation in the law enforcement community. We look forward to his continuing to grow the programs and relationships the Woodridge Police Department has with our community.”

The mayor, who shared a first name with former Woodridge Police Chief Gina Grady, joked that she will now share a last name with the village’s new chief. Despite the coincidence, the two are not related.

When asked about his new designation, the Woodridge police chief said he is honored by the opportunity.

“I look forward to meeting community members, as well as getting to know the men and women that make up the Woodridge Police Department and the rest of the village of Woodridge staff,” Cunningham said.

Cunningham has more than 17 years of executive, command and supervisory experience and has 15 years of command experience with the DuPage County Major Crimes Task Force.

He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Governor’s State University, he attended Northwestern University Staff and Command, Colorado State University Rocky Mountain Leadership course and the Senior Management Institute for Policing. He is a member of the Naperville Honor Guard Unit, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and has served as an adjunct professor at the College of DuPage.

Cunningham is scheduled to be sworn in as police chief at the Nov. 3 Woodridge Village Board meeting.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Joliet and Shorewood Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Plainfield Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Alva R. Ochoa, 37, 6738 S. 112th E. Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma, was arrested at 9:32 p.m. Oct. 8 for driving while license suspended or revoked and an in-state warrant.

Chad J. Gazzola, 25, 16045 S. Dan O’Connell Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 10:34 p.m. Oct. 14 at Lockport Street and Eastern Avenue for DUI-alcohol.

Jacob A. Waldron, 35, 13239 S. Allyn St., Plainfield, was arrested at 1:37 a.m. Oct. 16 at Woodfarm and Van Dyke Road for DUI-alcohol.

Raul F. Izurieta, 45, 25076 N. Virginia Ave., Lake Zurich, was arrested at 1 p.m. Oct. 17 for driving while license suspended or revoked and an in-state warrant.

Alejandro Hurtado, 40, 13819 S. Cambridge Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. Oct. 19 for domestic battery.

David A. Ortiz, 43, 1768 Middlebury Drive, Aurora, was arrested at 11:45 a.m. Oct. 19 for battery.

Jaco P. Trapp, 21, 26232 W. Whispering Woods Circle, Plainfield, was arrested at 4:20 p.m. Oct. 21 for aggravated battery, domestic battery, and resisting a peace officer.

Manuel Rosas-Diaz, 19, 14454 S. General Drive, Plainfield, was arrested at 8:52 p.m. Oct. 22 for possession of drug equipment.

Rachel N. Hattabaugh, 37, 22237 Niagra Lane, Plainfield, was arrested at 1:54 a.m. Oct. 23 for DUI-alcohol.

The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Bolingbrook and Romeoville police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination. 

Sweep was part of National Family Violence Apprehension Detail

Deputies with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office attempted to serve more than 100 domestic violence-related warrants and served 12 no-contact orders within DuPage County Oct. 19.

The sweep was part of the 14th annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail.

While more than a dozen DuPage County deputies participating locally, hundreds of law enforcement agencies around the country also participated in the day-long detail. The collaborative effort is commonly known as SWEEP, which helps raise awareness of family and domestic violence in communities around the country.

“While many do not talk about it, domestic violence unfortunately happens every day in homes around our community and across the country,” said Dan McCarthy, a major with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. “Programs like SWEEP are a step in the right direction to end this problem. It shows offenders that they will be held accountable for their violence.”

In 2015, law enforcement agencies from 36 states participated in the detail, along with probation departments, district attorney offices, shelter organizations and community members. Last year, 8,949 attempts were made to serve arrest warrants across the country and 1,761 arrests were made.

Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Bolingbrook Police Department and Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals in Police Blotter who have been charged with a crime have not been proved guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Bolingbrook

• A wallet and pair of sweatpants were taken Nov. 3 from an unsecured locker on the 200 block of N. Weber Rd. between 12- 2 p. m.
• Loose change was taken Nov. 3 from a vehicle parked on Steck Ct. sometime overnight.
• Officers responded Nov. 3 to the 100 block of Cypress Dr., for the report of a residential burglary. A rear window was broken and camera, camcorder, cellphone, purse and U.S. currency was taken between Nov. 2-3. Loss valued at $2300.
• Several lights were broken and two metal tables were damaged Nov. 3 on the 300 block of Blair Ln. between Nov. 2-3.
• Anthony Malone, 20, of Bolingbrook, was charged Nov. 3 with an in-state warrant on the 100 block of Lily Cache Ln. at 10:05 a.m.
• Robert Riley, 29, of Bolingbrook, was charged Nov. 3 with an in-state warrant at 3:13 pm.
• Francisco Galindo-Romero, 28, of Bolingbrook, was charged Nov. 4 with an in-state warrant on the 100 block of Edgehill at 12:59 a.m.
• Officers were called Nov. 4 to the area of Flagstaff Dr. and Buckeye Dr. for the report of a suspicious vehicle. A 17-year-old was charged with curfew violation and Carlos Perez, 18, of Aurora, was charged with resisting a peace officer.
• Officers responded Nov. 4 to the 200 block of Lincolnshire Ln., for the report of a residential burglary and motor vehicle theft. $100 cash and vehicle keys were removed from the residence and a vehicle that contained a laptop computer was taken from the driveway between 12:30 and 7:15 a.m.
• Twenty-four spools of copper wiring valued at $10,000.00 were removed from a construction site at the 100 block of Remington Blvd. between Nov. 4 5:30 p.m and 8 a.m.
• Two power tools and operating software valued at $200,000.00 was removed Nov. 4 from a company on the 400 block of E. South Frontage Rd. between Oct. 27 and Nov. 2.
• Officers responded Nov. 4 to the 400 block of W. Boughton Rd. for a battery report in which the victim was grabbed on the arm by an unknown male subject at 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 3
• Charles N. Lusk, 25, of Bolingbrook was charged with driving on a suspended license and two in-state warrants following a Nov. 4 traffic stop near Winston Dr. and Monroe Rd. at 3:09 p.m.
• Officers were called to the area of lot U Fernwood Dr. Nov. 4 for a reckless discharge of a firearm call after a spent bullet was recovered in a bathroom sink at 4:15 p.m.
• Two iPhone 6 cellphones were stolen Nov. 4 from backpacks near the basketball courts in the Park District between 4:30-6:15 p.m.
• Officers responded Nov. 5 to the 300 block of Lancelot Way for the report of a stolen motor vehicle and residential burglary. Over $2000.00 in power tools were removed from the garage between 12-7:30 a.m.
• Officers responded Nov. 5 to the 300 block of Falcon Ridge Way for the report of a residential burglary in which $1500 in tools were removed from an attached garage between 12-8 a.m.
• A blue tooth speaker, a socket tool set and a set of jumper cables were burglarized Nov. 5 from a vehicle on the 300 block of Stafford Ct. at 1:05 pm.
• Officers responded Nov. 5 to the 300 block of Stafford Ct. for a criminal trespass to vehicle complaint; no proceeds were taken at 1:35 p.m.
• Officers responded Nov. 6 to Kohl’s at 1138 W. Boughton Rd. after two suspects concealed and exited with $285 worth of merchandise at 8:55 p.m.
• Two credit cards were taken Nov. 6 from a vehicle in a business parking lot on the 300 block of Gibraltar Dr. between 1:15-3:30 p.m.
• Andrew J. Velazquez, 20, of Bolingbrook , was charged Nov. 7 with DUI following a traffic stop at Brighton Ln., and Boughton Rd. at 11:50 p.m.
• Fifteen truck tires and one aluminum rim valued over $4,000 were removed from a storage container at the 500 block of E. South Frontage Rd. between Nov. 4 -7.
• Two professional landscaping blowers valued at over $850 were taken Nov. 7 from the 200 block of N. Weber Rd. between 8-8:30 a.m.
• A vehicle tire was slashed in a workplace parking lot on the 500 block of St. James Gate Nov. 6 at 10:31 a.m.
• Charmain Dunn, 49, of Bolingbrook, was charged with aggravated battery and resisting an officer at Nov. 8.
• Melvin D. Robertson III, 22, of Plainfield, was charged Nov. 8 with an in-state warrant.
• Officers responded Nov. 8 to the 800 block of S. Weber Rd. after a cell phone and $175 were removed from a purse at 7 a.m.
• Officers were called Nov. 16 to the 300 block of Whitewater Dr. for the report of a theft. Numerous appliances were removed from an apartment between Nov. 12 and 17. Loss and damages were valued at $2,400.
• Two vehicle tires were slashed Nov. 17 while parked on the 800 block of Remington Blvd. between 9 a. m.-3 p. m.
• Frank Malina, 25, of Woodridge, was charged Nov. 17 with DUI, improper lane usage and speeding, following a traffic stop at Boughton and Pinecrest roads at 2:34 a.m.
• Numerous vehicles on Strong St., Wescott Dr., Boardman Cir and Cleavland Dr. were rummaged through overnight Nov. 17. Loose change, credit cards, U.S. currency, a GoPro 7 camera, audio and video equipment and a purse were taken.
• Melinda Panzer-Gaonkar, 50, of Naperville, was charged Nov. 17 with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop at Weber Rd. and 115th St. at 7:02 a.m.
• A cell phone was taken from a business on the 1200 block of 115th St. Nov. 17 between 10:40 and 10:55 a.m. Loss valued at $70.
• Elliot Jackson, 33, of Bolingbrook., was charged Nov. 18 with retail theft and an in-state warrant, following a call to Wal-Mart, 200 S. Bolingbrook Dr., at 12:49 p.m.
• Graffiti was spray painted on a business building on the 300 block of E. Crossroads Pkwy. Nov. 18 between midnight-5 a.m.
• Donte Jones, 29, of Bolingbrook, was charged with DUI and Roger Garner, 32, also of Bolingbrook, was charged with an in-state warrant, following a Nov. 19 traffic stop on Lot D of Fernwood Dr. at 10:52 p.m.
• A wallet was taken from a shopping cart while the victim was loading their vehicle on the 700 block of E. Boughton Rd. on Nov. 19 at 4 p. m.
• Officers were called to a business on the 200 block of S. Bolingbrook Dr. for the report of a theft. A cellphone was taken Nov. 20 from a display shelf at 2:30 p.m. Loss valued at $900.
• A laptop bag and MacBook was taken from an unsecured vehicle on the 1400 block of Lily Cache Ln. between Nov. 19 and 20. Loss valued at $3000.
• Gabriella Banuelos, 23, of Bolingbrook, was charged with an in-state warrant at 10:02 am, following a Nov. 21 call to the residence for a domestic disturbance.
• Arlett Gaona, 37, of Bolingbrook, was charged with an in-state warrant, following a Nov. 21 traffic stop at Lindsey Ln. and Brittany Ct. at 7:47 p.m.
• Daisy Reveles, 20, of Bolingbrook, was charged with an in-state warrant, following a Nov. 21 traffic stop at Woodcreek Dr. and Lily Cache Ln., at 1:09 a.m.
• Officers were called Nov. 21 to Lot A of Beaconridge Dr. for the report of a battery. The victim was pushed to the ground while attempting to “boot” an illegally parked vehicle at 6:47 p.m.
• U.S. currency was taken from a vehicle parked on the 700 block of N. Janes Ave Nov. 21 between 4 and 9 p.m. Loss valued at $250.
• A package was taken from a doorstep on Emma Ct. Nov. 21 between 3:26 and 7:08 p.m. Loss valued at $5,000.

Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Romeoville Police Department and Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals in Police Blotter who have been charged with a crime have not been proved guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Incidents

• A theft over $500 was reported Nov. 2 in the 100 block of Coreopsis Court. An unknown person took a package that had been delivered from the porch of the residence. The package contained a cellular phone valued at $1400.
• A burglary was reported Nov. 5 in the 400 block of North Weber Road. Unknown person(s) damaged a door to gain entry and took $300 from the cash box.
• A criminal damage to property was reported Nov. 8 in the 400 block of Hamrick. Unknown person(s) threw a rock at a sliding glass door of the residence. Estimated cost of damage is $200.
• A retail theft was reported Nov. 9 in the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive. An unknown person took two cartons of cigarettes valued at $148.84 from the business.
• A theft under $500 was reported Nov. 9 in the 0-100 block of Paragon. Unknown person(s) took two handicapped parking signs form the parking lot.
• A retail theft was reported Nov. 9 in the 400 block of South Weber Road. Unknown person(s) took 8 video games with a total value of $519.85 from the business.
• A retail theft was reported Nov. 9 in the 340 block of North Independence. A person took a cell phone with a value of $159.99 from the business.
• A criminal defacement of property was reported Nov. 11 in the 600 block of North Weber Road. Unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on the walls. Estimated cost to remove the damage is $300.
• A motor vehicle theft was reported Nov. 12 in the 200 block of Heather Court. Unknown person(s) took a Toyota Camry valued at $8238 from the parking lot.
• A theft under $500 was reported Nov. 12 in the 400 block of South Weber Road. A customer reported that her wallet was stolen from her shopping cart.
• A criminal damage to property was reported in the 1600 block of Ashbury. Unknown person(s) damaged three ceramic planters at the residence. Estimated cost of damage is $90.00.
• A criminal defacement of property was reported Nov. 14 in the area of Airport and Taylor. Unknown person(s) spray painted several sections of fence doing an estimated $200worth of damage.
• A theft under $500.00 was reported Nov. 14 in the 200 block of Hemlock. Unknown person(s) took two pairs of shoes that were delivered to the residence. Total value of the shoes is $388.83.

Arrests

• Sarah Robertson, 47, of Joliet, was arrested Nov. 5, at 7:12 p.m. in the area of Weber and Taylor for DUI, no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
• James Denvir, 32, of Romeoville was arrested Nov. 10, at 9:03 a.m. in the 300 block of North Independence for theft under $500.
• Feliciano Velasco, 22, of Plainfield, was arrested Nov. 11, at 11:41 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor for DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, speeding, improper lane usage and no insurance.
• Christopher Zamora, 23, of Chicago, was arrested Nov. 11, at 11:41 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor for three in-state warrants and obstructing identification.
• Josh Macias, 32, of Romeoville, was arrested Nov. 14, at 1:29 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and 135th Street for DUI, speeding, no insurance and improper lane usage.
• Tyler Roland, 26, no known address, was arrested Nov. 15, at 6:54 a.m. in the 0-100 block of South Weber for credit card fraud.
• David Masek, 24, of Lockport, was arrested Nov. 15, at 1:48 p.m. in the 400 block of North Weber Road for possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.
• Roger Edwards, 33 of, Warrenville, was arrested Nov. 15, at 4:28 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Romeo Road for an in-state warrant.
• Malcom Wheeler, 24, of Romeoville, was arrested Nov. 16, at 4:52 a.m. in the 0-100 block of South Weber Road for an in-state warrant.
• Katrina Jones, 49, of Westmont, was arrested Nov. 17, at 3:03 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and Independence Dr. for no valid driver’s license and disobeying traffic light.
• Hugh Allen, 48, of Chicago, was arrested Nov. 17, at 7:22 a.m. in the area of Windham Pkwy. and Lakeview Dr. for driving while license is suspended, too fast for conditions and an in-state warrant.
• John Barcenas, 37, Chicago, was arrested Nov. 17, at 9:39 p.m. in the area of Taylor Rd. and Southcreek Pkwy. for driving while license is suspended and no registration plate light.
• Juan Baylon-Romero, 26, of, Berwyn, was arrested Nov. 18, at 8:24 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Renwick Rd. for no valid driver’s license, improper lane usage, no insurance and illegal transportation of alcohol.
• Rosalie Raleigh, 24, of Romeoville, was arrested Nov. 18, at 10:54 p.m. in the area of Belmont Dr. and Hamrick Ave. for possession of controlled substance, expired registration and no insurance.
• Alford Gaston, 18, of Riverdale, was arrested Nov. 18, at 11:06 p.m. in the area of Chicago Tube and Southcreek Pkwy for no valid driver’s license, no insurance and no rear registration light.
• Antonette Altier, 35, of Villa Park, was arrested Nov. 20, at 12:57 a.m. in the area of Arlington and Kingston for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug equipment.
• Salvador Rosas, 58, Chicago, was arrested Nov. 20, at 5:24 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and Montrose for no valid driver’s license and speeding.
• Anahi Hernandez, 33, of Bolingbrook, was arrested Nov. 20, at 6:13 a.m. in the 1100 block of North Independence for two in-state warrants.
• On Nov. 21, at 10:35 a.m., a 15 years old juvenile was arrested for no valid license and disobeying a traffic sign in the area of Budler Rd. and Tuscany Ln.