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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1999
Page
8
Glenwood and nearby leads yield multiple charges and thefts
Glenwood 1 Lewis C Hughes 24 of 1528 Congress Ford Heights charged with cannabis possession after a Cottage Grove traffic stop and obstructing a peace officer for giving a false name. A window broken at Cullen Field House valued about 150. W Apolinar Marcial 23 of 1425 Euclid Chicago Heights charged with driving under the influence after a stop on Glenwood Dyer near Minerva. A backyard shed on Maple Drive 100 block broken into June 17 or Friday with garden tools stolen. A 23800 block Kings Township resident harassed by phone calls Monday per Sheriff's reports. Franklin 49 of 25818 Dixie Highway charged Monday with reckless conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis C. Hughes
Congress
Ford Heights
Cottage Grove Avenue
Glenwood-Dyer Road
Hughes
Cullen Field House
192Nd
Minerva
W Apolinar Marcial
Euclid
Chicago Heights
Maple Drive
Will County man charged with vehicle registration violations
David Halfmann, 28, of 3023 N Forest Preserve, Monee Township, was charged with failure to possess a valid registration, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and other vehicle equipment violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Halfmann
N. Forest Preserve
Monee Township
Chicago Heights Police Announce Multiple Suspects Charged
Chicago Heights officers report several arrests after incidents near 14th Street and Green. Gary E. Davis, 42, Harvey, faced a drug charge and seat belt violation as a passenger. Lewis T. Ramsey, 49, Harvey, charged with narcotics transport and belt and signaling offenses. Michael A. Green, 35, Chicago Heights, cited for sound ordinance violation, revoked license, and no insurance. Andrew R. Tyms, 20, Chicago Heights, charged with sound ordinance violation. Burglary on Chicago Road led to theft of two video recorders between 7 and 7:50 p.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary E. Davis
Harvey
14Th Street
Green
Davis Aleof
Lewis T. Ramsey
Chicago Road
Michael A. Green
Chicago Heights
16Th Place
Division Street
Andrew R. Tyms
Hickory St
Stolen Items Reported From Olendorf Township Address
Saturday reports allege a theft in the 3200 block of Olendorf Township area. Items taken include a television VCR and two PlayStations, with details coming from Will County sheriff's department records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County Sher ‘Ment
Olendorf i
Youths seize bicycle in Cherry Creek Drive robbery
A 12 year old Homewood boy reports three youths ages 10 to 14 demanded his bicycle while riding on Cherry Creek Drive near 188th Street at 7 20 pm Monday. They threatened to beat him if he resisted. One youth grabbed the bike and the others rode away. Spruce Drive vehicles were damaged with spray paint on Sunday night or Monday. Two vane and a limousine were tagged on Spruce Drive blocks 2100 2200 and 2400 according to police reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homewood
Cherry Creek Drive
188Rd Street
Vane
Spruce Drive
Police reportable arrests and thefts across Matteson and surrounding areas
Police cited Tyms for loud music and other charges in the 300 block of West Hickory Street. Matteson Michael J. Jordan, 41, was charged with retail theft after allegedly taking four wallets in the 4200 block of 211th Street. Benjamin T. Scott, 41, of Justine, Markham, faced retail theft for taking a bottle of lens cleaner from a grocery store on 211th Street. Lynell D. Godbold, 18, of Matteson, was charged with domestic battery and attempted obstruction after pushing a woman on Lindenwood. he gave a fictitious name. Diondra D. Marshall, 19, of Matteson, was charged with retail theft for taking three CDs from Cicero Avenue. A BB gun shot damaged a window on a vehicle parked on Oak Street and Maple Street. Folie refused police handcuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Jordan
Appletree Drive
Country Club Hills
Lynell D. Godbold
Oakwood Lane
Matteson
Lindenwood
Godbold
Diondra D. Marshall
Cicero Avenue
Oak Street
Maple Street
Hazel Crest Theft and Domestic Battery Reports
Hazel Crest police report stereo equipment stolen from a car on Lincoln Avenue between 6:30 p.m. June 17 and 6:30 a.m. Friday. Two bikes were stolen from an unlocked garage on Western Avenue June 17. Myron Claxton, 17, was charged with cannabis possession after officers found cannabis and 120 grams at his home. Brian Bridges, 29, faces domestic battery and resisting arrest charges. Carl Smith, 38, charged with domestic battery and driving while license suspended. Lester Griffin, 32, charged with speeding, DUI and no insurance. Philander Johnson, 30, charged with domestic battery. Stereo and television equipment were stolen from a home on 169th Street between June 16 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Avenue
Western Avenue
Myron Claxton
Dogwood Lane
Hazel Crest
Network 3
17Th
Dogwood
Claxton
Brian Bridges
Head Ave
Carl Smith
Lincoln Ave
Hazel ‘Crest
Smith
Lester Griffin
Marshfield Ave
Harvey
166Th
Wood Streets
Philander Johnson
Elm Drive
169Th Street
Richton Park Couple Charged After Domestic Dispute
Richton Park residents Reesheda Graham-Warren, 24, of 3825 Canter bury, and Derrick Folie, 35, of 4451 Poplar, were charged June 18 with assault, interference with reporting a domestic battery, domestic battery, and resisting arrest. Police say Graham-Warren threatened a man and unplugged a phone during the incident at a Canter residence. Folie allegedly grabbed during the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reesheda Graham-Warren
Canterbury
Richton Park
Graham-Warren
Canter
Derrick Folie
Poplar
Folie
Sergeant jailed for accepting bribes in Ford Heights case
Special to The Star reports Ford Heights police sergeant Vincent Taran Hunter, 34, was sentenced to 46 months in prison and fined 2000 dollars for taking bribes to protect drug dealers. The FBI probe, starting in 1988, led to seven officers, a fire department worker, and several dealers convicted. Former Police Chief Jack Davis received a 20 year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Heights
Vincent Taran Hunter
13Th Place
Peekcents
Hunter
Bunge
State
Cook County
FBI
Buinge
Jack Davis
Ison
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