Crime & Safety

Arrested for Refusing to Leave Silver Cross Hospital; Police Blotter

New Lenox Police stop two for driving on a suspended license.

SATURDAY, NOV. 10

Criminal trespass for refusing to leave hospital

Melissa Vance, 37, Tinley Park, was arrested for criminal trespass after a complaint was filed by staff at Silver Cross Hospital, 1900 Silver Cross Boulevard. According to the report, Vance refused to leave when asked. She posted bond and was released.

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Driving on a suspended license

Brian Short, 39, of the 800 block of Somerset Street, was cited for driving on a suspended license and operating an uninsured vehicle. According to the report, he was stopped in his car on Route 30 and Williams Street, after a random registration check revealed that he'd had his license suspended. 

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FRIDAY, NOV. 9

Random registration check discovers violation

Marc Hunter, 24, Joliet, was stopped in his car in the 1800 block of Route 30 after a random registration check revealed that his license had been suspended. He was additionally ticketed for operating an uninsured vehicle.


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