Plainfield police seize drugs, arrest two
December 1, 2011 10:14PM
Updated: January 3, 2012 9:11AM
PLAINFIELD — Two men were arrested when police allegedly interrupted a marijuana sale.
Officers were called around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday when two suspicious vehicles were reported behind Lily Cache Plaza, Chief John Konopek said.
“Officers found German Ortega, 20, and Guillermo E. Godinez, 18, in one of the cars and smelled cannabis,” Konopek said. “They found a scale and learned the two had been conducting a drug transaction.”
Police reportedly seized 21 grams of pot. Godinez, of 1773 Christopher Court in Romeoville, and Ortega, of 3511 Indian Head Lane in Joliet, were booked into the county jail on charges of delivery of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Truck and load stolen
ROMEOVILLE — A semi-trailer full of finished aluminum was reported stolen Nov. 22.
Police said the trailer was parked in a lot behind a business in the 500 block of Anderson Drive. The trailer and aluminum were valued at $54,000.
In other police news;
John M. Persic: 30, of 1505 N. Kankakee St. in Wilmington, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Sunday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Salvador Lopez: 21, of 458 N. Eastern 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.
Bruce E. Leal: 26, of 405 Oakview in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without a valid license.
Nicole E. Lavaty: 30, of 9193 Del Prado Drive in Palos Hills, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on charges of driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Sebastian Linares: 20, of 101 N. Center St. in Joliet, was arrested by New Lenox police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of possession of fraudulent identification.
Hector Cuellar: 26, of 14822 Innisbrook Lane in Lockport, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on charges of vandalism and criminal trespassing.
Wail T. Salem: 46, of 11111 S. Halena in Palos Hills, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of fraudulent use of a motor vehicle title.
Lacardar Smith: 30, of 365 Gehrig Circle in Bolingbrook, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of possession of a controlled substance.
Leonel Arevalo: 30, of 1144 Church Road in Aurora, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Monday on a charge of burglary.
Michael L. Bush: 19, of 212 S. LaSalle St. in Aurora, was arrested by Plainfield police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of unlawful use of a credit card.
Tasha T. Martin: 33, of 1237 Arthur Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on charges of driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
Ernesto Sanchez: 22, of 1809 Sierra Trail in Romeoville, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Lorenzo D. Ramirez: 36, of 179 Nanti St. in Park Forest, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving on a suspended license.
Andrew R. Planeta: 33, of 508 Shabbona St. in Morris, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol.
Domingo Flores: 53, of 104 Iowa 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.
Christopher Lopez: 37, of 3140 S. Grove Ave. in Berwyn, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of delivery of cannabis.
Andrew P. Beers: 27, of 17410 S. 71st Court in Tinley Park, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of delivery of a controlled substance.
Matthew M. Fazio: 39, of 1813 Lynwood St. in Crest Hill, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol.
Jaime A. Sanchez-Orozco: 29, of 1021 Valley Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of obstructing justice.
James E. Teresi: 20, of 7105 Richmond Ave. in Darien, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of burglary.
Ashley N. Staresinich: 25, of 17718 Dixie Hwy. in Homewood, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Jeffrey T. O’Brien: 51, of 832 Plainfield Road in Joliet, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of burglary.
Michael J. Angel: 42, of 3 W. Nebraska St. in Frankfort, was arrested by Frankfort police and booked into the county jail Tuesday on a charge of obstructing justice.
