DUI, Underage Drinking, Marijuana Possession: Police Blotter

Wheaton police reports, May 4-11

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Police charged Chase R. Howard, 20, of the 24W700 block of Merrill Drive, Wheaton, with driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor. Howard was driving a dark green 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee at 2:59 a.m. at Plamondon and Orchard Road when police initiated a traffic stop. Howard was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and later released. Police charged Jessica L. Hill, 28, of the 2600 block of Wingate Court, Aurora,  with driving under the influence of alcohol. Hill was driving a maroon or burgundy 2009 Chevy Aveo at 2:12 a.m. at Butterfield and Naperville roads when police initiated a traffic stop. Hill was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning. …

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Underage Drinking, Aggravated DUI: Police Blotter

Wheaton police reports, April 17-28

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Police charged Cody L. Costello, 22, of the 2400 block of Wydown Lane, Aurora, with driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Costello was driving a blue 1992 Chevy Astro at 3:42 a.m. at Butterfield and Orchard roads when police initiated a traffic stop. Costello was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that day. SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Police charged Cynthia Arellano, 21, of the 800 block of Parkside Avenue, West Chicago, with driving under the influence of alcohol. Arellano was driving a white 2009 Saturn Vue at 1:30 a.m. at President and Roosevelt Road when police initiated a traffic stop. During the same incident, police charged Jessica Montoya…

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Weekly News Recap

Fires at School, Restaurant, 'Columbine' Shooting Threat, Child Porn: Police This Week

Patch recaps police and fire news from the week of April 7-13, including fires at a school, house and restaurant, a man accused of possessing a stolen car and a man's threat of a "Columbine type" shooting at the courthouse.

Here are the top police and fire stories from last week: Accused Wheaton North Teacher Pleads Not Guilty in Sexual Assault Case Fires at Wheaton North, Vacant House Unrelated: Fire Department UPDATED: Fire Doused at Wheaton North Thursday Morning UPDATED: Officials Investigate House Fire Near Wheaton North Wheaton Man Accused of Possessing Stolen Vehicle Don't want to miss this stuff during the week? Sign up for our free daily email newsletter. Then like us on Facebook for a slightly different take. Sheriff: Lombard Man Threatened "Columbine Type" Courthouse Shooting Grade-School Graffiti, Underage Drinking: Police Blotter One Hospitalized After Fire at Butterfield's Restaurant DUI Alcohol Arrests: Police Blotter DUI Drug and Alcohol …

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Illegal Weapon Use, Underage Drinking: Juvenile Arrests

Wheaton police report juvenile arrests, March 1-8.

FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Police charged a 14-year-old boy with theft at Wheaton Warrenville South High School. MONDAY, MARCH 4 Police charged a 16-year-old boy with battery at Wheaton Warrenville South High School.  FRIDAY, MARCH 1 Police charged a 12-year-old boy with aggravated assault and unlawful use of a weapon at Franklin Middle School. Police charged a two boys, 16 and 17, with illegal consumption of alcohol at the intersection of Butterfield Road and Cromwell Street.  See also: Police Blotter information is provided by local law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a …

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Underage Drinking, Stolen Vehicle: Police Blotter

Wheaton police reports, Feb. 24-March 4

MONDAY, MARCH 4 Police charged Enrique J. Murillo, 28, of the 400 block of North Albany Avenue, Chicago, with driving on a suspended license. Murillo drove a red 2004 Dodge Durango near the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Westhaven Drive at about 8:43 p.m. when police stopped him. He was released at the scene. Police charged Nancy L. Winchester, 51, of the 1100 block of Marcella Lane, West Chicago, with battery (local ordinance). Winchester was arrested at about 12:07 p.m. on the 200 block of Danada Square West. She was released at the scene. Let Patch save you time. Get stories delivered to your inbox—sign up for our email newsletter. Fast signup here. You can also like us on Facebook. SUNDAY, MARCH 3 A man reported at 8:28 a.m. that a…

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OMG PD: Underage Drinking, Eggs on Us, Ticket Toss

Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.

BATAVIA A 20-year-old North Auroran and a 19-year-old Batavian were each issued complaints for unlawful consumption of an alcoholic liquor. An officer made the arrests at 2:12 a.m. on Feb. 21, according to a police report. Jason R. Leannah, of the first block of Grace Street, North Aurora, was speeding more than 40 mph over the limit. He posted his driver's license for bond for the speeding offense. Philip R.C. Vermaas, of the 800 block of North Forest Avenue, Batavia, was issued a notice to appear in court for failure to wear a seat belt, according to the police report. Leannah and Vermaas were each released on personal recognizance for their individual drinking offenses. They were each given March 19 court dates for all charges. ST. …

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OMG PD: Indecent and Intoxicated, Condom Mischief

Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.

NAPERVILLE A woman reported on Feb. 5 that someone had placed a used condom on her apartment door handle in the 200 block of East Bailey Road, police said. GLEN ELLYN Michael P. Dieterle, 20, of the 1300 block of East Elm Street, Wheaton, was arrested at 2:43 a.m. Jan. 27 in the 300 block of Alder Lane, police said. He was charged with public intoxication, illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor and public indecency. ST. CHARLES Steven J. Michalak, 42, of the 5N200 block of Hanson Road, called police at 12:24 a.m. Jan. 31 to request assistance. He was at XSport Fitness, 238 N. Randall Road, and the locks to his car doors had frozen. Police showed up within minutes to offer their help. They had to verify that Michalak indeed was the owner…

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OMG PD: Stiletto Smackdown, Underage Drinking, Trailer Traipse

Here's a round-up of recent and bizarre police report items from the area.

NAPERVILLE Two people were arrested early Jan. 27 after a brawl broke out inside a downtown Naperville bar, in which a stiletto shoe was used as a weapon, the Naperville Police Department said. Kenneth S. Davis, 21, of the 500 block of Donna Avenue in Aurora and Jessica M. Manchur, 27, of the 600 block of Grove Drive in Elk Grove Village, were charged with fighting, prohibited under a city ordinance, police said. Officers responded to a fight in progress on the second floor at Rizzo's bar, 6 W. Jefferson Ave., around 12:44 a.m. Jan. 27. As a result of the fight, one man was transported to the hospital after suffering facial lacerations. An employee was also injured after being "intentionally hit in the face by a stiletto style shoe," …

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DUI, Endangering Child's Life, Underage Drinking: Police Blotter

Wheaton police reports, Dec. 11-16.

SUNDAY, DEC. 16 Police charged Lakia Boyd, 27, of Chicago with driving under the influence of alcohol. She drove a white 2012 Dodge Avenger near the intersection of Blanchard Street and Roosevelt Road around 2:40 a.m. when police stopped her. She was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning. SATURDAY, DEC. 15 Police charged Timothy Hollins, 19, of Warrenville with stealing $50 of liquor from a store in Danada Square East. He was arrested around 9:20 p.m., booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that night. Let Patch save you time. Get stories delivered to your inbox—sign up for our email newsletter. Fast signup here. You can also like us on Facebook. FRIDAY, DEC. 14 Police charged Joel …

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New Underage Drinking Law Cracks Down on Parents

Provisions of an Illinois law expands on parents' responsibilities to prevent underage drinking on their property.

A law taking effect Jan. 1 targeting underage drinking will crack down on parents who allow minors to drink anywhere on their property, expanding on the current law that specifies it is illegal to let minors drink at their home.  The expanded law makes it a misdemeanor carrying a $500 fine for any adult to knowingly permit minors under the age of 21 to drink alcohol on their property or in their home. If the violation results in bodily harm or death, the adult will be charged with a felony, according to a press release from the City of Wheaton. The provision also strikes the requirement that the person in the home knows about the underage drinking activity. Further, a parent or guardian who knowingly allows a minor to use their property in…

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