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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Charged again with retail theft
A 56-year-old Englewood man was charged with retail theft after he was arrested at a store in Ford City at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, May 25.
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| Bentley |
Jimmie D. Bentley, of the 6300 block of South Justine, was detained by store security until police arrived. A CPD spokesman declined to name the store or say exactly what was allegedly stolen.
According to public records, Bentley has been arrested 12 times by CPD since 2014 on charges that included soliciting unlawful business, criminal trespassing, criminal damage to property, possession of a controlled substance and retail theft (eight times).
Weapons charge for Oak Lawn man
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| Rivera |
A 22-year-old man from suburban Oak Lawn was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested in the 3100 block of West 59th Street at 7:46 p.m. Wednesday, May 25.
Matthew Jose A. Rivera, 10400 block of South Mason, was taken into custody after a pat down revealed he was carrying a handgun, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, Rivera was arrested by CPD in June 2021 in the 1600 block of North Lake Shore Drive and charged with unlawful use of a weapon.
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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 812 (see map) make plans to attend your next CAPS meeting, set for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at the Clearing Branch Library, 6423 West 63rd Place. 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. Expected to attend this meeting is Chicago Lawn (8th) District Commander Bryan Spreyne.
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Arrested three times in three weeks
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| Versace |
A 29-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with violating a “no contact” order after he was arrested in the 5600 block of South Menard at 11:02 a.m. Tuesday, June 14.
Luigi Versace, of the 5200 block of West 52nd Street, allegedly violated a judge’s order that he not have contact with a 47-year-old man, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating. He also was charged with resisting arrest.
The arrest was the third time Versace was apprehended by CPD within a three-week period at the same address on Menard. He was arrested on June 2 and charged with violating an order of protection and on May 28, when he was charged with criminal trespass to land.
Claim man would not leave pub
A 54-year-old man from suburban La Grange was charged with criminal trespass to land after he was arrested at Halina’s Pub, 7023 W. Archer, at 12:55 a.m. Friday, June 3.
Lee C. Watters, of the 9600 block of Ogden, allegedly refused to leave after he was asked to do so.
Charge woman with retail theft
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| Hughes |
A 44-year-old Clearing woman was charged with retail theft after she was arrested at the Jewel-Osco at 6107 S. Archer at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 7.
Bridget Hughes, of the 6000 block of South Massasoit, was apprehended without incident. A CPD spokesman declined to say what allegedly was stolen.
According to public records, Hughes was arrested at the same Jewel-Osco in August 2019 and charged with retail theft.
She spat on me, woman claims to police
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| Stanczyk |
A 44-year-old Clearing woman was charged with domestic battery and violating an order of protection after she was arrested at her home in the 6200 block of South Narragansett at 3:38 p.m. Thursday, June 9.
Evelina Stanczyk allegedly spat on a woman during an argument, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
Motorist charged with kicking, biting first responders
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| Willingham |
A 34-year-old woman from the Grand Boulevard neighborhood was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, as well as failure to stay in a lane, after she was arrested at 4300 S. Cicero at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, June 5.
Dominique M. Willingham, of the 5000 block of South Forrestville, was involved in a multi-vehicle crash. As first responders arrived at the scene, Willingham allegedly poked, kicked and bit a firefighter/paramedic and bit a police officer.
According to public records, Willingham was arrested by CPD in May 2018 and charged with DUI.
Allegedly punched woman in face
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| Corona |
A 33-year-old West Lawn man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 6500 block of South Kenneth at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, June 4.
Marco A. Corona allegedly punched a 30-year-old woman in the face several times during an argument.
According to public records, Corona was arrested by CPD in June 2020 near 44th and Fairfield and charged with DUI.
Claim man had ghost gun
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| Alvarado |
An 18-year-old West Lawn man was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested during a traffic stop in the 7800 block of South Pulaski at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, June 2.
Aidan Alvarado, of the 6000 block of South Pulaski, reportedly was found to be in possession of a ghost gun—a firearm with no serial number and which are often bought online and assembled at home.
He also was charged with possession of ammunition without a valid FOID card.
Charge man with phone harassment
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| Johnson |
A 50-year-old Scottsdale man was charged with telephone harassment after he was arrested at his home in the 4300 block of West 77th Place at 1:54 a.m. Saturday, June 11.
Kevin Johnson allegedly called a 44-year-old woman and threatened to kill her, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, Johnson was arrested twice by CPD in 2016—once charged with domestic battery and another time with violating an order of protection.
Bust Scottsdale man on fireworks rap
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| Rodriguez |
A 33-year-old Scottsdale man was charged with unlawful use of fireworks after he was arrested near his home in the 8600 block of South Kostner at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, June 12.
Ernesto Rodriguez allegedly was found detonating a Roman candle.
A charge of aggravated battery was added after he allegedly pointed a lit candle at a responding officer and fired a charge at him, hitting the officer, a CPD spokesman said.
Traffic stop leads to gun charge
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| Velasquez |
A 24-year-old Little Village man was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested during a traffic stop in the 7100 block of South Hamlin at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday, June 7.
Daniel Velasquez, of the 2300 block of South Lawndale, allegedly was found to be carrying a handgun without a Concealed Carry license, a CPD spokesman said.
Traffic stop leads to drug charge
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| Lloyd |
A 49-year-old Gage Park woman was charged with possession of a controlled substance after she was arrested during a traffic stop in the 4400 block of West 53rd Street at 11:16 a.m. Friday, June 3.
Hilda Lloyd, of the 5200 block of South Richmond, reportedly was found to be in possession of crack cocaine, a CPD spokesman said.
Allegedly flees to bar after crash
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| Lagos |
A 43-year-old South Shore man was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, as well as leaving the scene of an accident and driving on a revoked license, after he was arrested at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 16.
Antonio Lagos, of the 7100 block of South Coles, was reportedly involved in a two-vehicle crash in the 5400 block of South Kedzie.
When police arrived, they reportedly spotted Lagos in the doorway of the Just One More bar, 5332 S. Kedzie, allegedly attempting to avoid detection by police.
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