Crime & Safety
Slew of License-Related Charges Reported in Western Springs
Western Springs police reports, Nov. 26-Dec. 1.
SUNDAY, DEC. 1
No Valid Driver's License
Francisco J. Velazquez-Martinez, 34, of the 0-100 block of Barone Drive, Coram, NY, was charged with driving without a valid license and speeding after a speeding stop near the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Wolf Road at 11:22 p.m., police said.
He was released on bond to appear in court.
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SATURDAY, NOV. 30
No Valid Driver's License
A 17-year-old female juvenile from Glenview was charged with driving without a valid license and speeding, police said, after a speeding stop near the intersection of Ogden and Johnson avenues at 9:53 p.m.
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She was released on bond to appear in court.
FRIDAY, NOV. 29
Suspended License
Amer Smajkic, 48, of the 900 block of South Bodin Street, Hinsdale, was charged with driving with a suspended license and expired registration sticker after a stop in the 5500 block of Wolf Road at 11:38 a.m., police said.
He was released on bond to appear in court.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27
No Valid Driver's License
Edgar T. Bastida-Lopez, 43, of the 2300 block of North Avers Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license and speeding, police said, after a speeding stop near the intersection of Ogden and Forest avenues at 12:31 a.m.
He was released on bond to appear in court.
TUESDAY, NOV. 26
No Valid Driver's License
Carlos Vasquez, 41, of the 5700 block of South Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license and speeding after a speeding stop in the 700 block of 55th Street at 2:59 p.m., police said.
He was released on bond to appear in court.
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