Police Blotter: Police say shoplifting teens pushed store employee
June 7, 2012 9:42PM
Updated: July 9, 2012 6:12AM
JOLIET — Two teens were arrested Wednesday after reportedly spitting and pushing an employee who caught them shoplifting.
Cmdr. Brian Benton said police were called at 12:30 p.m. after Orlando M. James, 17, and a 15-year-old boy were taking items and causing a disturbance at Dollar General, 916 W. Jefferson St.
“They have been banned from the premises for previous thefts and walked out with merchandise,” Benton said. “When an employee caught up to them on the street, the 15-year-old spat on her and pushed her head.”
Responding officers spotted the suspects further down the street and arrested them. James had a bottle of unprescribed medication in his pocket, Benton said.
James, of 1 N. Center St., already was being sought on a warrant for failing to appear in court on a battery charge earlier this week, reports said.
He was booked into the county jail on charges of shoplifting, criminal trespassing and narcotics possession.
The minor was booked into the River Valley Juvenile Detention Center.
In other police news:
James E. Smith: 55, of 17201 Brushwood Lane in Orland Park, was arrested by state police and booked into the county jail Monday on charges of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license.
David D. Sotelo: 26, of 2632 Imperial Valley Trail in Aurora, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on charges of battery and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Nicole B. Gomez: 20, of 87 Woodland drive in Plano, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on charges of narcotics possession and possession of narcotics with intent to deliver.
Salvador Lara: 44, of 3817 Terrance Ferry Drive in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Timothy W. Berry: 61, of 2317 Hollyberry Court in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.
Eferm B. Green: 52, of 407 Dellwood Ave. in Lockport, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Michael D. Davis: 28, of 420 W. Buell Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Damien A. Miller: 31, of 15205 S. Route 59 in Plainfield, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of possession of narcotics with intent to deliver.
Jacob G. Friedl: 19, of 810 Sherwood Place in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of cannabis possession.
Leonard J. Rainer: 34, of 511 Preston Drive in Bolingbrook, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of forgery.
Maurilio Munoz: 32, of 109 Camelot Way in Bolingbrook, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of unauthorized use of a vehicle title.
Mario A. Garner: 22, of 1705 Golden Ridge Drive in Plainfield, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on charges of possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and unauthorized possession of ammunition.
