Crime & Safety

Disorderly Conduct, Contributing to Delinquency: Police Blotter

Lemont police reports, Aug. 23-Sept. 8.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

Suspended License, Speeding

Pete E. Rogers, 21, of the 700 block of Stockton Heights, Bourbonnais, Ill., was arrested at 10:22 p.m. following a traffic stop at State and Cass streets. He was charged with driving while license suspended and speeding. Rogers was issued an Oct. 24 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

No License, Improper Lane Usage

Arkadiusz Knutelski, 18, of the 7700 block of Garden Lane, Justice, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. following a traffic stop at Archer Avenue and Castlewood Drive. He was charged with no valid driver's license and improper lane usage. Knutelski was issued an Oct. 24 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Vehicle Damaged

Someone damaged a vehicle on the 12900 block of Fairway Drive between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., according to police.

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Fence Damaged

Someone damaged a fence on the first block of Timberline Drive between Sept. 5 and 6, according to police.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Suspended License, Speeding

Kristopher E. Barkauskas, 36, of the 300 block of Gainsborough Drive, Romeoville, was arrested at 1:56 p.m. following a traffic stop at 127th Street and I-355. He was charged with driving while license suspended and speeding. Barkauskas was issued an Oct. 22 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

Juvenile Ticketed for Weed

A juvenile at 11:43 a.m. was ticketed for possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia and tobacco by a minor on the 800 block of Porter Street.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

ATV, Tools Taken From Lemont Township HS

Someone took the following items without permission from Lemont Township High School on the 12900 block of 127th Street:

  • Dewalt Bench Grinder
  • Husky Air Compressor
  • Dewalt Batter Drill with Case
  • John Deere Gator ATV vehicle
  • Multiple tools

The items were taken sometime between Aug. 30 and Sept. 3, according to police.

Suspended License, Improper Lighting

Richard D. Gucwa, 44, of the 14500 block of Holm Street, Homer Glen, was arrested at 11:01 p.m. following a traffic stop at Archer Avenue and Main Street. He was charged with driving while license suspended and improper lighting. Gucwa was issued an Oct. 22 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

Harassment By Electronic Communication

Craig W. Mikalayunas, 48, of the 1000 block of Crestview Drive, Lemont, was charged with harassment by electronic communication. Mikalayunas was arrested at 7 p.m. following an incident on the 1200 block of State Street. He was issued an Oct. 22 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

Suspended License, Speeding

Vladislav Cazacu, 36, of the 100 block of Westerfield Avenue, Roselle Park, N.J., was arrested at 6:56 p.m. following a traffic stop on the 17300 block of 127th Street. He was charged with driving while license suspended, expired insurance and speeding. Cazacu was issued a Sept. 20 court date at the Will County Courthouse.

Suspended License, No Insurance

Jesus M. Sandoval, 42, of the 1400 block of Burger Avenue, Joliet, was arrested at 8:56 a.m. following a traffic stop at New Avenue and Timberline Drive. He was charged with driving while license suspended, no insurance and expired registration. Sandoval was issued an Oct. 24 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Disorderly Conduct

Michaelene A. Berta, 43, of the 600 block of Warner Avenue, Lemont, was charged with disorderly conduct. Berta was arrested at 10:30 p.m. following an incident on the 700 block of Czacki Street. She was issued an Oct. 24 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

Virgin Mary Statue Damaged

Someone damaged a Virgin Mary statue, a parking lot post and a parking lot sign on the 600 block of Sobieski Street, police said.

FRIDAY, AUG. 23

Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

Arley C. Volanti, 35, of the 1500 block of Sisson Street, Lockport, was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Volanti was arrested at 4:45 p.m. following an incident on the 13400 block of Archer Avenue. She was issued a Sept. 13 court date at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

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