Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Hey, Drunk Kids, Get Off the School Roof!

Here's the Western Springs police blotter from Jan. 17 through Jan. 24.

Incidents/Reports

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 10:26 a.m.; Credit Card Fraud: A report from the 1000 block of Burlington Avenue stated that a person  had made $618 in fraudulent and unauthorized credit card purchases at a business in Georgia.

Friday, Jan, 21, 5:04 p.m.; Theft: Someone stole an iPod Touch from an unlocked locker at Lyons Township High School South Campus sometime between 2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The iPod was valued at $400.

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Charges/Citations

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Tuesday, Jan. 18, 3:37 p.m.; Driving While License Suspended, Speeding: Christopher Rosado, 29, of 3258 S. Wisconsin Ave., Berwyn, was stopped at the corner of Howard Avenue and Ogden Avenue for speeding and was charged with driving with a suspended license.

Friday, Jan. 21, Criminal Trespass to State-Supported Property, Consumption of Alcohol by Minor: A Western Springs 18-year-old man, a La Grange 18-year-old man, and a Western Springs 17-year-old boy were all issued local ordinance citations for criminal trespass after police responded to a report that they were attempting to climb onto the roof of Field Park Elementary School. The La Grange 18-year-old and Western Springs 17-year-old were also issued ordinance citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor.

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