Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Laptop Stolen From Business

New Lenox police reports, May 13-17.

THURSDAY, MAY 17

Suspended License

Carlos Reyes, 24, of Harvey, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license after police randomly ran his plates near Gougar and Laraway roads. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

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Property Damage

  • The side of a trailer parked in the 1000 block of Shagbark Road was damaged. 
  • Deborah Roberts, 48, of Manhattan, was charged with property damage. A resident in the 100 block of First Avenue said she damaged his front door.

Fire Pit Stolen

A fire pit was stolen from the back yard of a home in the 2900 block of Sheffield Drive. The fire pit was valued at $70.

License Violations

  • Anthony Sopko, 49, of Wilmington, was ticketed for speeding and driving with a suspended license. 
  • Jafeth Gonzalez, 56, of Romeoville, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license and an overweight vehicle violation. He was taken to Will County Jail and posted bond. 
  • Frank Stengel, 29, of the 1200 block of Timber Place in New Lenox, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license after police randomly ran his plates near Cedar and Laraway roads. 
  • Isidro Jacobo, 23, of Joliet, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license and no insurance after police randomly ran his plates near Laraway and Rachel roads.

TUESDAY, MAY 15

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Counterfeit Cash

An unknown person paid for merchandise at the Walgreens in Nelson Road using counterfeit $20 bills.

Debit Fraud

A New Lenox resident told police that someone used her debit card information to make about $110 in purchases.

SUNDAY, MAY 13

Laptop Stolen

Someone broke into Crown Emergency Repair in the 400 block of DeGroate Road and stole a laptop computer valued at $2,300.

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