Editor's note: The crime news reported by the Southwest Chicago Post---taken directly from Chicago Police Department incident reports---is not by any means an exhaustive catalogue of all crime reported in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District. For example, it typically does not include news of crimes committed in the eastern sectors of the district---because the Southwest Chicago Post's coverage area is primarily the neighborhoods that border Midway Airport and secondarily because including the relatively large volume of crime news from elsewhere in the district would be a logistical challenge. We make this note to offer a little helpful perspective and remind everyone that while crime is definitely a concern in all parts of the district (as it always has been), crime remains relatively low overall in the western section of the district. May all of us work together diligently to keep it that way. May all of us also remember that a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Two shot during argument on 79th Street
Two people were shot as they argued with each other near 79th and Komensky at about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Police said that one, a man about 30 years of age, was shot in the head. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition. The second person was described by police as a "male of unknown age" who sustained a graze wound to his right arm. He refused medical attention. CPD said they have not yet determined who is a victim and who is an offender in the case. Detectives are investigating.
Man charged with domestic battery again
A 31-year-old Brighton Park man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 4600 block of South Spaulding at 2 a.m. Thursday, July 2.
Efrain O’Neill allegedly punched a 32-year-old woman in the face during an argument.
According to public records, O’Neill has been arrested 12 times since 2016 on such charges as domestic battery (six times), criminal damage to property, burglary and criminal trespass to land.
Say man broke CTA bus door glass
A 67-year-old Washington Park man was charged with criminal damage to property after he was arrested at the CTA bus turnaround at the Orange Line terminal, 4612 W. 59th St., at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, June 28.
Albert Lindsey, of the 300 block of East 56th Street, allegedly kicked the door of a CTA bus, causing the glass to shatter.
According to public records, Lindsey has been arrested three times by CPD since 2014 on charges that included battery and heroin possession.
Bust Burbank man on drug charge
A 27-year-old man from suburban Burbank was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after he was arrested during a traffic stop at 6258 S. Pulaski at 8:59 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
Marcin Dzierzega, of the 6700 block of West 81st Street, was taken into custody after police found drugs inside his vehicle, a CPD spokesman said. He also was charged with driving on a suspended license.
According to public records, Dzierzega has been arrested five times by CPD since 2015 on charges that included possession of a controlled substance and violating an order of protection.
Bust man on drug rap during traffic stop
A 26-year-old Gage Park man was charged with possession of a controlled substance after he was arrested during a traffic stop in the 5000 block of South Lawndale at 8:33 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
Marcos A. Gonzalez, of the 5200 block of South Campbell, also was cited for unlawful possession of cannabis and driving on a suspended license.
Hit Joliet man with reckless driving charge
A 53-year-old Joliet man was charged with reckless driving, as well as driving without insurance, after he was arrested at 6659 S. Cicero at 3:21 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
Jesse Torres, of the 1000 block of Loren, allegedly was driving a vehicle that hit another on Marquette Road, just east of Cicero, and then struck some road construction barriers at Cicero.
According to public records, Torres was arrested by CPD in 2014, near 119th and State, and charged with heroin and cocaine possession.
Claim tow truck driver illegally solicited business
A 34-year-old Scottsdale man was charged with unlawful solicitation of business by a tow truck operator after he was arrested in the 3600 block of West Columbus at 8:39 p.m. Wednesday, June 24.
Gustavo Dirzo-Bello, of the 7800 block of South Kilpatrick, was apprehended without incident, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, Dirzo-Bello was arrested at his home last December and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of possessing a firearm without a valid FOID card.
Charge Vittum Park man with domestic battery
A 45-year-old Vittum Park man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 4900 block of South Lamon at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, June 27.
Hugo Miranda allegedly punched a woman in the face during an argument. A charge of possession of a controlled substance was added after officers reportedly found an illegal narcotic on Miranda, according to a CPD spokesman.
According to public records, Miranda was arrested by CPD in 2014 near 46th and Cicero and charged with aggravated DUI, driving under the influence of drugs and driving on a revoked license.
Threatened me with an ax, man tells police
A 39-year-old Little Village man was charged with aggravated assault after he was arrested in the 5700 block of South Karlov at 11:01 p.m. Saturday, June 6.
Manuel Ruiz, of the 2300 block of South Drake, allegedly used an ax to threaten a 25-year-old man, according to a CPD spokesman who was unable to say if police recovered an ax.
According to public records, Ruiz has been arrested six times by CPD in the last 18 months, on charges that included assault, criminal trespass to land, drinking alcohol on the public way and criminal trespass to property.
Claim man threatened police at Midway
A 27-year-old West Englewood man was charged with criminal trespass to land after he was arrested at Midway Airport at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, May 31.
Michael Curry Shropshire, of the 6300 block of South Wood, reportedly refused to leave his seat in an airport-owned wheelchair when asked to do so. A charge of resisting arrest—as well as charges of assault and battery of a peace officer—were added after Shropshire allegedly threatened to beat two police officers and then threw punches, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Shropshire has been arrested six times by CPD since 2015 on such charges as domestic battery, criminal trespass to land and criminal damage to government property.
Bust Downers Grove man on weapons charge
A 24-year-old Downers Grove man was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested during a traffic stop in the 6000 block of South Central at 2:27 a.m. Thursday, June 4.
Creston R. Robinson, of the 100 block of 2nd Street, was allegedly in possession of a loaded handgun, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Robinson has been arrested four times by CPD since 2014, on charges that included resisting a peace officer and solicitation of a sex act.
Say man spat in police officer’s face
A 30-year-old West Elsdon man was charged with criminal damage to property after he was arrested in the 4300 block of West 55th Street at 2:45 a.m. Monday, June 8.
Danny Fernandez, of the 5300 block of South Kilbourn, was charged in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred at the gas station at 55th and Kostner minutes earlier. A charge of aggravated battery was added after he allegedly spat in the face of a police officer at the scene.
According to public records, Fernandez has been arrested seven times by CPD since 2014, on such charges as aggravated DUI, domestic battery, sale/possession of a deadly weapon, resisting arrest and criminal trespass to property.
Choked me with an extension cord, woman says
A 31-year-old South Shore man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at the Aloha Motel, 8515 S. Cicero, at 5:54 a.m. Friday, June 5.
Vincent Hall, of the 1100 block of East 81st Place, allegedly walked up behind up 31-year-old woman and choked her with an extension cord before she managed to break free and escape, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Hall has been arrested five times by CPD since 2018.
Two shot during argument on 79th Street
Two people were shot as they argued with each other near 79th and Komensky at about 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Police said that one, a man about 30 years of age, was shot in the head. He was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was listed in critical condition. The second person was described by police as a "male of unknown age" who sustained a graze wound to his right arm. He refused medical attention. CPD said they have not yet determined who is a victim and who is an offender in the case. Detectives are investigating.
Man charged with domestic battery again
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| Efrain O'Neill |
A 31-year-old Brighton Park man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 4600 block of South Spaulding at 2 a.m. Thursday, July 2.
Efrain O’Neill allegedly punched a 32-year-old woman in the face during an argument.
According to public records, O’Neill has been arrested 12 times since 2016 on such charges as domestic battery (six times), criminal damage to property, burglary and criminal trespass to land.
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| Albert Lindsey |
A 67-year-old Washington Park man was charged with criminal damage to property after he was arrested at the CTA bus turnaround at the Orange Line terminal, 4612 W. 59th St., at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, June 28.
Albert Lindsey, of the 300 block of East 56th Street, allegedly kicked the door of a CTA bus, causing the glass to shatter.
According to public records, Lindsey has been arrested three times by CPD since 2014 on charges that included battery and heroin possession.
Bust Burbank man on drug charge
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| Marcin Dzierzega |
A 27-year-old man from suburban Burbank was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after he was arrested during a traffic stop at 6258 S. Pulaski at 8:59 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
Marcin Dzierzega, of the 6700 block of West 81st Street, was taken into custody after police found drugs inside his vehicle, a CPD spokesman said. He also was charged with driving on a suspended license.
According to public records, Dzierzega has been arrested five times by CPD since 2015 on charges that included possession of a controlled substance and violating an order of protection.
Bust man on drug rap during traffic stop
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| Marcos Gonzalez |
A 26-year-old Gage Park man was charged with possession of a controlled substance after he was arrested during a traffic stop in the 5000 block of South Lawndale at 8:33 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
Marcos A. Gonzalez, of the 5200 block of South Campbell, also was cited for unlawful possession of cannabis and driving on a suspended license.
Hit Joliet man with reckless driving charge
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| Jesse Torres |
A 53-year-old Joliet man was charged with reckless driving, as well as driving without insurance, after he was arrested at 6659 S. Cicero at 3:21 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
Jesse Torres, of the 1000 block of Loren, allegedly was driving a vehicle that hit another on Marquette Road, just east of Cicero, and then struck some road construction barriers at Cicero.
According to public records, Torres was arrested by CPD in 2014, near 119th and State, and charged with heroin and cocaine possession.
Claim tow truck driver illegally solicited business
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| Gustavo Dirzo-Bello |
A 34-year-old Scottsdale man was charged with unlawful solicitation of business by a tow truck operator after he was arrested in the 3600 block of West Columbus at 8:39 p.m. Wednesday, June 24.
Gustavo Dirzo-Bello, of the 7800 block of South Kilpatrick, was apprehended without incident, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, Dirzo-Bello was arrested at his home last December and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of possessing a firearm without a valid FOID card.
Charge Vittum Park man with domestic battery
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| Hugo Miranda |
A 45-year-old Vittum Park man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 4900 block of South Lamon at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, June 27.
Hugo Miranda allegedly punched a woman in the face during an argument. A charge of possession of a controlled substance was added after officers reportedly found an illegal narcotic on Miranda, according to a CPD spokesman.
According to public records, Miranda was arrested by CPD in 2014 near 46th and Cicero and charged with aggravated DUI, driving under the influence of drugs and driving on a revoked license.
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| Manuel Ruiz |
A 39-year-old Little Village man was charged with aggravated assault after he was arrested in the 5700 block of South Karlov at 11:01 p.m. Saturday, June 6.
Manuel Ruiz, of the 2300 block of South Drake, allegedly used an ax to threaten a 25-year-old man, according to a CPD spokesman who was unable to say if police recovered an ax.
According to public records, Ruiz has been arrested six times by CPD in the last 18 months, on charges that included assault, criminal trespass to land, drinking alcohol on the public way and criminal trespass to property.
Claim man threatened police at Midway
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| Michael Shropshire |
A 27-year-old West Englewood man was charged with criminal trespass to land after he was arrested at Midway Airport at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, May 31.
Michael Curry Shropshire, of the 6300 block of South Wood, reportedly refused to leave his seat in an airport-owned wheelchair when asked to do so. A charge of resisting arrest—as well as charges of assault and battery of a peace officer—were added after Shropshire allegedly threatened to beat two police officers and then threw punches, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Shropshire has been arrested six times by CPD since 2015 on such charges as domestic battery, criminal trespass to land and criminal damage to government property.
Bust Downers Grove man on weapons charge
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| Creston Robinson |
A 24-year-old Downers Grove man was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested during a traffic stop in the 6000 block of South Central at 2:27 a.m. Thursday, June 4.
Creston R. Robinson, of the 100 block of 2nd Street, was allegedly in possession of a loaded handgun, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Robinson has been arrested four times by CPD since 2014, on charges that included resisting a peace officer and solicitation of a sex act.
Say man spat in police officer’s face
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| Danny Fernandez |
A 30-year-old West Elsdon man was charged with criminal damage to property after he was arrested in the 4300 block of West 55th Street at 2:45 a.m. Monday, June 8.
Danny Fernandez, of the 5300 block of South Kilbourn, was charged in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred at the gas station at 55th and Kostner minutes earlier. A charge of aggravated battery was added after he allegedly spat in the face of a police officer at the scene.
According to public records, Fernandez has been arrested seven times by CPD since 2014, on such charges as aggravated DUI, domestic battery, sale/possession of a deadly weapon, resisting arrest and criminal trespass to property.
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| Vincent Hall |
A 31-year-old South Shore man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at the Aloha Motel, 8515 S. Cicero, at 5:54 a.m. Friday, June 5.
Vincent Hall, of the 1100 block of East 81st Place, allegedly walked up behind up 31-year-old woman and choked her with an extension cord before she managed to break free and escape, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Hall has been arrested five times by CPD since 2018.
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