Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Woodridge Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

MAY 6

At approximately 5:42 p.m., after store loss prevention employees observed them take items from Target, 2333 63rd Street, without making payment, Autumn Cox, 18, of Lisle and Elyssa Wold, 18, of Downers Grove were both charged with retail theft.

MAY 11

At approximately 4:30 p.m., following the investigation of a parking violation in the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue, Edwin Perez, 22, of Woodridge, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing a police officer and Alejandro Gonzalez, 24, of West Chicago was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

MAY 15

At approximately 5:54 p.m., after store loss prevention personnel observed him leaving Kohl’s, 1001 W. 75th Street with merchandise he had not paid for, Mauricio Lara, 46, of Darien was charged with retail theft.

Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Westmont Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

MAY 1

• At approximately 9:49 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East Ogden Avenue for a license violation. Officers arrested Shivette Howard, 35, of Downers Grove, for driving with a suspended license. She was also cited for no insurance.

MAY 2

• At approximately 9:55 a.m., officers responded to the 0-100 block of East Ogden Avenue for a retail theft. An unknown offender stole a bottle of alcohol and fled prior to officers’ arrival. The loss is $15.
• At approximately 10:52 a.m., officers responded to assist another agency at a business located in the 600 block of Pasquinelli Drive. Officers arrested Luis Rodriguez, 45, of Clarendon Hills, for violation of bail bond.
• At approximately 1:04 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 0-100 block of West Naperville Road for a moving violation. Officers arrested Jeremy Greer, 42, of Westmont, for driving with a revoked license. He was cited for operating a vehicle while using an electronic communication device.

MAY 3

• At approximately 2:29 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of North RichmondStreet for a disturbance. Officers arrested Freddy Renteria, 22, of Westmont, for domestic battery.
• It was reported sometime on April 26, an unknown offender(s) stole a package delivered to a residence in the 400 block of South Linden Avenue. The loss is $110.

MAY 4

• At approximately 12:19 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of East Ogden Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Antonio Hernandez, 18, of Cicero, for no valid license. He was cited for speeding.
• Sometime between 5:30 p.m. on May 3 and 7:45 a.m. on May 4, an unknown offender(s) broke into a trailer parked in the 6300 block of South Cass Avenue. The loss is unknown.

MAY 5

• At approximately 6:46 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of West 63 Street for a registration violation. Officers arrested Jose Cid-Lopez, 56, of Cicero, for no valid license. He was cited for improper display of registration.
• Sometime overnight, an unknown offender removed a part from a vehicle parked in the 1100 block of South Williams Street. The loss is unknown.
• With assistance from the Woodridge Police Department, Byron Taylor, 29, of Westmont was arrested on multiple warrants. The most recent warrant involved a fight and discharge of firearm that occurred on February 24, in the area of 1125 South Florence Avenue. He was charged with aggravated discharge of firearm, possession of a controlled substance (amphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), possession of a firearm and possession of firearm ammunition without a FOID card. There were two additional warrants for domestic battery.

MAY 6

At approximately 1:28 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Pasquinelli Drive for an equipment violation. Officers arrested Nicholas Karl, 23, of Lisle, for driving with a suspended license. He was cited for driving without headlights and no insurance.

MAY 8

• It was reported sometime between 12:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. on May 5, an unknown offender removed a part from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of West 60 Street. The loss is $800.
• At approximately 11:50 p.m., officers responded to a theft from a business located in the 300 block of West 63 Street. The unknown offender stole scratch off lottery tickets and fled on foot. The loss is unknown.

MAY 9

• At approximately 9:07 p.m. on May 8, an unknown offender stole a carrying case containing credit cards, and other various identifying documents, from a business in the 0-100 block of East Ogden Avenue. The loss is $74.
• It was reported sometime between May 3 and May 7, an unknown offender removed a part from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of West 60 Street. The loss is $750.

MAY 10

At approximately 3:43 a.m., an unknown offender smashed a windshield on a vehicle parked in the 100 block of South Park Street. The loss is unknown.

MAY 11

At approximately 8:40 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of West 63 Street for a moving violation. Officers arrested Keith Howard, 39, of Westmont, for driving with a suspended license. He was cited for improper turn and no insurance. He was released on his own recognizance.

MAY 12

• At approximately 1:10 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance in the 5900 block of South Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Alejandro Escareno, 32, of Westmont, for domestic battery.
• At approximately 12:01 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Oakwood Drive for a moving violation. Officers arrested Jonathan Rentfrow, 35, of Westmont, for driving with a suspended license. He was also cited for disobeying a stop sign.
• At approximately 8:38 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of South Park Street. Officers arrested Tabious Boatright, 38, of Westmont, for domestic battery.

MAY 13

• It was reported that at approximately 1:40 p.m. on May 5, an unknown offender stole liquor and paper goods from a business in the 100 block of West 63 Street. The loss is $293.
• At approximately 2:35 a.m. officers responded to the 1400 block of Carriage Lane for a suspicious person looking through a vehicle. Officers arrested Ashley Shinn, 34, of Chicago, for possession of a controlled substance.

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

APRIL 21

Alante K. Samuel, 24, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 23400 block of W. 135^th St. for disorderly conduct, an in-state warrant, resisting/obstructing an officer and violating an order of protection.

APRIL 25

Paul J. Playo, 38, of Plainfield, was arrested near Rt. 30 and Renwick Rd. for possession of cannabis 10gm or less, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.

APRIL 27

Jasmine Nava, 18, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 14400 block of Independence Drive for theft $500 and under.

MAY 3

• Benjamin J. Clavey, 18, of Naperville, was arrested on the 700 block of Kaiser Court for retail theft.
• Mikayla A. Tottleben, 19, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 25000 block of Thornberry for possession of cannabis 10gm or less.

MAY 4

• Justin R. Meschino, 18, of Plainfield, was arrested on 12000 block of S. 248th Avenue for possession of cannabis 10gm or less.
• Walter E. Schneiter, 58, of Plainfield, was arrested near 143^rd and Van Dyke Rd. for DUI-blood alcohol content over .08 and DUI-alcohol.

MAY 5

• Sumita Chakrabarti, 46, of Plainfield, was arrested for disorderly conduct.
• Andrzej J. Kudlacik, 35, of Bensenville, was arrested for an in-state warrant, possession of a controlled substance, and driving on a suspended/revoked drivers license.

MAY 6

Kiara J. Garcia, 22, of Romeoville, was arrested near County Line and Indian Boundary roads for DUI-alcohol, improper lane usage, no valid driver’s license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

MAY 7

David R. Hoffman, 42, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 12700 block of Shelly Lane, for violating an order of protection.

MAY 8

Sylvia L. French, 54, of Oswego, was arrested for retail theft.

MAY 9

Ashley M. Lozano, 24, of Plainfield, was arrested near Fraiser and Burgandy for DUI-blood alcohol content over .08, DUI-alcohol, illegal transportation alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and speeding: over 26 – 34 mph over posted limit.

MAY 10

• Evan R. Irizarry, 25, of Joliet, was arrested near Lockport and Center for DUI-blood alcohol content over .08, DUI-alcohol and improper lane.
• Maria De Lourdes Barragan-Diaz, 42, of Joliet, was arrested for endangering life/health of a child.
• Ronald A. Gozum, 50, of Plainfield, was arrested was arrested near 135^th and Blakely for DUI-blood alcohol content over .08, DUI-alcohol and improper lane usage.

MAY 11

Jacob S. Hughes, 21, Romeoville, was arrested on the 12600 block of S. Rt. 59 for criminal trespass property.

MAY 12

Nicholas A. Sauseda, 27, of Plainfield, was arrested near Rt. 59 and Dayfield Dr. for improper lane usage, possession of drug equipment and possession of cannabis 10gm or less.

MAY 13

• Nicholas M. Eck, 18, of Joliet, was arrested near Rt. 59 and Fraser Rd. possession of cannabis 10gm or less and speeding.
• Andrew L. Malawski, 25, of Naperville, was arrested near Lockport and Des Plaines streets for DUI-blood alcohol content over .08, DUI-alcohol, DUI-drugs, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, possession of drug equipment, possession of cannabis 10gm or less (ordinance or civil violation), driving on a suspended/revoked drivers license and parking: overnight prohibited/specific hours,
• Danielle E. Rice, 23, of Joliet, was arrested near Rt. 59 and Main Street for expired registration, in-state warrant and driving on a suspended/revoked drivers license.

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police James Volpe announced May 21 that bond has been set for a homeless man accused of sexually assaulting a woman near the Illinois Prairie Path in Wheaton. Robert Davidson, 38, appeared in Bond Court last week where Judge Robert Miller set bond at $750,000. Davidson is facing one count of Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 Felony.

On May 18, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Wheaton Police Department was notified of someone screaming for help near the PADS Shelter in Wheaton. Upon their arrival, officers found the victim with dirt on her face and scratches and cuts to her upper body. It is alleged that at approximately 12:30 that night, Davidson approached the woman near the Prairie Path and demanded sex from her. It is further alleged that when she declined, Davidson dragged her into a wooded area by her hair and sexually assaulted her. It is further alleged that following the assault, Davidson fled.

An investigation by the Wheaton Police Department led to Davidson who was arrested and taken into custody without incident on May 20.

“Sexual assaults are degrading and among the most invasive crimes a victim can endure,” Berlin said. “Physically and emotionally, the damage caused by a sex crime can fester, leaving victims to suffer not only at the time of the assault but possibly for years to come. I would like to commend the Wheaton Police Department for their outstanding work in identifying Mr. Davidson as a suspect in this case. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Tom Minser for his efforts in preparing a strong case against this defendant.”

“This is another example of exceptional teamwork and cooperation between Wheaton patrol officers, investigators, forensics and DuPage prosecutors,” Volpe said. “In a matter of just a few days after this horrific crime was committed, the alleged offender, Robert Davidson, is in custody with a formidable bond set. Wheaton Detectives Stelmar and Johnson deserve special praise for their relentless investigation into this crime over the past three days.”

Davidson’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 15.

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

APRIL 26

Jonathan C. McCaughn, 21, of Joliet was arrested on the 16000 block of S Lincoln Hwy., for DUI-Alcohol and an accident on private property.

MAY 7

Michael S. Kendzior, 60, of Plainfield was arrested near Naperville/Plainfield Rd and Rt. 59 for DUI-Alcohol, improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and traffic signal violation.

MAY 12

Ebony R. Green, 22, of Joliet was arrested near Rt. 59 and 135^th St. for retail theft and driving with a suspended/revoked license

MAY 15

Glenn D. Player, 54 of Plainfield was arrested near Renwick and Selfridge for DUI-blood alcohol content over .08, DUI-Alcohol, failing to yield to a stop sign and improper lane usage.

MAY 18

Lamont M. Teague, 24, of Aurora, was arrested near Lockport and Fox River streets for driver and passenger safety belt violations, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, possession of cannabis 10gm or less and driving with a suspended/revoked license.

MAY 20

Jeffrey B. Hall, 46, of Montgomery was arrested near Airport Rd. and I-55 for DUI-blood alcohol content over .08, DUI-alcohol, improper lane usage, an in-state warrant and not having a valid drivers license.

MAY 23

Cenorino Hernandez, 29, of Denver, Colo., was arrested near Rt. 59 and Chicago for disobeying a traffic control device, DUI-blood alcohol content over .08, DUI-alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol, not having a valid drivers license and speeding.

MAY 25

Larry D. Gleaton, 54, of Lockport was arrested for an in-state warrant.

MAY 26

• Andrius Vrubliauskas, 24, of Crestwood was arrested near S Joliet Rd. and W Union St. for and in-state warrant.
• Anthony M. Dickerson, 28, of Naperville was arrested near Rt.59 and 119th Street for DUI-blood alcohol content over .08, DUI-alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding.
• Allan D. Goldfarb, 54, of Chicago was arrested on the 13400 block of S. Rt.59 for retail theft

MAY 27

James A. Kopp, 19, of Plainfield was arrested near 127th Street and Vandyke Rd. for possession of cannabis 10gm or less.

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

MAY 4

• Officers responded to Kohl’s, 1138 W. Boughton Rd., for the report for a retail theft. Unknown subjects concealed several clothing items at 8:13 p.m. and exited the store without rendering payment.
• Wilmar Vasquez, 43, of Bolingbrook, was charged with battery on the 300 block of W. Briarcliff Rd. at 10:51 a.m.

MAY 5

• Geraldine Marshall, 55, of Romeoville, was charged with speeding, driving on a suspended license, no insurance and DUI, following a traffic stop at Bolingbrook Dr. and Old Chicago Dr. at 7:06 p.m.
• Eleuterui Salina, 35, of Berwyn, was charged with an in-state warrant, following a patrol stop on the 1100 block of Boughton Rd. at 3:22 p.m.
• Meaghan Murtaugh, 20, of Oswego, was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol, following a call to the 300 block of W. Briarcliff Rd. at 2:55 a.m.

MAY 6

• Officers responded to Mobile Gas, 698 E. Boughton Rd., for the report of a theft. Cash was taken from the registers and safe between midnight and 3:54 a.m. Loss valued at $1000.
• Jaime Aguirre-Roa, 38, of Romeoville, was charged with public indecency, following a call to the 200 block of Eagle Ct., for a suspect exposing himself at 6:38 p.m.

MAY 7

• A wallet was taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 1500 block of Somerfield Dr. sometime overnight. Credit cards were used at local store.
• Tevin Barksdale, 25, of Bolingbrook, was charged with an in-state warrant at 7:43 a.m.

MAY 8

• Richard Lopez, 33, of Bolingbrook, was charge with DUI, driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage, following a traffic stop at Bolingbrook Dr. and Northridge Ave., at 11:25 p.m.
• Unknown subjects entered Meijer, 755 E. Boughton Rd., at 10:17 p.m., selected several bottles of alcohol and exited the store without rendering payment. Loss valued at $50.
• MAY 9
• Cash was taken from a bank bag at IHOP, 730 N. Janes Ave., at 8:13 a.m. Loss valued at $210.
• Tyronia Gresham, 20, of Woodridge was charged with retail theft and two warrants, following a call to Walmart, 200 S. Bolingbrook Dr. at 4:09 p.m.
• Vanessa Avalos, 27, of Bolingbrook, was charged with an in-state warrant, driving on a revoked license, no insurance and equipment violation, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of N. Weber Rd. at 11:45 p.m.

MAY 10

A handgun, ammunition and laser level were taken from a vehicle parked on the 100 block of Enclave Cir. some time overnight. Loss valued at $800.

Romeoville Police Department arrested Jaquan Wilkins, 22, of Chicago for allegedly shooting his girlfriend and an unidentified male friend on the 200 block of McKool Drive in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 3.

At 1:51a.m. the Romeoville Police Department responded to a call of shots fired. When officers arrived at the home they located two victims, both shot, laying in the yard of the residence. Officers immediately began first aid on both victims until the Romeoville Fire Department arrived. The victims were a 23-year-old female and a 22-year-old male. The female had been shot on the right shoulder and her lower abdomen. The male was shot on his left shoulder. The female was able to tell the responding officers that Wilkins, her boyfriend, had shot them. Both victims were transported with non-life threatening injuries to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.

During the investigation, Romeoville detectives located Wilkins’ vehicle in a large semi-truck parking lot in McCook. A perimeter and surveillance were established on the lot. Wilkins soon exited a semi-truck, walking around the outside of the vehicle. Officers from the Cook County Sheriff’s Police 5th District SWAT team approached Wilkins, who fled into the truck lot. Officers located an open shipping container and when the Romeoville Police Department K9 officer announced his presence Wilkins surrendered to officers. Wilkins was transported to the Romeoville Police Department.

The Will County States Attorney approved two counts of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. Wilkins was then transported to Will County Adult Detention Facility to await a bond hearing.

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

APRIL 6

• Ramiro Ochoa, 19, Romeoville, was arrested at 2:06 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and 135th for DUI, no valid driver’s license, possession of alcohol by a minor and improper lane usage.
• Aldo Juarez, 19, of Joliet, was arrested at 2:06 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and Romeo Road for an in-state warrant and possession of alcohol by a minor.

APRIL 9

A retail theft was reported at 8:27 p.m. in the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive. Two unknown people entered the business and took two, 12-packs of beer and a bag of chips from the business.

APRIL 10

• Justin Rice, 31, of Romeoville, was arrested at 11:07 p.m. in the 700 block of North Independence for battery and criminal trespass to property.
• Danny Alexander, 30, of Crest Hill, was arrested at 11:07 p.m. in the 700 block of North Independence for resisting an officer, obstructing an officer and criminal trespass to property.

APRIL 11

Alex Wunderlich, 24, of Homer Glen, was arrested at 3:45 p.m. in the area of Windcrest and Airport for DUI, no insurance, was arrested legal transportation of alcohol and use of an unsafe tire.

APRIL 14

Anthony Mireles, 50, of Romeoville, was arrested at 12:13 a.m. in the 400 block Tallman for aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting an officer.

APRIL 16

Roger Nagel, 72, of Peotone, was arrested at 7:32 p.m. in the 1200 block of Santa Fe for DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and no insurance.

APRIL 17

Tennille Davis, 37, of Richton Park, was arrested at 10:28 p.m. in the 1200 block of Normantown for driving with a suspended license, no insurance, disobey traffic sign and in-state warrant.

APRIL 18

• Janey Abner, 61, of Romeoville, was arrested at 12:02 p.m. in the area of Weber and Taylor for two in-state warrants and illegal use of cell phone.
• Danielle Simpson, 35, 239 Tallman, Romeoville, was arrested at 3 p.m. in the area of Normantown and Dalhart for no valid driver’s license, no insurance and expired registration.
• Mark Smith, 29, of Chicago, was arrested at 7:14 p.m. in the 400 block of North Weber Road for retail theft.

APRIL 19

• Crescencio Gonzalez-Avila, 28, of Romeoville, was arrested at 2:49 p.m. in the area of Normantown and Essex for no valid driver’s license and failure to yield.
• Luis Prado, 22, of Joliet, was arrested at 4:42 p.m. in the 400 block of South Weber Road for retail theft.
• Dominic Galto, 24, of Plainfield, was arrested at 9:56 p.m. in the 300 block of Hemlock for violation of order of protection.

APRIL 20

• Jonathan Lozano-Quintero, 21, of Romeoville, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. in the area of Budler and Taylor for driving with a revoked license, improper lighting and two in-state warrants.
• A retail theft was reported at 12:15 p.m. in the 400 block of South Weber Road. Unknown person(s) took $10 worth of deli meat and an air mattress from the business.
• A criminal damage to property was reported at 1:20 p.m. in the 1200 block of LeMoyne. Unknown person(s) keyed a vehicle that was parked in the street. Damage is estimated at $100.
• Abraham Santamaria-Portilla, 30, of Chicago, was arrested at 10:06 p.m. in the area of Crossroads and Normantown for speeding and no valid driver’s license.
• Anthony Mireles, 50, of Romeoville, was arrested at 9:46 p.m. in the 200 block of Hemlock for violation of bail bond.

APRIL 21

• Airrace Muhammad, 37, of Romeoville, was arrested at 2:54 a.m. in the 300 block of North Independence for aggravated DUI, aggravated driving with a revoked license, no insurance and improper use of registration.
• Janelle McBride, 24, of Aurora, was arrested at 5:43 a.m. in the 100 block of Highpoint Drive for DUI.

APRIL 22

• Christopher Evans, 25, of Joliet, was arrested at 2:20 a.m. in the area of Romeo and Hickory for DUI, improper lane use, expired registration, no insurance and failure to notify of address change.
• Linda Steen-Bilecki, 62, of Crest Hill, was arrested at 8:31 p.m. in the 400 block of South Weber for retail theft.
• A theft under $500 was reported at 7:12 p.m. in the 700 block of Bayles. An unknown person took a bicycle that was left at the front door of the residence.

APRIL 24

• Diana Muniz-Vertiz, 28, of Joliet, was arrested at 6:47 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor for speeding and an in-state warrant.
• A theft over $500 was reported at 8:37 a.m, in the 600 block of Bancroft Court. Unknown person(s) took two heavy-duty commercial batteries from a job site.
• DeAngelo Grocesley, 21, of Joliet, was arrested at 3:01 p.m. in the 1200 block of West Normantown for driving with a revoked license, failure to reduce speed and no seat belt.
• Alexander Sanchez, 19, of Romeoville, was arrested at 6:41 p.m. in the area of Dalhart and Normantown for no valid driver’s license and illegal use of cell phone.
• A criminal damage to property was reported at 9:55 p.m. in the 1900 block of Whitmore Drive. Unknown person(s) scratched the rear bumper of a vehicle that was parked in the driveway of the residence.

APRIL 27

• A theft under $500 was reported at 3:28 p.m. in the 200 block of West Normantown. Unknown person(s) took an unattended backpack from a table.
• Marshun Williams, 39, of Chicago, was arrested at 6:36 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and University Parkway for driving with a suspended license, no insurance and improper display of registration.

APRIL 28

• A criminal defacement of property was reported at 9:12 a.m. in the 1600 block of Richfield Trail. Unknown person(s) used a marker to draw graffiti on the walls of the skating area.
• Donald White, 21, of Maywood, was arrested at 12:37 a.m. in the 1200 block of Lakeview for possession of cannabis.
• A burglary to motor vehicle was reported at 10:56 p.m. in the 600 block of North Independence. Unknown person(s) entered a parked vehicle and took a wallet containing $320.

APRIL 29

Nichole Grimes, 29, of Joliet, was arrested at 5:00 p.m. in the area of Weber and Highpoint for no valid DL and improper U-turn.

MAY 1

Jamie Curtis, 52, of Woodridge, was arrested at 2:14 a.m. in the 200 block of East Romeo Road for theft.

MAY 2

Walid Hajali, 25, of Romeoville, was arrested at 2:37 a.m. in the 1700 block of Fiddyment for violation of order of protection.

Jared Wissmiller

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced June 20 that a former teacher and coach at Lake Park High School in Roselle was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for having inappropriate sexual contact with a minor female student. Jared Wissmiller, 28, of Downers Grove, entered an agreed plea of guilty this morning to one count of Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 Felony. Wissmiller has been in custody at the DuPage County Jail since turning himself in on May 31, 2017 on a $75,000 full cash bond.

Today’s sentencing is the result of allegations that Wissmiller, who, according to the indictment, “held, as a high school teacher and coach, … a position of trust, authority, or supervision in relation to” the victim engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with the minor. An investigation led by the DuPage County Children’s Center into the allegations revealed that Wissmiller engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior with his victim from June 1, 2016, through September 2016.

“This morning, Jared Wissmiller admitted that he used his position as a teacher to take advantage of a young girl solely to satisfy his sick sexual desires,” Berlin said. “Today’s sentence of eight years behind bars and a lifetime registration as a sex offender will ensure that Mr. Wissmiller will be unable to prey upon unsuspecting, innocent students for the rest of his life. I would like to thank the DuPage County Children’s Center, particularly Investigator Cathy Hundley, who did an outstanding job in uncovering the truth in this very disturbing case. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Mike Pawl and Jennifer Lindt for their efforts in holding Mr. Wissmiller responsible for his behavior.”

Wissmiller will be required to serve 85 percent of his sentence before being eligible for parole. He will also be required to register as a sex offender for life.

Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Romeoville police departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

MAY 1

Eric Reitz, 26, of Romeoville, was arrested at 5:22 a.m. in the 400 block of Garland for obstructing a police officer.

MAY 1

Christopher Hernandez, 25, of Joliet, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. in the area of Romeo Road and Sunset Pointe for DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident and failure to reduce speed.

MAY 5

Ivan Alday, 27, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 6:39 a.m. in the 300 block of Macon for DUI, failure to reduce speed, no insurance and illegal transportation of alcohol.

MAY 6

• Edwin Vega, 18, of Chicago, was arrested at 1:17 a.m. in the area of Murphy and Troxel for DUI, illegal consumption of alcohol by minor, no insurance, no rear registration plate light and illegal transportation of alcohol.
• Brannon Castro, 18, of Romeoville, was arrested at 1:17 a.m. in the area of Murphy and Troxel for illegal consumption of alcohol by minor.
• Max Preisler, 29, of Romeoville, was arrested at 3:26 a.m. in the area of Independence and Arlington for an in-state warrant.

MAY 9

• James Russell, 48, of Romeoville, was arrested at 6:18 p.m. in the 1000 block of Romeo Road for an in-state warrant.
• Juan Hipolito-Martinez, 23, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 11:04 p.m. in the 1200 block of Normantown for disobey traffic sign, driving with a revoked license and obstructing identification.
• Fransico Salazar-Rodella, 19, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 11:04 p.m. in the 1200 block of Normantown for an in-state warrant.

MAY 10

• Jacob Hughes, 21, of Romeoville, was arrested at 8:41 a.m. in the 500 block of North Elle for criminal damage to property.
• Joana Sotelo, 29, of Crest Hill, was arrested at 9:55 p.m. in the area of Weber and Windham for DUI and failure to reduce speed.
• Lindsey Olden, 42, of Romeoville, was arrested at 9:58 p.m. in the 400 block of Healy for an in-state warrant.
• Kathleen Smikoski, 51, of Oakland Park, Fla., was arrested at 3:53 p.m. in the area of Budler and Summerfield for driving with a suspended license, no insurance and disobey traffic sign.

MAY 11

• Brett Toovey, 22, no known address, was arrested at 4:00 p.m. in the 300 block of Madison in Joliet for an in-state warrant.
• Nichole Wojtecki, 34, of Romeoville, was arrested at 8:44 p.m. in the 1000 block of West Romeo Road for an in-state warrant.

MAY 12

Amanda Salois, 19, of Plainfield, was arrested at 11:35 a.m. in the area of Weber and Grand Haven for illegal use of cell phone and driving with a suspended license.

MAY 13

Michael Bernacki, 30, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 1:50 p.m. in the 0-100 block of South Weber Road for retail theft.

MAY 14

• Aaron Harris, 30, of Romeoville, was arrested at 11:31 a.m. in the area of Romeo Road and Macon for no valid driver’s license and disobeying a traffic sign.
• Dinah Flores-Cedeno, 44, of Joliet, was arrested at 6:32 p.m. in the area of Dalhart and Corona for no valid driver’s license, speeding and no turn signal.

MAY 15

• Erica Marquez, 27, of Romeoville, was arrested at 11:32 p.m. in the area of Normantown and Dalhart for two in-state warrants.
• Tony Martin, 29, of Romeoville, was arrested at 11:32 p.m. in the area of Normantown and Dalhart for driving with a suspended license and improper lighting.

MAY 16

Juan Francisco-Moreno, 29, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 11:39 p.m. in the area of Weber and I-55 for no valid driver’s license and illegal use of cell phone.

Park Ridge Police arrested David Jilwaya, 44, of Des Plaines, on June 12 while investigating a disturbance in the Landings Shopping Center Parking lot at 2606 E. Dempster St. in Park Ridge .

Park Ridge and Des Plaines Police responded to a disturbance call at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot. When police arrived Jilwaya fled from the scene in a gray SUV. Officers on scene spoke to the victim and witnesses, who told police that Jilwaya, the owner of a towing service, had a dispute with the victim, one of his employees, a 21-year-old male. The dispute escalated from a verbal to a physical altercation. When Jilwaya fell to the ground during the fight, he pulled out a handgun and fired a single shot at the victim as the victim ran from Jilwaya. The bullet did not strike the victim, or any innocent bystanders.

While police were on scene conducting the investigation, Jilwaya returned and aggressively approached the victim, threatening to kill the victim and using racial slurs. Jilwaya disregarded the orders given by officers and had to be forcibly taken into custody. Police recovered a spent .380 caliber shell casing in the parking lot and a Glock .380 caliber semi-automatic handgun from Jilwaya’s vehicle. Jilwaya has an Illinois concealed carry permit.

Jilwaya is charged with one count of attempted first degree murder.

In a two-day period from June 11 to 12, the Village of Niles experienced eight car burglaries during the overnight hours on both dates. The burglars appeared to target unlocked vehicles with valuables inside. In one instance a vehicle was stolen because the vehicle was unlocked and a key fob was left inside. The burglaries to autos are predominantly happening in the late overnight hours after 2 a.m. It also appears that these thefts are not isolated to the Village of Niles. They have affected the surrounding communities as well.

The Niles Police Department has several suggestions to help reduce your risk to being a victim of auto burglary.

• Do not leave valuable items visible in your car.
• Close all windows and lock all doors before leaving your vehicle.
• Park in well-lighted areas.
• Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, find another place to park.
• Avoid parking next to occupied vehicles.
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Do not leave garage door openers in parked vehicles.
• Don’t think your dark tinted windows will hide your valuables. Thieves often use flashlights to see through tint.

If you see any suspicious activity or individuals, please contact the Niles Police Department immediately when you feel safe to do so by dialing 9-1-1 or 847-588-6500.

Locations of incidents:

• 6900 block of Concord Lane
• 6500 block of Ebinger
• 7300 block of Waukegan
• 7000 block of Niles Terrace
• 7000 block of Jarvis
• 7000 block of Fargo
• 7700 block of Octavia
• 8000 block of Washington
• 239 Golf Mill Center (Parking Lot)

Park Ridge Police arrested Tony Miller, 56, of Mount Prospect on June 11 outside of his home. Miller was arrested following investigative efforts that identified him as the offender in a ruse burglary incident that occurred on May 30 in the 200 S. block of Rose Avenue in Park Ridge.

The ruse entry burglary occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m when Miller and an unidentified accomplice approached the 85-year-old female victim, and her 90-year old husband. Miller and his accomplice, who were in a white full size pick-up work truck when they arrived at the residence, offered to do repairs to the victim’s home and driveway. While the victim’s husband was speaking to Miller’s accomplice outside, the 85-year-old victim entered the residence and went to the bedroom. Miller followed the victim to the bedroom, where he grabbed the victim by the wrists and pushing her to the floor. Miller went past the victim and removed jewelry with an approximate value of $900. Miller and his accomplice left the area in the white pick-up work truck immediately following the incident.

Miller is charged with Aggravated Battery to an Elderly Person, Residential Burglary and Home Invasion following the investigation and positive identification by the victim.

Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from Romeoville police department and the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

MAY 3

Idania Negron, 30, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 1:46 a.m. in the area of Weber and Grand for DUI.

MAY 11

A burglary from motor vehicle was reported at 7:32 p.m. in the 900 block of East Romeo Road. Unknown person(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and took an I-phone 7.

MAY 13

Jose Rivera, 44, of Lockport, was arrested at 2:38 a.m. in the area of Taylor and Paragon for DUI, speeding and no insurance.

MAY 16

• Mark Leato, 49, of Worth, was arrested at 9:56 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor for driving with a suspended license, no insurance and no seat belt.
• Tina Thomas, 20, of Markham, was arrested at 1:54 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor Road for no valid driver’s license, no insurance and speeding.

MAY 17

• A burglary from motor vehicle was reported at 11:18 a.m. in the 0-100 block of South Weber Road. Unknown person(s) entered a parked vehicle with its windows partially down and took a bag containing a power tool and prescription medication.
• Bryant Ervin, 37, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 8:03 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Montrose for two in-state warrants.

MAY 18

Jerrell Griffith, 21, of Joliet, was arrested at 11:57 p.m. in the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive for three in-state warrants.

MAY 21

• Gary Gardner, 65, of Romeoville, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. in the area of Romeo Road and Eaton for possession of controlled substance, DUI and improper lane usage.
• Robert Owcarz, 43, of Romeoville, was arrested at 2:19 p.m. in the area of Weber and Taylor for no valid driver’s license.
• Alexis Pearson, 20, of Joliet, was arrested at 11:54 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and University Parkway for an in-state warrant.

MAY 23

• A burglary from motor vehicle was reported at 11:54 a.m. in the 1200 block of Lakeview. Unknown person(s) damaged a door lock and took approximately $20 from the vehicle.
• Michael Thomas, 44, of Montgomery, was arrested at 5:59 p.m. in the 1000 block of Romeo Road for an in-state warrant.

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

MAY 19

Marquise L. Cunningham, 26, of Aurora, was arrested near Route 30 and Renwick Road for an in-state warrant.

MAY 22

• Keaira Davis, 23, of Chicago, was arrested on the 12800 block of S. Rt. 59 for identity theft, an in-state warrant, obstructing identification and obstructing justice.
• Frank Kidd, 37, of Chicago, was arrested on the 12800 block of S. Rt. 59 for identity theft.

MAY 24

• Jessica B. Senodenos, 31, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 25300 block of Federal Circle for domestic battery.
• Kurt R. Zitzke, 30, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 13400 block of Rivercrest Dr. for domestic battery.

JUNE 2

• Benjamin M. Elliot, 21, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 24000 block of Walnut Circle for possession of cannabis 10gm or less.
• Christopher M. Kelly, 20, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 24200 block of Apple Tree for possession of cannabis 10gm or less.

JUNE 3

Alec V. Klocek, 26, of Plainfield, was arrested near Lockport and Illinois streets for aggravated assault and resisting/obstructing an officer.

JUNE 4

• Laura A. Pell, 44, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 15200 block of Lincolnway Cir. for domestic battery.
• Amy M. Menolascino, 41, of Plainfield, was arrested near Rt. 30 and 135th Street DUI- blood alcohol over .08, DUI-Alcohol, improper lane usage, improper lighting (driving without lights).

JUNE 7

• Luke M. Trattner, 18, of Plainfield, was arrested for an in-state warrant.
• Noah J. Jasko, 19, of Plainfield, was arrested in the Jewel parking lot for theft.
• Kealee E. Coopersmith, 25, of Livonia, Mich., was arrested for resisting/obstructing an officer and other traffic charges.
• Christopher W. Jones, 25, of Crest Hill, was arrested for resisting/obstructing an officer, failure to reduce speed to avoid accident, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, having no valid drivers license, driving on a suspended/revoked drivers license and other equipment violations.

JUNE 9

• Joshua C. Nance, 25, Joliet, was arrested near Burgundy Dr. and Brown Ln. DUI-Alcohol and traffic signal violation.
• Kyle R. Cafferkey, 23, of Plainfield, was arrested on the 15800 block of S Route 59 for DUI with a blood alcohol content over .08, DUI–Alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid accident and illegal use of cell phone while driving.

JUNE 12

Vincent A. Buonicore, 21, of Plainfield, was arrested for an in-state warrant.

Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Shorewood Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

JUNE 2

Omar E. Pena, 35, of Joliet, was arrested at 3:22 p.m. on the 19700 block of NE Frontage Rd., for obstructing a peace officer and Will Co. warrant for possession of a controlled substance. Pena was arrested after the vehicle he was a passenger in was stopped for a seatbelt violation.

JUNE 5

Christian Giuliani, 39, of Saint Charles, was charged with speeding at 4:48 p.m. on the 1500 block of Rt. 59, after his vehicle was stopped for a registration violation.

JUNE 9

Emma R. Wilson, 18, of Joliet, was arrested at 5:28 p.m on the 700 block of W Jefferson St. for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

JUNE 11

Giancarlo Frigo, 56, of Shorewood, was arrested at 1:59 p.m. on the 246l00 block of River Crossing Dr. on Will Co. warrant for DUI.

JUNE 13

Edward I. Lopez, 27, of Los Angeles, Cal., was arrested at 9:48 p.m. near Brookforest Ave., and Country Glen Dr. on a Will Co. Warrant for resisting and Will Co. Warrant for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

JUNE 14

Bonnie L. Johnson, 58 of Joliet, was arrested at 7:34 a.m. near Jefferson St and I-55 for soliciting rides of business on a highway after police officers responded to a roadway solicitor complaint.

JUNE 19

Michael J. Montalvo, 19, of Plainfield, was arrested near Brookforest Ave., and E Jefferson St. at 10:51 a.m. for possession of cannabis and expired registration.

JUNE 22

D’Angelo J. Terry, 27, of Joliet, was arrested on the 900 block of Vertin Blvd. at 2:49 p.m. for driving with a suspended driver’s license, speeding, no insurance, Will Co. Warrant for driving with a suspended driver’s license and no seat belt

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

MAY 23

Todd Alexander, 31, of Rock Island, was arrested at 11:28 p.m. in the area of Normantown and Weber for no valid driver’s license and disobeying a traffic sign.

MAY 25

• Treasure Hendrix, 32, of Chicago, was arrested at 3:50 a.m. in the 1200 block of Lakeview Drive for aggravated DUI, driving with a suspended license, improper lane usage, no insurance and aggravated battery.
• Thomas Couch, 55, of Joliet, was arrested at 6:58 p.m. in the 100 block of North Independence for driving with a suspended license and no insurance.
• Tierra Rodgers, 26, of Joliet, was arrested at 7:38 p.m. in the 100 block of North Independence for no valid driver’s license.
• Rogelio Martinez, 32, of Joliet, was arrested at 7:46 p.m. in the 100 block of North Independence for driving with a revoked license.

MAY 26

• James Long, 49, of Joliet, was arrested at 12:24 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and Material Service Drive for no valid driver’s license and no insurance.
• Ponciano Martinez, 40, of Crest Hill, was arrested at 2:32 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and University Parkway for aggravated DUI, driving with a revoked license, speeding and illegal transportation of alcohol.
• Jose Bernal, 23, of Romeoville, was arrested at 4:09 p.m. in the 100 block of Mountain Laurel for an in-state warrant.

MAY 27

• A criminal damage to property was reported at 8:06 a.m. in the 2000 block of Sutcliffe Court. Unknown person(s) broke two windows on a vehicle that was parked in the street.
• A criminal damage to property was reported at 8:24 a.m. in the 2000 block of Sutcliffe Court. Unknown person(s) broke two windows on a vehicle that was parked in the street.

MAY 28

• Cuauhtemoc Guerrero, 26, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 3:58 a.m. in the area of Frieh and Maggie for DUI, no insurance, illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid accident, failure to report accident, no driver’s license on person, failure to secure child, failure to report address change, improper backing, failure to give information after hitting unattended vehicle and endangering the life of a child.
• A burglary from motor vehicle was reported at 10:49 p.m. in the 400 block of Frieh. Unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and took a backpack and a laptop.

MAY 28

A burglary from motor vehicle was reported at 10:49 p.m. in the 400 block of Frieh. Unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and took a backpack and a laptop.

MAY 29

• Arturo Audelo, 45, of Romeoville, was arrested at 7:22 p.m. in the area of Belmont and Kingston for no valid driver’s license, identity theft, credit card fraud, false affidavit and illegal use of cell phone.
• A criminal damage to property was reported at 7:02 p.m. in the 500 block Kenyon. Unknown person(s) used a BB gun to damage a window of the residence.

MAY 30

• Keisha Hicks, 43, of Joliet, was arrested at 8:19 p.m. in the 300 block of South Weber for retail theft and obstructing an officer.
• Donald Smith, 46, of Joliet, was arrested at 8:19 p.m. in the 300 block of South Weber for retail theft.

MAY 31

• Devonte Harding, 19, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:59 a.m. in the area of Normantown and Weber for improper lighting, driving with a suspended license, no insurance and expired registration.
• Jonathan Smith III, 26, of Homewood, was arrested at 2:54 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Renwick for driving with a suspended license, no insurance and disobey traffic signal.

JUNE 1

A criminal damage to property was reported at 8:20 a.m. in the area of Weslake Parkway and Budler Road. Unknown person(s) knocked down a speed limit sign pole.

JUNE 2

Jose Ruiz, 38, of Romeoville, was arrested at 1:28 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Murphy for no valid driver’s license and expired registration.

JUNE 4

A burglary from motor vehicle was reported at 4:53 p.m. in the 200 block of West Daisy Circle. Unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and took a wallet.

JUNE 5

Aaron Marshall, 24, of Bolingbrook, was arrested at 9:18 p.m. in the area of North Carillon and Weber for DUI, driving with a suspended license and failure to signal.

JUNE 6

• Walid Hajali, 25, of Romeoville, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. in the 1700 block of Fiddyment for violation of order of protection.
• A burglary from motor vehicle was reported at 5:01 a.m . in the 1200 block of Lakeview. Unknown person(s) took a rifle and its case from a vehicle that parked in the business’s lot.

The family of 86-year-old Morton Grove resident Leo Belogur is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads the identification of the person that struck and killed him January 4.

The family released a statement Saturday that reads:

“We are devastated by the loss of our father, Leo Belogur, under such horrific circumstances. He immigrated to this country in the late 1980s and worked tirelessly to provide for his family. It is a tragedy that someone can have so little regard for human life as to hit a human being in a crosswalk and just keep driving. Leo was a wonderful father to 3 kids and a grandfather to 7 children. He will be incredibly missed and we are now asking for the public’s help to please report anything they may have seen or know in regard to this incident. If you see any vehicle with significant windshield or front end damage please report it to the Morton Grove PD at (847) 470-5200. We are offering a $10k reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction of the people/parties responsible.”

Belogur was killed around 5 p.m. January 4 when he was struck by a hit and run driver on the corner of Shermer and Greenwood.

Morton Grove Police responded to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

Belogur was struck on Shermer at Greenwood, a side street located just north of Dempster.

On January 16, 2019 at approximately 11 a.m.Peter E. Dow, 53-years-old from the 3700 block of N. Saint Louis, Chicago, was in his 2000 Jeep Sports Utility Vehicle traveling west on Touhy avenue near Central Avenue.

The victim a 35-year-old male from Chicago was also traveling west on Touhy avenue near Central Avenue in a 1998 Toyota.

Dow alleged the victim pulled in front of him suddenly and stopped. The offender changed lanes and he allegedly the victim’s vehicle then pulled back in front of the offender’s vehicle. The vehicles traveled west on Touhy and both vehicles were stopped at Lehigh for a train. Dow then alleged that the victim exited his vehicle and threatened him .Dow alleged the victim threw a cup of coffee at him and then reentered his vehicle and drove west. Dow followed the victim and eventually cut the victim’s vehicle off in the 6600 block of Milwaukee.

A witness had cellphone video of the incident, which Dow cut the victim off, where both drivers exited their vehicles. It shows Dow aggressively approach the victim with a knife his hand. The victim reentered his vehicle and Dow is on video striking the victim’s driver side window with the knife in hand. A few moments later the victim exits his vehicle and the both begin arguing.

Dow is then observed striking the victim in the face with his forehead. Dow was taken into custody and subsequently charged. The victim declined medical attention.

The charges against Dow are: 720 ILCS 5/12-2-C-1 Aggravated Assault Class A Misdemeanor; 720 ILCS 5/12-3-A-1 Batter – Bodily Harm Class A Misdemeanor. He is scheduled to be in court January 31 at 9 a.m. room 103 of the District 2 Court House, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL.

Information on recent arrests is provided by the Niles Police Department. Persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Joseph H. Chesney, 35, of the 1700 block of Victoria Drive in Mount Prospect, was arrested Feb. 17 in the 8600 block of North Milwaukee Avenue on a charge of residential burglary.

Kenny Lee, 28, of the 3200 block of Greenbriar Drive in Glenview, was arresetd Feb. 17 in the 9000 block of West Golf Road on charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault.