Western Springs Man Accused of Assault: Cops

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL — A Western Springs resident who was in violation of his revoked firearm owner's identification card was arrested last week on a number of charges, police said.

Raymond J. Topps, 43, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, assault and disorderly conduct.

According to an arrest summary, Topps was subject to an emergency firearms restraining order for being in violation of his revoked FOID card. In a search of Topps' house, officers found a gun and suspected cocaine, police said.

The search took place at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the 5500 block of Heritage Court, police said.

Here is information from other recent police reports:

• Carlos Alvarado, 24, of Oak Lawn, was cited about 7:30 p.m. April 16 in the 1000 block of 55th Street on charges of driving with a suspended license and speeding. He was released on bond.
• Someone shot BB pellets overnight April 15 at a house in the 3800 block of Clausen Avenue. The pellets damaged a front door and window. The damage is estimated at $100 to $200.

Police report information is provided by local police departments. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.