The Park Forest Police Station. (ENEWSPF)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

A window of a business in the 100 block of South Orchard Drive was reported shattered on March 4.

The driver's side window of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Lakewood Boulevard was reported shattered on March 4.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Waverly Street on March 6 to investigate a domestic dispute. A black iPhone valued at $199 was reported taken from the residence during the dispute. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Deltric Smith, 26, 17471 Park Lane, Country Club Hills, was arrested on March 6 and charged with criminal trespassing to land when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Forest Boulevard to investigate a trespassing complaint.

Bryant M. Gray, 18, 45 Apple Lane, Park Forest, was arrested on March 6 and charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass to land when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Rich Road to investigate a report of several subjects entering a vacant residence. Three juveniles were likewise arrested and processed on trespassing charges.

A door of a residence in the 500 block of Chase Street was reported damaged on March 7. Police said it appeared that someone tried to pry and force the door open. Entry was not gained to the residence.

A juvenile was arrested on March 7 and processed on charges of burglary and obstructing a peace officer when police were dispatched to the 100 block of South Orchard Drive to investigate a report of a suspicious subject.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on March 7 to investigate a report of identity theft. A resident told police that someone had falsely filed his tax return in his name, possibly an ex-wife.

A juvenile was arrested on March 8 and processed on charges of disorderly conduct and criminal trespass to land when police responded to the 500 block of Lakewood Boulevard to investigate a report of a suspicious subject. The juvenile was allegedly banging on the front door of a residence, demanding entry, according to police. The resident did not know the juvenile, police said.

A black 9-inch Android Tablet computer valued at $100 was reported stolen from a desk at Blackhawk School on March 8.

David W. Saunders, 39, 134 Monee Rd., Park Forest, was arrested on March 10 and charged with felony unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and felony possession of a firearm with a revoked FOID card when police were dispatched to the 100 block of Monee Road to investigate a report of domestic battery. Saunders was also charged with domestic battery (bodily harm) and aggravated assault with a firearm. Police say the victim told them that while attempting to leave the residence, Saunders allegedly grabbed her by the head and slammed her head into a wall. According to police, Saunders then allegedly pointed a shotgun at her head. Two officers transported the victim to the Will County Courthouse so that she could obtain an order of protection, according to police. The incident was first reported on March 9 just before midnight.

Police are investigating a telephone threat after an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the business on March 9 in the first block of South Orchard Drive to investigate a suspicious subject in the lobby of the business. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Jessie K. Knox, 31, 301 Osage St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 9 and charged with criminal damage to property and processed on two arrest warrants, one out of Cook County and the other out of Glenwood, when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Mantua Street to investigate a report of a domestic dispute.

A screen on the outside of a window of a residence in the 2600 block of Western Avenue was reported cut on March 9.

Eric J. Betton, 26, 367 Oswego St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 11 and charged with possession of cannabis and processed on an active warrant when police were dispatched to the first block of McCarthy Street to investigate a report of a vehicle with no lights on that was sounding its horn repeatedly. Albert L. Nance, 26, 289 Mallard Dr., Sauk Village, the driver of the vehicle, was also arrested and was charged with possession of cannabis. The vehicle they were in was impounded, according to police.

Five mobile phones, a Samsung Galaxy II valued at $350, a Motorola phone valued at $50, a Samsung Android smart phone valued at $100, an Apple iPhone valued at $350, and a second Apple iPhone valued at $380 were reported stolen from a business in the 100 block of South Orchard Drive on March 11.

Erie, PA-(ENEWSPF)- A former resident of Pensacola, Florida who came to be known as the Bucket List Bandit pleaded guilty in federal court in Erie, Pennsylvania, to charges of bank robbery, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced March 13.

Michael Eugene Brewster, 54, pleaded guilty to 11 counts before United States District Judge Sean J. McLaughlin. Brewster pled guilty to one count of bank robbery alleged in an indictment filed in the Western District of Pennsylvania for a bank robbery occurring on September 10, 2012. Brewster also waived indictment and pled guilty to bank robbery charges filed in an Information in the Western District of Pennsylvania, alleging 10 other bank robberies occurring in:

• Arvada, Colorado, on June 21, 2012
• Flagstaff, Arizona, on June 27, 2012
• Pocatello, Idaho, on July 6, 2012
• Roy, Utah, on July 6, 2012
• Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on July 20, 1012
• Altamonte Springs, Florida, on July 27, 2012
• Chattanooga, Tennessee, on August 3, 2012
• Bloomington, Illinois, on August 17, 2012
• Columbia, Missouri, on August 29, 2012
• O’Fallon, Missouri, on August 30, 2012

In connection with the guilty plea, the court was advised that between June 21, 2012 and September 10, 2012, Brewster robbed 11 banks across the nation. In the course of the bank robbery spree, Brewster used a similar method of operation and entered each bank, without being disguised, wore similar clothes, carried a dark leather notebook, presented demand notes containing similar threatening language to each of the victim tellers, and left the scene driving a 2009 black SUV, which Brewster had stolen in Pensacola, Florida. In his last bank robbery in Erie, Pennsylvania, on September 10, 2012, Brewster entered the Huntington National Bank, located at 2185 West 12th Street and presented a demand note, claiming that he had a gun and that the teller had one minute to comply. Brewster then claimed to the teller that he had cancer and did not care what happened. Brewster obtained bank proceeds and fled the area in a black SUV. Bank surveillance images and images from area surveillance cameras clearly depicted Brewster and the vehicle he used. Comparing the Erie Huntington Bank surveillance photographs with those from the 10 other bank robberies that had occurred throughout the United States confirmed that each robbery had been committed by the same person. On September 12, 2012, the FBI received a tip that the bank robber depicted in the surveillance photographs was Brewster. A review of Brewster’s Florida driver’s license confirmed Brewster’s identity as the bank robber. In addition, evidence disclosed that an arrest warrant had been issued for Brewster alleging that he had stolen a black Chevy Captiva SUV in Pensacola, Florida, on June 11, 2012. Once Brewster’s identity had been established in the Erie robbery, the FBI and law enforcement partners in the jurisdictions of the other 10 bank robberies confirmed his identity in those cases as well.

According to the information provided to the court about the 10 other bank robberies, Brewster entered the Chase Bank at 5250 Wadsworth Boulevard in Arvada, Colorado, on June 21, 2012, the Chase Bank at 1484 South Milton Road in Flagstaff, Arizona, on June 27, 2012; and the Ireland Bank at 486 Yellowstone Avenue in Pocatello, Idaho, on July 6, 2012, and obtained federally insured funds after presented a threatening note demanding money. In Roy, Utah, on July 6, 2012, Brewster entered the Wells Fargo Bank located at 5603 South 1900 West and obtained money after presenting a threatening demand note claiming that he had only four months to live. In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on July 20, 1012, Brewster entered a Bank of America at 1209 Silas Creek Parkway and presented a threatening demand note indicating that he had nothing to lose and threatening to come back after the teller if any silent alarm was activated. Brewster obtained no money from the Wells Fargo Bank. Then, at the Regions Bank at 360 West State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs, Florida, on July 27, 2012; the BB&T bank at 2120 Gunbarrel Road in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on August 3, 2012; the PNC Bank at 2217 West Market Street in Bloomington, Illinois, on August 17, 2012; the Landmark Bank at 202 North Stadium Boulevard in Colombia, Missouri, on August 29, 2012; and the Lindell Bank at 4521 Highway K in O’Fallon, Missouri, on August 30, 2012, Brewster obtained money after presenting threatening demand notes, including a claim that he was armed with a gun.

Finally, according to information presented to the court, on September 13, 2012, a police officer with the Roland Police Department in Roland, Oklahoma, conducted a traffic stop of a black, 2009, Chevy Captiva vehicle and identified Brewster as the driver and sole occupant. A fake Utah license plate had been affixed to the vehicle. A computer check of Brewster’s name revealed Brewster’s outstanding arrest warrant in Pensacola, Florida, for allegedly stealing the Chevy Captiva vehicle. Brewster was then taken into custody and was found to be in possession of money from the Erie, Pennsylvania, Huntington Bank robbery. Among other items located in the Captiva vehicle was a handgun, money from the Huntington Bank robbery, the clothing worn by Brewster in the bank robberies as depicted in the surveillance photographs, and the leather notebook carried by Brewster into the banks he robbed. Brewster was then arrested on the Erie, Pennsylvania arrest warrant and he was returned to the Western District of Pennsylvania to face federal prosecution.

Judge McLaughlin scheduled sentencing for August 12, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. The law provides for a total sentence of 220 years in prison, a fine of $2,750,000, or both. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed is based upon the seriousness of the offenses and the criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Marshall J. Piccinini is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation in each of the jurisdictions, the Erie Bureau of Police, the Arvada Police Department, the Flagstaff Police Department, the Pocatello Police Department, the Roy City Police Department, the Winston-Salem Police Department, the Altamonte Springs Police Department, the Chattanooga Police Department, the Bloomington Police Department, the Columbia Police Department, the O’Fallon Police Department, and the Roland Police Department conducted the investigation that led to the prosecution of Brewster.

Enforcement To Be Stepped Up to Catch Drunk Drivers and Keep Roads Safe

CHICAGO--(ENEWSPF)--March 14, 2013. As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies urge motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind the wheel after drinking. This weekend, state and local law enforcement officials across Illinois will increase patrols to crack down on drunk drivers as part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over public safety campaign.

St. Patrick’s Day is a traditional day of celebration with family and friends, at local parades, restaurants and drinking establishments. Too often, these celebrations lead to excessive drinking, which can turn deadly because of drunk drivers.

“Drunk driving is dangerous, deadly and against the law – and it will not be tolerated in Illinois,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider. “Today we are giving fair warning to everyone traveling during St. Patrick’s Day that law enforcement officers will be out on patrol. If you are caught driving drunk you will be arrested. If you are observed not wearing a seat belt, you will be ticketed.”

Beginning March 14 and continuing through St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, IDOT will provide more than $600,000 in federal highway safety dollars to fund additional roadside safety checks, saturation patrols and other impaired driving countermeasures. In addition, nighttime safety belt patrols will be funded including hundreds of nighttime patrols to counter low safety belt usage late at night. In addition to ISP and the Illinois Secretary of State Police, about 200 local law enforcement agencies are participating. A combined total of more than 1,000 roadside safety checks, safety belt enforcement zones and other enforcement activities will take place during the St Patrick’s Day period, with most patrols taking place on weekend.

According to statewide traffic safety data, during the past five years in Illinois, 10 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes on St. Patrick’s Day including three deaths during St. Patrick’s Day 2012 (fatalities occurring on March 17 from midnight through 11:59 p.m.). Two of the 10 fatalities since 2007 involved a driver who had been drinking alcohol. .

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that more than 700 people were killed nationwide in crashes involving drunk drivers during St. Patrick’s Day holidays from 2006 to 2010. There were 129 lives lost in 2010 alone. (NHTSA defines St. Patrick’s Day as 6 p.m. March 16 to 5:59 a.m. March 18.)

On average, every 51 minutes a person is killed in a drunk-driving crash in the United States and the majority of these crashes involve drivers who have blood alcohol concentrations of .15 grams per deciliter or higher (g/dL), almost twice legal limit of .08 g/dL.

To help ensure a safe St. Patrick’s Day, follow these suggestions:

If you are hosting a party:

• Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you served is involved in an impaired driving crash;
• Make sure all of your guests designate their sober drivers in advance, or help arrange ride-sharing with other sober drivers;
• Serve lots of food and include lots of non-alcoholic beverages at the party;
• Keep the numbers for local cab companies handy, and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving impaired.

If you are attending a party:

• Designate your sober driver BEFORE the party begins and give that person your car keys; 
• If you do not have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home; call a cab, sober friend, family member to pick you up or use public transportation if available; or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober;
• Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while impaired.
• Always buckle up – it is still your best defense against an impaired driver.

Source: illinois.gov

Springfield--(ENEWSPF)--March 22, 2013. A Roxana man is jailed on $200,000 bond and charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and child pornography after his arrest as part of Operation Glass House, Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s initiative that targets the most active traffickers who download and trade child pornography online.

Brian K. Cooper, 26, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, a Class X felony punishable by six to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), and aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony punishable by three to seven years in the IDOC. Additional charges against Cooper include three counts of Class X child pornography and three counts of Class 1 child pornography. Cooper is being held in the Madison County Jail.

Madigan’s investigators joined Roxana Police and the U.S. Secret Service in conducting the search early Wednesday of Cooper’s residence in the 300 block of Rohm Place in Roxana. Evidence at the scene revealed computer files containing nearly 3,000 pictures and videos depicting alleged child pornography. Further investigation led to the charges of sexually assaulting a child. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s office filed the charges yesterday.

“Operation Glass House is focused on investigating and apprehending individuals who are actively downloading the most heinous child pornography and present the greatest risk of sexually assaulting children,” Madigan said. “In this case, our investigation led to a very dangerous person who is now facing charges of sexually assaulting a child, as well as engaging in child pornography.”

“The acts alleged in these charges represent some of the worst and darkest despicable acts that a person can commit,” said Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons. “Sexual assaults on children can cause deep and lasting emotional and physical scars that continue to traumatize victims long after the acts have ended. When those acts are recorded as child pornography, those children are re-victimized every time the recordings are viewed or transferred. For these reasons, it is imperative that we as a community do everything we can to prevent abuse and prosecute offenders when such horrible crimes happen.”

“This arrest by Roxana Police is the result of excellent cooperation with Attorney General Madigan’s office, State’s Attorney Gibbons and the Secret Service,” said Roxana Police Chief Jim Smith. “Our joint operation succeeded in locating a suspected child abuser and purveyor of pornography and should serve as a warning that law enforcement will act to protect our children and our community and we have the technological help to see what online child pornographers are doing behind closed doors.”

The public is reminded that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

This is the 39th arrest since Madigan launched Operation Glass House in August 2010 to investigate the most active and prolific child pornographers in Illinois. In the first year of Operation Glass House, Madigan’s investigations revealed a disturbing trend of offenders trading extremely violent videos of children being raped. As a result, Operation Glass House has focused on apprehending offenders who are seen trading and watching extremely violent videos involving children, including infants and toddlers.

Madigan’s office, with a grant from the Department of Justice, runs the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, which investigates child exploitation crimes and trains law enforcement agencies. Since 2006, Madigan’s ICAC task force has been involved in 540 arrests of sexual predators. The task force has also provided Internet safety training and education to more than 277,000 parents, teachers and students and 16,156 law enforcement professionals. Currently, 182 agencies are affiliated with the Illinois ICAC.

Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov

A winter past at the Park Forest Police Station. (ENEWSPF)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on March 11 to investigate a report of identity theft. A man told police that someone had filed taxes using his name. Police are investigating.

A window of a residence in the 400 block of Lakewood Boulevard was reported damaged on March 11. Police responded to that residence to investigate a burglar alarm.

A resident told police that over $1600 had been withdrawn from his checking account after he noticed his debit card missing. The report was filed March 12.

Tywayne A. Long, 2600 Marigold Dr., Sauk Village, was arrested on March 12 and charged with obstructing identification and resisting a peace officer when police responded to the 500 block of Lakewood Boulevard in reference to a 911 hangup. Long was also processed on an outstanding warrant out of Sauk Village.

A Dell N5110 laptop computer valued at $800 was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Indianwood Boulevard on March 12.

A juvenile was arrested on March 14 and processed on charges of aggravated assault and disorderly conduct when an officer working at Rich East High School was notified that a fight had just taken place. A second juvenile was issued a municipal citation charging disorderly conduct.

A juvenile was arrested on March 14 and charged with aggravated battery, aggravated battery to a police officer, and resisting a police officer when an officer working at Rich East High School responded to a request for police assistance to a staff member who reported that a student had just pushed her.

Police say four Pioneer 3000 Watt speakers valued at $2500, a red Craftsman toolbox containing various automotive tools valued at $2000, three 17-inch chrome rims valued at $1500, and other electronic equipment valued at $500 were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Washington Street on March 15.

A 2007 Chevrolet Impala, Illinois license plate N433812, was reported stolen from the 100 block of North Arbor Trail on March 16.

An Xbox game system, a PlayStation 3 game system, an Apple MacBook, and various coins and other currency were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Indiana Street on March 16.

Germaine L. Smith, 108 Hemlock St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 16 and charged with aggravated assault after police were dispatched to the 100 block of Hemlock Street to investigate a report of a domestic dispute.

Charles E. Mosley, 34, 3506 Western Ave., Park Forest, was arrested on March 17 and charged with possession of cannabis when an officer patrolling in the area of 26th Street and Western Avenue observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Western Avenue that had only one headlight activated, according to police.

A juvenile was arrested on March 17 and processed on a charge of possession of alcohol by a minor when an officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department to investigate a report of a juvenile problem.

A white gold diamond bracelet valued at $500, and a white gold diamond wedding band valued at $5000, were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Lee Street on March 19. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A wallet was reported stolen from a residence in the the 400 block of Main Street on March 20.

A Nikon DX 40 camera valued at $1300, a gray "N-Focus" projector valued at $1000, a Nintendo Wii game system valued at $300, and a paintball gun valued at $800 were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Lee Street on March 20.

A juvenile was arrested on March 20 and issued a municipal citation charging possession of cannabis when an officer on patrol in the area of Thomas Street and Rutledge Street observed two subjects walking westbound on Thomas Street in the middle of the roadway, according to police.

A pair of black and green Miley Jim sunglasses valued at $200 were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Main Street on March 21.

Police responded to a residence in the 300 block of Waldmann Street on March 21 to investigate a report of a violation of an order of protection. Upon arrival, police were advised that a three-year-old English Mastiff dog had been poisoned. Police discovered blood all over the living room carpet, blood in the kitchen, and a trail of blood down a hallway towards the bedrooms, with several spots where the dog had again thrown up. Police discovered blood on the carpet in both bedrooms, and found the dog lying motionless on the bathroom floor. Police say a large amount of blood surrounded the dog on the bathroom floor. The dog's owner advised police that, while crying, she received a phone call from her ex-boyfriend asking, "What is wrong with you?" She told police that, while living in another state, she had another dog that had also been poisoned, according to a veterinarian. The resident told police that her ex-boyfriend was jealous of her relationship with her pets and wanted her all to himself, "without distraction," according to police. She advised that he had previously threatened her life and she was in fear for her life, according to police. Police have suspect information and continue to investigate.

Four tires of a vehicle parked in the first block of Forest Boulevard were reported slashed on March 21. Police say there were also numerous keyed scratch marks all over the vehicle and a white grain-like substance around the gas cap. Police are investigating.

An officer was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Niagara Street on March 21 to investigate a report of a deceptive practice. A resident told police that she had received a phone call from a man who advised her that her grandson was in police custody in Panama City, Panama. The subject related that her grandson would need approximately $3300 for bail money, or he be held in custody until mid-April. The resident sent $3285 by MoneyGram. She later spoke to her grandson who advised that he had never been to Panama City and had never been taken into custody.

An officer was summoned to the Park Forest Police Department to investigate a report of telephone harassment on March 21. Police are investigating.

CHICAGO--(ENEWSPF)--March 29, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding the crash last night that claimed the life of Illinois State Police Trooper James Sauter.

“Today the entire state of Illinois mourns the loss of Trooper James Sauter, who worked tirelessly to protect the people of our state. Illinois is a safer and better place thanks to his bravery and commitment to public safety.

"Trooper Sauter’s untimely passing is a tragic reminder of the dangers our sworn officers face every day in the line of duty.

“I send my condolences to the family and friends of Trooper James Sauter. They are in our thoughts and prayers during these most difficult of times.”

Source: defense.gov

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

A juvenile was arrested on March 20 and processed on a charge of possession of cannabis when an officer working at Rich East High School was informed by a staff member that a student smelled like cannabis.

Police responded to the 200 block of Lee Street on March 20 to investigate a report of residential burglary.

An Apple iPhone valued at $450 was reported stolen from a gym locker at Rich East High School on March 20.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Blackhawk Drive on March 20 to investigate a report of telephone harassment. Police advised residents on how to obtain an order of protection and continue to investigate.

Clyde J. Spivey, 40, 1160 N. Cambridge Ave., Chicago, was arrested on March 27 and charged with violating an order of protection after police investigated an incident beginning on March 21 when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Waldmann Drive to investigate a report of a violation of an order of protection.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on March 21 to investigate a report of theft of campaign yard signs. A resident reported that 17 yard signs had been stolen from various addresses in Park Forest.

A window of a residence in the 400 block of Talala Street was reported shattered on March 22.

A juvenile was arrested on March 22 and charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle when police responded to the area of Westwood Drive and Green Street to investigate a possession of a stolen motor vehicle complaint.

Angela M. Davis, 36, 1934 Revere St., Chicago Heights, was arrested on March 22 and charged with aggravated domestic assault when an officer in a patrol vehicle at Orchard Drive and North Street observed Davis allegedly swinging a baseball bat three times at another person, according to police.

Shamika Overall, 19, 3122 Halsted St., Steger, was arrested on March 22 and charged with mob action and criminal damage to property after police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Gold Street to investigate a disturbance where windows were broken out on a house. Additionally, three juveniles were processed under mob action and criminal damage to property and given juvenile notices to appear in court.

A 14 karat gold band engagement ring valued at $4500 and a Garmin GPS valued at $200 were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Allegheny Street on March 23. A window of the vehicle had been shattered, according to police.

Police responded to the first block of Apache Street on March 23 to investigate a report of a victim being attacked by a female subject with a gun. Police have suspect information and continue to investigate.

A wallet and approximately $3.00 in loose change were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of South Orchard Drive on March 24.

A window of a church in the 400 block of Indianwood Boulevard was reported shattered on March 25.

Two juveniles were arrested on March 25 and processed on a charge of residential burglary when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Hickory Street to investigate a residential burglary that had just occurred.

Cameron P. Gaskin, 18, 175 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on March 26 and charged with battery and possession of drug paraphernalia when police responded to the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard in reference to a report of a disturbance.

The rear passenger-side tire of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Sauk Trail was reported slashed on March 27.

Essence B. Riley, 20, 474 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on March 27 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to the 400 block of Indianwood Boulevard in reference to a report of a disturbance.

Breonka T. Garrott, 26, 20 Apache St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 28 and charged with domestic battery when police responded to Algonquin School, 170 Algonquin Street, to investigate a report of child abuse.

A juvenile was arrested on March 28 and processed on charges of unlawful assembly and disorderly conduct when police were dispatched to the Freedom Hall parking lot in the 400 block of Lakewood Boulevard to investigate a criminal damage to property complaint. Police were advised that juveniles had been observed jumping on vehicles that were parked in the parking lot. A second juvenile was processed on charges of criminal damage to property and one count of mob action. Three vehicles were reported damaged.

Three juveniles were arrested on March 28 after police responded to the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, to investigate a report of three subjects who were allegedly being unruly and a subsequent report that the subjects broke a window at the library. One of the juveniles was processed on charges of criminal damage to state-supported property, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct. A second juvenile was processed on charges of criminal damage to state-supported property, criminal damage to property, and disorderly conduct. The third juvenile was processed on charges of criminal damage to state-supported property, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, and possession of an alcoholic beverage by a minor.

Edward Trejo, 47, 381 Oswego St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 29 and charged with felony driving while license was revoked when an officer patrolling at the intersection of Indianwood Boulevard and Oswego Street observed Trejo driving a vehicle. The officer had knowledge that Trejo's license had been revoked, according to police. Trejo was also processed on two outstanding warrants and provided traffic citations charging speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Nathan L. Moore, 161 Hemlock St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 29 and charged with criminal trespass to residence and criminal damage to property when police responded to the 100 block of Peach Street to investigate after a neighbor called reporting hearing glass breaking across the street.

A resident told police on March 29 that, while attempting to file her taxes through a private CPA, she discovered that someone had already filed a tax return using her name and Social Security number.

Two juveniles were arrested on March 29 and charged with robbery when police were dispatched to the intersection of Allegheny Street and Algonquin Street to investigate a report of a strong-arm robbery which had just occurred.

Approximately $15 in coins were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Ash Street on March 30.

The rear driver's side triangle window of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Ash Street was reported shattered on March 30.

A black and blue checkered bag containing paint ball equipment parts valued at $60 was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Nanti Street on March 30.

Police say approximately fifty cents in change was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Ash Street on March 30. The small triangular shaped rear driver's side window of the vehicle had been shattered.

An IBM laptop computer, a prepaid Samsung gift card valued at $40, and a debit card were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Nanti Street on March 30.

Chicago--(ENEWSPF)--April 4, 2013.  A Waukegan man is in custody on $50,000 bond after being charged with multiple counts of child pornography as part of Operation Glass House, a statewide initiative Attorney General Lisa Madigan launched to apprehend the most active offenders who download and trade child pornography online.

Rudolph Giovanny Dalpiaz-Cruz, 27, is charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony punishable by three to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. He is being held in the Lake County Jail following a bond court hearing today.

“Child pornography is an unspeakable crime that has very real consequences. Every time an image of an infant or toddler being raped is viewed, it perpetuates the initial crime, further scaring these young, innocent victims,” Madigan said. “My office will continue to be relentless in targeting these offenders.”

Madigan’s investigators, with the assistance of Waukegan Police and the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, conducted a search yesterday of Dalpiaz-Cruz’s residence in the 1300 block of Golf Road in Waukegan where he was arrested after evidence of alleged child pornography was located. Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim’s office will prosecute the case.

“Child pornography has many victims. We will continue to proudly work with Attorney General Madigan’s office in a joint effort to aggressively seek out and prosecute these cases,” said Nerheim.

“We are grateful to the Illinois Attorney General’s office for using its resources to track down this predator,” Police Chief Daniel Greathouse said.

The public is reminded that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.

This is the 41st arrest since Madigan launched Operation Glass House in August 2010 to investigate the most active child pornography traders in Illinois. In the first year of Operation Glass House, Madigan’s investigations revealed a disturbing trend of offenders trading extremely violent videos of young children being raped. As a result, Operation Glass House has focused on apprehending offenders who are seen trading and watching extremely violent videos involving children, including infants and toddlers.

Madigan’s office, with a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, runs the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, which investigates child exploitation crimes and trains law enforcement agencies. Since 2006, Madigan’s ICAC task force has been involved in 541 arrests of sexual predators. The task force has also provided Internet safety training and education to more than 277,000 parents, teachers and students and 16,156 law enforcement professionals. Currently, 182 agencies are affiliated with the Illinois ICAC.

Source: illinoisattorneygeneral.gov

Three police cruisers on a traffic stop. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

The rear driver's side passenger window of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Allegheny Street was reported shattered on March 30.

The rear passenger side window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Ash Street was reported shattered on March 30.

A 47-inch Sharp flat-screen television valued at $700 was reported stolen from the 3300 block of Western Avenue on March 30.

The rear passenger side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Ash Street was reported shattered on March 31.

David A. Rivera, 20, 148 Forest Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on March 31 and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and driving while license was suspended after police were dispatched to the 200 block of Krotiak Street in reference to a report of a disturbance.

An iPad valued at $600 and an iPad Smart Case valued at $400 were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 100 block of Forest Boulevard on April 1.

A Federal Express package containing headphones valued at $300 was reported stolen from in front of a residence in the 100 block of Forest Boulevard on April 1.

A window of a residence in the 400 block of Watseka Street was reported shattered on April 1.

Police were dispatched to the 3300 block of Western Avenue on April 2 to investigate a report of a residential burglary. A Nintendo Wii game system and a 32-inch Samsung flat-screen television are among items reported stolen. Police were advised that the Richton Park Police Department stopped a vehicle with three subjects inside. Inside the vehicle was a 32-inch Samsung television and a Nintendo Wii game system. The items were identified as those taken from the residence. Detectives are following up with the investigation.

A 36-inch Sony HDTV valued at $350 and a gray Dell laptop computer valued at $400 were reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Waverly Street on April 2.

A black Apple iPhone 4 valued at $250 was reported stolen from the boys locker room at Rich East High School on April 3.

Police say a fraudulent check in the amount of $1951.50 was cashed at the Currency Exchange in the first block of South Orchard Drive on April 1. Police were called April 3 when it was discovered that the check was denied and the account was blocked. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Thomas C. Bell, 46, 1919 Adams St., Chicago Heights, was arrested on April 3 and charged with possession of cannabis, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, no rear registration light, and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle when an officer on patrol in the area of Western Avenue and 26th Street observed that the vehicle Bell was driving northbound on Western Avenue did not have a functioning rear registration light, according to police.

The rear driver’s side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Birch Street was reported shattered on April 4.

The rear passenger side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Birch Street was reported shattered on April 4.

James A. Kapost, 42, 103 Chestnut St., Park Forest, was issued a municipal citation when police responded to the first block of Garman Road to investigate a loose dog complaint.

Three juveniles were arrested on April 4 and processed on charges of possession of cannabis and trespassing when police responded to the 100 block of Chestnut Street to investigate a report of suspicious subjects smoking cannabis behind a storage shed.

Carlos A. Jones, 41, 1028 Samson Dr., University Park, was arrested on April 5 and charged with operating a vehicle with improper lighting – one headlamp, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license, illegal transportation of alcoholic liquor by a driver, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing identification. Police on patrol say they observed that the vehicle Jones was driving at the intersection of 26th St. and Western Avenue had only one functioning headlamp.

Police responded to the Park Forest Police Department on April 5 to investigate a report of domestic battery. Police observed a scratch on the left side of the victim’s cheek and bruising on both forearms and scratches on both knees. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A window of a school bus at the intersection of Allegheny Street and Arrowhead Street was reported shattered by a large rock on April 5. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Loleta D. Glaze, 39, 56 Fir St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 5 and charged with domestic battery after police responded to the first block of Fir Street to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance.

Police responded to the Park Forest Police Department on April 5 to investigate a report of fraud. A resident told police that purchases in excess of $360 had been made using her Visa card without her permission.

A window of a residence in the 100 block of Westwood Drive was reported shattered on April 5.

A basement door of a residence in the 100 block of Westwood Drive was reported forced open on April 5. Police discovered that bedrooms in the house had been ransacked. A black Kindle Fire valued at $100 was reported stolen.

A windshield of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Wilshire Street was reported shattered on April 6.

An officer was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department on April 6 to investigate a report of identity theft. A resident reported that $503 had been withdrawn from his bank account without his permission. Police are investigating.

An officer was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department on April 6 to investigate a battery report. A resident told police that he discovered video on his son's Facebook page showing his son being battered by an adult suspect. Police say a juvenile filmed the incident and a second juvenile was also present. The incident allegedly occurred in the 100 block of 26th Street. Police are investigating.

Dominique T. Chaney, 20, 14208 S. Edbrooke Ave., Riverdale, was arrested on April 7 and charged with improper lane usage, driving while license was suspended, and issued a municipal citation charging possession of cannabis when an officer observed the vehicle Chaney was driving westbound on Sauk Trail near Westwood Boulevard weave onto the center lane marker and change lanes without signaling, according to police.

A juvenile was arrested on April 8 and charged with criminal trespass to property when police responded to the 400 block of Shabbona Drive in reference to a report of a possible residential burglary in progress.

An officer was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department on April 8 to investigate a report of fraud. A resident told police that $420 had been debited from a credit union debit card via Western Union to an unknown person. Police are investigating.

A juvenile was arrested on April 8 and issued a municipal citation charging trespassing when police responded to the 100 block of Sycamore Drive to investigate a trespassing complaint.

Michael A. Ross, 25, 241 Forest Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on April 9 and charged with driving while license was revoked, obstructing identification, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, failure to notify the Sec. of State regarding change of information, and issued a citation charging speeding when an officer on patrol at the intersection of Orchard Drive and Lakewood Boulevard observed the vehicle Ross was driving traveling at a high rate of speed, according to police.

The driver's side front and rear windows and the passenger side front and rear windows of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of North Arbor Trail were reported shattered on April 9.

A juvenile was arrested on April 9 and processed on a charge of possession of cannabis when an officer working at Rich East High School was summoned to the Dean's office to assist with a report of theft.

Larry L. Neuman, 18, 136 Indiana St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 9 and issued a municipal citation charging possession of cannabis when an officer working at Rich East High School detected a strong smell of cannabis emanating from Neuman's person, according to police.

Breonka T. Garrott, 26, 20 Apache St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 10 and charged with domestic battery when police responded to Algonquin School, 170 Algonquin Street, to investigate a report of child abuse. The alleged 7-year-old victim was turned over to a relative by DCFS.

A juvenile was arrested on April 10 and charged with possession of cannabis and possession of tobacco by a minor when police responded to the first block of Hemlock Street to investigate a report of juveniles possibly smoking cigarettes.

Michael J. Harris, 17, 403 Sandburg St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 11 and charged with felony attempted residential burglary when police responded to the 200 block of Kentucky Street in reference to a report of a burglary in progress.

On Thursday, April 11, several officers responded to the area of Allegheny Street and Arrowhead Street to investigate a report of multiple shots fired. Upon searching the area, police located several shell casings lying in the roadway. Police say a residence in the 200 block of Allegheny Street was struck with a bullet during this incident. Detectives are investigating.

Lasean A. Perry, 22, 17123 Holmes Ave., Hazel Crest, was arrested on April 11 and charged with operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving with a suspended driver's license, driving over the posted speed limit; Perry was also issued municipal citations charging possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. While on patrol in the area of Sauk Trail and Orchard Drive, an officer observed the vehicle Perry was driving traveling westbound on Sauk Trail at 49 mph in a posted 35 mph zone, according to police.

The driver’s side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Birch Street was reported shattered on April 12.

The rear passenger-side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Birch Street was discovered shattered on April 12.

A TomTom GPS valued at $100 was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Birch Street on April 12.

The rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Birch Street was reported shattered on April 12.

The driver’s side opera window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Birch Street was reported shattered on April 12.

The driver’s side opera window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Bertoldo Road was reported shattered on April 12.

A juvenile was arrested on April 12 and charged with battery when police responded to the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard to investigate a battery complaint.

A vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Ash Street was reported shattered on April 12.

Copper piping valued at $100 and a water heater valued at $500 were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Indiana Street on April 12.

A Hewlett-Packard laptop computer valued at $700 was reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Mantua Street on April 12.

Police responded to CVS Pharmacy in the first block of Main Street to investigate a report of retail theft. Police say a white male wearing a maroon hoodie stole a couple of bags of snack chips. Police have video surveillance. The alleged offender is described as a white male approximately 5'8", 150 pounds, thin build, with brown hair, between 14 and 17 years of age, according to police.

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

A Samsung Prevail cell phone valued at $100 was reported stolen from a classroom at Rich East High School on April 12.

A Gateway laptop computer valued at $600 and a cell phone valued at $20 were reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Miami Street on April 12.

The passenger side rear window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Ash Street was reported shattered on April 13.

The rear passenger side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Ash Street was reported shattered on April 13.

Approximately 2 dollars in quarters were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Birch Street on April 13. Police say entry was gained to the vehicle by shattering the rear vent window.

The rear drivers side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Ash Street was reported shattered on April 13.

Police responded to the 200 block of Miami Street on April 13 in reference to a report of a domestic dispute. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 2800 block of Western Avenue was reported shattered on April 13.

Brandon O. Alexander, 28, 434 Tomahawk St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 13 and charged with retail theft when police responded to businesses in the first block of South Orchard Drive and the first block of Main Street. Additionally, Donna M. Jones, 56, 4549 Windsor Ct., Richton Park; and William R. Jones IV, 32, 4549 Windsor Ct., Richton Park, were arrested and issued citations charging illegal transportation of an alcoholic beverage.

The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Allegheny Street was reported shattered on April 13. Police say approximately 2 dollars in coins was stolen from the vehicle.

A hole that appeared to be from a bullet was discovered in the exterior siding of a residence in the 200 block of Allegheny Street on April 14.

A bullet hole was discovered in the front aluminum siding of a residence in the 200 block of Allegheny Street on April 14. Police recovered a bullet from the interior of the residence.

Vaneea L. Goodson, 25, 374 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, was arrested on April 14 and charged with battery when an officer was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department to investigate a report of battery.

Titochie L. Tucker, 37, 639 Forsythe Ave., Calumet City, was arrested on April 14 and was charged with harassment by telephone when police responded to the first block of Birch Street to investigate a harassment by telephone complaint.

Morris Stoutmire, 47, 358 Neola St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 14 and charged with battery when police were dispatched to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on April 15 to investigate a report of fraud. A resident reported that he owed $2031.56 to the IRS because his taxes were filed incorrectly. Police are investigating a company in connection with this case.

Police observed scratches on the rear driver's side door and bumper of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Juniper Street on April 15.

A Sprint HTC cell phone valued at $225 and a Samsung Galaxy II CELL phone valued at $300 were reported stolen from an office in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard on April 15.

The rear passenger side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Dogwood Street was reported shattered on April 15. Approximately $10 in quarters was reported stolen from the vehicle.

The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 3300 block of Western Avenue was reported shattered on April 15.

A black iPhone and approximately $20 in quarters was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Dogwood Street on April 15. Police say access was gained to the vehicle by smashing the driver's side rear vent window.

The passenger side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Dogwood Street was reported shattered on April 15.

The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 3400 block of Western Avenue was reported shattered on April 15.

The passenger side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 3600 block of Western Avenue was reported shattered on April 15. Police say $3.00 In quarters was stolen from the vehicle.

The passenger side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Dogwood Street was reported shattered on April 15.

Four rims and tires valued at $1300 were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the first block of South Arbor Trail on April 15.

The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Dogwood Street was reported shattered on April 15.

A bag containing an HP laptop computer was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Hemlock Street on April 15. Police say the left rear vent window of the vehicle had been shattered.

The rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Dogwood Street was reported shattered on April 15. Approximately $2.00 In loose change was reported stolen from the vehicle.

The rear passenger-side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Dogwood Street was reported shattered on April 15.

Kevin S. Norwood, 19, 327 Forest Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on April 15 and issued a municipal citation charging resisting a police officer after police were dispatched to the 100 block of Illinois Street to investigate a report of unknown subjects knocking on a door. A juvenile was also charged with resisting a police officer.

A juvenile was arrested on April 15 and processed on a charge of battery when police responded to the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard to investigate a report of battery.

A Gameboy DSI 3D valued at $200, a Gameboy DSI XL valued at $200, a 37-inch Sony LCD television valued at $600, an iPad valued at $400, and a 32-inch Magnavox LCD television valued at $400 are among items reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of New Salem Street on April 16.

A 42-inch Toshiba flat-screen television valued at $300, a 46-inch flat-screen Panasonic television valued at $300, and keys to a car were reported stolen from a residence in the 23400 block of South Western Avenue on April 17.

A Minolta laptop computer valued at $1500 was reported stolen from the trunk of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Wildwood Drive on April 17.

A Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop computer valued at $180 was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Miami Street on April 17.

Two PlayStation 3 games valued at $100, a PlayStation 3 game system valued at $299.99, a T-Mobile cell phone valued at $200, and approximately $250 cash were reported stolen from a residence in the first block of Hemlock Street on April 18.

A pair of black and white Nike shoes valued at $85 and perfume valued at $40 were reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Tomahawk Street on April 18.

An HP laptop computer valued at $400 and an iPod Touch valued at $80 were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard on April 18.

An Xbox 360 game console, a Dell laptop computer, an HP Pavilion desktop computer monitor, a 55-inch HD white screen television and a pair of boots are among items reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Willow Street on April 19.

Dawunta D. Coleman, 18, 133 Hay St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 19 and issued a municipal citation charging trespassing when police responded to the 400 block of Sandburg Street to investigate a report of an unwanted person.

The rear passenger-side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Todd Street was reported shattered on April 19.

The rear driver's side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Berry Street was reported shattered on April 19. Approximately $2.00. In coins were reported stolen from the vehicle.

The passenger side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Berry Street was reported shattered on April 19.

The rear driver's side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Berry Street was reported shattered on April 19.

Two cans of Red Bull, two bags of snacks, a pair of boots, and a fruit rollup snack were among items reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Tomahawk Street on April 19.

Jeffrey I. Hope, 33, 49 Dogwood St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 19 and charged with possession of cannabis when an officer on foot patrol in the first block of Dogwood Street made "consensual contact" and smelled a strong odor of cannabis emanating from his person, according to police.

The rear driver's side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Todd Street was reported shattered on April 19.

Benjamin D. Watkins, 18, 123 Hay St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 20 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Indianwood Boulevard in reference to a report of domestic battery.

Anthony D.L. Jacobs, 21, 4315 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, was arrested on April 21 and charged with possession of cannabis and issued a citation charging speeding when an officer traveling West on Sauk Trail approaching Minocqua Street observed that the vehicle Jacobs was driving was speeding, according to police.

The rear driver's side window of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Indianwood Boulevard was reported shattered on April 21. An officer saw what appeared to be a BB hole in the remaining glass as well as a small dent on the door that appeared consistent with a BB.

Jerome E. Watson, 32, 58 Ash St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 21 and charged with felony failure to register as a violent offender of youth after an officer investigated a possible violation of the Illinois Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act, according to police.

Approximately $2.00 In loose change was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Oakwood Street on April 22.

Five catalytic converters valued at $1100 total were reported stolen from vehicles parked in the 2200 block of Western Avenue on April 22.

An officer was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department on April 19 to investigate an identity theft incident. A resident told police that he received notification from a municipal court in Wright City, Missouri, indicating that he had been given an erroneous court date. He told police that he had never been to Wright City, Missouri.

Police say $1214.35 in fraudulent charges were reported by a resident against his checking account on April 22.

Steven L. Cosner, 23, 126 Nauvoo St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 23 and issued a municipal citation charging possession of cannabis when an officer patrolling in a vehicle near the intersection of Monee Road and Blackhawk Drive observed a subject walking along Monee Road who matched the description of a suspect on an earlier call of burglary to a motor vehicle, according to police.

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: ENEWSPF)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

A resident told police on April 23 that she discovered two fraudulent transactions on her bank account in the amount of $415.67 total.

Daniel A. Sigers, 24, 238 Gentry St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 23 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute.

An air compressor, a Craftsman brand belt sander, a trim saw, a jigsaw, and a band router are among items reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Towanda Street on April 23.

Police say a classroom at Blackhawk School was discovered to have been burglarized on April 23.

A MacBook and a Samsung Galaxy tablet valued at $1400 are among items reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Thomas Street on April 23.

Leonard Minauskas, 43, 15309 S. Harding Ave., Midlothian, was arrested on April 24 and charged with one count of felony driving while license was revoked and one count of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol when police were dispatched to the area of Lincoln Highway and Orchard Drive in reference to a report of a hit and run accident.

A window at Park Forest Academy, 375 Oswego Street, was discovered to have been shattered when police were dispatched to that address on April 24 when a burglar alarm went off.

Police responded to the 400 block of Rutledge Street on April 25 in reference to a report of a subject who had been run over by a vehicle. Upon arrival, police observed a female victim lying in the front yard of a residence in that block in between two sets of tire marks. The victim was taken to Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Alexius C. Keys, 20, 3330 Savanna Lane, Matteson, was arrested and charged with attempted homicide, according to police.

Deltric D. Smith, 26, 17441 Park Lane, Country Club Hills, was arrested on April 25 and charged with trespassing to real property and disorderly conduct when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Forest Boulevard to investigate a report of an unwanted subject.

Police were dispatched to the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, on April 28 in reference to a report of two juvenile male subjects who had just shattered a glass window and fled on foot. Police estimate the repair cost at $1000.

A wallet containing $85 cash was among items reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Todd Street on April 26.

Police say approximately half a tank of gasoline was siphoned from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Blackhawk Drive on April 26.

Police say $460 cash was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Arrowhead Street on April 26. Police say the money was intended for rent.

A resident told police on April 27 that a check for $5129 had been fraudulently cashed against her checking account.

A wallet containing $620 cash was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard on April 27.

Two Garmin GPS units were reported stolen from two unlocked vehicles parked in the 300 block of Springfield Street on April 27.

A vehicle parked in the 400 block of Niagara Street was vandalized with spray paint on April 27. Police say two residents in the 100 block of Shabbona Drive were also vandalized with spray paint.

Evan Ramey, 18, 165 Forest Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested and charged with attempted homicide following an investigation of a shooting that occurred at Fir Street and Forest Boulevard on April 28. The victim was shot in the pelvis/hip area. Ivan Ramey, 18, 165 Forest Blvd., Park Forest, was also arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery regarding the same incident, according to police.

Playground equipment at Talala Elementary School was discovered to have been vandalized on April 29.

Approximately 30 feet of copper pipe valued at $60, a refrigerator and a stainless steel kitchen sink are among items reported stolen from a residence in the first block of Apache Street on April 29.

A yellow gold diamond ring valued at $4000, $550 cash, and another yellow gold diamond ring valued at $1000 are among items reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Windsor Street on April 29.

Joann L. McDonald, 23, 308 Miami St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 29 and charged with disorderly conduct when police responded to the 21000 block of Central Park Avenue to investigate a report of a domestic dispute.

An iPhone 5 valued at $700 was reported stolen from the counter of a gas station in the 300 block of Sauk Trail on April 30.

Melvin Johnson Jr., 31, 243 Mantua St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 30 and charged with battery when police were dispatched to the area of Westgate Drive and Central Park Avenue in reference to a report of a fight in progress.

Marvin Q. Bentley, 38, 1444 Embassy Lane, Ford Heights, was arrested on April 30 and charged with domestic battery when an officer driving in the 200 block of Illinois Street observed a female subject yelling for the officer to stop.

A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Oswego Street on April 30.

Carlos J. Southern, 40, 286 Minocqua St., Park Forest, was arrested on April 30 and charged with disorderly conduct when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Minocqua Street to investigate a disorderly conduct complaint.

Seven catalytic converters valued over $11,000 total were reported stolen from vehicles parked in the first block of North Street on May 1.

An officer was summoned to the lobby of the Park Forest Police Department on May 1 to investigate a report of fraud. A resident reported receiving an invoice for $554.94 for a television she never bought.

A Kingsford charcoal grill valued at $225 was reported stolen from the porch of a residence in the 200 block of Juniper Street on May 2.

Germaine C. Richmond, 41, 1 Hemlock St., Park Forest, was arrested on May 2 and charged with driving with a revoked license, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and issued a citation charging improper display of license plates. An officer patrolling in the area of Western Avenue and 26th Street observed that the vehicle Richmond was driving had improperly displayed registration plates in that the front and rear plates were obstructed by clear plastic covers, according to police.

Alfredick Thomas, 28, 615 W. 16th Pl., Chicago Heights, was arrested on May 2 and charged with possession with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance when an officer responded to the intersection of Forest Boulevard and Norwood Street to assist with a traffic stop. Kwinton Heath, 22, 22400 Butterfield Rd., Richton Park, was also arrested and charged with possession of cannabis. Police say they recovered $2840 cash rubber-banded together in the passenger side glove compartment of the vehicle.

A basketball hoop valued at $200 was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Willow Street on May 3.

Thomas C. Reed, 32, 26 West Rocket Circle, Park Forest, was arrested on May 4 and charged with retail theft when police were dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Sauk Trail to investigate a report of retail theft.

An HTC cell phone valued at $200 was reported stolen from a student at Forest Trail Middle School on May 4.

A Garmin GPS valued at $79 was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 200 block of Rich Road on May 4.

The rear window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Dogwood Street was reported shattered on May 5.

A red and black Mongoose mountain bike valued at $300 was reported stolen from Somonauk Park on May 5.

A 2012 Dodge Challenger, New York license plate FZF4868, was reported stolen from the 500 block of Blair Street on May 5.

Terrence Young, 21, 195 Washington St., Park Forest, was arrested on May 6 and charged with disorderly conduct when police were dispatched to the 100 block of Washington Street in reference to a report of a disturbance.

A five month old pit bull with red fur valued at $150 was reported stolen from the fenced-in backyard of a residence in the 200 block of Indianwood Boulevard on May 6.

Warren R. White, 20, 244 Indiana St., Park Forest, was arrested on May 6 and charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia when police patrolling in the area of Indiana Street and Grant Street observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the 200 block of Indiana Street, according to police.

A Movado sports watch valued at $600, a charm bracelet valued at $300, a Nintendo Wii game system valued at $300, and two Dell laptop computers valued at $700 each are among items reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Gettysburg Street on May 7.

A Roadmaster bicycle valued at $100 was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Miami Street on May 7.

A resident told police on May 7 that someone had opened a Verizon wireless account in her name without her permission.

A 2006 Pontiac hatchback, Illinois license plate A839453, was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Winona Street on May 7.

Approximately $10 in coins was reported stolen from vehicles parked in the 400 block of Monitor Street on May 7.

The side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Monitor Street was reported shattered on May 7.

Timothy A. Watson, 26, 197 Washington St., Park Forest, was arrested on May 7 and charged with felony aggravated discharge of a firearm after police responded to a call of shots fired in the 100 block of Washington Street.

An iPhone was reported stolen from a student at Forest Trail Middle School on May 8.

A Dyno bicycle was reported stolen from the first block of Sauk Trail on May 8.

A window of a residence in the 300 block of Shabbona Drive was reported shattered on May 9.

A Samsung cell phone valued at $200 was reported stolen from a locker room at Rich East High School on May 9.

A pair of Nike basketball shoes valued at $150, two earrings valued at $150 and a watch valued at $50 are among items reported stolen from two juveniles who were walking in the first block of East Rocket Circle on May 10.

Jerry Glover, 23, 3552 Western Ave., Park Forest, was arrested on May 10 and charged with possession of cannabis and possession of a controlled substance when police observed that the vehicle Glover was driving turned eastbound on to Sauk Trail from the Marathon Gas Station without signaling, according to police. Glover was also issued citations charging failure to signal when required and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.

A Dell Inspiron desktop computer valued at $900, a Nikon camera valued at $600, two bracelets valued at $700 each, a long string of real pearls valued at $1500, and a Nintendo Wii game system valued at $200 are among items reported stolen from a residence in the first block of Braeburn Drive on May 10.

Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Washington Street on May 10 to investigate a domestic battery complaint. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Barbara A. Thorpe, 30, 259 Blackhawk Dr., Park Forest, was arrested on May 11 and charged with misdemeanor failure to give information after striking unattended property when an officer patrolling in the area of Orchard Drive and Victory Drive located a downed streetlight which appeared to have been struck by a red-colored vehicle.

A Samsung 32-inch flat-screen television valued at $600 and approximately 1000 miscellaneous compact discs valued at $500 were reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Minocqua Street on May 12.

Brian A. Robinson, 19, 111 Larue St., Park Forest, was arrested on May 13 and charged with domestic battery when police responded to the 100 block of Larue Street to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance.

Samir Khader Yasin, 42, 6151 Marshall Ave., Apt. 1, Chicago Ridge, was arrested on May 15 and charged with battery when police responded to the 200 block of Allegheny Street to investigate a report of battery.

The front door of a residence in the 200 block of Blackhawk Drive was reported damaged on May 15.

Approximately half a dozen window air-conditioning units were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard on May 15.

Anthony Quinn McSwain, 22, 23453 Western Ave., Park Forest, was arrested on May 15 and charged with domestic battery when police responded to the 23000 block of Western Avenue to investigate a report of domestic battery.

Police responded to a complaint of one shot fired in the area of Herndon Street at Monitor Street on May 15. Police are investigating.

A wallet was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 200 block of South Orchard Drive on May 16.

P.A.A.C. Summer Camp registration is underway. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

Police executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard on May 14. Police recovered drug paraphernalia and are investigating.

A juvenile was arrested on May 14 and charged with criminal trespassing to state-supported land and minor in possession of tobacco when police were dispatched to the 400 block of Lakewood Boulevard in reference to a report of a large group gathered and several fights breaking out.

Demetrius H. Nichols, 20, 227 Allegheny St., Park Forest; and Malcolm G. Price, 18, 15518 Center Ave., Harvey, were arrested on May 14 and charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct after police investigated an incident they were called to the 100 block of Algonquin Street.

Police say four lawn bag stickers valued at $11.60 were stolen from lawn waste bags placed at the curb of a residence in the 300 block of Oswego Street on May 14.

Tecoby G. Sanders, 27, 309 Windsor St., Park Forest, was arrested on May 17 and charged with battery and criminal damage to property following an investigation after police responded to a report of battery in the 100 block of Forest Boulevard on May 14.

An Apple iPhone valued at $199.99 was reported stolen from a classroom at Rich East High School on May 15.

A juvenile was arrested on May 16 and charged with retail theft when police were dispatched to the first block of Main Street to investigate a report of retail theft.

A tire iron, a carjack and a checkbook were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 21000 block of Central Park Avenue on May 16.

A juvenile was arrested on May 17 and issued a municipal citation charging battery when officers working at Rich East High School observed two students fighting in a hallway. A second student was issued a municipal citation charging disorderly conduct.

A gas water heater valued at $500 was reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Arrowhead Street on May 17.

A black barrel-style grill valued at $75 was reported stolen from the first block of Ash Street on May 18.

An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Indiana Street on May 18 to investigate a report of burglaries to two motor vehicles. Police say the driver's window of one of the vehicles was shattered.

The rear passenger-side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Chase Street was reported shattered on May 18. Police say approximately $3.00 in change was stolen from the vehicle.

A stun gun and a military-style knife were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 200 block of Hickory Street on May 18.

The rear driver's side vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Hickory Court was reported shattered on May 18.

The rear passenger side vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Hickory Court was reported shattered on May 18. A wallet was reported stolen from the vehicle.

The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Homan Avenue was reported shattered on May 18.

The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Hickory Street was reported shattered on May 18.

Police responded to a call of shots fired in the 300 block of Winnebago Street on May 19. Police say there was one male victim complaining of pain to his abdomen. Police observed a small contusion on the left side of the man's stomach but found no entry wound. Police say it did not appear that whatever caused the injury penetrated the skin. Police located three .40 caliber shell casings on the sidewalk and parkway near the residence. Police interviewed numerous witnesses and are investigating.

A wallet was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 500 block of Chase Street on May 20.

Michael S. Simmons, 26, 1064 Euclid Lane, Richton Park, was arrested on May 20 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to the 400 block of Sauk Trail to investigate a report of a disturbance.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on May 20 to investigate a report of domestic battery. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A laptop computer, a bottle of perfume valued at $65, and a PlayStation 3 game system valued at $199.99 were reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Seneca Street on May 20.

The rear aluminum screen door of a residence in the first block of Sauk Trail was reported stolen on May 20.

A 32-inch Emerson LCD HDTV and a Nintendo Wii controller were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Algonquin Street on May 21.

A 14-foot aluminum ladder was reported stolen from a residence in the first block of Sauk Trail on May 22.

A roll of quarters was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the first block of McCarthy Road on May 22.

The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Apple Court was reported shattered on May 22.

The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of McCarthy Road was reported shattered on May 22. Police report $0.26, one quarter and a penny, was stolen from the vehicle.

Anthony L. Anderson, 52, 533 N. Central Ave., Chicago, was arrested on May 23 and charged with retail theft when police responded to a business in the first block of South Orchard Drive to investigate a report of retail theft.

Police say the pavilion at Somonauk Park, 250 Somonauk Drive, was vandalized with gang and other types of graffiti on May 23.

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

A juvenile was arrested on May 24 and processed on a charge of misdemeanor unlawful use of a weapon and processed in connection with four residential burglaries.

A resident told police on May 28 that she discovered that a NICOR Gas account had been opened in her name at an address that she does not occupy. Police are investigating.

Chiedu H. Nwaokai, 26, 3442 Western Ave., Park Forest, was arrested on May 28 and charged with criminal damage to state-supported property when police responded to the Park Forest Public Library regarding a report of a disturbance where a man allegedly flipped over a computer desk inside of the library. Police say a Dell desktop computer and a Dell flat-screen monitor were destroyed.

Robert L. Wright, 31, 811 Union Dr., University Park, was arrested on May 28 and issued a municipal citation charging possession of cannabis and also charged with operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while license was suspended, and no rear registration plate light. An officer patrolling in the area of Western Avenue and 26th Street observed that the vehicle right was driving northbound on Western Avenue had no rear registration plate light, according to police.

A 26-inch Schwinn men's race bike was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Park Street on May 29.

Dejuan D. Stacker, 33, 100 Chestnut St., Park Forest, was arrested on May 29 and issued a municipal citation charging possession of cannabis when an officer on patrol at 11:18 PM in the in the Metra Lot, 520, Homan Ave., observed a vehicle parked in the south end of the lot with two occupants inside. The vehicle, which belong to Stacker, was seized per local village ordinance.

Police recovered a counterfeit $100 bill on May 29 from a staff member who said a student student was attempting to pay a fee with the note at Blackhawk School. Police are investigating and the United States Secret Service in Chicago was notified.

A catalytic converter valued at $500 was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 2200 block of Western Avenue on May 30.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on May 30 to investigate an identity theft complaint. A resident told the officer that she had filed her income taxes at the end of February of this year and was supposed to receive a return of over $5000. The resident said she never received the payment. When she contacted the IRS, she was advised that a tax return had already been filed in her name in January and a check had been sent. Police are investigating.

Antwan D. Green, 27, 7141 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, and Christopher Balls, 39, 5719 S. Winchester Ave., Chicago, were arrested on May 30 and charged with two counts each of felony theft when police responded to the first block of North Street regarding a report of a suspicious vehicle. An officer entered the U-Haul premises, 2210 Western Avenue, and heard an electric power tool being used. Upon approaching, officers observed a subject running north into a wooded area. Officer Singer pursued the subject, who attempted to hide in the weeds, according to police. Officer Singer drew her weapon and ordered the subject to show his hands and to lie on the ground. The subject, later identified as Antwan Green, complied and was taken into custody. According to police, Green and Balls were identified in video surveillance footage from May 1 when seven catalytic converters valued at over $11,000 were reported stolen from the same business. Police say Balls was also processed on an outstanding warrant out of Champaign County on similar charges. Police also say that while Green was being arrested, he asked police, "What is going to happen to my car?" The vehicle was seized by police.

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

Police responded to the 400 block of Titonka Street on May 28 to investigate a report of a vehicle being vandalized. Police are investigating.

Six pair of True Religion jeans valued at $1800, a 42-inch flat-screen television, an Xbox game system, and approximately 10 Xbox games are among items reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of North Arbor Trail on May 28.

Garrick M. Johnson, 27, 600 Cedar Ridge Ln., Apt. 206, Richton Park, was arrested on May 31 and charged with criminal trespass when an officer on patrol in the 400 block of Sauk Trail was approached by Johnson, who asked the officer if he could borrow $3.00.

Marcus Thigpen, 334 Nokomis St., Park Forest, was arrested on May 31 and charged with driving while license was suspended, loud muffler, illegal transportation of an alcoholic beverage, and possession of cannabis when an officer patrolling in the area of Sauk Trail and Orchard Boulevard observed that the vehicle Thigpen was driving had a loud muffler, according to police.

A resident told police on June 1 that she received a phone call referencing delinquent payday loan accounts. The resident said she had never taken loans from the company's that contacted her. The resident contacted the Federal Trade Commission and was advised to make a police report to document the incident.

Philleshia A. Stewart, 47, 1308 W. 191st St., Homewood, was arrested on June 1 and charged with operating a motor vehicle with expired registration, obstructing a peace officer, and resisting arrest when an officer patrolling in the area of Western Avenue and Sauk Trail observed that the vehicle Stewart was driving had expired registration, according to police.

A gold chain was reported stolen from a juvenile playing basketball at Somonauk Park on June 1. The change was reportedly stolen by a another juvenile who pushed the first juvenile to the ground.

Ahmad R. Evans, 33, 14631 Lexington St., Harvey, was arrested on June 2 and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful use of a weapon, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident when officers were dispatched to the area of Western Avenue and Algonquin Street to investigate a traffic accident that had just occurred.

Joe A. Webber, 32, 22942 Lakeshore Dr., Richton Park, was arrested on June 2 and charged with resisting a peace officer, driving too fast for conditions, and illegal squealing of tires when an officer patrolling in the area of Lakewood Boulevard and Sauk Trail heard the tires of the vehicle Weber was driving squeal.

Jonathan E. Green, 21, 236 Indiana St., Park Forest, was arrested on June 2 and charged with possession of cannabis when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Indiana Street to investigate a suspicious auto complaint.

An iPhone was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Westgate Drive on June 2. Entry was made to the vehicle by shattering a window.

An Apple iPad, a black HP laptop computer, a cable box, a 70-inch Mitsubishi television, a Nintendo Wii game system, and $450 cash are among items reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Nanti Street on June 2.

A box containing two headless roosters was discovered Near the Intersection of Orchard Drive and Sauk Trail on June 2. Police said the heads of the roosters appeared to have been pulled off the bodies rather than cut off.

Police responded to a report of graffiti spray-painted on a fence in the first block of East Rocket Circle on June 2.

Police took a two-year-old child into protective custody on June 2 when they discovered the child and the parents asleep in a van near the intersection of Shabbona Drive and Titonka Street. Police said it appeared the family was living in the van. The couple had lost their house and was periodically staying with friends in Park Forest and Indiana. Police said the couple tested positive for drugs after taken to a local hospital.

Two catalytic converters, one valued at $200, the other valued at $2000, were reported stolen from a business in the 2200 block of Western Avenue on June 3.

Police responded to Somonauk Park on June 3 to investigate a report of a subject being jumped by a large group of subjects. Police say the victim was knocked to the ground and kicked. Police are investigating.

Patrick J. McCanna, 55, 177 E. Sycamore Dr., Apt. 313, Park Forest, was arrested on June 3 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to the 100 block of East Sycamore Drive to investigate a domestic battery complaint.

The passenger side mirror of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Talala Street was reported smashed and shattered on June 3.

A window of a residence in the 400 block of Shabbona Drive was reported shattered on June 4.

A juvenile was arrested on June 4 and issued a municipal citation charging theft when police were dispatched to the 100 block of Westwood Drive to investigate a report of theft.

Police responded to the first block of Apache Street on June 4 to investigate a domestic battery complaint. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A silver boy's BMX Mongoose bicycle with black rims and an orange boy's BMX Mongoose bicycle with white spokes and black takes were reported stolen from in front of a business in the 400 block of Sauk Trail on June 5.

Police were dispatched to the 100 block of North Arbor Trail to investigate a domestic battery incident on June 5. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A cell phone was reported stolen from a juvenile on June 5 when a group of approximately 15 to 20 subjects chased and attacked four juveniles in the first block of South Orchard Drive.

An officer was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department to investigate a telephone harassment complaint on June 5. Police are investigating.

Gene Thomas Clears, 64, 314 Juniper St., Park Forest, was arrested on June 6 and charged with domestic battery/causing bodily harm when police were dispatched to the 400 block of Shabbona Drive to investigate a domestic battery complaint that reportedly occurred in the 300 block of Juniper Street.

An Apple iPad was reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Berry Street on June 6.

All four tires of a vehicle parked in the first block of Michael Road were reported slashed on June 6.

All four tires of a vehicle parked in the first block of Dunlap Road were reported slashed on June 6.

A blue mountain bike was reported stolen from the 400 block of Sauk Trail on June 6.

The drivers side front tire of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard was reported slashed on June 6.

An iPhone 4 was reported stolen from a juvenile walking in the 200 block of Wilson Street on June 7. Police say the juvenile was attacked by three subjects who threw him to the ground and punched him repeatedly in the back of the head. The juvenile briefly lost consciousness during the struggle, according to police.

Police responded to the 100 block of Nanti Street on June 7 to investigate a report of battery. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

James D. Butowski, 29, 402 Suwanee St., Park Forest, was arrested on June 7 and charged with driving while under the influence and battery to a police officer when police responded to a report of a hit and run accident in the area of Blackhawk Drive and Monique Road. A second man was also arrested and charged with driving with a suspended driver's license, display of a false insurance card, no insurance, and illegal transportation of alcohol.

A juvenile was arrested on June 8 after police responded to the 400 block of Winnemac Street to investigate a report of a strong arm robbery that had just occurred.

Police say a woman was punched in the chest on June 8 by a subject whom she suspected in a robbery that involved her son. Police say the incident occurred at Somonauk Park when the woman went to pick up her son who had been playing basketball.

A purse was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the first block of Fir Street on June 8. Police say keys that had been left in the purse were used later that day to enter the residence where the vehicle had been parked. Police say there were broken plates in the kitchen. The keys had been left in the entry door of the residence.

Police responded to the 300 block of Merrimac Street on June 8 to investigate a suspicious fire. Police say fire fighters discovered a lawnmower lying on its side with a piece of lumber on top fully engulfed in flames. Police are investigating.

Marc J. Greska, 33, 5003 159th St., Oak Forest, was arrested on June 8 and charged with violation of an order of protection when police responded to the 100 block of Blackhawk Drive to investigate a report of a violation of an order of protection.

An iPod Touch valued at $350 was reported stolen from a backpack at the Park Forest Aqua Center on June 9.

A window of a storm door of a residence in the 2800 block of Western Avenue was reported shattered on June 9.

A concrete tube that holds hot charcoals was reported damaged on June 9. The incident occurred at Somonauk Park.

A juvenile was arrested and charged with criminal trespass to land when an officer conducted a premise exam at Central Park, 420 Lakewood Boulevard, on June 9.

An iPhone was reported stolen from a juvenile walking on the sidewalk behind the Park Forest Library on June 10. Police say the victim and another juvenile were approached by a boy on a bike who asked if he could use their phones. When they told him they didn't have phones, the boys on the bicycle picked up one of the juveniles and threw him down on the ground, went through his pockets, and took his iPhone.

Jessie J. Deloach, 40, 200 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on June 10 and charged with one count of felony retail theft when police were dispatched to Walgreens, 15 S. Orchard Drive, to investigate a report of retail theft.

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

Police are investigating a violation of an order of protection reported June 10 in the 100 block of Dogwood St.

A 55-inch LG flat-screen television, a 47-inch flat-screen television, a 51-inch Samsung flat-screen television, and four bottles of alcohol are among items reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Suwanee Street on June 10.

Matthew A. Blevins, Jr., 34, 4032 Charleston Road, Matteson, was arrested on June 12 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Sauganash Street to investigate a report of a domestic dispute.

Approximately $600 cash was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard on June 12.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Juniper Street on June 12 to investigate a report of a disturbance. Police were met in the lobby of the apartment building by a male victim who was bleeding profusely from two large lacerations located in his arm and chest. Police have suspect information and charges are pending.

A purse was reported stolen from the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, on June 13.

An overnight payment dropbox of a business in the 2500 block of Western Avenue was reported vandalized on June 13. Police are investigating.

Police responded to the 100 block of Nanti Street on June 13 to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Wanestta D. Freeman, 39, 1143 Sterling Ave., Chicago Heights, was arrested on June 13 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance when police stopped a vehicle on Norwood Drive just east of the intersection with Western Avenue. Police say the vehicle did not have a front registration plate. The driver of the vehicle was issued a citation charging no front registration plate.

A man walking eastbound on Lakewood Boulevard on June 13 was approached near the intersection of Lakewood Boulevard and Westwood Drive by between six and eight male teenagers. One of them asked him if he wanted to buy some drugs. When he responded negatively, the same subject asked him if he wanted to fight and then reached into his waistband and pulled out a dark metallic handgun with a long barrel, according to police. The man took off running and called police.

Nathan A. Hofkamp, 25, 5240 Court St., Monee, was arrested on June 14 and charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and issued citations charging driving while license was suspended and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Oakwood Street to investigate a suspicious vehicle complaint. Kathleen M. Hofkamp, 48, 5240 Court St., Monee, a passenger in the vehicle, was also arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Adam S. Hofkamp, 27, 48 Alan Ave., Manteno, who police say had fled the vehicle on foot, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, and processed on an outstanding warrant.

Police were dispatched to the 400 block of Shabbona Drive on June 14 to investigate a residential burglary. Doors of a shed had been pried open, according to police. Police say nothing appeared to be missing.

Erica D. Norman, 20, 8033 S. Yates Ave., Chicago, was arrested on June 14 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis, and speeding over the posted limit when an officer on patrol in the area of Sauk Trail and Westwood Drive observed the vehicle Norman was driving speeding over the posted limit, 49 mph in a 35 mph speed zone, according to police.

Police say an Apple iPod and $32.50 were stolen from a juvenile walking on a path at Central Park near Westwood Drive on June 13. Police say that while walking, the subject was attacked by five subjects who struck him several times in the face with closed fists. Police are investigating. The incident was reported on June 14.

A juvenile was arrested and processed on a charge of domestic battery when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Allegheny Street to investigate a report of a domestic dispute on June 15.

A Nintendo Wii game console valued at $199.99, a gold watch with a diamond stud valued at $200, 10 necklaces, 10 rings valued at $1000 total, and 10 pair of earrings were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Rich Road on June 16.

A black backpack was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Ash Street near the west entrance at 26th Street on June 17.

A dark blue boy's 20-inch Mongoose bicycle with black spokes was reported stolen from the Park Forest Aqua Center on June 17.

An air-conditioning unit was reported stolen from a concrete slab outside a residence in the 400 block of Indianwood Boulevard on June 17.

Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Allegheny Street on June 18 to investigate a report of a disturbance. Police say a number of individuals were involved in a verbal argument and some people began fighting. Because of multiple conflicting stories between both parties and witnesses, there were no arrests, according to police.

Chavon Q. Elam, 30, 1532 Kastenn Dr., Dolton, was arrested on June 19 and charged with resisting a peace officer, disobeying a traffic signal, obstructing identification, fugitive from justice, no valid driver’s license, no insurance, expired registration, and disobeying a traffic control signal when an officer stopped the vehicle Elam was driving after the driver allegedly disobeyed a traffic control device northbound on forest Boulevard at Lakewood Boulevard. A passenger in the vehicle, Kimberly K. Adams, 38, 123 Fir St., Park Forest, was arrested and charged with obstructing a peace officer.

Police were dispatched to Indiana School, 165 Indiana Street, to investigate a report of criminal damage to property. Police spoke with a witness who heard the sound of breaking glass and saw a group of juveniles standing near the fifth grade wing of Indiana School. Police are investigating.

A UPS box containing a cell phone was reported stolen from the front porch of a residence in the 100 block of Shabbona Drive on June 20.

Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Onarga Street on June 20 to investigate a report of domestic battery. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

A Window at Indiana School was reported shattered on June 16.

Approximately $1,150 was reported stolen from a resident’s room in the 100 block of Main Street on June 18.

A side of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Wilson Street was reported vandalized with scratches on June 18.

Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Blackhawk Drive on June 19. Police say there were several calls to SouthCom dispatch reporting the shots. Police interviewed several subjects.

Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Arrowhead Street on June 19 to investigate a report of domestic battery. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

The rear window of a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Dogwood Street was reported shattered on June 20.

William E. Kennedy III, 33, 354 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on June 20 and charged with possession of cannabis and given a verbal warning on a charge of improper walking in the roadway when police were dispatched to the area of Orchard Drive and Main Street due to a report of recent robberies that had occurred in the area. While patrolling, an officer observed Kennedy allegedly walking illegally in the roadway on Main Street, according to police.

The front driver's side tire of a vehicle parked in the first block of Cunningham Lane was reported slashed on June 20.

A 46-inch Samsung LCD HDTV valued at $700 was reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Lakewood Boulevard on June 20.

Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Algonquin Street on June 20 to investigate a domestic battery complaint. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A bathroom sink and copper piping were reported stolen from a residence in the 3800 block of Western Avenue on June 21.

A rear window of a residence in the 300 block of Osage Street was reported shattered on June 21.

A Gateway computer and two watches are among items reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Winnebago Street on June 21.

Two juveniles were robbed on June 21 in the bathroom at a Central Park Pavilion. The two female juveniles, both 14-years-old, reported that while they were in the bathroom a female between 16 and 18 years of age with a bandanna over her mouth entered and displayed a black semi-automatic handgun, ordering one of the juveniles to hand over her iPhone. The first juvenile yelled for the second juvenile, who came out from one stall over when a male suspect, between 16 and 22 years of age, also wearing a bandanna over the lower part of his face, entered and held the second juvenile at knife point. The first juvenile handed over her phone but was unable to provide the password fast enough, at which time the first suspect struck that juvenile in the back of the head with the handgun twice. The male suspect took a cell phone from the second juvenile and also took $25 cash, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 PM, according to police.

An Xbox 360 and a bag filled with loose change were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Sangamon on Street on June 21.

A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the first block of Indianwood Boulevard on June 22.

A rock was reported thrown through the front picture window of a residence in the 200 block of Illinois Street on June 22.

Police investigated an alleged domestic battery after officers responded to the 100 block of Nashua Street to investigate a report of a 911 hang-up call. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A Craftsman gas snow blower valued at $300, a Craftsman drill/driver valued at $100, and a Craftsman reciprocating saw valued at $40 were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Nanti Street on June 23.

A silver 2006 Dodge Charger Coupe, Illinois license #X338852, was reported stolen from the 100 block of North Arbor Trail on June 23.

Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Forest Boulevard on June 23 to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance. Police discovered a female victim who had been punched in the nose by a male suspect. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Approximately $2.00 In change was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Berry Street on June 24.

Police say an officer on patrol was stopped by two residents, one of whom had put his iPhone 5 on Craig’s List. A short time after placing the ad, the resident received a text about the phone. The two agreed by text messaging to meet in the 300 block of Oswego Street on June 24. Police say the suspect arrived at that location and time, ask to see the phone, and then ran off. Police are investigating.

Jeremy Burgos, 21, 601 Turnberry Dr., Apt. D, Normal, IL, and Idalmis Ramirez, 21, 1333 N. Avers Ave., Chicago, were arrested on June 24 and issued municipal citations charging trespassing when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Shawnee Street to investigate a suspicious person incident.

Ronald Morgan, 45, 431 Neosho St., Park Forest, was arrested and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to the 400 block of Neosho Street on June 25 to investigate a report of domestic battery.

Police say a resident discovered a bullet hole in the front of her air-conditioning unit going through the condenser coils. Police say the resident heard a loud "pop" on an unspecified date in the month of November 2012. She discovered that the unit was not working, but her repair service suggested waiting until it was warmer to come fix the unit. The incident was reported on June 25.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on June 25 to investigate a report of identity theft. A resident advised that four transactions in excess of $150 were made against her credit card in the Matteson area. Police are investigating.

A purse was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Somonauk Street on June 26.

A white iPhone 5 was reported stolen from a basketball court at Mohawk School on June 26.

A black and purple female mountain bike was reported stolen from outside a business in the first block of South Orchard Drive on June 28.

Approximately $3.00 cash was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 300 block of Sioux Street on June 29.

Approximately $6.00 in loose change was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Tampa Street on June 29.

A Garmin Nuvi GPS and approximately $5.00 in loose change were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Sioux Street on June 29.

A juvenile was arrested and issued a municipal citation charging criminal damage to property when an officer on patrol observed the juvenile run up to a fence at the Park Forest Aqua Center, allegedly punch the fence, causing the fence to break, according to police.

Garrick M. Johnson, 27, 600 Cedar Ridge Lane, Richton Park, was arrested on June 30 and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery and misdemeanor aggravated assault when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Neola Street to investigate a report of a fight.

Julius L. Haule, 42, 44 Cedar St., Park Forest, was arrested on June 30 and charged with domestic battery and interference with the reporting of domestic violence when police were dispatched to the first block of Cedar Street to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance.

Cleotha Watson. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A 27-year-old Riverdale man wanted for first degree murder was apprehended by members of the Cook County Sheriff’s Central Warrant Unit, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced June 28.

Cleotha Watson was taken into custody about 8:45 p.m. Thursday, June 20 after being located at his residence in the 13900 block of South Edbrooke Avenue in Riverdale.

The Central Warrant Unit, the Sheriff’s Police Gangs and Narcotics Unit and Riverdale Police learned that Watson may be at his home. After being let into the residence, officers located Watson and arrested him.

He was wanted for the Aug. 17, 2012 shooting death of Preston Strong. A $1 million arrest warrant was issued for Watson in September 2012. Police considered him armed and dangerous.

According to the Riverdale Police Department, Watson and Strong had a verbal argument in the 13900 block of South Clark Street. According to the department’s investigation, when Strong tried to walk away, Watson produced a handgun and shot Strong multiple times, killing him.

Watson appeared in bond court on Sunday, where his bond was set at $1 million for the murder charge and $100,000 an unrelated DUI charge. His next court date is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25 at the Markham Courthouse.

Sheriff Dart reminds the public that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty by the government in a court of law.

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- During a community safety initiative last week in the northwest suburbs, Cook County Sheriff’s Gun Suppression Team recovered an AR-15 assault rifle from an individual whose FOID card had been revoked because of a felony charge, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced June 28.

The team also recovered a .45 caliber handgun, a 9 millimeter handgun, and three Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) cards in addition to resolving five FOID cases during their sweep Tuesday in Schaumburg, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Arlington Heights, and surrounding areas.

On Wednesday, the Sheriff’s Central Warrant Unit arrested 11 people on variety of warrants including DUI, theft, and battery.

Today, the Sheriff’s Graffiti Unit cleaned up 47 locations – 19 in Rolling Meadows, 12 in Schaumburg, nine in Palatine, five in Elgin, and two in Hanover Park.

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office worked with Elgin, Palatine, Schaumburg, and Rolling Meadows police departments as well as the Illinois Department of Corrections during this sweep.

The community safety initiatives are part of Sheriff Dart’s ongoing effort to support suburban communities in addressing and combating crime in their areas.

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

Cameron P. Gaskin, 18, 175 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on June 28 and charged with unlawful violation of park rules and possession of cannabis when an officer made contact with Gaskin in Central Park after the park had closed, according to police.

An 11-year-old juvenile walking home from playing with friends was assaulted by three teenagers near the intersection of Thomas Street and Rockwell Street, according to police. The three teenagers approached the victim and began to punch him with closed fists in the arm, chest, and cheek. The victim was able to run away.

Akilah S. Thomas, 29, 320 Illinois St., Park Forest, was arrested on July 1 and charged with assault and processed on an outstanding warrant out of Will County when an officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department to investigate an assault complaint.

Johnny T. Fleming, 19, 302 W. 34th St., Steger, was arrested on July 1 and charged with operating a motor vehicle when registration was suspended, driving with a suspended driver's license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and possession of cannabis when an officer traveling northbound on Western Avenue approached the intersection of Western Avenue and North Street and conducted a LEADS inquiry on a vehicle traveling southbound on Western Avenue. A passenger in the vehicle, Montel E. Jean-Louis, 20, 545 Andover St., Chicago Heights, was also arrested and charged with possession of cannabis.

A Comcast cable box was reported stolen from the living room of a residence in the first block of Cherry Street on July 1.

A window of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Mohawk Street was reported shattered on July 2. Restitution was paid to the owner after the juvenile offender was identified via video surveillance on July 10.

Police say a juvenile had his headphones stolen by two offenders who came up to him while he was walking in the 200 block of Shabbona Street on July 3. Police say one of the offenders came at him from behind and put his arm around the victim's neck. The victim surrendered his headphones. After conducting an investigation, police arrested Montae W. Edwards, 19, 719 Blackhawk Dr., University Park, and charged him with felony robbery.

Gyland Howard, 18, 175 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest; Quartez Evans, 27, 2848 Bending Creek Trail, Crete; Varon Lowe, 19, 3556 Western Ave, Park Forest; and Demetrius Wright, 22, 38 McCarthy Rd., Park Forest, were arrested on July 3 and charged with possession of cannabis when police responded to the 3500 block of Western Avenue to investigate a complaint of subjects gambling (throwing dice) and smoking cannabis, according to police.

Police say someone pried open the gas cap door of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Talala Street on July 4. Police say it appeared that someone put fireworks in the gas tank. Police say the resident reported hearing a loud boom going off in front of the house at about 1:45 AM.

David B. Armster, 24, 55 N. Arbor Trail, Park Forest, was arrested on July 4 and charged with driving while license was suspended and possession of cannabis after an officer observed the vehicle Amster was driving disobeyed the traffic signal at the intersection of Forest Boulevard and Lakewood Boulevard, according to police.

A Stihl weed eater valued at $200, a Toro electric blower valued at $40, a Craftsman 150 piece tool set valued at $150, a DeWalt combo tool set valued at $200, and a Ryobi tool bag containing a jigsaw and circular saw valued at $125 are among items reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Navajo Street on July 4.

Shawn Perkins, 23, 302 Allegheny St., Park Forest, was arrested on July 4 and charged with criminal damage to property when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Allegheny Street in reference to a report of reckless driving.

A purse was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Berry Street on July 6. The purse was discovered in the 300 block of New Salem Street when a resident saw someone in a vehicle throw the purse from a backseat passenger window.

Issac K. Robinson, 21, 19 W. Rocket Circle, Park Forest, was arrested on July 6 and charged with three counts of disorderly conduct when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Gold Street to investigate a disorderly conduct complaint.

A black Nissan Maxima, Illinois license plate 3014092, was reported stolen from a garage in the 400 block of Gettysburg Street on July 7. The vehicle had been left in the garage with keys in the ignition. A second vehicle, also with keys in the ignition, was broken into but nothing of value was taken, according to police.

The front picture window of a residence in the 300 block of Oswego Street was reported shattered on July 7.

An LG flat-screen television worth approximately $2500 was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Wayne Street on July 8.

Police were dispatched to the first block of Apple Lane on July 8 to investigate a domestic battery complaint. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Stanton Street on July 9.

Jeremy M. Collins, 25, 5421 Main St., Monee, was arrested on July 9 and charged with driving while license was suspended and possession of cannabis when an officer observed the vehicle Collins was driving traveling eastbound on Monee Road at 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, according to police.

Police responded to a residence in the 100 block of Larue Street on July 9 to investigate a report of domestic battery. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A black Apple iPhone 4S was reported stolen from a locker room at Rich East High School on July 9.

A door of a residence in the 200 block of Arcadia Street was reported kicked open on July 10. Police say the offenders did not enter the residence.

Charles A. Bates, 33, 35A Fir St., Park Forest, was arrested on July 10 and charged with felony failure to register as a violent offender when an officer on patrol observed that the vehicle Bates was driving southbound on Western Avenue did not have a functioning rear registration plate light.

A PlayStation 3, a Nintendo DS, an iPod Touch, and three PlayStation 3 video games were reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Winnebago Street on July 11.

The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor's Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other local media.

An arrest does not mean that a person is guilty. All those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is the policy of eNews Park Forest to not remove items in the public record from publication. If your name is listed in the police reports, we will only add information relevant to the final disposition of the case at hand, e.g. "Mr. Smith was subsequently acquitted," "Mr. Smith entered a guilty plea," or "All charges against Mr. Smith were subsequently dropped." We will do so upon receiving and verifying proof of such disposition.

Persons wishing to leave anonymous information on any criminal matters including narcotics or gang activity are encouraged to call 708-748-1309 and leave a message on Detective Beilke's voice mail.

A man walking east on Lakewood Boulevard from Westwood Drive on July 11 was struck on the left side of his head by a subject he did not know. The subject wrestled with the victim, knocked him to the ground, and two others with the suspect got on top of the man and struck him several times in the face. The three took $25 cash and a mobile phone from the victim, according to police.

A Rolex watch valued at $7000 was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of East Sycamore Drive on July 11.

An iPod Touch was reported stolen from a backpack at the Park Forest Public Library on July 11.

Glenn Warren, 49, 3744 Union Ave., Apt. 9, Steger, was arrested on July 12 and charged with theft when police were dispatched to the vicinity of Elm Street and Court E5 in reference to a report that a subject was possibly stealing a grill from the back porch of a cooperative unit, according to police.

Robert E. Jones, 49, 8019 S. Morgan St., Chicago, was arrested on July 13 and charged with felony retail theft when police were dispatched to a business in the first block of South Orchard Drive to investigate a retail theft.

A speaker worth approximately $150 was reported stolen from the trunk of a vehicle parked in the 2800 block of Western Avenue on July 13.

A wallet and vehicle keys were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 3300 block of Western Avenue on July 14.

Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Merrimac Street on July 14 to investigate a harassment by telephone complaint. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

The front windshield of a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Navajo Street was reported shattered by two beer bottles on July 14. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A Nike t-shirt, two pairs of socks, two pairs of flip-flops, eight dollars cash, and a Hanes t-shirt, were reported stolen from the locker room at the Park Forest Aqua Center on July 14.

Michael K. Carniglia, 350 Juniper St., Apt. 311, Park Forest, was arrested on July 14 and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Juniper Street to investigate a report of a subject selling drugs, according to police.

The front picture window of a residence in the 100 block of Ash Street was reported shattered by a brick on July 14. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A window of a second-floor bedroom of a residence in the 200 block of Farragut Street was reported shattered on July 14.

Police responded to the 100 block of Algonquin Street on July 15 to investigate a disturbance involving a red SUV occupied by four subjects, one of whom displayed a handgun. No shots were fired, according to police. Police are investigating.

A green Next BMX bicycle was reported stolen from the 300 block of Minocqua Street on July 15.

An Apple iPod Touch valued at $150 was reported stolen from a drawstring bag at the Park Forest Aqua Center on July 15.

A lime green Avigo brand boys bicycle with flashing lights on both tires was reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Mantua Street on July 17.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on July 17 to investigate a report of credit card fraud. Police say the victim reported $117.19 of unauthorized charges on a credit card statement. Police are investigating.

A red and black Craftsman 21-inch 5.6cc gas powered lawnmower was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Elm Street on July 17.

A handheld Intermec computer valued at $500, a Lexmark computer valued at $250, and a TomTom GPS unit valued at $150 were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the first block of Abbey Lane on July 18.

Police say a 12-year-old juvenile was attacked in the 100 block of Indiana Street by three other juveniles who attempted to take his cell phone. The subjects began to kick and punch the victim in the face. Police say a 17-year-old friend save victim by grabbing a broomstick to hit the offenders, defending the victim. The suspects ran off. Police are investigating.

Police say a man, who was in the front yard of a residence in the 200 block of Allegheny Street, was shot in the leg by another man with a black revolver on July 18. The victim did not know his assailant, nor did he know why he was shot. Police are investigating.

Numerous articles of Under Armour clothing, including basketball shorts valued at $35, a jogging suit valued at $50, a dry fit shirt valued at $45, and other articles of clothing totaling $360 in value, were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of East Sycamore Drive on July 18.