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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Allegedly shot and killed man at a gas station
A 40-year-old Garfield Ridge man awaits trial after he was charged with murder. Eduardo Pena
was arrested at his home in the 5300 block of South Mayfield at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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| Eduardo Pena |
was arrested at his home in the 5300 block of South Mayfield at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.
He allegedly shot a man in the back at the BP gas station at 39th and Archer shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Slain was Brighton Park resident Steven Garcia, 38.
According to published reports, prosecutors said that Pena and two gang members were in Pena’s SUV when they saw the tattooed and shirtless Garcia. The two men in Pena’s vehicle reportedly got out and punched Garcia in what was described as a gang-related argument.
A short time later, Pena allegedly got out of his vehicle, chased down Garcia and shot him. Garcia fell to the ground and was later pronounced dead at St. Anthony Hospital.
A few minutes after the shooting, Pena’s SUV was pulled over by police because it was being driven with its headlights off. When quizzed about the shooting, the vehicle’s occupants reportedly denied knowing anything. But police bodycam footage later was used to match the occupants to the crime, and they were arrested. In court, Pena’s attorney said he works as a janitor at the Merchandise Mart.
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Want to work directly with Chicago Police to prevent crime in your neighborhood? If you live in and/or own a business in Beat 811 (see map) make plans to attend your next CAPS meeting, set for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20 at Ward Hall, 5157 S. McVicker. Hear updates on crime in your neighborhood and learn how you can work with neighbors and police to make the community safer and better for all. This meeting will also serve as the October meeting for the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch. See you there?
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Woman carjacked in West Lawn
A 26-year-old West Lawn woman reported that three men stole her SUV at gunpoint as she parked near 71st and Springfield at 8:05 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. The victim told police that a man walked up behind her, covered her mouth with his hand, put a gun to her head and said, “Don’t scream or I’ll shoot.” A second bandit then went through her pockets, taking her vehicle keys. They and a third robber then jumped in her SUV and sped away east on 71st Street. The victim said she alerted her 52-year-old father, who was nearby. They jumped in his vehicle and tried to follow the stolen SUV but lost it at Kedzie. The robbers were described as black boys or men ages 16 to 19, about 5-foot-7 and 120 pounds, wearing black hoodies and black jeans.
Man foils robbers by fleeing
A 39-year-old Scottsdale man foiled an armed bandit who tried to rob him at his home in the 8600 block of South Kedvale at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. The victim told police that as he walked up his driveway, two men pulled up in a black SUV. One got out, pulled a pistol and told the victim not to move. The victim responded by running away into his backyard, and the offenders sped away in their vehicle. They were described as black boys or men ages 16-25, about 5-foot-11 and wearing blue jeans.
Charge man with sex assault of minors
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| Quawone Harris |
A 25-year-old man from suburban Calumet City was charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse after he was arrested at his place of employment in the 5600 block of South Archer at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.
Quawone D. Harris allegedly assaulted several minors in the months prior to his arrest, although a CPD spokesman did not say when or where the crimes allegedly occurred.
ShotSpotter alert leads to gun arrest
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| Derrick Guzman |
A 32-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm after he was arrested at his home in the 5200 block of South Normandy at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6.
Derrick Guzman was arrested by officers responding to a ShotSpotter alert, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
Allegedly used knife to threaten teen
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| Taric Assad |
A 47-year-old Clearing man was charged with aggravated assault after he was arrested at his home in the 6200 block of South Narragansett at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.
Taric M. Assad allegedly used a knife to threaten a 17-year-old boy during an argument in the home five hours earlier.
According to public records, Assad was arrested in February 2017 near 99th and Halsted and charged with battery and aggravated assault.
Say South Side man drove drunk
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| David Brown |
A 58-year-old Auburn-Gresham man was charged with DUI, as well as leaving the scene of an accident, after he was arrested in the 6700 block of South Pulaski at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.
David L. Brown, of the 7800 block of South Aberdeen, allegedly was the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a parked car in the 6700 block of South Springfield, shortly before his arrest.
He also was ticketed for driving without a license.
Sparks fly, woman pulled over and arrested
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| Crystal Rodriguez |
A 25-year-old Gage Park woman was charged with DUI, reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident after she was arrested in the 4700 block of South Archer at 9:22 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25.
Crystal M. Rodriguez, of the 3400 block of West 53rd Place, was pulled over by police who reportedly spotted sparks emanating from one of her wheels.
A CPD spokesman said that Rodriguez was then identified as the driver whose vehicle struck another vehicle a short time earlier in the 6700 block of West Archer.
Charged with domestic battery
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| Juan Garnica |
A 30-year-old Scottsdale man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 8200 block of South Kilbourn at 2:53 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
Juan C. Garnica allegedly choked and hit a 29-year-old woman during and argument.
Bust man on criminal trespass to a vehicle
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| Daniel White |
A 44-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle after he was arrested near his home in the 5200 block of South Neenah at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6.
Daniel White also was charged with criminal damage to property, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, White was arrested in May 2018 near 66th and Damen and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Bust Indiana man on drug rap
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| Devonte Scott |
A 27-year-old man from Storm Lake, Ind. was charged with possession of a controlled substance after he was arrested during a traffic stop in the 6400 block of South Melvina at 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24.
Devonte J. Scott also was charged with driving without a license.
According to public records, Scott has been arrested five times by CPD since 2014 on charges that included domestic battery and criminal damage to property.
Say man’s vehicle was overloaded
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| Jorge Salinas |
A 22-year-old West Lawn man was charged with driving an overloaded vehicle after he was arrested in the 6300 block of South Archer at 8:40 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14.
Jorge A. Salinas, of the 3900 block of West 66th Place, allegedly was driving a 2018 Ford Escape that was overloaded with cargo that was protruding from the vehicle, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating. Salinas also was charged with driving on a suspended license.
According to public records, Salinas has been arrested four times by CPD since 2016 on charges that included retail theft, criminal defacement of property and unlawful use of a weapon.
Claim man burglarized garage
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| Joseph Holubek |
A 47-year-old Clearing man was charged with burglary after he was arrested in an alley near 60th and Massasoit at 3:49 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2.
Joseph Holubek, of the 6000 block of South Massasoit, allegedly burglarized a garage in the 6200 block of South Monitor on Aug. 30.
According to public records, Holubek has been arrested 14 times since 2017 on such charges as domestic battery (four times), violating an order of protection, retail theft and criminal trespass to land.
Wouldn’t get off bus, police say
A 27-year-old Scottsdale man was charged with assault, as well as trespassing on CTA property,
after he was arrested at the Orange Line terminal, 4612 W. 59th St., at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5.
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| Maurice Lowry |
after he was arrested at the Orange Line terminal, 4612 W. 59th St., at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5.
Maurice R. Lowry, of the 8000 block of South Pulaski, allegedly refused to get off a CTA bus when told to do so, and then tried to hit a police officer arresting him.
According to the public records, Lowry has been arrested five times by CPD since 2018 on such charges as aggravated assault, criminal trespass to land, criminal trespass to a residence and retail theft.
Charge man with trespassing
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| William Marley |
A 57-year-old man was charged with criminal trespass to property after he was arrested in the 6200 block of South Mason at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29.
William J. Marley was apprehended without incident, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, Marley was arrested at the same address in October 2017 and charged with the same crime.
Chat with cops leads to drug arrest
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| Nicole Vieni |
A 33-year-old Scottsdale woman was charged with possession of a hypodermic syringe/needle, as well as two counts of possession of a controlled substance after she was arrested in the 5000 block of West 46th Street at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Nicole E. Vieni, of the 7900 block of South Kilpatrick, was apprehended after officers talking with her reportedly spotted a needle and a white powdery substance in the vehicle where she sat.
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