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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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Police executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Indianwood Boulevard on May 14. Police recovered drug paraphernalia and are investigating.
A juvenile was arrested on May 14 and charged with criminal trespassing to state-supported land and minor in possession of tobacco when police were dispatched to the 400 block of Lakewood Boulevard in reference to a report of a large group gathered and several fights breaking out.
Demetrius H. Nichols, 20, 227 Allegheny St., Park Forest; and Malcolm G. Price, 18, 15518 Center Ave., Harvey, were arrested on May 14 and charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct after police investigated an incident they were called to the 100 block of Algonquin Street.
Police say four lawn bag stickers valued at $11.60 were stolen from lawn waste bags placed at the curb of a residence in the 300 block of Oswego Street on May 14.
Tecoby G. Sanders, 27, 309 Windsor St., Park Forest, was arrested on May 17 and charged with battery and criminal damage to property following an investigation after police responded to a report of battery in the 100 block of Forest Boulevard on May 14.
An Apple iPhone valued at $199.99 was reported stolen from a classroom at Rich East High School on May 15.
A juvenile was arrested on May 16 and charged with retail theft when police were dispatched to the first block of Main Street to investigate a report of retail theft.
A tire iron, a carjack and a checkbook were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 21000 block of Central Park Avenue on May 16.
A juvenile was arrested on May 17 and issued a municipal citation charging battery when officers working at Rich East High School observed two students fighting in a hallway. A second student was issued a municipal citation charging disorderly conduct.
A gas water heater valued at $500 was reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Arrowhead Street on May 17.
A black barrel-style grill valued at $75 was reported stolen from the first block of Ash Street on May 18.
An officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Indiana Street on May 18 to investigate a report of burglaries to two motor vehicles. Police say the driver's window of one of the vehicles was shattered.
The rear passenger-side vent window of a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Chase Street was reported shattered on May 18. Police say approximately $3.00 in change was stolen from the vehicle.
A stun gun and a military-style knife were reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 200 block of Hickory Street on May 18.
The rear driver's side vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Hickory Court was reported shattered on May 18.
The rear passenger side vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Hickory Court was reported shattered on May 18. A wallet was reported stolen from the vehicle.
The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 500 block of Homan Avenue was reported shattered on May 18.
The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of Hickory Street was reported shattered on May 18.
Police responded to a call of shots fired in the 300 block of Winnebago Street on May 19. Police say there was one male victim complaining of pain to his abdomen. Police observed a small contusion on the left side of the man's stomach but found no entry wound. Police say it did not appear that whatever caused the injury penetrated the skin. Police located three .40 caliber shell casings on the sidewalk and parkway near the residence. Police interviewed numerous witnesses and are investigating.
A wallet was reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the 500 block of Chase Street on May 20.
Michael S. Simmons, 26, 1064 Euclid Lane, Richton Park, was arrested on May 20 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to the 400 block of Sauk Trail to investigate a report of a disturbance.
An officer responded to the Park Forest Police Department on May 20 to investigate a report of domestic battery. Police have suspect information and are investigating.
A laptop computer, a bottle of perfume valued at $65, and a PlayStation 3 game system valued at $199.99 were reported stolen from a residence in the 300 block of Seneca Street on May 20.
The rear aluminum screen door of a residence in the first block of Sauk Trail was reported stolen on May 20.
A 32-inch Emerson LCD HDTV and a Nintendo Wii controller were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Algonquin Street on May 21.
A 14-foot aluminum ladder was reported stolen from a residence in the first block of Sauk Trail on May 22.
A roll of quarters was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the first block of McCarthy Road on May 22.
The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of Apple Court was reported shattered on May 22.
The driver's side rear vent window of a vehicle parked in the first block of McCarthy Road was reported shattered on May 22. Police report $0.26, one quarter and a penny, was stolen from the vehicle.
Anthony L. Anderson, 52, 533 N. Central Ave., Chicago, was arrested on May 23 and charged with retail theft when police responded to a business in the first block of South Orchard Drive to investigate a report of retail theft.
Police say the pavilion at Somonauk Park, 250 Somonauk Drive, was vandalized with gang and other types of graffiti on May 23.