Police Blotter: Fishing Gear, GPS Taken From Car

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

Drug Equipment

Police randomly ran the license plates of Miranda Sullivan, 21, of Homer Glen, and saw she was driving with a suspended license. After pulling her over, police say they discovered Sullivan was in possession of drug equipment. She was given a traffic ticket for the license and released on bond for possession charges.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Mokena Man Charged with DUI

Police say they saw Markus Lopez, 19, of Mokena, speeding and running a red light at about 2 a.m. near Route 30 and the Interstate 80 ramp. After pulling him over, police say they discovered Lopez was driving under the influence of alcohol and didn't have valid proof of insurance. He was given traffic tickets.

Lawn Decoration Stolen

A New Lenox woman on the 500 block of Root Street told police that someone stole a lawn decoration from her yard. Police are investigating the incident.

Suspended License

David Kump, 56, of Joliet, was charged with driving with a suspended license after police randomly ran his registration near Route 30 and Gougar Road. Kump also was charged with having expired registration and driving without valid proof of insurance. He was given traffic tickets.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

Fishing Gear Taken

A New Lenox man on the 900 block of Cooper Road told police that someone entered his unlocked vehicle and stole about $400 worth of items, including a GPS and fishing gear. Police are investigating the incident.

Suspended License

Clemente Antele, 29, of Joliet, was charged with driving with a suspended license after police randomly ran his registration near Route 30 and Gougar Road. Antele was also charged with driving without a valid license or insurance. He was given traffic tickets.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21

Forged Checks

A woman on the 2800 block of Meadow Path told police that an unknown person cashed about $260 in checks by forging her name. Police are investigating the incident.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

Fake Checks at Fifth Third Bank

Someone at Fifth Third Bank called police to help investigate a subject who opened a bank account in February, deposited a check and withdrew $100. The check was later returned as fraudulent. Police are investigating the incident.

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