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Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for February 9, 2014


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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.

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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.


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