Southland crime: Homewood police arrest man in kidnapping case, and more - Chicago Tribune

2021-12-25 05:53:22 By : Ms. Jane Deng

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The following items were taken from police reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Ashlee Housman, 37, of Joliet, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license at U.S. 30 and Pine Street Dec. 3, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Samantha Tarbold, 26, of the 2000 block of September Court, Joliet, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license at U.S. 30 and Marley Road Dec. 6, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Tayler McLaren, 18, of Elwood, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license Dec. 6 at U.S. 30 and Prairie Road, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Marcellus Wrencger, 24, of the 6100 block of Sunflower Drive, Matteson, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license Dec. 8 at Haven Avenue and Wildwood Drive, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Charles Rosa, 29, of Romeoville, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license Dec. 8 at U.S. 6 and Silver Cross Boulevard, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Sidney Pruett Jr., 53, of Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license Dec. 8 at Gougar Road and Illinois Highway, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Isaiah Burnett, 23, of the 1900 block of Marlboro Lane, Crest Hill, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license Dec. 8 at U.S. 30 and Vine Street, police said.

DRUG ARREST: Lawrence Gourdine, 21, of Naperville, was arrested and accused of unlawful acquisition of a controlled substance and obstructing a peace officer after trying to fill a phony prescription at Meijer, 15701 71st Court, on Nov. 10, police said.

WEAPONS ARREST: Camerson Mayes, 21, of the 1000 block of Lioncrest Drive, Richton Park and Jawuan Bishop, 22, of the 22700 block of Lawndale Avenue, Richton Park, were arrested and accused of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after each were found to be in possession of loaded handguns without concealed carry permits after being questioned by police in the parking lot of Orland Square Mall on Nov. 22, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Dionte Mannis, 26, of Beavercreek, Va., was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license, using a cellphone while driving and illegal possession of marijuana Nov. 23 in the 14700 block of LaGrange Road, police said.

ROBBERY: Annette Roberts, 47, of Chicago, was arrested and accused of felony robbery after stealing over-the-counter medication from Jewel Osco, 9350 W. 159th St., on Nov. 27, and then biting and head-butting a store security guard trying to stop her from leaving the parking lot, police said.

DUI ARREST: James Javorsku, 25, of the 15200 block of Brassie Drive, Orland Park, was arrested and accused of drunken driving, no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident Nov. 28 at 151st Street and 82nd Avenue, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Rafael Faulkner, 29, of Kokomo, Ind., was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and unlawful stopping on a roadway Nov. 30 at 82nd Avenue and Uxbridge Drive, police said.

DUI ARREST: Alexandra Bartell, 21, of Manteno, was arrested and accused of drugged and drunken driving, improper lane usage and driving without headlights Dec. 1 at 151st Street and 73rd Avenue, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Daeshon Little, 22, of Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and making an improper turn Dec. 1 at 183rd and LaGrange Road, police said.

RETAIL THEFT: Amador Real Jr., 35, of Harvey, was arrested and accused of retail theft after stealing clothes from Von Maur in Orland Square Mall on Dec. 2, police said.

DRUG ARREST: Willie Miller IV, 24, of the 15700 block of Myrtle Avenue, Harvey, was arrested and accused of illegal possession of prescription drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, no insurance, illegally tinted windows and no front license plate Dec. 2 at 151st and Cataline Drive, police said.

CAR BURGLARY: A woman told police someone stole her wallet and COVID-19 vaccination card from her car when it was parked in the 16700 block of LeClaire Avenue Dec. 4-7. The victim told police a security camera attached to her house was intentionally damaged in the same time frame.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Victor Guerrero, 20, of the 15100 block of Crescent Green Drive, Oak Forest, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and speeding more than 40 mph above the speed limit Dec. 8 in the 4800 block of 151st Street, police said.

BATTERY: Ashley Lientz, 30, of Champaign, was arrested and accused of three counts of battery, four counts of resisting arrest and one count of criminal damage to property after a Dec. 11 incident at an apartment in the 14700 block of Central Avenue, police said. Police said Lientz spit on officers while being arrested and kicked the window of the squad car.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE: Police said someone shattered their car window Nov. 29 when they were parked in the 10000 block of 84th Terrace.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: William Lombardi, 42, of Palos Hills, was arrested and accused of disorderly conduct after pounding on a front door window of a home in the 10400 block of Vicky Lane on Nov. 29, police said.

THEFT: A delivery container was reported stolen from a storage yard in the 7800 block of 112th Place on Nov. 30.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Jorge Urquizo, 21, of Hickory Hills, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license in the 9600 block of Roberts Road Nov. 30, police said.

CAR BURGLARY: Police said they witnessed a car burglary in process in the 10700 block of Roberts Road on Dec. 1. The suspects fled the area and refused police commands to stop.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE: A resident in the 9800 block of Roberts Road told police someone intentionally damaged their apartment and car window on Dec. 3.

THEFT: Police said someone stole a bracelet and wallet during a Dec. 4 burglary in the 8300 block of 107th Street.

HOME BURGLARIZED: Police said someone kicked open a door in the 7900 block of 103rd Street and stole $500- $1,000 worth of coins stored in jars as well as miscellaneous jewelry Dec. 4.

ROBBERY: A victim told police they were physically attacked and robbed in the 8400 block of 103rd Terrace on Dec. 5. The victim said the suspect’s car parked behind their car and the robber approached them from behind and struck them. The suspect demanded money and grabbed the victim’s pants to search for a wallet before fleeing. The robber wore a rolled up ski mask that covered his eyes, reports said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Francisco Torres, 52, of the 13000 block of Western Avenue, Blue Island, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and improper use of registration Dec. 10 in the 6300 block of West College Drive, police said.

REVOKED LICENSE: William Coffey, 51, of the 7100 block of Coachwood Trail, Tinley Park, was arrested and accused of driving on a revoked license Dec. 10 in the 7900 block of 131st Street, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Jnay Brown, 24, of the 1900 block of Beacon Boulevard, Chicago Heights, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license, expired registration and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle Nov. 26 at Monee-Manhattan Road and South Ridgeland Avenue in Monee Township, police said.

DUI ARREST: Robert Alheim, 58, of the 11000 block of McVicker Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was arrested and accused of drunken driving, illegal transportation of alcohol and disobeying a traffic control device Nov. 23 at South LaGrange Road and 191st Street in Frankfort Township, police said.

REVOKED LICENSE: Latrell Brown, 29, of Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving on a revoked license, improper lane usage and disobeying a traffic control device Nov. 25 in the 8800 block of West 191st Street in Frankfort Township, police said.

RETAIL THEFT: Shalita S. Allen, 35, 17700 block of Oakwood Drive, Hazel Crest, was arrested and accused of retail theft Nov. 21 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 4005 168th Place, after stealing merchandise selling for $470.90, police said.

NO LICENSE: DeAndre D. McGee, 19, Gary, Ind., was arrested and accused of driving without a valid license and driving without insurance during a Nov. 25 crash investigation at 179th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Durrant M.J. Sanders, 20, 4000 block of Lakeview Drive, Country Club Hills, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and speeding Nov. 27 at 183rd Street and Cicero Avenue, police said.

CAR THEFT: An individual sustained minor injuries Nov. 28 when struck by a vehicle as it was being stolen from a parking lot in the 18200 block of Halsted Street. The vehicle had been unoccupied with its engine running. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 708/206-3420.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Haider Mohamed, 22, 9000 block of Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and speeding Nov. 29 in the 18000 block of Halsted Street, police said

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Kendrea Williams, 28, Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license, driving without insurance and speeding Nov. 29 in the 2300 block of 175th Street, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Kelley Brown, 50, 22000 block of Belmont Road, Richton Park, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and expired registration Nov. 30 in the 1000 block of 183rd Street, police said.

RETAIL THEFT: Maisha Rowe, 33, Sauk Village, was arrested and accused of retail theft Nov. 30 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 17550 Halsted St., after stealing merchandise selling for $107, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Wayne Washington, 31, 300 block of Dante Avenue, Glenwood, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license, driving without insurance and violating seat belt laws Nov. 30 in the 700 block of Ridge Road, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Leslie Hudson, 19, Flint, Mich., was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and speeding Dec. 1 in the 18300 block of Loomis Avenue, police said.

ARMED ROBBERY: Blaze Pierce, 29, Sauk Village, was arrested Dec. 1 in the 17500 block of Halsted Street and accused of armed robbery, aggravated unlawful restraint and aggravated kidnapping in connection with an Oct. 14 incident in which he brandished a handgun at and stole two cellphones from the acquaintance before forcing the acquaintance into his car, police said. Pierce drove the acquaintance to a gas station to purchase fuel for the vehicle and fled when the acquaintance was unable to complete the purchase, police said.

CAR THEFT: Quinton Anderson, 19, 2800 block of Sunset Avenue, Flossmoor, was arrested and accused of theft of a motor vehicle Dec. 1 after his apprehension by Calumet Park police in a vehicle he stole from the 18000 block of Halsted Street, police said. The car had been left unoccupied with the engine running, police said.

RETAIL THEFT: Terry Sanders,, 14200 block of Emerald Avenue, Riverdale, was arrested and accused of retail theft Dec. 2 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 17550 Halsted St., after stealing merchandise selling for $103.35, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Christopher Copeland, 27, 5300 block of Stanford Lane, Matteson, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license, speeding and expired registration Dec. 4 in the 2800 block of 183rd Street, police said.

RETAIL THEFT: Wanda Evans, 58, 14700 block of Kimbark Avenue, Dolton, was arrested and accused of retail theft Dec. 5 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 17550 Halsted St., after stealing merchandise selling for $299.99, police said.

ILLEGAL GUN: Terry Smith, 55, Chicago, was arrested and accused of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and retail theft Dec. 5 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 17550 Halsted St., after he was found to have a concealed loaded handgun without a concealed carry license while in custody for stealing merchandise selling for $393.52, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Darryl Meneweather, 48, 17300 block Wooded Path Drive, East Hazel Crest, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and speeding Dec. 5 in the 1800 block of 183rd Street, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Justin Morris, 21, Lynwood, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and improper lighting Dec. 6 in the 2100 block of 183rd Street, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Javonta Johnson, 21, 100 block Washington Street, Park Forest, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and driving in the wrong lane Dec. 6 in the 1200 block of 183rd Street, police said.

CAR BURGLARY: A jacket was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle Nov. 23 parked in a residential driveway in an undisclosed block of Parkside Avenue.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Jahari B. Huddleston, 23, Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and speeding Nov. 24 in the 4200 block of 103rd Street, police said.

DUI: Andres Delvin, 30, undisclosed block of Avery Place, Oak Lawn, was arrested and accused of drunken driving and disregarding a red light Nov. 25 at 87th Street and 53rd Court, police said.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY: A cut storage locker lock and theft of power tools were reported Nov. 25 at a multifamily residence in an undisclosed block of Karlov Avenue.

VEHICULAR TRESPASS: Two nearby vehicles were reported entered Nov. 25 in an undisclosed block of Knox Avenue.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Malik A. Glenn, 21, Chicago, was arrested and accused of disorderly conduct during a Nov. 26 employee-owner dispute at a business in the 4400 block of Southwest Highway, police said.

BATTERY: Kwamisha S. Jeffries, 23, Peoria, was arrested and accused of two counts of battery, as well as resisting arrest and disorderly conduct Nov. 26 at TGI Fridays, 5420 95th St. after declining to comply with a face-mask requirement, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Dawna J.M. Stallworth, 48, LaPorte, Ind., was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license, driving without insurance and expired registration Nov. 26 in the 4800 block of 111th Street, police said.

NO LICENSE: Latwinkle N. McCalley, 33, Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving without a valid license, driving without insurance, failing to signal before turning and improper lighting/one headlight Nov. 27 at 103rd Street and Kenton Avenue, police said.

ILLEGAL GUN: Glenn W. Haymes Jr., 39, Huntley, was arrested and accused of unlawfully using a weapon during a Nov. 28 traffic stop at Southwest Highway and Keating Avenue after he was found to have an unserialized 9 mm handgun, commonly called a “ghost gun,” and ammunition in a locked compartment while lacking a valid FOID card and concealed carry license, police said.

NO LICENSE: Mellerie D. McGowan, 26, Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving without a valid license and failing to signal when required Nov. 28 in the 9200 block of Keeler Avenue, police said.

NO LICENSE: Valentino A. Medrano, 18, undisclosed block of Merton Avenue, Oak Lawn, was arrested and accused of driving without a valid license during a Nov. 28 crash investigation at Southwest Highway and Kenton Avenue, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Edward D. Flowers, 21, Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license, driving without insurance, aggravated speeding and no valid registration Nov. 29 in the 4700 block of 103rd Street, police said.

NO LICENSE: Brandon E. Iturbe-Mendoza, 19, Melrose Park, was arrested and accused of driving without a valid license and aggravated speeding Nov. 29 at 95th Street and Moody Avenue, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Rodney V. Pinkett Jr., 27, undisclosed block of Dearborn Street, South Holland, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license, improperly using an electronic device while driving and expired registration Nov. 29 at 103rd Street and Long Avenue, police said.

THEFT: A catalytic converter was reported stolen Nov. 29 from a vehicle in the Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn parking lot, 9333 Cicero Ave.

NO LICENSE: Antonio Ramirez Jr., 22, undisclosed block of Tulley Avenue, Oak Lawn, was arrested and accused of driving without a valid license, driving without insurance and no front registration plate and additionally served with an Oak Lawn warrant for failing to appear in court on an undisclosed charge Dec. 1 in the 8800 block of Cicero Avenue, police said.

THEFT: An officer recovered two empty boxes at Long Avenue and Stoney Creek Drive while investigating the Dec. 1 theft of packages from a residential porch in an undisclosed block of Long Avenue.

DUI: Sergio Miranda-Aguilar, 40, Chicago, was arrested and charged — on approval of the Cook County state’s attorney’s office — with aggravated drunken driving, driving on a revoked license/drunken driving, driving without a valid license and driving without insurance and his pickup truck was also seized during a Dec. 2 reckless-driving investigation in the 9400 block of Cicero Avenue, police said.

SUSPENDED LICENSE: Abdat Tulemat, 23, undisclosed block of 113th Place, Worth, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and failing to signal when required and additionally served with an order of protection Dec. 3 in the 9500 block of Meade Avenue, police said.

DUI: Raquel Garcia, 30, undisclosed block of Merrimac Avenue, Oak Lawn, was arrested and accused of drunken driving, driving without insurance, failing to reduce speed to avoid a collision, hit-and-run, illegally transporting alcohol and improper lighting/one headlight during a Dec. 4 one-vehicle crash investigation in the 9800 block of Merrimac Avenue after she hit a neighbor’s mailbox and a traffic-information sign, police said.

NO LICENSE: Jacqueline Razo, 19, undisclosed block of Brandt Avenue, Oak Lawn, was arrested and accused of driving without a valid license after she was found to have only an expired learner’s permit during a Dec. 4 expired-registration stop at 96th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said.

NARCOTICS: Daniel H. Williamson, 36, of Brookfield, was arrested and accused of illegally possessing a controlled substance and illegally possessing drug paraphernalia during a Dec. 4 well-being check in a parking lot in the 4700 block of 95th Street after he was found with two small bags jointly containing two-fifths of a gram of suspected heroin and two hypodermic syringes with needles, police said. Williamson was also accused of violating an order of protection and served with an undisclosed warrant from Louisiana, police said.