Close Car Encounter, DUI, Identity Theft: Police Blotter

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

DUI

Melissa S Kazmierski, 27, of the 6600 block of Conrad, Hodgkins, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed and possession of cannabis.

• Police responded to a motor vehicle crash.
• Suspect was observed to be under the influence of alcohol.
• Suspect submitted a breath sample that was over .08.
• Suspect had a bag containing a substance that tested positive for cannabis in her  purse.
• Suspect was charged and released to appear in court.

Identity Theft

Someone tried to use a resident's identity to make a purchase at an appliance store in Ohio. The store employees contacted the resident before the transaction was approved.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Close Encounter

A staff member for a school near Hickory and Mill Streets reported a known male suspect ignored his directions while he was assisting with traffic control for after school pick-up, and accelerated his vehicle in the direction of the victim.

• The driver’s vehicle made contact with the victim’s legs.
• The victim did not have any visible injuries.
• Case pending.