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River Forest police blotter for Sept. 24
Updated: November 26, 2012 2:21AM
The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the River Forest Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.
THEFT
Gloria J. Watson, 57, of 5516 W. North Ave. in Chicago, was arrested at 10:49 a.m. Sept. 20 at CVS, 7929 W. North Ave., and charged with felony retail theft, fleeing-attempting to elude a police officer, driving while license suspended, no insurance, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, expired registration and improper lane use. Watson allegedly concealed multiple bath and body items in her purse without paying.
Elizabeth M. Hertel, 49, of 102 Millington Way in St. Charles, was arrested at 5:17 p.m. Sept. 19 at Whole Foods Market, 7245 W. Lake St., and charged with one count of misdemeanor retail theft. She allegedly was found with one lip-gloss and one box of wine she had not paid for. She was released on bond with an October court date.
TRESPASS
Charles P. Almendarez, 42, of 3414 St. Paul in Bellwood, was arrested at 8:29 p.m. Sept. 23 in the River Forest Town Center area and charged with criminal trespass to property. The officer knew through prior contacts that Almendarez was banned from the property. He was released on bond with an October court date.
ALCOHOL
Magdalena P. Kucek, 21, of Midlothian, Tyler A. Nehmer, 22, of Milwaukee, Wis., Kyle D. Bergmann, 21, of Bloomingdale, Alejandro Lopez, 23, of Streamwood and Bryan Lopez, 21, of Bloomingdale were cited with social hosting violations at 1:45 a.m. Sept. 23 on the 1100 block of Bonnie Brae Place. Alcoholic beverages were allegedly served to minors at a party. All were released with a pending administrative adjudication hearing date. ~>~.
