Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Ridge Acres Car Break-ins, Drunk Kids Downtown

Here's the Western Springs police blotter from June 6 through June 13.

Incidents/Reports

Sunday, May 12, 12:26 a.m.; Burglary to Motor Vehicle, Theft: Someone entered a vehicle in a driveway on the 4600 block of Johnson Avenue sometime between Saturday and Sunday and stole a wallet. The wallet contained $30 in cash and various credit cards and IDs.

Sunday, May 12, 12:26 a.m.; Burglary to Motor Vehicle: Someone entered (another) vehicle in a driveway on the 4600 block of Johnson Avenue sometime between Saturday and Sunday. While the interior of the vehicle was disturbed, nothing was reported missing.

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Sunday, May 12, 12:36 a.m.; Burglary to Motor Vehicle: Someone entered a vehicle in a driveway on the 500 block of 46th Street sometime between Saturday and Sunday. While the interior of the vehicle was disturbed, nothing was reported missing.

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Charges/Citations

Monday, Jun 6, 11:25 p.m.; Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: Two 18-year-old Indian Head Park men and a 17-year-old Brookfield girl were issued local ordinance citations for consumption of alcohol after a WSPD officer noticed them acting strangely near the train station.

Thursday, Jun 9, 11:15 a.m.; No Valid Driver's License: Erica J. Spain, 28, of 11325 S. Sawyer Ave., was arrested at the Police Department after being found to be driving without a valid license. Spain was involved in a minor, injury-free vehicle collision earlier in the day.

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