Monday, May 13, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Criminal Damage Police received a report, May 8, that someone damaged the windshield of a tractor while the tractor was parked in the 1300 block of Conrad Lane. The person believed the damage was caused by a BB, but was unable to provide any suspect information. Theft Someone stole scrap aluminum from a bin located in the 900 block of Ensell Road, May 6. The victimwas unable to provide any suspect information. Traffic Arrest (No Valid) Kristina A. Braun, 31, 6414 Arnold Drive, Woodridge, was arrested in the 1100 block of South Old Rand Road, May 8. Braun was charged with operating a vehicle with expired registration, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving without a valid driver’s …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
FBI filed charges late Friday against two men and released name of Chicago man killed in attempted robbery at Richmond bank.
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Sunday, May 12
The FBI on Saturday released the name of the man shot during an attempted bank robbery in Richmond on Friday morning, and announced charges against the other two men taken into custody. Tony Starnes, 45, of the 7800 block of S. Marquette Ave., Chicago, was killed at about 11:30 a.m. May 10, during a shootout with FBI officers in the parking lot of Associated Bank, 10910 N. Main St. (Route 12), in Richmond, the Daily Herald reports. Starnes was shot to death by FBI special agents after allegedly ramming a Honda Civic into one of their vehicles, the story said. Two other men taken into custody during the attempted robbery were formally charged late Friday. Aaron Russell, 40, of the 9200 block of Hunter Dr., Orland Hills, and Robert Favela, …
A look at weird crime news in the northern Chicago suburbs.
At Least Nothing Was Superglued to the Backyard Ceiling A Buffalo Grove resident reported someone moved several items around her backyard but had no idea who moved the items. Never Get In Debt With Mermaids Buffalo Grove police pulled a motorcycle out of a pond. The bike's owner told police he thought it had been repossessed. Local Magician Retires Someone turned in an unwanted pair of handcuffs to the Northfield Police Department. You Do The Math, Cuz I Can No Longer Do Math A Chicago man was charged with felony DUI and aggravated DUI after police saw his car veering between lanes in Niles. When officers stopped the driver, he produced a Mexican ID and told police he only had two drinks, but officers saw a box containing seven empty …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
The following police-related items came from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced it should not be considered a conviction.
Inverness Woman Charged in Decades Old Murder Former Inverness resident Jacquelyn Greco, 66, was charged with arranging the murder of her husband in 1979. Greco, of Crystal Falls, Michigan was charged with first degree murder of her husband, Carl Gaimari. Police said Greco was having an affair and planned her husband's death. Police said that Greco had a burglary staged. On April 30, 1979, two men entered the residence and stated they were robbing the home. Police said the two men ordered Greco and the couple's three children – ages 13, 5, and 2 – into a bedroom, tied them up and locked them in a closet. Before they closed the closet door, the men took a box off of a top shelf that contained two handguns owned by Gaimari. Police said that …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Suspect in bank robbery dead; Rte. 12 closed north of Rte. 173.
Update 2:35 p.m. FBI agents were tailing the suspects because they believed they had committed previous bank robberies and were planning another, the Chicago Tribune is reporting. One suspect is dead and another was taken into custody in the shooting that shook the small town of Richmond this afternoon. Update 1:50 p.m. The McHenry County Sheriff announced that Rte 12 north of Rte. 173 will be closed for several hours due to a police investigation of the shooting. "The community is not in any danger," according to the advisory message. Alternate routes suggested include Keystone Road and Wilmont Road for those traveling in a north/south direction, according to the advisory. The FBI told ABC news agents were at the bank because of prior …
Drivers warned to buckle up or risk getting a ticket as police step up seat belt enforcement through Memorial Day.
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Friday, May 10
The 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign kicked off Friday in Illinois. The purpose of the campaign is to help save lives by cracking down on those who do not buckle up through the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police (ISP) and over 500 local law enforcement agencies across the state to save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt laws. “As we kick-off the busy summer driving season it’s important for everyone to buckle up every trip, every time, day or night – no excuses,” said Sheriff Mark C. Curran Jr. “Our officers are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing a seat belt.” Provisional numbers show that during the 2012 …
Ricardo Tolliver, Class of 1999, was found dead in Chicago this weekend, WLS-AM reports.
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Friday, May 10
A 1999 Stevenson High School graduate was found dead after falling from a Near West Side building in Chicago this weekend, WLS-AM reports. Ricardo Tolliver, 31, fell or jumped from an eighth story window of a building on the 100 block of North Hermitage Avenue. An autopsy is scheduled for Saturday.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Police conduct alcohol sales compliance checks during prom, graduation.
The Lake Zurich Police Department, in conjunction with the Lake County Chiefs of Police Association - Lake County Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force, will be conducting alcohol sales compliance checks during the Lake Zurich High School Prom / Graduation events. Police Department personnel will be observing points of sales for violations of local and state liquor laws. Retailers are urged to check the identification of anyone that is attempting to purchase liquor to insure the purchaser can legally purchase alcoholic liquor. The Lake Zurich Police Department is dedicated to eliminating the dangers associated with the consumption of alcoholic liquor by those that are underage. Submitted by Lake Zurich Police Department.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Traffic Arrest (DUI) David S. Sasenick, 38, 3702 Overland Road, Crystal Lake, was arrested on Miller Road at Kimberly Road, May 6. Sasenick was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage, illegal transportation of open alcohol, unlawful possession of cannabis and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Sasenick was released on a $3,000 personal recognizance bond with a Waukegan court date of June 17. Kyle J. Mayer, 20, who resides at 16260 W. Pope Blvd in Prairie View, was arrested for driving under the influence on Route 22 at Quentin Road, May 4. Mayer was charged with improper lane usage and driving under the influence of alcohol. Mayer was issued a court date of June 10 in …
Monday, May 6, 2013
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Traffic Arrest (Suspended) Victor A. Villanueva , 28, 32366 Allegheny Way, Lakemoor, was arrested during a traffic stop on Route 12 at Ela Road, April 30. Villanueva was charged with operating a vehicle while wearing a headset and driving with a suspended driver’s license. Villanueva was released on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond with a Mundelein court date of June 7. Nicholas J. Brusa, 20, 27942 West Lakeview Drive, Lake Barrington, was arrested on Cuba Road at Lexington Lane, April 30. Brusa was charged with operating a vehicle without a front registration plate and driving with a suspended driver’s license. Brusa was released on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond with a Mundelein court date of June 7. Traffic …
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