Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Within days and in separate, unrelated incidents, Park Forest Police arrested three men with felony DUI. Two of the men had prior DUI arrests, according to police. One of those men received two felony charges.

Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Beginning January 25, 2026

Felony Aggravated DUI

Police arrested Steve A. Johnson Jr., 40, of the 300 block of Forest Boulevard, Park Forest, on January 25, and charged him with felony aggravated DUI 4+ in that Mr. Johnson allegedly operated a motor vehicle under the influence, and this was his fourth violation, according to police. Police also charged him with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a revoked driver’s license, disregarding a stop sign (X.3), not driving on the right side of the road, and failure to signal when required. Mr. Johnson had an initial court date of January 27, 2026.

The events leading up to the arrest began when an officer traveling westbound on Main Street, approaching Forest Boulevard at 10:22 PM, observed a black 2015 Lincoln MKC heading northbound on Forest Boulevard. The Lincoln allegedly failed to make a complete stop at the posted stop sign at the intersection of Forest Boulevard and Main Street.

According to the report, Mr. Johnson’s previous violations include:

• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on 07/06/2011
• Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on 04/16/2017
• Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on 08/06/2017

Domestic Battery

Police arrested Richieon R. Tolbert, 19, of the first block of Cherry Street, Park Forest, on January 28 and charged him with domestic battery when police responded to the first block of Cherry Street to investigate a report of a domestic incident.

Domestic Battery

Police arrested Timothy C. Peterson, 40, of the 3500 block of Western Ave., Park Forest, on January 28 and charged him with domestic battery when police responded to the 3500 block of Western Avenue to investigate a report of domestic battery.

Resisting

Police arrested Lance C. Evans, 30, of the 1500 block of Pine Trace Circle, University Park, on January 29, and charged him with resisting/obstructing a peace officer, and issued citations charging illegal stopping/standing/parking and unlawful use of an electronic communication device.

An officer began investigating at 6:59 PM in the 100 block of S. Orchard Dr. regarding a suspicious subject report. On the way to the scene, SouthCom Dispatch informed officers that a man in a white van was allegedly harassing people in a parking lot, according to police. While driving in the area, an officer saw a white 2003 Ford, which had allegedly stopped in the roadway near Main Street and Lester Road, obstructing traffic, according to police.

An officer curbed the vehicle and informed the driver, later identified as Mr. Evans, of the reason for the stop. Police observed that Mr. Evans allegedly held a cell phone and was not wearing a seatbelt, according to police.

Two Felony Charges

Police arrested Sam R. Green, 45, of the 1100 block of Amherst Ln., University Park, on February 1 and charged him with aggravated speeding, improper lane usage, failure to signal, failure to reduce speed, illegal transportation of alcohol, hit and run with a failure to render aid, and no valid driver’s license (expired over one year).

Police contacted the Cook County Felony Review, which approved one felony count of aggravated DUI – no valid license, and one count of felony aggravated fleeing and eluding – causing more than $300 damage. Police also charged Mr. Green with a misdemeanor complaint of reckless driving.

Two Felony Charges: Car Allegedly Traveling 50 MPH Over Limit

At approximately 11:43 AM, an officer was traveling northbound on Western Ave. near Indianwood Boulevard when he saw a silver vehicle traveling southbound on Western Avenue, allegedly approaching him at a high rate of speed, according to police. According to the officer’s radar, the vehicle was traveling at 85 miles per hour in a posted 35 miles per hour zone, police said.

Domestic Battery

Police arrested C’era N. Barnes-Cook, 29, of the 1100 block of Cottage Grove Rd., Ford Heights, on February 2, and charged her with one count of domestic battery when police responded to the 400 block of Springfield Street regarding a report of domestic battery.

Felony Aggravated DUI

Police arrested Antonio J. Perez, 49, of the 300 block of Pleasant St., Joliet, on February 3 and charged him with one felony count of aggravated DUI, DUI alcohol, driving with a revoked driver’s license, and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver. Mr. Perez had an initial court date of February 5, 2026, at the Markham Courthouse.

Police said Mr. Perez’s previous violations include:

• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on 09/14/2024
• Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol on 11/29/2024

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Police arrested Lestoria S. Powell, 30, of the 9700 block of S. Prospect Ave., Chicago, on February 4 and charged her with possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis by a driver, and speeding. At 12:01 AM, an officer saw a white 2020 Chevrolet allegedly traveling eastbound on Lincoln Highway at a speed of 63 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone, according to police.

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According to police, officers captured all the incidents in this report on body-worn and dash-mounted cameras at the respective scenes. All Park Forest police officers wear body-worn cameras. Officials typically abbreviate these devices as BWC in the reports.

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