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A resident came to the Park Forest Police Department on September 12 to report suspicious activity in her checking account. Unauthorized charges were made on her credit card from the Nevada area, according to police.
Robert F. Malone, 47, 1047 Scott Ave., Chicago Heights, was arrested on September 12 and charged with solicitation of drugs when detectives responded to complaints of drug activity at the Marathon Gas Station, 385 Sauk Trail. Malone’s vehicle was also seized.
Brian W. Coddens, 26, 9516 S. Kildare Ave., Oak Lawn, was arrested on September 12 and charged with solicitation of drugs when detectives responded to complaints of drug activity at the Marathon gas station, 385 Sauk Trail. Coddens’ vehicle was also seized.
James E. Bell, 24, 1919 Adams St., Chicago Heights, was arrested on September 12 and charged with one felony count of possession of a controlled substance, driving with a suspended driver’s license and no front registration plate when detectives on patrol in the area of Sauk Trail and Indianwood Boulevard observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Sauk Trail with no front license plate displayed.
Lovetta Powell, 42, 23455 S. Western Ave. Apt. 10, Park Forest, was arrested on September 12 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to that address to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance.
Police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Wildwood Drive on September 12 to investigate a report of domestic battery. There were no arrests.
Andrea K. Hawkins, 29, 436 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest, was arrested on September 12 and issued a municipal citation charging a disorderly conduct when police responded to Talala School regarding a report of reckless driving, according to police.
Michael R. Beland, 28, 2 Monee Rd., Park Forest, was arrested on September 13 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to that address to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance.
A green Sears Craftsman lawn mower was reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Krotiak on September 13.
Lisa Seaton, 43, 3901 Tower Dr., Apt. 302, Richton Park, was arrested on September 13 and charged with criminal damage to property when police were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Tomahawk in reference to a report of a domestic disturbance.
Tyrone Pitts, 35, 130 Illinois St., Park Forest, was arrested on September 13 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to that address to investigate a report of domestic battery.
A window of a residence in the 400 block of Victoria Circle was reported damaged on September 13.
Robert S. Bugner, 37, 347 Oakwood Dr., Park Forest, was arrested on September 13 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to that address to investigate a report of domestic battery.
Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Waverly Street to investigate a report of criminal damage to property. There were no arrests.
A wallet was reported stolen from a business in the 300 block of Sauk Trail on September 14. A resident buying gas inadvertently left his wallet on a counter in the business, and left the premises.
A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Walnut Street on September 14.
A garage door opener was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 300 block of Westgate Drive on September 14.
A JVC CD radio with a detachable face and two CD cases containing over 100 CDs were reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Wilson Street on September 14.
Police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Berry Street on September 15 in reference to a residential burglary in progress. A resident reported seeing a man who jumped over a fence to her backyard, walked to a window next to the rear door and attempted to pry the window open with a large knife. The resident opened her door and told the subject she was calling police. The subject allegedly looked at her, swore, and ran away. The subject is described as a black male with dark complexion and short curly black hair, between 6’0” and 6’2” tall, wearing a white T-shirt and black jeans, between 30 and 32 years of age.
A Huffy basketball goal was reported stolen from the South side parking lot of Calvary United Church on September 15.
Police were dispatched to the area of Lakewood Boulevard and Orchard Drive on September 15 to investigate a report of a disturbance. Three juveniles reported that while walking home, 7 to 10 subjects wearing ski masks suddenly approached them and began to fight with them for no apparent reason. There were no arrests.
Several wires under the steering column of a bus parked in the 23400 block of South Western Avenue were reported cut on September 15.
A purple 22” girl’s bike and a 20” black boys’ bike were reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Willow Street on September 15.
A blue men’s Schwinn bike was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Elm Street on September 16.
A black CD case containing approximately 30 MP3 CDs was reported stolen from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of E. Sycamore Drive on September 16.
A Sony PlayStation 3 game console valued at $399, jewelry valued at $100, two video games valued at $50 each, a movie and shoes were reported stolen from a residence in the 3000 block of Western Avenue on September 16.
A wallet was reported lost and possibly stolen from a business in the 100 block of South Orchard Drive on September 16.
Jeffrey S. Burks, 49, 3904 Streamwood Dr., Hazel Crest, was arrested on September 17 and charged with domestic battery when police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Allegheny Street in reference to a report of a fight in progress.
A rock was used to shatter the rear window of a vacant residence in the 100 block of Illinois Street on September 17.
The police were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of Hemlock Street on September 17 to investigate the theft of a motor vehicle. The vehicle was returned to the residence on September 18. Police have suspect information.
Azell D. Fleming, 29, 5701 S. Wabash St., Apt. #2N, Chicago, was arrested on September 18 and charged with possession of cannabis. Detectives were traveling eastbound on Norwood Boulevard approaching Westwood Drive when they noticed the vehicle Fleming was driving pulled onto Norwood Boulevard from Westwood Drive, allegedly failed to yield the right-of-way, and nearly struck the detective’s squad car, according to police.
Three rolls of toilet paper and three rolls of paper towels were reported stolen from a garage in the first block of Cunningham Drive on September 18.
An 80 GB audio/video player valued at $400, an 80 GB iPod audio/video player valued at $400, five DVD movies and $45 in cash were reported stolen from a residence in the 200 block of Allegheny Street on September 19.
A 1999 black Lexus 4-door SUV, Illinois registration 6040623, was reported stolen from a residence in the 100 block of North Arbor Trail on September 19.
A Mini Chopper, green with a black frame, silver rims and a 50cc engine was reported stolen from the parking lot of a business in the first block of Norwood Boulevard on September 17. The bike was recovered in Chicago Heights and a juvenile suspect was arrested, according to police.
