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Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1998

Page

8

Two Charged in Lincoln Highway Parking Lot Incident

In Olympia Fields on Lincoln Highway two people faced charges after soliciting money and car rides in a business lot. Rodney Brown, 28, from Chicago Heights, was charged with assault resisting a peace officer battery and theft by possession of credit cards and IDs. Marlene Pierson, 39, Sauk Village, faced theft by possession of credit cards and IDs. Larry Johnson, 43, Chicago Heights, was charged with retail theft after taking items from a Burglary to a vehicle parked in the 211th Metro lot. A window was broken and groceries cash and audio tapes were stolen.

Lincoln Highway Rodney Brown Lowe Chicago Heights Marlene M. Pierson 219Th Place Sauk Village Larry Johnson 22Nd St 211Th Metro

Park Forest Juveline Faces Charges After Alcohol and Cigarette Issue

A Park Forest 14 year old will be petitioned on charges from Wednesday for underage possession of alcohol and underage possession of cigarettes after police stopped him at a business in the 300 block of Sauk Trail. A Crete 16 year old will be petitioned on charges from Wednesday of attempted robbery, police said. The juvenile allegedly attempted to rob a mailman in the 100 blocks of Ash.

Park Forest Sauk Trail Crete

Boat stolen from driveway in Monee Township area

Police report a boat was stolen Thursday from a driveway in the 3300 block of West Offner Road Monee Township. In Crete Township several lawn ornaments were stolen Monday from a residence on Swan Lake Drive. Also reported missing were figures of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

West Offner Road Monee Township Swan Lake Crete Township Oy Angel Snow White Seven Dwarfs

Theft reports from Homewood and Flossmoor areas

A Homewood man reported a cell phone stolen from a shopping cart at Builders Square on Halsted Street around 3 p.m. A stereo was stolen from a vehicle on 1300 block of 187th Street, entry through a rear window. A spare tire was taken from beneath another vehicle between 4 and 4:30 p.m. A Homewood woman’s car on Halsted Street near 178th Street was also noted in police reports.

Builders Square Halsted St 187Th Street Halsted Street

Flossmoor Youth Curfew Violation and Tobacco Case

Police charged a 16 year old Glenwood girl with curfew violation and a 17 year old Flossmoor girl with unlawful tobacco possession after they and another 17 year old were found on Western Avenue School property at 1 30 a m. The youths are set to appear in Flossmoor Court on August 24. Additional arrests include Mario Marconi charged with disorderly conduct after an incident near a Chicago Heights neighborhood. Various traffic and theft charges followed in Flossmoor and nearby areas with multiple suspects named and dates in August.

Flossmoor Glenwood Western Avenue School Flossmoor Court Mario Marconi Ashland Chicago Heights Marconi Dartmouth Brassie Norm Brown

Hazel Crest crime reports and vehicle theft roundup

Hazel Crest officer battery charge against Dominick Brown after traffic stop in Tamarind Lane. Gary McKeethern faces unlawful firearm charge from a car park incident at 180th and Kedzie. Burglars struck a Page Avenue car repair shop and a separate Page Avenue apartment, leaving with tools and a stereo set. Dwayne Pettis charged with domestic battery amid a confrontation with a family member. Two bikes stolen in the area, one unattended by a creek in Stone Hollow Park. A vehicle stolen from American Legion Post lot and a beauty shop break-in on Dixie Highway interrupted by police. Items recovered in the alley include a color TV VCR CD player. buffer and propane tank reported stolen from a street vehicle. Car theft reported from a driveway on 3300 block.

Gary McKeethern Spencer Sauk Village Kedzie Avenue Page Avenue Dwayne Pettis Dogwood Lane Hazel Crest 170Th Street Stone Hollow Park American Legion Post 170Th Dixie Highway 167Th Street

Local thefts and intrusion reports in suburban blocks

A radio was removed from a car dashboard in the 16700 block of Kedzie Avenue. A Hazel Crest resident reported a man peering through her home window in the 17400 block of Emerson Avenue. A bike was stolen from a rack in the 17000 block of Park Avenue after a padlock was cut. Another bike was stolen from a home in the 35000 block of Fountainbleau Drive after the owner was away 10 to 15 minutes.

Birchwood Drive Kedzie Avenue Hazel Crest Emerson Avenue Park Avenue Fountainbleau Drive

Local residents charged with traffic and domestic battery offenses

A series of arrest reports lists East Hazel Crest and nearby suburbs with individuals facing charges including driving without a valid license and no insurance, unsafe tire, suspended license and no rear plate light. Domestic battery cases involve several suspects in vehicle park settings.

Man Arrests and Charges Arise in DuPage County Warrants Case

Marvin G. Jefferson, 34, of 4327 Cedarwood, Matteson, was arrested on two DuPage County warrants on August 9. Terrill G. Gardner, 40, of 10147 South Princeton, Chicago, faced charges including obstruction and resisting an officer, speeding, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, and uninsured vehicle operation after police clocked him at 45 mph.

Marvin G. Jefferson Cedarwood Matteson DuPage County Terrill G. Gardner Princeton Chicago Gardner

Pickups and Piggy Banks Reported Stolen in Country Club Hills

Thieves took two piggy banks with cash from a home in West 171st Street after an unlocked back door was used. A concrete garden fountain vanished from a Cedar Avenue yard. A pickup truck was stolen from a garage on West 190th Street between Aug 5 and Aug 13. Abdul Williams and Samuel Edwards were ticketed for fighting. A 14-year-old was charged with retail theft and trespass at Blockbuster Video on 183rd Street.

West 171St Street Cedar Avenue West 190Th Street Abdul L. Williams S. Paulina Ave Chicago Samuel Edwards Windsor Ave Country Club Hills W. 183Rd St

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