Police blotter: Cops say burglar took ‘anything he could carry out’
June 2, 2012 6:26PM
Updated: July 6, 2012 10:21AM
JOLIET — An accused burglar confronted with evidence that he broke into at least one home allegedly spilled his guts to police about 10 other burglaries he committed, even driving around with police to show them the locations.
Cordell Sims, 30, of 1413 Pioneer Road in Crest Hill, was arrested by Joliet and Crest Hill police and charged Friday with 11 counts — five in Joliet, six in Crest Hill — of residential burglary.
Some of the burglaries date back to last summer, said Joliet police Cmdr. Brian Benton.
After breaking into residences by kicking or otherwise forcing in a door, Sims mostly took jewelry and money, Benton said, a fact Crest Hill Police Chief Dwayne Wilkerson confirmed.
“(He took) anything he could easily carry out,” Benton said.
Most of the Joliet burglaries he is suspected of committing occurred in the 1200 and 1300 blocks of Brentwood, Benton said. Most of the Crest Hill incidents were reported in the 1200 to 1400 blocks of Rock Run Drive.
Benton said Sims admitted to taking some stolen jewelry to a local pawn shop, and police are planning to follow up there.
In other police news:
Jeremy R. Amos: 27, of 163 Wallace St. in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on charges of aggravated battery and criminal trespassing.
Carlos E. Zuniga: 31, of 306 E. Eighth St. in Lockport, was arrested by Lockport police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of aggravated domestic battery.
Jeffery M. Melnick: 56, of 16644 W. Natoma Drive in Lockport, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Carlos D. Hunter: 30, of 4221 White Tail Court in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of cannabis possession.
Christian O. Lopez: 22, of 1209 Sterling Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Darren M. Cooley: 27, of 323 Dellwood Ave. in Lockport, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of cannabis possession.
Sarah R. Clanton: 23, of 33 W. 56th St. in Westmont, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of theft.
Mohammad A. Suleman: 24, of 469 Claire Ave. in Romeoville, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of cannabis possession.
Andrew E. Sjostrom: 22, of 23720 W. Sussex Drive in Channahon, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of burglary.
Daniel O. Donaldson: 25, of 2425 226th Place in Sauk Village, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on charges of driving on a suspended license and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Armando Arredondo: 22, of 504 Hillside Road in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on charges of narcotics possession and possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.
Ryan J. Ramos: 19, of 216 Raynor Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and operating an uninsured vehicle.
Erik J. Bixler: 24, of 905 Grant St. in Villa Park, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.
Kyzar N. Vasquez: 22, of 1530 Sandy Lane in Aurora, was arrested by Plainfield police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on charges of driving on a suspended license, operating an uninsured vehicle and obstructing justice.
