Police Blotter: New Lenox Resident Busted on Charges of Pot Possession

sunday, jan. 16

In-State Warrant

Jason Froling, 35, of Manhattan, was pulled over by New Lenox police after they say he made an improper turn at Illinois Highway and Spencer Road. Police discovered that Froling had a warrant for his arrest for the failure to appear in Will County Court. He was turned over to the Will County Sheriff's Department.

Suspended License

Jonathan Varju, 26, of Joliet, was charged with driving with a suspended license and without insurance, as well as not having a front license plate.

Isreal Alarcon, 42, of Joliet, was pulled over by New Lenox police after they conducted a random registration check. Police charged Alarcon for driving with a suspended license, not having valid insurance and not having a valid license.

Warrant for Arrest

New Lenox Police were investigating a suspicious person at about 2:20 a.m. near the Metra lot at 300 Church St. They discovered Jason Koch, 31, of 147 Anderson Road, who had a warrant for his arrest for the failure to appear in Will County Court. He was turned over to the County Sheriff's Department.

Weed Possession

Bradley Mulder, 20, of 22617 S. Spencer Road, was charged with the possession of cannabis after police pulled him over at 8:20 p.m. for having a loud muffler. Mulder was released on bond and his charges were preferred to the Will County State Attorney's Office.

Shopper's Cell Phone Taken

New Lenox Police were called to Target when a caller told them she left her cell phone in a cart and it was gone when she returned.

Suspended License

Steven Mendez, 30, of Wilmington, was charged with having expired registration, driving with a suspended license and driving without insurance.

GPS Taken from Car

A New Lenox man from the 1000 block of Southgate Road told police that someone entered his unlocked vehicle and took a GPS system and other personal items.

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