Steger man dies in one car crash
Steger police probe the death of 22 year old Richard P. Boothe Jr. after a Mitsubishi Mirage left Kings Road at high speed struck a drive way culvert, went airborne, snapped a utility pole, rolled and caught fire in a residential area. Autopsy indicates crash injuries. An inquest will follow the finalized tox report.
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Richard P. Boothe Jr
Homewood
Kings Road
Greg Rambo
Rambo
Boothe
Chicago Heights
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Two Lansing men in critical after Lynwood crash
Two Lynwood area men remained in critical condition after a car crash early Wednesday. Police say the driver, 18 year old Ryan Fetscher, faced DUI and other charges, with the 20 year old passenger also hospitalized. The Camaro hit a field then a home at 10067 Marlin Court, causing a gas leak and disabling the residence. Both were airlifted to Columbia Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital and Medical Center. Fetscher’s BAC was over twice the legal limit. He is to appear in 6th District Circuit Court in Markham on June 10.
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Lansing
Lynwood
Marlin Court
Ryan Fetscher
David Palmer
Fetscher
Ester
201St Street
Palmer
Columbia
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Police Beat Notes Report Street Crime Offenders
A report details a series of incidents including a pants pockets stash with a 23 bullet clip found during a stop, a bicycle theft on West 176th Street, and multiple arrests after roadside safety checks. Steven C. Bates faced charges of DUI marijuana possession and obstructed windshield view. George M. Vincent was charged with unlawful use of a weapon. James A. Brown faced marijuana and no insurance charges. Seven tapes stolen from a Sunset Ridge Avenue car, with the trunk damaged in an attempted break in. A robber assaulted a man, robbing a 20-inch gold chain.
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West 176Th Street
Steven C. Bates
23Rd St
Chicago Heights
Cicero Avenue
George M. Vincent
Feathercreek Road
Matteson
James A. Brown
S. Wedgewood Ave
Sunset Ridge Avenue
Deliv ery truck theft and suspect charged in Hazel Crest area
About $1200 worth of furniture stolen from a delivery truck parked Sunday outside a business in the 1600 block of 167th Street. Police say the truck was secured with a padlock. Michael Jones, 35, of Chicago, faces criminal trespass and theft charges after an off duty officer saw him removing parts from a vehicle at a used car lot near 167th Street and Kedzie Avenue. A separate incident reports a University Park resident robbed in a snatch and grab and battered on Sandra Drive during a stop at an intersection.
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Michael Jones
S. Peoria
Chicago
Kedzie Avenue
University Park
Sandra Drive
Chicago Road
Paul A. Carlisle
34Th St
Steger
28Th Street
Miller Road
Reckless conduct charges after Sauk Trail traffic altercation
South Chicago Heights police charged three men with reckless conduct after a May 13 traffic altercation near Sauk Trail and Miller Road. The driver Joel T. Capshaw faced multiple charges. two other suspects linked to throwing items from a car. Additional incidents include theft and domestic battery reports, plus a suspended license charge for Wendy L. Jones and Carlisle on a separate stop.
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Sauk Trail
Miller Road
Joel T. Capshaw
Elm Ave
Hammond
Ind
Joshua A. Malone
Meadow Lane
Shererville
Jody P. Capshaw
Sherman Ave
Wendy L. Jones
E. 21St St
Helfred Street
Jonathan Cole
Center St
Harvey
Chicago Road
Jill S. Michalopoulos
Commercial Ave
W. 31St St
Enterprise Park
Bus Mishap Injures Willow School Students On Way Home
A Willow School bus carrying 41 students was struck at Homewood Avenue and Birch Road. No serious injuries. many students treated for cuts and bruises. Bus driver Donald Novak of Chicago Heights and car driver Parker Kincaid of Homewood face traffic charges. Paramedics transported injured children to several area hospitals.
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Homewood Avenue
Birch Road
Homewood
Birch
Donald Novak
Chicago Heights
Parker Kincaid
Flossmoor
Hazel Crest
Country Club Hills
Matteson
South Holland
Lansing
Oak Forest
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