Cops: Couple try to steal lawnmower

BRAIDWOOD — Police allegedly caught a Joliet couple attempting to steal a riding mower Saturday. Sgt. Al Soucie reported he was on patrol around 9:30 p.m. when he spotted Thomas W. Russell, 29, and Sally J. Scuteri, 30, at the corner of Kennedy Road and …

Bail set for five in attack at Tinley restaurant; two victims also charged

Authorities charged five Indiana men Monday stemming from a weekend attack in which a group of masked assailants wielding bats and batons stormed a Tinley Park restaurant in broad daylight, beating diners they believed were connected to a white supremacist group.

Two of the people …

Man charged with seeking sex with teen

ELGIN — A 44-year-old man who allegedly thought he had been chatting online with a 14-year-old girl for a few months actually was communicating with an undercover police officer. Daniel L. Abela, of 3303 Batley St., was arrested Thursday on charges of indecent solicitation, sexual …

Warrants: Will County sheriff seeking these fugitives

The Will County Sheriff’s Department Fugitive Warrant Unit is seeking information on:

Police Blotter

In police news: Stanley D. Nobles: 21, of 302 Oscar Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police and booked into the county jail Sunday on charges of aggravated battery, aggravated unlawful restraint and narcotics possession. Joseph T. Starks: 32, of 1220 E. 79th St. …

Police Blotter: 23 youths cited for illegal consumption

UTICA — Twenty-three area youths were cited for illegal consumption of alchol at 3 a.m. Sunday at the Grand Bear Lodge, state police said.

District 17 troopers responded to a loud noise/underage drinking party complaint. Upon arrival, officers discovered more than 70 occupants. ages 15 …

Man charged with driving on suspended license

In police news: Ruben Rosas: 25, of 260 N. Stadium Drive in Bourbonnais, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Thursday on a charge of driving on a suspended license. Matthew J. Michalak: 34, of 4426 S. Bend Road in Rockford, …

Lemont man guilty of molesting teen

Will County jurors convicted Greg A. Voegtlin, of Lemont, of repeatedly molesting a teenage girl between 2003 and 2007.

Bolingbrook woman accused of stealing aunt’s identity

BOLINGBROOK — Police say a woman used her aunt’s identification for more than a year to purchase cell phones, utilities and a BMW. Latonyia N. Brown, 37, of 136 Jamestown Lane was booked into the county jail Thursday on charges of theft, forgery and identity …

Warrants: Will County sheriff seeking these fugitives

The Will County Sheriff’s Department Fugitive Warrant Unit is seeking information on: …

Police blotter: Parolee kept pair at gunpoint, cops say

JOLIET — Police say a parolee who isn’t allowed to leave his house kept two others inside at gunpoint Tuesday night. Chief Mike Trafton said police were called at 11:14 p.m. to 2201 Taylor Street where officers met a 21-year-old man and 17-year-old woman near …

Man faces child porn charges

A Governors State University college student was charged with aggravated child pornography after police allegedly found illegal files on his computers. Will County Judge Marzell Richardson set bond for 21-year-old Justin M. White of New Lenox at $100,000 Wednesday. New Lenox Deputy Police Chief Robert …

Candidate for state representative arrested

JOLIET — A candidate for state representative was arrested early Tuesday after a fight with her adult daughter turned physical, reports said. Natalie A. Manley, 50, a certified public accountant who is the Democratic candidate in the 98th District, was taken into custody about 2:30 …

Montgomery man gets 15 years for part in distributing cocaine

A 26-year-old Montgomery man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for his role in a cocaine distribution ring. On Monday, Kendall County state’s attorney Eric Weis said Manuel Carranza, of the 100 block of Heathgate Road, pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. Carranza …

Police Blotter: Lookalike narcotics charge

In police news:

Craig J. Kelley: 20, of 7768 Bristol Park Drive in Tinley Park, was arrested by sheriff’s police and booked into the county jail Friday on a charge of delivery of lookalike narcotics.

Arsenyl D. Hill: 23, of 422 East Ave. in LaGrange, …