Car Burglary, Marijuana Possession, Warrant Arrest: Police Blotter

Sunday, April 14

Car Burglarized

Approximately $500, credit cards and a leather purse were stolen out of a locked car after someone smashed the driver’s side window, Western Springs police said. The theft happened between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the lower level parking lot of Spring Rock Park.

Friday, April 12

Suspended License 

Conrad Rutkowski, 30, of the 0-100 block of North Elmhurst Road in Prospect Heights, was arrested and charged with speeding and driving with a suspended license, police said. Police pulled Rutkowski over for speeding at about 9:45 p.m. near the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Interstate 294. A record check showed his license had been suspended, police said.  

Tuesday, April 9

Drug Possession

Charles B. Rupsis, 32, of the 400 block of Oak Brook Road in Oak Brook, was arrested and charged possession of drug paraphernalia and cannabis, as well as for driving with one headlight, police said. He was pulled over near the intersection of Wolf Rd. and Ogden Ave. at about 11 p.m. after police noticed one of the headlights on his car wasn’t working. When talking to Rupsis, police said they smelled what they believed was marijuana coming from inside the car. 

Monday, April 8

Warrant Arrest

Diana L. Katsianis, 51, of the 5500 block of Ashland Avenue in Countryside, was arrested near the intersection of 55th Street and Gilbert Avenue at 8 a.m. when a registration check on her car indicated she was wanted for an outstanding traffic warrant, police said.

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