Crime & Safety
DUI, Drug Debt Settled, Identity Theft: Police
La Grange police reports, Nov. 24-Dec. 9
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Monday, December 9
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Man Admits to Drug Activity
During a bike stop at Washington and East avenues, a 58-year-old Brookfield man admitted he had been settling a drug debt in the 0-100 block of Washington Avenue around 3:20 p.m. He was released from the scene.
Possible Break-in Reported
A woman in the 0-100 block of North Drexel Avenue reported her door was open when she got home around 1 p.m.
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Sunday, December 8
Shirtless Teen
A man reported a male teen wearing sweatpants and no shirt who was walking around outside at the intersection of Goodman and Peck around 6:20 p.m.
Driving Without a License
Police charged Richard Mulville, 21, of Peoria, with driving without a license and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near the intersection of 47th Avenue and La Grange Road around 6:40 p.m. He was given a Jan. 9 court date and released on bond.
Possible Break-in Reported
A man reported someone damaged the back door of his newly-purchased home in the 800 block of South Catherine Avenue around 1:10 p.m. Nothing was reported stolen.
DUI
Police charged James Summers, 34, of Countryside, with driving under the influence of alcohol during a traffic stop at the intersection of East Avenue and Joliet Road around 1 a.m. He was given a Feb. 7 court date.
Saturday, December 7
Driving Without a License
Police charged Marcello Rodarte, 35, of Berwyn, with driving without a license during a stop at the intersection of Harris and 6th avenues around 5:40 p.m. He was given a Dec. 31 court date.
Car Vandalized
A man in the 500 block of South Madison Avenue requested extra watch in the area after someone smashed the rear window of his car around 12:30 p.m. The total estimated loss is $500, police said. Police said the resident had been involved in an altercation with someone and suspected they may have been responsible.
Wallet Stolen at Corner Bakery
Someone stole a woman’s wallet from Corner Bakery, 39 N. La Grange Rd., around 3:20 p.m.
Friday, December 6
Driving Without a License
Police charged Rafael Ramirez, 45, of Chicago, with driving without a license during a stop near the intersection of East Avenue and Calendar Street around 4:45 p.m. He was given a Jan. 9 court date.
Bike Stolen
Someone stole a bike from a rack at the train station in the 0-100 block of West Burlington Avenue.
Thursday, December 5
Reckless Driver Reported
Someone reported reckless driving after a driver almost hit a bicyclist at the intersection of Cossitt and Brainard avenues around 5:30 p.m.
Identity Theft
A man reported someone opened up a Bank of America account in his name in Miami around 1:50 p.m.
Sunday, November 24
Man Runs Red Light, Hits Car
Police charged Alexander Vorhees, 19, of Brookfield, with a traffic violation after he hit another car the intersection of Harris Street and Rt. 45 around 7:30 p.m. Police said Vorhees was driving east on Harris and entered the intersection while the light was still red, striking a Mercury Sable driving north on Rt. 45. No one was injured.
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