Police Blotter: 2 DUI Accidents in New Lenox

SUNDAY, JAN. 29

Walmart Theft

A woman told police she left her purse in a shopping cart outside of Walmart and someone stole it. A credit card inside the purse was later used at another location.

Property Damage

Someone smashed the driver's side window to a car parked in the 700 block of Sojourn Road.

DUI Accident

Nicole L. Mejstrik, 39, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a car accident. Police said Mejstrik crashed into a utility pole at Gougar Road and Maple Street at about 3:50 a.m. Mejstrik was also charged with speeding and driving without insurance. She posted bond and was given a court date. Mejstrik was not injured.

SATURDAY, JAN. 28

Credit Cards Stolen

Someone stole credit cards and identification from a coat that was hanging in Charter One Fitness on Illinois Highway.

FRIDAY, JAN. 27

DUI, Drug Paraphernalia

Benjamin H. Griffin, 39, of the 700 block of Bon Terre Road in New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a car accident. Police said Griffin was speeding along Cedar Road and rear ended a car that was stopped near Edison Drive, waiting for a train to pass at about 1:56 p.m.

Police found a half-empty bottle of liquor and a hitter box in Griffin's car. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding and the illegal transportation of alcohol. Griffin posted bond and was given a court date.

Placard Stolen

Someone stole a handicap placard from a car in the Kmart parking lot.

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