Crime & Safety
Sheriff's Blotter: School Bus Accident, Stolen Copper, Weed Possession
Will County Sheriff's Department reports, April 23-30.
MONDAY, APRIL 30
Trailer Stolen
A manager at Veolia Environmental Services, 106 Ford Drive in New Lenox, said someone stole a pressure washer and the trailer to which it was mounted. The thief cut the padlock on the gate to force entry.
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
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Car Burglary
Someone stole a cell phone and wallet from an unlocked car in the 200 block of Somerset Court in New Lenox.
SATURDAY, APRIL 28
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Weed Possession
Keith J. Wayteck, 19, of the 700 block of South Cooper Road in New Lenox, was charged with possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana and possession of drug equipment.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
Copper Theft
At some point between Feb. 20 and April 27, someone entered a fenced area at a Verizon cell tower in New Lenox and stole several copper wires and brackets.
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
School Bus Accident
A driver rolled into a Lincoln-Way District 210 bus while stopped at a red light at Gougard and Maple roads in New Lenox. At about 8:30 a.m., police responded to the scene. The children, aged 5-6, were not injured but transferred to another to get to school.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25
GPS Stolen
Someone stole a GPS unit from an unlocked car parked in the 200 block of Williams Street in New Lenox.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
Copper Theft
Seven copper ground connectors and four pieces of 10-foot coax cables were stolen from a fenced area at American Tower, 202 E. Joliet Hwy. The theft occurred sometime between April 11 and April 24, and the estimated loss is $11,000.
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