Runaway Ticketed, DUI, Damage to Property: Police Blotter

No Valid License, Speeding

Marco Ortiz, 21, of 223 McCool Ave. in Romeoville, was arrested at 2:40 p.m. after a traffic stop in the 100 block of Main Street. He was issued a Jan. 9 court date at Bridgeview Courthouse. 

DUI

Erica S. Flaherty, 29, of 1935 Fairview in Chicago, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, after a traffic stop at 131st Street and Derby Road. She was given a Jan. 9 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14

Damage to Property

Someone damaged a rear exterior door in the 100 block of Stephen Street, between the hours of 12 a.m. and 10 a.m. Anyone with information should contact the police department.

FRIDAY, DEC. 13

Driving on Suspended License, Speeding

Marco A. Gasper, 26, of 716 Clement St. in Lemont, was arrested at 3:54 a.m. for driving while license suspended and speeding, after a traffic stop in the 15800 block of New Avenue. He was issued a Jan. 13 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Hector D. Martinez, 29, of 423 May Drive in Joliet, was issued an ordinance ticket at 2:52 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the 12300 block of New Avenue. He will appear in local court. 

Driving on Suspended License, Speeding

Leonardo G. Vargas, 38, of 7146 W. 61st St. in Summit, was arrested at 9:39 a.m. for driving while license suspended and speeding, following a traffic stop in the 14900 block of 127th Street. He was issued a Jan. 13 court date at the Bridgeview courthouse.

TUESDAY, DEC. 10

Juvenile Runaway Ticketed

A juvenile was issued a local ordinance ticket for runaway, after an incident in the 400 block of Talcott Avenue. The juvenile will appear in local court.


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