Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Retail Theft, Battery, Flattened Tires

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made July 16-22. It does not indicate a conviction.

Saturday, July 21

No Valid License

Faustino Palato, 42, of the 1500 block of Hamilton Street in Lockport, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. near New Avenue and Interstate 355. He was charged with no valid driver's license and speeding. He was issued an Aug. 17 court date in Bridgeview.

Friday, July 20

Flattened Tires

An unknown offender flattened three tires on a vehicle in the 600 block of Illinois Street between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., according to police.

Thursday, July 19

Retail Theft

Bridget C. Dezee, 33, of the 2100 block of Lorraine Avenue in Joliet, was arrested at 2:04 p.m. in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue. She was charged with retail theft. She was issued a Sept. 10 court date in Bridgeview.

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Tuesday, July 17

Domestic Battery

  • Krzysztof Malesza, 38, of the 13900 block of Steepleview Lane in Lemont, was arrested at 3:40 p.m. He was charged with domestic battery. He appeared at the Cook County courthouse in Bridgeview for a bond hearing.
  • William L. Niehoff, 54, of the 12400 block of Thornberry Drive in Lemont, was arrested at 5:10 p.m. He was charged with domestic battery. He appeared at the Cook County courthouse in Bridgeview for a bond hearing.

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