Police Blotter: Joliet Township man killed, woman injured in traffic crash
June 25, 2012 9:20PM
Updated: July 27, 2012 6:10AM
MANHATTAN — A Joliet Township man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a traffic crash Sunday night.
The collision occurred around 10:40 p.m. when a northbound Ford pickup struck a southbound white van on Route 52, a half-mile south of Delaney Road.
The woman who was driving the van was airlifted from the scene while the man who’d been in the Ford was pronounced dead at 11:40 p.m. by the Will County coroner’s office.
The coroner’s office has confirmed where the man lived, but said his identity does not match the name on cards found with him. His family planned to meet with the coroner’s office Monday afternoon.
Bystanders assist cop
in fight, arrest
JOLIET — An officer fought off and arrested two attackers with some help from bystanders after responding to a domestic dispute late Saturday.
The officer responded to the call around 12 a.m. Sunday near Romayne and Capri avenues.
The officer allegedly saw Randall L. Harrison, 22, of 304 Romayne Ave., threatening someone with a bottle.
When the officer tried to arrest Harrison, Harrison began fighting with him. The officer was then attacked by a second man, Jamal M. Smith, 20, of 1317 Nelson Road in New Lenox, police said.
With the help of two bystanders, police arrested Harrison and Smith and booked them into the county jail Sunday on charges of aggravated battery and resisting a peace officer.
Police seek
stabbing suspect
SHOREWOOD — Police are seeking a man they say stabbed another man on the street early Friday.
About 2:30 a.m., the 43-year-old victim was walking home in the 500 block of Edgebrook Drive when he was approached by a man in his 20s.
“The victim greeted the offender who (immediately) cursed at him then attacked him,” Cmdr. Eric Allen said. The victim was stabbed several times and suffered wounds to his arms, chest and back.
Nearby residents heard the struggle and the suspect, who was 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighed 180 pounds, fled south on Edgebrook Drive and east on Ridge Road.
The victim was taken to Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet where he was listed in stable condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Barton at 815-725-1460.
Shoplifter had
bogus gift cards
BOLINGBROOK — Police say a woman hid a bottle of vodka before tying to use fraudulent gift cards Friday.
Lt. Mike Rompa said police were called at 10:14 p.m. to the 700 block of East Boughton Road after Oretha M. Miller, 35, was spotted putting a liquor bottle underneath her purse in the shopping cart. When the gift cards she attempted to use were declined, she attempted to walk out, Rompa said.
“She taken into custody for retail theft and was found to be in possession of several counterfeit credit cards and a Link card in another individual’s name,” Rompa said. Miller had also reportedly used the cards in Plainfield. Miller, of 4207 W. Gladys Ave. in Chicago, was charged with retail theft and six counts of possession of counterfeit credit cards.
Fire destroys garage
JOLIET — Fire destroyed a dettached garage early Monday in the 700 block of Raub Street.
Battalion Chief John Zagar said the blaze was reported at 1:20 a.m. and damaged one vehicle parked inside and the house next door.
In other police news:
Justin Lovelace: 23, of 405 E. 17th St. in Lockport, was arrested by Lockport police and booked into the county jail Wednesday on a charge of theft.
Kolin F. Kokinda: 21, of 7550 W. Inverness Lane in Frankfort, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Wednesday on a charge of narcotics possession.
Kristen L. Urquiza: 37, of 957 John St. in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Wednesday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
John C. Petreikis: 31, of 3414 Susan Lane in Steger, was arrested by Steger police and booked into the county jail on a charge of burglary.
David E. Rue: 27, of 2016 Capri Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Thursday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured vehicle and obstructing justice.
Anthony M. Carson: 24, of 1463 Main St. in Crete, was arrested by Crete police and booked into the county jail Thursday on charges of domestic battery, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Santiago C. Vieyra: 48, of 2120 Drinklight in Woodridge, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Mark J. Dorko: 21, of 9016 Liscanor Ave. in Mokena, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of possession of cannabis with intent to deliver.
Jerry Shaird: 25, of 509 W. Bellarmine Drive in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of driving without a license.
Scott E. Reynolds: 40, of 200 Port Royal Circle in Aurora, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Luke W. Ryan: 36, of 2224 Oneida St. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol.
Michael L. Hussey: 59, of 34 Meadowlark Lane in Beecher, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on charges of driving on a suspended license and failing to report an accident.
Oscar Ontiveros-Lemus: 43, of 315 Woodcreek Drive in Bolingbrook, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol.
Adam J. Purvis: 19, of 22 E. Clinton St. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on charges of cannabis possession and driving under the influence of alcohol.
Brandon D. Parker: 20, of 510 Sherman St. in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Thursday on charges of aggravated battery and unlawful use of a weapon.
Genaro Fonseca: 22, of 709 Nicholson St. in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Thursday on charges of narcotics possession and cannabis possession.
