Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Man Refused to Leave El Burrito Loco

New Lenox police reports, May 21-24.

THURSDAY, MAY 24

Credit Fraud

A business in the 21700 block of Center Avenue told police that someone used a business credit card to purchase $800 in gas.

Property Damage

Someone damaged a vehicle parked in the 400 block of South Marley Road.

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Suspended License

Jose Vargas, 31, of Chicago, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license and no insurance after police randomly ran his plates near Route 6 and Interstate 355.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

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Credit Fraud

A resident told police that someone used her debit card information to make about $170 in online puchases. 

Warrant Arrest

Police randomly ran the license plates of a driver at Route 6 and Silver Cross Boulevard. The driver, Cornequa Bass, 23, of Joliet, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license and no insurance. The passenger, Jeremy Jackson, 25, of Chicago, had an active warrant for his arrest for the failure to appear in Williamson County Court. 

Suspended License

Bryan Nolan, 46, of Lockport, was ticketed for running a red light and driving with a suspended license. 

TUESDAY, MAY 22

Man Won't Leave Mexican Restaurant

Daniel Deinema, 25, of the 400 block of Boeing Drive in New Lenox, was charged with disorderly conduct after police were called to the El Burrito Loco restaurant in the 300 block of West Route 30. Police said Deinema was yelling obscenities and refused to leave when asked.

MONDAY, MAY 21

Property Damage

Someone put blacktop sealant on a car parked in the 1200 block of Towncrest Drive. 

Bike Stolen

A bike was stolen from a porch in the 600 block of South Cooper Road. It was valued at $100.

Suspended License

Jose Carmargo, 29, of Chicago, was ticketed for driving with a suspended license and no insurance after police randomly ran his plates near Route 30 and Gougar Road. 

THURSDAY, MAY 17

Arrest Warrant

Alvin Cruz, 38, of the 1800 block of Edmonds Avenue in New Lenox, was taken to Will County Jail after police responded to his home for a civil dispute. Police discovered Cruz had a warrant for his arrest for the failure to appear in Lake County.

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