Police: Neighbor thwarted kidnapping
November 13, 2012 10:46PM
Updated: December 15, 2012 6:13AM
PLAINFIELD — Police say a robber attempted to kidnap a woman in Plainfield and steal her car Tuesday.
The incident occurred about 4:23 a.m. when the victim was getting into her vehicle in the 16300 block of Fairfield Drive.
According to reports, Erin E. Davis, 19, came up and pushed her inside the vehicle before attempting to drive away. The woman struggled with Davis who fled when a neighbor intervened, police said.
Plainfield and Joliet police dogs reportedly tracked Davis to a backyard on Plainsman Circle. He lives at 16941 Plainsman Circle.
Davis was arrested on charges of aggravated vehicular hijacking, kidnapping, armed robbery, aggravated battery and aggravated assault.
Two men arrested after break-in at apartment
LOCKPORT — Two men were arrested after allegedly breaking into a Lockport woman’s apartment while she was sleeping Saturday.
Acting Chief Dave Draksler said the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 500 block of South State Street.
The victim was awakened by the sound of someone breaking into her apartment through the front door, he said.
She stayed in bed and pretended to be asleep while two men took a DVD player, receiver, speakers and a Bulls sign, Draksler said.
The 26-year-old victim called police and said she recognized a 17-year-old suspect, “from partying with him the night before.”
The 17-year-old and James Brunette, 21, were located by officers in the same block with the stolen property.
They reportedly admitted to the break-in and told police they were looking for $30 they gave the victim to buy pills.
Brunette, of 501 N. Broadway in Joliet, and the 17-year-old were booked into the county jail on charges of residential burglary.
Police news in brief:
A District 5 state trooper was uninjured after a squad car struck a deer around 4 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 80 near Briggs Street. Reports said the vehicle was damaged but did not list the animal’s condition.
In other police news:
Richard L. Churchill: 49, and Donna J. Elders, 43, both of 516 Fox St., Joliet, were arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Nov. 6 on charges of shoplifting.
John D. Porn: 43, of 15757 S. Windmill Lane, Plainfield, was arrested by Plainfield police and booked into the county jail Nov. 6 on a charge of domestic battery.
Raymond Walters: 37, of 510 Mazon St., Coal City, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Nov. 6 on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Shayne B. Rausenberger: 35, of Heskel, N.J., was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Nov. 7 on a charge of theft.
Carrina E. Vieyra: 30, of 1462 Sterling Ave., Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Nov. 7 on charges of driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle.
Cepeda J. Jackson: 45, of 338 Ruby St., Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Nov. 7 on charges of drug possession and obstructing justice.
Justin A. McNeal: 20, of 16859 Glen Oaks Drive, Country Club Hills, was arrested by Frankfort police and booked into the county jail Nov. 7 on a charge of financial identity theft.
Raphael E. Williams: 35, of 14108 S. Tracy Ave., Riverdale, was arrested by Orland Park police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Jose H. Mosqueda: 27, of 1 Northeast Circle Drive, Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of aggravated battery.
Ruben Mosqueda: 28, of 33 Northeast Circle Drive, Joliet, was arrested and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of drug possession.
Refugio Martinez: 56, of 569 Benton St., Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on charges of driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle.
Bernardo D. Leonardo: 41, of 220 E. Eighteenth St., Lockport, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of motor vehicle theft.
Martin J. McGann: 28, of 185 First, Park Forest, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of operating an uninsured vehicle.
Gordon N. Neitzel: 49, of 24701 Easy St., Plainfield, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of theft.
Brandon J. Felkamp: 18, of 9414 Elm Ave., Mokena, was arrested by New Lenox police and booked into the county jail Thursday on charges of aggravated battery and battery.
