Note to readers: Information in Police Blotter is obtained from Bolingbrook and 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.
JANUARY 29
- Officers responded to 245 S. Weber Rd., for the report of a retail theft. Suspects entered the store at 4:34 p.m., removed a generator from display, attempted to return for cash, and then exited the store without rendering payment. Loss valued at $800.
JANUARY 31
- Officers were called to the 300 block of Woodcreek Dr. for the report of a residential burglary. Unknown offender entered and removed three laptops, four game systems, two iPads, a wallet and engagement ring. A window screen was found cut open. Loss valued at $6,800.
FEBRUARY 2
- Nicole Rosca, 29, of Bolingbrook, was charged with an in-state warrant on the 300 block of W. Briarcliff Rd. at 5:40 p.m.
- Officers were called to 200 S. Bolingbrook Dr., for the report of a retail theft. Timothy Jura, 37, of Palos Hills, Andrew Cartwright, 25, of Bolingbrook and Lauren Russo, 34, of Franklin Park, were charged with retail theft at 12:37 p.m.
FEBRUARY 3
- A purse was taken from a driveway on the 100 block of Plainview Dr. sometime overnight.
- Officers were called to the 500 block of Emerson Circ., for the report of shots fired. Tenacious Harris, 18, 4008 21st Ave., Cedar Rapids, Iwoa, was charged with unlawful use of weapon and a 17 year old juvenile from Bolingbrook, was charged with unlawful use of weapon and aggravated discharge of firearm at 11:58 p.m. The victim was transported for their injuries.
FEBRUARY 4
- A 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander was taken from a driveway on the 500 block of Eric Way between 10:30–11 a.m.
- A pick-up truck was found on fire on the 400 block of Woodcreek Dr. at 4:20 a.m.
FEBRUARY 5
- Derf Reed, 25, 110 Hogan St., Cherry Valley, Ill., was charged with an in-state warrant, following a traffic stop on the 200 block of Brook Ct. at 2:22 p.m.
FEBRUARY 6
- Orrey Molenda, 19, 145 Newport Dr., was charged with violation of court order on the 300 block of W. Briarcliff Rd. at 3:55 a.m.
- Tools and prescription medications were taken from a vehicle parked on the 600 block of Blackhawk Ln. at 3:02 p.m. Loss valued at $500.
FEBRUARY 7
- Officers were called to 710 E. Boughton Road for the report of a retail theft. Suspect concealed several packages of hair extensions and exited the store without rendering payment at 6:06 m. Loss valued at $160.
FEBRUARY 8
- Kelverna McWilliams, 18, 505 Preston Dr., was charged with two in-state warrant on Lot D of Fernwood Dr. at 12:04 a.m.
- A purse was taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on the 400 block of Assembly Dr. between 5-7:30 a.m.
- Officers responded to IKEA, 750 E. Boughton Rd., for e report of a retail theft. Unknown subject attempted to exit the store with a cart full of unpaid merchandise at 5:55 p.m, when stopped by store security, the suspected exited the store, loaded the merchandise in a vehicle and attempted to back into store security personnel.
ROMEOVILLE
JANUARY 15
- Robert Walton, 26, of Chicago, was arrested at 4:03 a.m. in the area of Weber Road and Grand Haven Circle for DUI and improper lane usage.
JANUARY 20
- James Wise, 29, of Rockford, was arrested at 1:46 p.m. in the area of Weber and Romeo for no valid DL, no insurance, illegal use of cell phone, no seat belt and illegal sound amplification.
JANUARY 21
- Paul Busch, 57, of Romeoville, was arrested at 1:51 a.m. in the area of Dalhart and Normantown for DUI, improper lane usage and no insurance.
JANUARY 26
- Evelyn Prado, 34, of Minooka, was arrested at 11:10 a.m. in the area of Weber and Renwick for driving with a suspended license.
JANUARY 27
- Anthony Puente, 22, of Blue Island, was arrested at 9:58 a.m. in the area of Romeo Road and Belmont Drive for fleeing and eluding, resisting an officer, driving with a suspended license, improper lane usage, disobey stop sign and illegal transportation of alcohol.
- Arturo Tafoya, 39, of Romeoville, was arrested at 7:17 p.m.in the area of Belmont Drive and Hamrick Avenue for driving with a suspended license, failure to yield at intersection and failure to notify Secretary of State of address change.
- A theft over $50 was reported on the 1300 block of North Weber Road. Unknown person(s) took a trailer valued at $10,000 from the shipping dock at the business.
JANUARY 28
- At 11:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Hemlock Avenue, a 17-year-old juvenile and two 16-year-old juveniles were arrested for curfew violation. A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested for resisting an officer and curfew violation. A 16-year-old juvenile was also arrested for assault, resisting an officer, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and curfew violation.
JANUARY 31
- Federico Ortiz, 41, of Romeoville, was arrested at 7:04 p.m. in the area of Romeo Road and Macon Avenue for DUI, driving with a suspended license and disobeying a stoplight.
FEBRUARY 1
- A theft under $500 was reported in the 700 block of South Weber Road. Unknown person(s) took a cordless drill and battery valued at a total of $200 from the job site.
FEBRUARY 2
- James Crosby, 25, of Romeoville, was arrested at 1:01 a.m. in the 400 block of Melissa Circle for three in-state warrants.
- At 4:08 a.m., a seventeen-year-old juvenile was arrested for curfew violation, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 200 block of East Romeo Road.
- Zhames Jacobs-Robinson, 22, of Chicago, was arrested at 11:01 p.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor Road for no valid driver’s license and speeding.
FEBRUARY 3
- Felicia Amato, 26, of Romeoville, was arrested at 1:27 pm in the area of Weber and Romeo roads for driving with a suspended license and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
FEBRUARY 4
- Adriana Orantes, 27, of Joliet, was arrested at 3:40 a.m. in the area of Route 53 and Taylor Road for speeding and no valid driver’s license.
FEBRUARY 5
- A criminal defacement of property was reported in the area of Tahoe Lane and Taylor Road. Unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on a neighborhood sign.Estimated cost to remove the damage is $100.
- A criminal defacement of property was reported in the area of Arlington Drive and Normantown Road. Unknown person(s) used spray paint to damage several signs and a statue. Estimated cost to remove the damage is $2160.
FEBRUARY 6
- On at 7:58 p.m, a 17-year-old juvenile was arrested in the 1100 block of Maggie Lane for aggravated assault.
- A criminal defacement of property was reported in the area of Arborwood Circle and Wesglen Parkway. Unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on a neighborhood sign. Estimated cost to remove the damage is $200.
- A criminal defacement of property was reported in the area of Taylor and Budler roads. Unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on a neighborhood sign.
FEBRUARY 7
- A criminal defacement of property was reported in the area of Edgewater and Parkview. Unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on a neighborhood sign.Estimated cost to remove the damage is $300.
- A criminal defacement of property was reported in the area of Parkview and Wedgeport. Unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on a neighborhood sign.Estimated cost to remove the damage is $100.
- A criminal defacement of property was reported in the 600 block of North Weber. Unknown person(s) used a marker to draw graffiti on a gas pump and support column of the business. Estimated cost to remove the damage is $100.