Local Police Reports

Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for February 23, 2014


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A winter past at the Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski)

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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.


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