CHICAGO--(ENEWSPF)--January 31, 2014.  A father and son were indicted on federal charges for allegedly operating a nationwide mail order synthetic marijuana business in the south suburbs that netted them approximately $2 million over three years, federal law enforcement officials announced today. Following an undercover investigation, JAMES M. BOLIN and his son, JAMES P. BOLIN, were charged with multiple offenses relating to misbranding and trafficking drugs, and James M. Bolin was also charged with money laundering. Both defendants allegedly defrauded and misled the Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration regarding the drug status of their purported “herbal” products to avoid regulation of the drugs they sold.

Federal agents seized hundreds of packages of allegedly illegal synthetic cannabinoids, or a version of the psychoactive component of marijuana, as well as $165,247, on June 4, 2013, when they executed a search warrant at James M. Bolin’s former residence in Manhattan, Ill., where he operated a business known as “Herbal City,” “H City,” “Shop HC,” and “Show Off City.” The defendants allegedly advertised the sale of misbranded drugs online and created videos to promote human consumption of their products.

James M. Bolin, also known as “James Matthew,” 49, and his son, James P. Bolin, aka “Jimmy,” 31, both of New Lenox, were each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit misbranding of drugs, four counts of placing misbranded drugs into commerce, five counts of receiving and delivering misbranded drugs, two counts of conspiracy to possess and distribute synthetic marijuana products, six counts of distributing controlled substances or analogues, and one count of attempting to do so. James M. Bolin alone was also charged with seven counts of money laundering.

The 26-count indictment, which also seeks the forfeiture of approximately $2 million in illegal proceeds, was returned by a federal grand jury yesterday. The Bolins will be arraigned on a date yet to be determined in U.S. District Court.

According to the indictment, between January 2010 and June 2013, the defendants conspired to introduce, receive and deliver misbranded drugs into interstate commerce. The Bolins bought and sold products that they and their suppliers ― located in California, Florida, and New York ― falsely referred to as “incense,” “herbal incense,” “herbal potpourri,” and other misleading names, but, in fact, the drugs were falsely labeled, indicating they were not intended for human consumption when they actually were. The packages also failed to bear labels identifying the name and quantity of active ingredients, as well as the name and location of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, the indictment alleges.

The indictment identifies the following products that the Bolins allegedly bought, marketed, and sold as misbranded drugs: G-20 Herbal Potpourri, Joker Herbal Potpourri, Caution Blitzen Herbal Potpourri, Kronik Kryponite Herbal Potpourri, AK-47 24 Karat Gold Potpourri, ZenBio Sonic Zero Cherry, ZenBio Sonic Zero Blueberry, Hip Hop, Darkness Prince, Out World, Cherry Bomb, Caution Platinum Super Strong Incense, Caution Silver Super Strong Incense, Diablo Botanical Incense, Bizarro, Smoking Santa, Mr. Happy and OMG Next Generation.

The indictment alleges that the defendants used the U.S. Postal Service and commercial carriers to ship and receive their illegal products and leased mailboxes in commercial stores in Frankfort and New Lenox. They allegedly paid at least $1 million to out-of-state suppliers for the misbranded drugs they obtained, while collecting approximately $3 million in revenue from customers between 2010 and June 2013.

The charges were announced by Zachary T. Fardon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Gary Hartwig, Special Agent-in-Charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Chicago; John Redmond, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Criminal Investigations in Chicago; Jack Riley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Drug Enforcement Administration; James C. Lee, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division; and Tony Gómez, Inspector-in-Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in Chicago. The Illinois State Police also assisted in the investigation, which was conducted under the umbrella of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF).

The government is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider.

Each count in the indictment contain various maximum penalties, ranging from three years in prison on the misbranded drug counts to 20 years in prison on the controlled substance counts and some of the money laundering counts against James M. Bolin. Each count also carries a maximum fine ranging between $250,000 and $1 million. If convicted, the Court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal sentencing statutes and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.

The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Source: justice.gov

A winter past at the Park Forest Police Station. Today's is much, much worse. (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.

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Marilyn M. Mullens, 54, 4533 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, was arrested on January 9 and processed on a charge of criminal trespass to a motor vehicle when an officer responded to the 200 block of Lakewood Boulevard regarding a subject who wished to turn herself in on an outstanding warrant.

An officer was summoned to the Park Forest Police Department on January 10 to investigate an identity theft complaint. A resident told police she had received a letter in the mail from the Illinois Department of Employment Security for an address change verification. The letter advised that her unemployment insurance benefit record was changed or corrected. The resident told police that she had not applied for unemployment.

A rear window of a residence in the 200 block of Farragut Street was reported shattered on January 11.

A computer valued at $200, eight PlayStation 3 valued at $200, a television valued at $150, and approximately $100 in closing were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Arcadia Street on January 12.

An air-conditioning unit was reported stolen from outside a residence in the first block of Cherry Street on January 14.

A juvenile was arrested on January 18 and charged with robbery and aggravated battery after police followed up on a robbery investigation first reported January 17.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Allegheny Street on January 20 at approximately 10:52 AM regarding a report of a home invasion. Police were advised that there were possibly four or five offenders, one wearing a red and black jacket, displaying a tech 9 style gun. A second offender was described as wearing a gray and brown jacket. According to police, a resident was in the bathroom on the main floor when she heard an unknown subject yelling inside the house. She exited the bathroom and saw three or four subjects in the living room. One of the subjects had a black gun and was described as a black male, 5'10" to 6'0", hundred and 60 pounds, light-colored skin, wearing a black and blue zippered jacket with a black hooded sweatshirt underneath, a black skullcap, black face mask, and gray pants. According to police, the family was forced into a bedroom. Police say two cell phones and some Swisher cigars were reported missing when the subjects left the residence. There were no reported injuries.

Darnell L. Hutcherson, 21, 232 Ash St., Park Forest, was arrested on January 20 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Ash Street to investigate a report of a suspicious automobile.

A juvenile was processed on a charge of disorderly conduct when police were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard to investigate a report of a disturbance.

A door of a residence in the 100 block of Peach Street was discovered to have been forced open on January 21. Police are investigating. Nothing was reported missing.

Jamier R. Griffin, 19, 335 Winnebago St., Park Forest, was arrested on January 22 and charged with domestic battery when police responded to the 200 block of Lakewood Boulevard to investigate a report of a domestic dispute.

Two flat-screen television sets and a men's wedding ring valued at $699 were reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 200 block of Rich Road on January 22.

A juvenile was issued a municipal citation charging battery when an officer working at the security desk at Rich East High School observed one student allegedly grab another student, allegedly slam the other student to the floor, and strike him several times in the face with his closed fist, according to police. The incident was reported to have occurred on January 23.

A resident told police on January 24 that he arrived at his home and observed that multiple items in his bedroom had been broken. According to police, the resident's uncle permitted a woman he had been dating but had broken up with to enter the home, located in the first block of Brooke Park Lane. Police are investigating.

Police discovered a dog tethered in a car port in the 200 block of Sangamon on Street on January 24. The dog was tethered with a leash that was approximately 3 feet in length. The temperature was 12°F with a wind chill of -11°F, according to police. The responding Community Service Officer observed two dog bowls in the vicinity of the dog, one which contained frozen water and the other which was empty. According to police, the only thing on the floor for the dog to lie on was a flattened cardboard box. The dog was transported to Forest South Animal Hospital in University Park. Police say the owner was informed that she was in violation of three separate laws under owner's duties for the animals section of the Illinois Criminal Code. Police say the owner stated she did not want the dog anymore and subsequently read and signed an Owner Relinquish form. The owner was issued a municipal ticket charging animal cruelty.

A cell phone was reported stolen during an alleged armed robbery at the intersection of Dogwood Street and Michael Road on January 26. Police are investigating.

An Emerson 32-inch flat-screen television valued at $189, an Xbox game console valued at $199, and a Nintendo Wii valued at $119, are among items reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 100 block of Hemlock Street on January 31.

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2014. Seven defendants were indicted on federal charges for their alleged roles in a series of at least six armed robberies of cellular telephone stores last year that extended from suburban Chicago to Indiana and downstate Illinois. Two defendants, ERIC ROGERS and ERIC CURTIS, who allegedly directed a robbery conspiracy, were arrested on federal charges in December following the robbery of a cellular telephone store in suburban Woodridge. The other five defendants, all of whom are in state custody, were charged federally for the first time in this district in a nine-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury yesterday and announced today.

Rogers, 39, of Hazel Crest, and Curtis, 29, of Park Forest, allegedly selected the stores that were robbed, recruited their co-defendants to participate in the robberies, provided them with firearms and other equipment, and paid them to commit armed robbery at their direction. They were each charged with one count of robbery conspiracy, three counts of robbery, and two counts of brandishing firearms, and Curtis alone was charged with being a felon-in-possession of a firearm. Both remain in federal custody without bond.

Also indicted were: MARCUS HARRIS, 20, of Chicago; DANIEL WRIGHT, 28, of Chicago; ANDRE WADLINGTON-ANTHONY, 27, of Harvey; TONY JOHNSON, 20, of Harvey; and LAVELL HUGHES, 41, of Gary, Ind. Four of the five were charged with one count each of robbery and brandishing a firearm, while Wadlington-Anthony was charged with two counts of each of those crimes.

All seven will be arraigned on dates yet to be determined in U.S. District Court.

According to the indictment, the defendants in various combinations, committed the following armed robberies in 2013:

Jan. 31 – Sprint store, 1323 West Lake St., Addison;

Feb. 4 – AT&T store, LaPorte, Ind.;

March 19 – AT&T store, 4155½ North Harlem, Norridge. Court documents allege the loss of approximately 100 phones and tablet computers valued at approximately $54,000 in this robbery;

April 4 – Sprint store, East Peoria, Ill.;

April 8 – T-Mobile, 110 South Waukegan Rd., Deerfield; and

Dec. 14 – T-Mobile, 1001 West 75th St., Woodridge.

The indictment alleges that Rogers and Curtis also conspired with Rogers’ deceased cousin, Ryan Rogers, who, following the March 19 Norridge robbery, drove toward a Chicago police officer attempting to stop his vehicle and was shot and killed.

Each count of robbery carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, and each count of brandishing a firearm carries a consecutive, mandatory minimum of seven years in prison and a maximum of life. Curtis also faces a maximum 10-years sentence on the felon-in-possession charge. If convicted, the Court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal sentencing statutes and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.

The indictment was announced by Zachary T. Fardon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Robert J. Holley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was investigated by the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force, which is comprised of the FBI and the Chicago Police Department. The police departments in Addison, Deerfield, Homewood, Norridge, Woodridge, LaPorte, Ind., and East Peoria, Ill., also assisted in the investigation.

The government is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Parente.

The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Source: justice.gov

A winter past at 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.

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An HP Pavilion computer valued at $500, a digital mixer valued at $299, a microphone valued at $199, and other audio/visual equipment were among items reported stolen from a residence in the first block of South Arbor Trail on January 18.

A 1973 Cadillac Eldorado, Illinois license plate 73PA, was reported stolen from the 300 block of Farragut Street on January 18.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 22,000 block of Central Park in reference to a report of a disturbance. According to police, witnesses gave conflicting stories regarding events that had allegedly transpired. Police noted that there were more than 10 people staying in the residence and there was no clear proof of who resided at the residence or who was paying rent there. Information regarding this property was forwarded to an officer so that it could be reviewed regarding possible Crime Free Housing violations, according to police.

The front and rear Windows of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Meota Street were reported shattered on January 19.

Carla L. Ransom, 424 N. Orchard Dr., Park Forest, was arrested on January 21 and charged with possession of a firearm without a valid FOID when police were dispatched to that address in reference to a report of a domestic dispute involving a handgun, according to police.

Two television sets valued at $200 each, a computer valued at $300, and a DVD player valued at $40 are among items reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 100 block of Westwood Drive on January 21.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Tomahawk Street on January 22 to investigate a report of a domestic battery. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Robert C. Waldon, 18, 175 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on January 23 and charged with retail theft when police were dispatched to a business in the first block of Main Street to investigate a report of two unwanted subjects.

Terrence Perez Lewis, 19, 317 Blackhawk Dr., Park Forest, was arrested on January 24 and issued citations charging driving with no valid drivers license (never issued) and operating an uninsured motor vehicle when police were dispatched to the parking lot of Chase Bank to investigate a report of a hit and run.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Ash Street on January 24 to investigate a telephone threat incident. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Kayla T. Davis, 24, 313 Herndon St., Park Forest, was arrested on February 3 and charged with two felony counts of possessing/displaying a fraudulent ID, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, processed on two outstanding warrants charging retail theft, and provided traffic citations charging operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license was suspended, obstructed/tinted windows, and transportation of open alcohol. An officer had first stopped Davis on January 26 after observing that the back windshield and side Windows of the vehicle she was driving were covered in snow. At the time, the officer was presented with a state ID with Davis's picture and a different name on the ID. She also presented an expired insurance card. She was given a warning that day and advised to keep the updated card in her vehicle. The officer later learned Davis is true name, according to police, and learned that she had a suspended driver's license and two outstanding warrants. The officer conducted surveillance in the 300 block of Herndon Street and followed Davis when she got into her car, curbing the vehicle she was driving in the 400 block of Illinois Street.

Dana C. Nicholson, 42, 122 Elm St., Park Forest, was arrested on January 30 and processed on a charge of theft after police responded January 26 to the 100 block of Elm Street to investigate a neighborhood dispute. The dispute involved a dog that was taken and not returned to its owner, according to police.

Police were dispatched to Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, on January 31 to investigate a burglary. Police say that on Sunday, January 26, an unknown subject made entry into the high school using a key. The suspect made entry into the Athletic Office taking between $80 and $100 from a drawer. The suspect also took $100 from a green duffel bag underneath a desk, according to surveillance footage. Police say the suspect in the surveillance footage is wearing tan boots, a black and red winter cap, a white and gray hooded sweatshirt, black jacket, and dark colored pants.

An officer was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department on February 2 to investigate a report of domestic battery. A resident reported that one individual battered another individual at a Super Bowl party. Police are investigating.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Manitowac Street on February 3 to investigate a 911 hang-up/open line. Upon arrival, a resident told them that he was in his living room sitting on his couch when he heard a few loud noises coming from the rear of the residence and then he heard glass break. The resident called 911 for assistance and placed the phone down while he investigated the noise. He related that as he walked into his kitchen, he observed a male subject wearing a hood and ski mask attempting to gain entry into his residence. The resident confronted the subject inside the kitchen area, advising him to get out of his house and attempted to strike the subject with a 2 x 4 wooden stud. The subject ran from the backyard. Police are investigating.

A door of a residence in the 300 block of Indiana Street was reported forced open on February 3. The residence was vacant at the time.

Willie L. Jones, 55, 142 Nashua St., Park Forest, was arrested on February 4 and charged with one felony count of failure to register as a sex offender after police were dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department in reference to the United States Marshal's taking Jones into custody on a charge that he failed to register as a sex offender, according to police.

A dark blue 2013 Nissan Rouge SVU, Illinois L283074, was reported stolen from the first block of North Street on February 5.

A gray 2014 Toyota Camry, Illinois license plate L255042, was reported stolen from the 100 block of Algonquin Street on February 5.

An HP tablet computer valued at $100, a Nintendo Wii game system valued at $200, and approximately $15 cash are among items reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 300 block of Nokomis Street on February 5.

Jesse James DeLoach II, 200 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on February 5 and charged with one count of felony retail theft and also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia when police responded to a business in the first block of South Orchard Drive in reference to a suspicious subject. According to police, DeLoach entered the business allegedly attempting to sell bottles of man's body wash. When no one wanted to buy, DeLoach went into the bathroom, which is where police found him. Police say DeLoach allegedly stole five men's products from Walgreens.

Conez P. Harrell, 22, 4236 Clark Dr., Richton Park, was arrested on February 5 and charged with criminal trespass to real property and resisting a peace officer when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Somonauk Street to investigate a domestic dispute.

Robert F. Ryan, 48, 420 Niagra St., Park Forest, was arrested on February 6 and charged with DUI alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident with vehicle damage, and failure to give aid/information after an accident when police were dispatched to the area of Blackhawk Drive and Shabbona Drive to investigate a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on February 7 to investigate a case of identity theft. A resident reported that she received a phone call from a collection agency informing her that she had an outstanding balance of $725.10 from Comcast. The resident told police she never opened a Comcast account and never lived at the address on the Comcast bill. Police are investigating.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the first block of Monee Road on February 8 to investigate a criminal damage to property complaint. Police observed that someone attempted to enter a locked garage, observing that the metal I hope which holds a large padlock had been banned by unknown means, but was still secure.

A 1997 gray Toyota Camry, Illinois license plate L935758, was reported stolen from the 100 block of Dogwood Street on February 8.

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 4, 2013. A south suburban Midlothian police officer was indicted on federal civil rights charges alleging that he used excessive force against two different victims in separate beating incidents in 2010 and 2011. The defendant, STEVEN G. ZAMIAR, was indicted on two counts of violating the victims’ civil right to be free from the use of unreasonable force by a law enforcement officer. The two-count indictment was returned by a federal grand jury yesterday and was announced today by Zachary T. Fardon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Robert J. Holley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Zamiar, 46, of Midlothian, joined the Midlothian Police Department in 2000. He was a detective sergeant at the time of the alleged beating in 2010 and was deputy chief when the alleged beating occurred in 2011. He was later demoted to lieutenant, and was placed on paid administrative leave this past September. He will be arraigned on a date yet to be scheduled in U.S. District Court.

According to the indictment, on Sept. 6, 2010, when he was a detective sergeant, Zamiar used excessive force, resulting in bodily injury, against Victim A. On Nov. 24, 2011, when he was deputy chief of the Midlothian Police Department, Zamiar allegedly used excessive force, resulting in bodily injury, against Victim B. During the November 2011 incident, Zamiar allegedly used, attempted to use, and threatened to use a dangerous weapon.

Each count carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. If convicted, the Court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal statutes and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.

The government is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Otlewski.

An indictment contains merely charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Source: justice.gov

A winter past at 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 were dispatched to a residence in the 3200 block of Western Avenue on November 25 to investigate a domestic battery complaint. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A cell phone was reported stolen from a student at Rich East High School on November 27.

Christopher L. Washington, 27, 512 Michigan St., Hammond, IN, was arrested on December 1 and charged with domestic battery, criminal damage to property, and unlawful interference with the reporting of domestic violence when police responded to the 100 block of Hemlock Street to investigate a report of domestic battery.

An Apple iPod Touch valued at $232.19 was reported stolen from the porch of a residence in the 100 block of Warwick Street on December 2. The package had been delivered to the home and left on the porch by the delivery driver.

A women's size 5 gold and silver diamond ring valued at $4200 was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Onarga Street on December 2. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A white iPhone 5S valued at $700 was reported stolen from a student's locker at Forest Trail Middle School, 215 Wilson Street, on December 3.

A white 2007 MacBook laptop, an Xbox 360 game system, and a Grande Theft Auto Xbox 360 videogame was reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of North Orchard Drive during a residential burglary on December 4.

A juvenile was arrested on December 4 and processed on two counts of battery, resisting a peace officer, and retail theft when police were dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Orchard Drive to investigate a retail theft in progress.

Brian Murphy, 51, 920 W. 193rd Pl., Chicago Heights, was arrested on December 4 and charged with possession of a controlled substance and issued a ticket siding improper parking on a roadway when police were dispatched to the intersection of Forest Boulevard and Norwood Boulevard in reference to a report of a person passed out and slumped over the wheel inside a vehicle. Police say when they arrived they discovered the vehicle Murphy had been driving in the middle of the intersection with the front passenger-side tire completely flat. The vehicle's gear selector was in "Park," according to police. The vehicle was impounded, according to police.

Police responded to the first block of Indianwood Boulevard to investigate a residential burglary on December 5. Police say they were told the residence had been burglarized on December 3 and a basement window had been shattered with glass left on the basement floor.

A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the first block of Park Street on December 5.

Police responded to investigate a residential burglary in the first block of Monee Road on December 5. Police say the rear door of the residence had been struck with an unknown object and forced open. The door frame was splintered and the wood around the lock was damaged, according to police. Nothing appeared to be missing from the residence, according to police.

A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Dogwood Street on December 5.

A gold 2005 Ford Freestar, Illinois license plate 9136999, was reported stolen from outside a residence in the 300 block of Merrimac Street on December 7.

A winter past at 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 were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of East Sycamore Drive on December 14 to investigate a domestic disturbance and charged a man with domestic battery. There was no address for the arestee listed in the report.

A 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, Illinois license plate AFP568, was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Blackhawk Drive on December 9. Likewise, police say several pieces of jewelry, including a wedding band, two watches, a necklace, and other rings valued at $2000 were reported stolen from the residence as were $1600 worth of clothing and a $200 computer. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A juvenile was arrested on December 10 and charged with battery when police responded to Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, to investigate a report of battery.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Meota Street to investigate a domestic battery complaint. Police have suspect information.

Four hundred dollars cash, an Illinois state ID and a cell phone, were reported stolen from a man who was at a residence in the 3500 block of Western Avenue on December 10.

Police say a 28-year-old man was arrested on December 13 and charged with obstruction of identification and processed on an outstanding warrant out of Wisconsin when police were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Dogwood Street to investigate a report of a domestic dispute. There was no address listed for the arrestee and the police report.

A rock was thrown through a window of a residence in the 200 block of Lee Street on December 13.

Tysheena F. Bryant, 32, 9106 S. Normal Ave., Chicago, was arrested on December 15 and charged with domestic battery and interfering with reporting of domestic violence when police responded to a residence in the 300 block of Waldmann Street to investigate a report of a disturbance.

A winter past at 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 arrested 10 individuals, seven of them juveniles, following an after-school brawl outside Rich East High School on December 9.

Latonya D. Wilder, 42, 22440 Hamilton Dr., Richton Park, was arrested on December 9 and charged with battery, disorderly conduct, driving while license was suspended, and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle after an officer on patrol across the street from Rich East High School observed subjects fighting with students in the street near the intersection of Westwood Drive and Rich Road after school was dismissed. According to police, the officer observed several subjects walking towards the school at approximately 2:55 PM. Police say the officer considered the location of the subjects suspicious as the officer had knowledge that some of the subjects were students at Rich East High School and should have been attending school. The officer was also aware that some in the group were not students at the school, according to police. Erin C. Knox, 18, 334 Winnebago St., Park Forest, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Jermaine R. Winston, 18, 202 Morgan St., Chicago Heights, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. In addition to the three adults charged, seven juveniles were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. Two of these juveniles were additionally charged with resisting a peace officer and mob action, according to police.

Police say a resident told them on December 13 that someone had used her social security number, name, and date of birth to get a loan in the amount of $949 from Check 'n Go online. Police are investigating.

Reginald T. Duncan, 53, 177 E. Sycamore Dr., Apt. 511, Park Forest, was arrested on December 14 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to the 100 block of East Sycamore Drive to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance.

A juvenile at Rich East High School was arrested on December 16 and charged with theft following a class field trip to Orland Square Mall on December 13. According to police, the juvenile borrowed a pair of headphones from another student and never returned them.

Linda M. Strange, 56, 23 Forest Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on December 16 and charged with domestic battery when police responded to a residence in the first block of Forest Boulevard to investigate a report of domestic battery. According to police, when they arrived, officers observed a man through the kitchen window standing above the sink bleeding profusely. Police say the victim told them that he had a verbal argument with Strange about ice cream. Police say he advised them that he had purchased the ice cream but was eating it out of a bowl belonging to Strange. According to police, Strange allegedly struck the man in the head with a lamp, causing a laceration to the right side of his forehead.

Elliott D. Boston, 22, 6505 Hummingbird Ln., Matteson, was arrested on December 17 and issued to municipal citations charging possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia when an officer traveling westbound on Sauk Trail observed that the vehicle Boston was driving on Sauk Trail was traveling at 45 mph, exceeding the posted speed limit of 35 mph, according to police. Police seized the vehicle Boston was driving under local ordinance, according to police.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Nauvoo Street on December 18 to investigate a report of a residential burglary. A Samsung television valued at $1500, a second Samsung television valued at $800, and a Dell computer were reported stolen.

Police responded to the first block of Michael Road on December 18 to investigate a report of a white vehicle ramming a black vehicle several times. Police say the driver of the white vehicle was the wife of the driver of the black vehicle. After the black vehicle was rammed several times, the husband got into his wife's vehicle and the two went home, according to police. Police located the couple with the help of a resident on Michael Wrote. Police told the couple that no crash report would be completed since the collision was intentional and the husband refused to sign criminal complaints. There were no arrests.

A purse was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard on December 18.

Police responded to a residence in the 400 block of Huron Street on December 18 to investigate a report of criminal damage to property. Upon arrival, police learned that a resident had reported to employees of the Village of Park Forest Department of Public Works that water was coming from a residence nearby. Police discovered that copper piping was taken from the storage room closet on the North side of the residence. When the piping was removed, water began to flow from the main water line into the residence. Police were advised that the "Buffalo" box which shuts off the water to the residence was also taken.

A Dell laptop computer was reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 100 block of Shabbona Drive on December 18. Police say a resident returned home and discovered that the front door had been kicked in.

A cell phone which had been left on the counter of a business in the 300 block of Sauk Trail was reported stolen on December 19. Police say the owner of the cell phone was in a rush and realized that he had left his cell phone on the front counter of the business. When he returned 10 min. after leaving the store, he discovered that his phone was no longer on the counter.

A winter past at 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.

Three cases of juice boxes valued at $50 were reported stolen from a refrigerator at Forest Trail Middle School on December 19. Police say a refrigerator in the school's cafeteria had been pried open.

A Park Forest resident went to his bank in Madison on December 23 to get a money order. While at the bank, he was advised of two separate purchases in an amount exceeding $5000 total charged against his account to Amazon.com. The resident advised police that he had not authorized these payments. Police are investigating.

Winifred Dunlap, 55, 5280 Trinity Pl., Matteson, was issued a municipal citation charging illegal dumping when police responded to the first block of Antioch Street to investigate an incident of reported illegal dumping. Police say that upon arrival, officers noticed a pile of garbage in the middle of a lot in that block. The garbage contains several pieces of drywall, cabinets, a toilet, and other miscellaneous items, including two packaging slips from Home Depot which officers were able to connect to Dunlap, according to police.

Police responded to a business in the 100 block of South Orchard Drive on December 29 to investigate a report of burglary from a motor vehicle. Police say the owner of the vehicle did not know when items had been taken from the back seat of the vehicle, where the vehicle had been parked when the items were taken, nor whether the vehicle was locked at the time. Items reported missing include an Apple iPad mini valued at $299.99, some video equipment, and other electronic equipment valued at $55 total.

Terron T. Jacox, 18, 175 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on December 30 and charged with battery when police responded to the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard to investigate a report of battery.

A resident told police on December 31 that he had received a call from a collections agency advising him that he owed $1223.50 for a Comcast account that had been opened in his name. The resident advised police that he had a Comcast account, but the account under question was a second account opened using his Social Security number and had a different Comcast identification number than his original account. Police are investigating.

Marchaz E. Glass, 25, 642 6th Ave., Glenwood, MN, was arrested on January 1 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to a report of a disturbance near Neosho Street and Nashua Street at approximately 3:51 AM. Police say the caller advised that a male subject was pushing a female subject down in the street. According to the report, the male subject pushed the female down, picked her up, and pushed her down again. When police arrived, an officer observed the male subject, later identified as Marchaz E. Glass, push the female subject down in the driveway of a residence in the 100 block of Nashua Street, according to police.

Officers were dispatched to 200 Lakewood Boulevard on January 2 in reference to a report of fraud. Police say a resident told them she was out to dinner when she discovered that a debit card and a credit card were missing. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Police say a resident in the 200 block of Ash Street told them that he heard what appeared to be "shots fired" right after midnight on January 1, 2014. The resident told police that he went out to his vehicle at around 1:25 AM and discovered that the trunk was damaged. Police observed what appeared to be a bullet hole in the upper right-hand corner of the trunk door.

A red 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, Illinois license X407174, was reported stolen from outside Walgreens Pharmacy, 15 S. Orchard Drive, on January 3. Police say the vehicle had been left in the parking lot for approximately 10 minutes while the driver ran into the store. According to police, the keys were in the ignition, the ignition was left running, and the doors of the vehicle were unlocked.

Deputy Chief Chris Mannino took this photo of his brother, Officer Jon Mannino, in Washington, D.C. (PHOTO SUPPLIED)

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 Park Forest Police Department on December 18 to investigate a report of a violation of an order of protection. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Police responded to the 100 block of Westwood Drive on December 26 to investigate a report of a strong arm robbery which I just occurred. Police learned that a black Verizon Apple 8 GB iPhone 4S had been stolen. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Police responded to the 300 block of Waverly Street on December 29 to investigate a report of a reckless discharge of a firearm. While en route, police were devised that there was a group of subjects in the 500 block of Lakewood Boulevard advising the shots fired took place at Forest Trail Middle School. Upon arrival, an officer made contact with a juvenile who devised that he was at Forest Trail Middle School for an open gym night when a fight broke out. The juvenile said he ran away from the school after hearing multiple gunshots. Police spoke with several other witnesses who said they heard approximately 20 gunshots from the east side of the school. According to police, no one was injured and no property was damaged by the shots fired. Detectives are investigating.

Police say a pizza delivery man was apparently lured to an address in the 3400 block of Western Avenue to deliver a pizza. When he went to the door to deliver the pizza, the resident told him that she did not order a pizza. She watched as the delivery man returned to his vehicle and was immediately approached by four subjects. The four subjects approached the delivery man's vehicle and began speaking with him. The delivery man began to pull away through the lot with the four subjects following the vehicle. The resident reported that she heard a crash and saw the four subjects run north around a co-op building. She then contacted the Park Forest Police Department. Police were contacted by the pizza company and advised that their delivery driver was the victim of an attempted robbery. One of the four subjects pounded on the driver’s front side window until the window shattered. Police say the four subjects were four black males, between 14 and 15 years of age, approximately 5'2" to 5'4" tall, wearing all black hoodies, gloves, and ski masks.

Police say a juvenile attempted to steal a package of cosmetic eyelashes from a business in the 100 block of South Orchard Drive on January 4. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Robert C. Waldon, 18, 175 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on January 6 and charged with battery when police were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard to investigate a report of a disturbance. Willie M. Green, 29, 728 W. 61st St., Chicago, was also arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of cannabis. Additionally, Green's vehicle was towed per village ordinance against possession of drugs in a vehicle, according to police.

Travis S. Usher, 33, 511 Antietam St., Park Forest, was arrested on January 8 and charged with domestic related assault when police were dispatched to the 500 block of Antietam Street to investigate a report of a domestic dispute.

An Xbox 360 valued at $300, a Toshiba computer valued at $300, two swords valued at $20 each, and two ESP brand LTD electric guitars, one orange and one green, valued at $400 each, are among items reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 100 block of Dogwood Street on January 8.

A juvenile was arrested on January 8 after attempting to steal a bottle of liquor from a business in the first block of Main Street. As the juvenile had no prior criminal history were municipal ticket citations, the juvenile was assigned to a retail theft diversion program at Markham Courthouse.

Dorian R. Boykin, 32, 9549 S. Bennett Ave., Chicago, was arrested on January 9 and charged with one count of felony aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and one count of felony driving while license was revoked when police observed the vehicle Boykin was driving northbound on Western Avenue from Birch Street weaving within the traffic lane, according to police. Police further report observing that the driver was holding what appeared to be a cell phone as the screen was lit and he was manipulating the device with his finger, according to police. Boykin was issued traffic citations charging operating a motor vehicle while using a cell phone, obstructed windshield, and improper lane usage.

A window of a residence in the 200 block of Arcadia Street was reported shattered on January 10.

CHICAGO--(ENEWSPF)--January 31, 2014.  A father and son were indicted on federal charges for allegedly operating a nationwide mail order synthetic marijuana business in the south suburbs that netted them approximately $2 million over three years, federal law enforcement officials announced today. Following an undercover investigation, JAMES M. BOLIN and his son, JAMES P. BOLIN, were charged with multiple offenses relating to misbranding and trafficking drugs, and James M. Bolin was also charged with money laundering. Both defendants allegedly defrauded and misled the Food and Drug Administration and the Drug Enforcement Administration regarding the drug status of their purported “herbal” products to avoid regulation of the drugs they sold.

Federal agents seized hundreds of packages of allegedly illegal synthetic cannabinoids, or a version of the psychoactive component of marijuana, as well as $165,247, on June 4, 2013, when they executed a search warrant at James M. Bolin’s former residence in Manhattan, Ill., where he operated a business known as “Herbal City,” “H City,” “Shop HC,” and “Show Off City.” The defendants allegedly advertised the sale of misbranded drugs online and created videos to promote human consumption of their products.

James M. Bolin, also known as “James Matthew,” 49, and his son, James P. Bolin, aka “Jimmy,” 31, both of New Lenox, were each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit misbranding of drugs, four counts of placing misbranded drugs into commerce, five counts of receiving and delivering misbranded drugs, two counts of conspiracy to possess and distribute synthetic marijuana products, six counts of distributing controlled substances or analogues, and one count of attempting to do so. James M. Bolin alone was also charged with seven counts of money laundering.

The 26-count indictment, which also seeks the forfeiture of approximately $2 million in illegal proceeds, was returned by a federal grand jury yesterday. The Bolins will be arraigned on a date yet to be determined in U.S. District Court.

According to the indictment, between January 2010 and June 2013, the defendants conspired to introduce, receive and deliver misbranded drugs into interstate commerce. The Bolins bought and sold products that they and their suppliers ― located in California, Florida, and New York ― falsely referred to as “incense,” “herbal incense,” “herbal potpourri,” and other misleading names, but, in fact, the drugs were falsely labeled, indicating they were not intended for human consumption when they actually were. The packages also failed to bear labels identifying the name and quantity of active ingredients, as well as the name and location of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, the indictment alleges.

The indictment identifies the following products that the Bolins allegedly bought, marketed, and sold as misbranded drugs: G-20 Herbal Potpourri, Joker Herbal Potpourri, Caution Blitzen Herbal Potpourri, Kronik Kryponite Herbal Potpourri, AK-47 24 Karat Gold Potpourri, ZenBio Sonic Zero Cherry, ZenBio Sonic Zero Blueberry, Hip Hop, Darkness Prince, Out World, Cherry Bomb, Caution Platinum Super Strong Incense, Caution Silver Super Strong Incense, Diablo Botanical Incense, Bizarro, Smoking Santa, Mr. Happy and OMG Next Generation.

The indictment alleges that the defendants used the U.S. Postal Service and commercial carriers to ship and receive their illegal products and leased mailboxes in commercial stores in Frankfort and New Lenox. They allegedly paid at least $1 million to out-of-state suppliers for the misbranded drugs they obtained, while collecting approximately $3 million in revenue from customers between 2010 and June 2013.

The charges were announced by Zachary T. Fardon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Gary Hartwig, Special Agent-in-Charge of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Chicago; John Redmond, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Criminal Investigations in Chicago; Jack Riley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Drug Enforcement Administration; James C. Lee, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division; and Tony Gómez, Inspector-in-Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in Chicago. The Illinois State Police also assisted in the investigation, which was conducted under the umbrella of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF).

The government is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider.

Each count in the indictment contain various maximum penalties, ranging from three years in prison on the misbranded drug counts to 20 years in prison on the controlled substance counts and some of the money laundering counts against James M. Bolin. Each count also carries a maximum fine ranging between $250,000 and $1 million. If convicted, the Court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal sentencing statutes and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.

The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Source: justice.gov

A winter past at the Park Forest Police Station. Today's is much, much worse. (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.

Marilyn M. Mullens, 54, 4533 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, was arrested on January 9 and processed on a charge of criminal trespass to a motor vehicle when an officer responded to the 200 block of Lakewood Boulevard regarding a subject who wished to turn herself in on an outstanding warrant.

An officer was summoned to the Park Forest Police Department on January 10 to investigate an identity theft complaint. A resident told police she had received a letter in the mail from the Illinois Department of Employment Security for an address change verification. The letter advised that her unemployment insurance benefit record was changed or corrected. The resident told police that she had not applied for unemployment.

A rear window of a residence in the 200 block of Farragut Street was reported shattered on January 11.

A computer valued at $200, eight PlayStation 3 valued at $200, a television valued at $150, and approximately $100 in closing were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Arcadia Street on January 12.

An air-conditioning unit was reported stolen from outside a residence in the first block of Cherry Street on January 14.

A juvenile was arrested on January 18 and charged with robbery and aggravated battery after police followed up on a robbery investigation first reported January 17.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Allegheny Street on January 20 at approximately 10:52 AM regarding a report of a home invasion. Police were advised that there were possibly four or five offenders, one wearing a red and black jacket, displaying a tech 9 style gun. A second offender was described as wearing a gray and brown jacket. According to police, a resident was in the bathroom on the main floor when she heard an unknown subject yelling inside the house. She exited the bathroom and saw three or four subjects in the living room. One of the subjects had a black gun and was described as a black male, 5'10" to 6'0", hundred and 60 pounds, light-colored skin, wearing a black and blue zippered jacket with a black hooded sweatshirt underneath, a black skullcap, black face mask, and gray pants. According to police, the family was forced into a bedroom. Police say two cell phones and some Swisher cigars were reported missing when the subjects left the residence. There were no reported injuries.

Darnell L. Hutcherson, 21, 232 Ash St., Park Forest, was arrested on January 20 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Ash Street to investigate a report of a suspicious automobile.

A juvenile was processed on a charge of disorderly conduct when police were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard to investigate a report of a disturbance.

A door of a residence in the 100 block of Peach Street was discovered to have been forced open on January 21. Police are investigating. Nothing was reported missing.

Jamier R. Griffin, 19, 335 Winnebago St., Park Forest, was arrested on January 22 and charged with domestic battery when police responded to the 200 block of Lakewood Boulevard to investigate a report of a domestic dispute.

Two flat-screen television sets and a men's wedding ring valued at $699 were reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 200 block of Rich Road on January 22.

A juvenile was issued a municipal citation charging battery when an officer working at the security desk at Rich East High School observed one student allegedly grab another student, allegedly slam the other student to the floor, and strike him several times in the face with his closed fist, according to police. The incident was reported to have occurred on January 23.

A resident told police on January 24 that he arrived at his home and observed that multiple items in his bedroom had been broken. According to police, the resident's uncle permitted a woman he had been dating but had broken up with to enter the home, located in the first block of Brooke Park Lane. Police are investigating.

Police discovered a dog tethered in a car port in the 200 block of Sangamon on Street on January 24. The dog was tethered with a leash that was approximately 3 feet in length. The temperature was 12°F with a wind chill of -11°F, according to police. The responding Community Service Officer observed two dog bowls in the vicinity of the dog, one which contained frozen water and the other which was empty. According to police, the only thing on the floor for the dog to lie on was a flattened cardboard box. The dog was transported to Forest South Animal Hospital in University Park. Police say the owner was informed that she was in violation of three separate laws under owner's duties for the animals section of the Illinois Criminal Code. Police say the owner stated she did not want the dog anymore and subsequently read and signed an Owner Relinquish form. The owner was issued a municipal ticket charging animal cruelty.

A cell phone was reported stolen during an alleged armed robbery at the intersection of Dogwood Street and Michael Road on January 26. Police are investigating.

An Emerson 32-inch flat-screen television valued at $189, an Xbox game console valued at $199, and a Nintendo Wii valued at $119, are among items reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 100 block of Hemlock Street on January 31.

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 7, 2014. Seven defendants were indicted on federal charges for their alleged roles in a series of at least six armed robberies of cellular telephone stores last year that extended from suburban Chicago to Indiana and downstate Illinois. Two defendants, ERIC ROGERS and ERIC CURTIS, who allegedly directed a robbery conspiracy, were arrested on federal charges in December following the robbery of a cellular telephone store in suburban Woodridge. The other five defendants, all of whom are in state custody, were charged federally for the first time in this district in a nine-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury yesterday and announced today.

Rogers, 39, of Hazel Crest, and Curtis, 29, of Park Forest, allegedly selected the stores that were robbed, recruited their co-defendants to participate in the robberies, provided them with firearms and other equipment, and paid them to commit armed robbery at their direction. They were each charged with one count of robbery conspiracy, three counts of robbery, and two counts of brandishing firearms, and Curtis alone was charged with being a felon-in-possession of a firearm. Both remain in federal custody without bond.

Also indicted were: MARCUS HARRIS, 20, of Chicago; DANIEL WRIGHT, 28, of Chicago; ANDRE WADLINGTON-ANTHONY, 27, of Harvey; TONY JOHNSON, 20, of Harvey; and LAVELL HUGHES, 41, of Gary, Ind. Four of the five were charged with one count each of robbery and brandishing a firearm, while Wadlington-Anthony was charged with two counts of each of those crimes.

All seven will be arraigned on dates yet to be determined in U.S. District Court.

According to the indictment, the defendants in various combinations, committed the following armed robberies in 2013:

Jan. 31 – Sprint store, 1323 West Lake St., Addison;

Feb. 4 – AT&T store, LaPorte, Ind.;

March 19 – AT&T store, 4155½ North Harlem, Norridge. Court documents allege the loss of approximately 100 phones and tablet computers valued at approximately $54,000 in this robbery;

April 4 – Sprint store, East Peoria, Ill.;

April 8 – T-Mobile, 110 South Waukegan Rd., Deerfield; and

Dec. 14 – T-Mobile, 1001 West 75th St., Woodridge.

The indictment alleges that Rogers and Curtis also conspired with Rogers’ deceased cousin, Ryan Rogers, who, following the March 19 Norridge robbery, drove toward a Chicago police officer attempting to stop his vehicle and was shot and killed.

Each count of robbery carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, and each count of brandishing a firearm carries a consecutive, mandatory minimum of seven years in prison and a maximum of life. Curtis also faces a maximum 10-years sentence on the felon-in-possession charge. If convicted, the Court must impose a reasonable sentence under federal sentencing statutes and the advisory United States Sentencing Guidelines.

The indictment was announced by Zachary T. Fardon, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Robert J. Holley, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The case was investigated by the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force, which is comprised of the FBI and the Chicago Police Department. The police departments in Addison, Deerfield, Homewood, Norridge, Woodridge, LaPorte, Ind., and East Peoria, Ill., also assisted in the investigation.

The government is being represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Parente.

The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Source: justice.gov

A winter past at 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.

An HP Pavilion computer valued at $500, a digital mixer valued at $299, a microphone valued at $199, and other audio/visual equipment were among items reported stolen from a residence in the first block of South Arbor Trail on January 18.

A 1973 Cadillac Eldorado, Illinois license plate 73PA, was reported stolen from the 300 block of Farragut Street on January 18.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 22,000 block of Central Park in reference to a report of a disturbance. According to police, witnesses gave conflicting stories regarding events that had allegedly transpired. Police noted that there were more than 10 people staying in the residence and there was no clear proof of who resided at the residence or who was paying rent there. Information regarding this property was forwarded to an officer so that it could be reviewed regarding possible Crime Free Housing violations, according to police.

The front and rear Windows of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Meota Street were reported shattered on January 19.

Carla L. Ransom, 424 N. Orchard Dr., Park Forest, was arrested on January 21 and charged with possession of a firearm without a valid FOID when police were dispatched to that address in reference to a report of a domestic dispute involving a handgun, according to police.

Two television sets valued at $200 each, a computer valued at $300, and a DVD player valued at $40 are among items reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 100 block of Westwood Drive on January 21.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Tomahawk Street on January 22 to investigate a report of a domestic battery. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Robert C. Waldon, 18, 175 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on January 23 and charged with retail theft when police were dispatched to a business in the first block of Main Street to investigate a report of two unwanted subjects.

Terrence Perez Lewis, 19, 317 Blackhawk Dr., Park Forest, was arrested on January 24 and issued citations charging driving with no valid drivers license (never issued) and operating an uninsured motor vehicle when police were dispatched to the parking lot of Chase Bank to investigate a report of a hit and run.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Ash Street on January 24 to investigate a telephone threat incident. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Kayla T. Davis, 24, 313 Herndon St., Park Forest, was arrested on February 3 and charged with two felony counts of possessing/displaying a fraudulent ID, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, processed on two outstanding warrants charging retail theft, and provided traffic citations charging operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license was suspended, obstructed/tinted windows, and transportation of open alcohol. An officer had first stopped Davis on January 26 after observing that the back windshield and side Windows of the vehicle she was driving were covered in snow. At the time, the officer was presented with a state ID with Davis's picture and a different name on the ID. She also presented an expired insurance card. She was given a warning that day and advised to keep the updated card in her vehicle. The officer later learned Davis is true name, according to police, and learned that she had a suspended driver's license and two outstanding warrants. The officer conducted surveillance in the 300 block of Herndon Street and followed Davis when she got into her car, curbing the vehicle she was driving in the 400 block of Illinois Street.

Dana C. Nicholson, 42, 122 Elm St., Park Forest, was arrested on January 30 and processed on a charge of theft after police responded January 26 to the 100 block of Elm Street to investigate a neighborhood dispute. The dispute involved a dog that was taken and not returned to its owner, according to police.

Police were dispatched to Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, on January 31 to investigate a burglary. Police say that on Sunday, January 26, an unknown subject made entry into the high school using a key. The suspect made entry into the Athletic Office taking between $80 and $100 from a drawer. The suspect also took $100 from a green duffel bag underneath a desk, according to surveillance footage. Police say the suspect in the surveillance footage is wearing tan boots, a black and red winter cap, a white and gray hooded sweatshirt, black jacket, and dark colored pants.

An officer was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department on February 2 to investigate a report of domestic battery. A resident reported that one individual battered another individual at a Super Bowl party. Police are investigating.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Manitowac Street on February 3 to investigate a 911 hang-up/open line. Upon arrival, a resident told them that he was in his living room sitting on his couch when he heard a few loud noises coming from the rear of the residence and then he heard glass break. The resident called 911 for assistance and placed the phone down while he investigated the noise. He related that as he walked into his kitchen, he observed a male subject wearing a hood and ski mask attempting to gain entry into his residence. The resident confronted the subject inside the kitchen area, advising him to get out of his house and attempted to strike the subject with a 2 x 4 wooden stud. The subject ran from the backyard. Police are investigating.

A door of a residence in the 300 block of Indiana Street was reported forced open on February 3. The residence was vacant at the time.

Willie L. Jones, 55, 142 Nashua St., Park Forest, was arrested on February 4 and charged with one felony count of failure to register as a sex offender after police were dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department in reference to the United States Marshal's taking Jones into custody on a charge that he failed to register as a sex offender, according to police.

A dark blue 2013 Nissan Rouge SVU, Illinois L283074, was reported stolen from the first block of North Street on February 5.

A gray 2014 Toyota Camry, Illinois license plate L255042, was reported stolen from the 100 block of Algonquin Street on February 5.

An HP tablet computer valued at $100, a Nintendo Wii game system valued at $200, and approximately $15 cash are among items reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 300 block of Nokomis Street on February 5.

Jesse James DeLoach II, 200 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on February 5 and charged with one count of felony retail theft and also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia when police responded to a business in the first block of South Orchard Drive in reference to a suspicious subject. According to police, DeLoach entered the business allegedly attempting to sell bottles of man's body wash. When no one wanted to buy, DeLoach went into the bathroom, which is where police found him. Police say DeLoach allegedly stole five men's products from Walgreens.

Conez P. Harrell, 22, 4236 Clark Dr., Richton Park, was arrested on February 5 and charged with criminal trespass to real property and resisting a peace officer when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Somonauk Street to investigate a domestic dispute.

Robert F. Ryan, 48, 420 Niagra St., Park Forest, was arrested on February 6 and charged with DUI alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident with vehicle damage, and failure to give aid/information after an accident when police were dispatched to the area of Blackhawk Drive and Shabbona Drive to investigate a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.

An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on February 7 to investigate a case of identity theft. A resident reported that she received a phone call from a collection agency informing her that she had an outstanding balance of $725.10 from Comcast. The resident told police she never opened a Comcast account and never lived at the address on the Comcast bill. Police are investigating.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the first block of Monee Road on February 8 to investigate a criminal damage to property complaint. Police observed that someone attempted to enter a locked garage, observing that the metal I hope which holds a large padlock had been banned by unknown means, but was still secure.

A 1997 gray Toyota Camry, Illinois license plate L935758, was reported stolen from the 100 block of Dogwood Street on February 8.

A winter past at 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.

Mercede Geter, 18, 333 Boston St., Chicago Heights, was arrested on February 6 and charged with possession of cannabis when an officer was dispatched to Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, in reference to a report of a suspect in custody, allegedly in possession of cannabis, according to police.

A 1997 gray Toyota Camry, reported stolen from the 100 block of Dogwood Street on February 8, was found on the 100 block of Dogwood Street on February 8.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Suwanee Street on February 8 to investigate a report of a disturbance. There were no arrests. Police are still investigating.

Police were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of Main Street on February 11 to investigate a report of fraud. Police were told that a former employee of the business had allegedly used the name of the business as a co-signer on personal loans. Police are investigating.

Gene T. Clears Jr., 65, 314 Juniper St, Park Forest, was arrested on February 11 and charged with battery – physical contact when police responded to a residence in the 200 block of Juniper Street in reference to a report of a disturbance.

Three juveniles were arrested on February 12 and issued citations charging disorderly conduct when police were dispatched to Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, in reference to a report of disorderly conduct.

A gray Sony laptop computer was reported stolen during a residential burglary at a residence in the 200 block of Minocqua Street on February 12.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Ash Street on February 13 to investigate a deceptive practice complaint. A resident told them that he made arrangements through Craigslist to purchase an automobile for $2141. After speaking with someone he was told was an eBay financial advisor, the man sent the cash via money order to an address in Alabama. When the seller and the alleged financial advisor stopped returning his calls and e-mails, the man called eBay and discovered that the case ID number he had received was from a fraudulent account. Police are investigating.

Abraham J. Robinson, 18, 19 W. Rocket Circle, Park Forest, was arrested on February 13 and issued a municipal citation charging possession of cannabis when an officer patrolling in the area of Lakewood Boulevard and Wilson Street observed that the vehicle Robinson was driving had only one working headlamp, according to police. Robinson was also issued tickets charging improper lighting, one headlamp, and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle.

Yovhn E. Hanna, 29, 23 E. Rocket Circle, Park Forest, was arrested on February 14 and charged with retail theft when police were dispatched to a business in the first block of South Orchard Drive in reference to a retail theft complaint.

Police were dispatched to the area of Indianwood Boulevard and court G-3 on February 14 to investigate a report of a disturbance. When they arrived, police observed a male subject with a bat arguing with other subjects. Police say there were small children in the area. Police say the man did not drop the bat when told to do so. Eventually, the man dropped the bat in the snow and walked into a residence. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

An officer was dispatched to Advocate South Suburban Hospital, 17800 Kedzie Avenue, Hazel Crest, on February 16 after police were advised of a stabbing victim who had been stabbed in Park Forest. Police say the victim had a 1 inch laceration to his lower left leg. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

The front passenger-side tire of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Oakwood Street was reported slashed on February 16. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Erik C. Thomas, 23, 3240 Western Ave., Park Forest, was arrested on February 17 and charged with possession of cannabis and obstructing identification when police were dispatched to the area of Court G-1 off Western Avenue to investigate a 911 hang-up.

James N. Settles Jr, 53, 230 Arrowhead St., Park Forest, was arrested on February 17 and charged with criminal trespass to residence when police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Arrowhead Street to conduct a premise exam. Police say a neighbor reported that it appeared someone had used a garbage can to make entry into the residence.

Two cases of juice were reported stolen from a refrigerator at Forest Trail Middle School, 215 Wilson Street, on February 18.

A juvenile was arrested on February 19 and processed on a charge of battery to a police officer when an officer was dispatched to Rich East High School to investigate an incident where three students were taken into custody by liaison officers on suspicion of battery. A second juvenile was processed and charged with battery. A third was issued a municipal citation charging disorderly conduct.

Oladayo S. Apata, 32, 340 Dogwood St., Park Forest, was arrested on February 19 and charged with domestic battery after police were dispatched to Sauk few Elementary School, 3341 Miller Avenue, South Chicago Heights, to investigate a report of domestic battery which had allegedly occurred in Park Forest, according to police.

A juvenile was arrested on February 20 and processed on a charge of aggravated battery when police were dispatched to Rich East High School to investigate a report of aggravated battery.

Laci E. Robinson, 20, 14231 Avalon Ave., Dolton, was arrested on February 20 and issued citations charging driving while license was suspended, no rear registration light, and obstructed windshield. An officer driving southbound on Western Avenue approaching Norwood Boulevard observed that the vehicle in front of him had no rear registration light and that the windshield was obstructed by an air freshener, according to police. A passenger in the vehicle, Christopher D. Smith, 18, 1006 W. 115th St., Chicago, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis.

James E. Davis, 43, 3218 Western Ave., Park Forest, was arrested on February 21 and charged with felony driving while license was revoked, failure to signal when required, and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, when an officer on patrol in the area of Western Avenue and Indianwood Boulevard observed the vehicle Davis was driving northbound change from the right lane to the left lane without utilizing a turn signal, according to police.

A winter past at 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.

Chanelle D. Ingram, 23, 13092 Drexel Ave., Chicago, and Christiana A. Davis, 18, 58 W. 140th St., Riverdale, were arrested on February 23 and charged with battery when an officer on patrol was flagged down just east of Westwood Boulevard on Lakewood Drive regarding a report of subjects fighting.

Kelby C. Young, 25, 202 Rich Road, Park Forest, was arrested on February 23 and charged with resisting a peace officer, possession of drug paraphernalia, and issued traffic citations charging tinted windows and tinted license plate cover when an officer on patrol observed that the vehicle Young was driving eastbound on Main Street had tinted windows and a tinted license plate cover, according to police. Stephanie M. Stephens, 25, 3120 Commercial Ave. Apt 3, South Chicago Heights, a passenger in the vehicle, was also arrested and processed on two counts of obstructing/resisting a peace officer and possession of cannabis.

An officer was dispatched to the Park Forest Police Department on February 27 to investigate a report of battery. A juvenile stated that he was walking on the sidewalk in the 300 block of Sauk Trail after school at approximately 3:25 PM when he was struck several times by another juvenile.

Daniel Rivera, 20, 457 Springfield St., Park Forest, was arrested on February 27 and charged with domestic battery and possession of cannabis when police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Springfield Street in reference to a report of a domestic problem.

Christopher S. Jones, 19, 1310 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, was arrested on February 27 and charged with retail theft and resisting a peace officer when police were dispatched to a business in the 100 block of South Orchard Drive to investigate a report of a retail theft in progress.

A 40-inch Sansui flat screen television valued at approximately $500, two19-inch flat screen televisions valued at $150 each, and a 32-inch flat screen television valued at approximately $400 were reported stolen during a residential burglary in the 500 block of Antietam Street on February 28. Entry was made to the residence by smashing in a side door, according to police.

An Indiana license plate, number VJZ195, was reported stolen from the rear of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Gentry Street on March 1.

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 black Samsung S4 cell phone was reported stolen from a gym locker at Rich East High School on February 26.

A water heater and two metal doors were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Allegheny Street on February 27.

A juvenile was arrested on February 28 and processed on a charge of possession of cannabis with intent to deliver when police were dispatched to a residence in the 2900 block of Western Avenue in response to a report of cannabis discovered inside a residence.

A juvenile was arrested on March 1 and processed on a charge of theft when police were dispatched to the 300 block of Sauganash Street to investigate a report of a juvenile allegedly removing a package from the front porch of a residence. The package had just been delivered to that residence, according to police.

The rear window of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Mohawk Street was reported shattered on March 2.

An Amatek crystal pressure calibrator valued at $1820 and a Fluke thermometer valued at $3300 were reported stolen from a vehicle parked at the corner of Elm and Fir Streets on March 2.

Dorian M. Cole, 37, 1932 Hickory Rd., Homewood, was arrested on March 4 and charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license was suspended, and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle when an officer patrolling in the area of Sauk Trail and Lakewood Boulevard observed that the vehicle Cole was driving had no rear registration plate light, according to police.

Delvonte C. Russell, 21, 15510 S. Drexel Ave., Dolton, was arrested on March 4 and charged with driving while license was suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and possession of cannabis when an officer patrolling in the area of Monee Road and Thorncreek Drive observed a vehicle parked on the East side of Thorncreek Drive occupied by one subject who appeared to be slumped down in the driver's seat. The officer approached the vehicle so that he could check the well-being of the driver, according to police.

Stephanie V. Curry, 26, 370 Miami St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 4 and charged with driving with a suspended driver's license, no valid insurance, illegal transportation of alcohol, and obstructing identification, when an officer on patrol in the area of Miami Street and Blackhawk Drive observed Curry driving a vehicle on Miami Street. According to police, the officer recognized Curry as having an active Cook County warrant and a suspended driver's license, according to police. Curry was also processed on the warrant out of Cook County.

An officer was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Minocqua Street regarding a barking dog complaint. Upon arrival, the officer observed two dogs in a fenced in backyard. The dogs started barking at the officer. The officer wrote a municipal ticket charging repeatedly disturbing the peace and posted it on the door of the residence, according to police.

Philan J. Auther, 24, 217744 Carol Dr., Sauk Village, was arrested on March 5 and charged with one count of felony forgery when police were dispatched to a bank in the first block of Main Street to investigate a report of fraudulent activity.

Police were dispatched to the area of Oswego and Marquette Streets on March 5 to investigate a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area. According to police, a juvenile got off a school bus. A man in a white van then stopped and asked if she needed a ride home, telling her that her mother wanted him to pick her up and drive her home. The juvenile continued walking, ignoring the male subject, who subsequently drove off northbound towards Sauk Trail in an unknown location, according to police.

Latrell Brown, 22, 3849 Janis Dr., Richton Park, was arrested on March 5 and issued a municipal citation charging possession of cannabis and traffic citations charging speeding above the statutory limit and no rear registration plate light. According to police, an officer patrolling in the area of Sauk Trail and Westwood Drive observed the vehicle Brown was driving traveling eastbound on Sauk Trail at 48 mph in a posted 35 mph zone.

Larry K. Eley, 62, 230 Gentry St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 5 and charged with domestic aggravated assault when police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Gentry Street in reference to a domestic dispute that involved one of the subjects having a firearm, according to police.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Somonauk Street on March 5 to investigate a criminal trespass to residence.

Police say a juvenile who was walking home from school on March 7 was attacked and battered by four juveniles while he was on Indianwood Boulevard approaching Lester Road. The victim was able to flee from the attackers and run to the Park Forest Fire Department where he sought help.

The rear window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Mantua Street was reported shattered on March 7.

Police say someone broke both windows on the driver’s side of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Winonah Street on March 7. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

Carlton D. Warrington, 26, 22411 Butterfield Dr., Richton Park, was arrested on March 7 and charged with possession of cannabis, no front registration plate, speeding over the posted limit, and was also processed on a warrant charging failure to appear out of Fayette County. An officer traveling westbound on North Street observed that the vehicle Warrington was driving had no front registration plate, according to police.

A door of a garage in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard was discovered on March 8 to have been pried open and the door knob had been removed. Police said nothing appeared to be missing from or damaged in the garage.

Kelly K. Brooks, 27, 353 Sauk Trail, Park Forest, was arrested on March 8 and charged with criminal damage to property when police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Sauk Trail to investigate a criminal damage to property complaint.

Jeremy L. Bradford, 21, 7812 Paxton Ave., Chicago, was arrested on March 8 and charged with possession of cannabis when an officer observed a vehicle parked on the wrong side of the Street in the 300 block of Allegheny Street.

Ann P. Williams, 69, 350 Juniper St. Apt. 1003, Park Forest, was arrested on March 9 and charged with domestic battery when police responded to that address to investigate a report of domestic battery. While en route, dispatch advised police that the victim was cut with a butcher knife in the arm. Divonte Brown, 19, 8330 S. Buffalo Ave., Chicago, was also arrested and charged with possession of cannabis and obstructing identification.

Terry L. Williams, 55, 3918 W. 167th Pl., Country Club Hills, was arrested on March 9 and charged with driving under the influence and possession of cannabis when an officer observed that the vehicle Williams was driving was traveling 52 mph in a posted 35 mph zone at Western Avenue and South Street, according to police.

An Apple iPhone 4 was reported stolen from a residence in the first block of Rocket Circle on March 10 following an argument. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

A residence in Allegheny Court was discovered on March 10 to have a broken side window and several large cracks on the northwest side of the residence.

Three juveniles were arrested and charged with burglary when police were dispatched to the 200 block of Dogwood Street to investigate a report of burglary that had just occurred.

A juvenile was arrested on March 11 and processed on a charge of criminal damage to school property when police were dispatched to the first block of South Orchard Drive to investigate a criminal damage to vehicle complaint.

Police were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Lester Road to investigate a report of fraud. A resident told police that she was contacted by her bank and informed that $10 had been charged to her debit card and London, England. The resident advised police that she had never been to London and did not authorize the transaction.

Police say entry was attempted to a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Dogwood Street on March 11. Police say the owner of the vehicle noticed that the driver's door lock was damaged, perhaps by a screwdriver, according to police.

The windshield of a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Miami Street was reported shattered on March 11.

Robert S. Jordan, 19, 225 Early St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 11 and charged with possession of cannabis when police were dispatched to Rich East High School after a report of a verbal argument where one subject allegedly opened his shirt and displayed a handgun in his waistband, according to police. Police say four individuals entered a vehicle and were leaving the Rich East parking lot toward Sauk Trail. Police initiated a traffic stop but did not find a gun. A juvenile was taken into custody on several outstanding warrants, according to police. A third juvenile was issued a municipal citation charging unlawful assemblies.

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department issued the following Community Alert regarding attacks on children and an adult.

3/20/2014 1:34:14 PM EST - Community Alert:

On 3/18/14 at approximately 5:45 p.m., a high school-aged female was walking through Winnebago Park when she was confronted by a subject who robbed her at knife-point and then began to grab her over her bra. The victim was able to pull away and escape. The man is described as a dark skinned black male with a beard, misaligned/yellowed teeth, 28-35 years old, 5' 8"-5' 10", 135 lbs., wearing grey sweat pants, a black hooded sweatshirt (with hood pulled up), and dark sunglasses.

On the morning of 3/20/14 at about 8:20 a.m., a high school-aged victim was confronted by a subject on Westgate St. and Westwood Drive who felt her body over her clothing. No weapon was inferred or displayed in this incident. The offender was described as a black male in his 20’s, 180-200 pounds, approximately 5’8”, wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt.

Also on the morning of 3/20/14 at approximately 9:00 a.m., a 39 year old woman walking near Shabbona Park was approached by a subject who grabbed the victim’s waist from behind and thrust his pelvic area towards her. The offender was described as a black male approximately 25 to 30 years old, approximately 6’, with a medium build and light skin complexion. He was described as naked but wearing a skull cap. 

It has not been confirmed if these incidents were committed by the same offender, and the Park Forest Police Department Investigations Division continues to investigate while extra patrols have been ordered for the areas. As always, we urge the public to remain alert and to always immediately call 911 if you see or hear anything suspicious. The Park Forest Police Department anticipates being able to release a sketch of the offender(s) on the afternoon on 3/20/14. 

Anyone who may have witnessed either incident or who may have information about either incident is urged to call the Park Forest Police Investigations Division at (708) 748-1309.

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

Related: Code Red Community Alert Issued By Park Forest Police

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 say a resident purchased a Vanilla Prepaid Reload card with $400 cash at CVS Pharmacy in Park Forest on March 7. The resident was provided the reload PIN of the card. However, upon returning home, the resident was informed that the funds had been transferred to another account. Police are investigating.

Police responded to a residence in the 300 block of Dogwood Street on March 13 to investigate a report of fraud. A resident told police that her husband had received a letter from the IRS stating that the agency had received her husband's tax return and that they were reviewing the forms that were returned. Police say the couple filed jointly and had not filed their taxes yet. Police are investigating.

James L. Hoskins, 29, 163 W. 154th St. Apt. 2S, Harvey, was arrested on March 13 at the Park Forest library after police were informed by a resident that his Apple iPhone 4S in a black Otter Box case had been stolen from the Prairie State College Veteran's Hall. Police say the resident reported the theft to campus police. The resident stated that he was tracking his cell phone which pinged its location at the Park Forest Library. Police went to the library and stopped one subject who was leaving the library who matched a description given by witnesses of one of the suspects. Police located the victim’s cell phone on the man, later identified as Hoskins. An officer responded from Prairie State Campus Police and took custody of Hoskins at approximately 5:30 PM, according to police.

A resident walking her dog in the area of Early Street and Berry Street on March 15 and discovered a Winchester .40 caliber spent shell casing near the end of a driveway in the 100 block of Berry Street police arrived and the show was submitted into evidence.

An air-conditioning unit was reported stolen from outside a residence in the 500 block of Chase Street on March 21.

Serena L. Sellers, 18, 124 Lester Rd., Park Forest, was arrested on March 18 and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and provided a traffic citation charging operating an uninsured motor vehicle after police responded to a report of a hit and run that had occurred at the intersection of Indianwood Boulevard and Leims Road on March 16. An officer canvassing the area of Lester Road discovered the vehicle matching the offending vehicle description from the accident at the entrance to Court H-7.

Eddie L. Barrett, 24, 18647 Golfview Dr., Hazel Crest, was arrested on March 17 and charged with drinking alcohol in a public way and possession of cannabis when an officer observed a vehicle parked in the east parking lot of 215 Wilson Street, Forest Trail Middle School. The vehicle appeared to be occupied, according to police. Three others in the vehicle, Randy A. Moore, 22, 110 Well St., Park Forest; Ashley D. Bates, 20, 110 Well St., Park Forest; and Janeka N. Griffin, 21, 335 Winnebago St., Park Forest, were also arrested and charged with drinking alcohol in a public way.

A Philips television set and an Emerson television set were reported stolen during a residential burglary from a residence in the 23000 block of South Western Avenue on March 17.

A window of a residence in the 200 block of Minocqua Street was reported shattered on March 17. Police have suspect information and are investigating.

La Cynthia N. Crosby, 41, 228 Hickory St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 18 and charged with one count of felony driving on a revoked driver’s license and additionally issued a citation charging speeding over the posted speed limit when an officer parked in the 2900 block of Western Avenue clocked the vehicle Crosby was driving northbound on Western Avenue from Main Street at 50 MPH, 15 miles over the posted 35 MPH speed limit, according to police.

Michael L. Hines Jr., 20, 132 26th St., Park Forest, was arrested on March 18 and charged with battery when police responded to the 100 block of Ash Street to investigate a report of battery that had just occurred.

Devon M. Betts 21, 470 Leahy Circle, Manteno, was arrested on March 19 and charged with battery after police responded to 21st Century School, 240 S. Orchard Drive, to investigate a report of battery that had just occurred.

Glenn J. Mayhorn Jr., 34, 1103 E. 194th Pl., Glenwood, was arrested on March 19 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to a residence in the 3300 block of Western Avenue to investigate a report of domestic battery.

Tierra Lasharon Scott, 18, 3432 Western Ave., Park Forest, was arrested on March 19 and charged with two counts of battery when police were dispatched to the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, to investigate a battery complaint. Additionally, a juvenile was processed on charges of battery and criminal trespass.

A window of a residence in the 300 block of Winonah Street was reported shattered on March 19.

Officers were dispatched to a residence in the 3400 block of Western Avenue on March 20 to investigate a report of two subjects attempting to make entry into a cooperative unit. Upon arrival, officers did not see the subjects in the area. However, officers found an open door on the east side of the residence and observed that the door had been forced open with an unknown object. Police are investigating.

Antonio D. Lomax, 34, 23111 Central Park Ave., Park Forest, was arrested on March 20 and issued municipal citations charging animal running at large and disorderly conduct when police responded to the 300 block of Somonauk Street to investigate an animal complaint.

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village officials say no arrests yet on the incidents near Winnebago Park, Westgate Street and Westwood Drive.

Detectives are following up on a number of leads and police have increased patrols.

A statement from the PFPD follows:

As the Park Forest Police Department Investigations Division continues to investigate three incidents last week where women walking alone were battered by a stranger, one of whom was also robbed at knifepoint, the Police Department continues to ask the public to immediately call 911 if you see anything suspicious, or any crime in progress, or if you recognize the person in the composite sketch.

Those with information are asked to contact the Park Forest Police Investigations Division at 708-748-1309. The Police Department thanks everyone who has shared the sketch and for those who have called with information or possible tips.

For a sketch of the suspect in these incidents and more information, please see this related post:

• Code Red Community Alert Issued By Park Forest Police

Latest police reports: Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for March 23, 2014

Source: PFPD