Jogger Smacked on the Keister, Takes it Easy on Perp: Blotter

Smacked By The Law

A 19-year-old Oak Forest man found himself in the hot seat after he allegedly smacked a jogger on the rear end earlier this month.

The 23-year-old jogger called police at about 2:20 p.m. to the area near the intersection of Catherine Drive and 140th Street, according to an Orland Park police report. She told police a man had slapped her on the buttocks and then ran into a nearby townhouse.

Officers went to the townhouse in the 9200 block of Woodbury Court and spoke with a different man who lives there, according to the report. An officer explained who that there are consequences for hiding a suspect. A short time later, the Oak Forest man came out and admitted to hitting the woman.

The jogger asked police to issue the man a municipal citation to "not further damage his potential future as an adult," the report states.

The man was cited and is due on July 9 in Orland Park municipal court.

SUNDAY, MAY 26

F-Bomb

A 19-year-old Orland Park man was cited for breaching the peace when he reportedly yelled curse words at his neighborhood.

An officer responded to a noise complaint at about 4:50 p.m. in the 9300 block of Wherry Lane, according to an Orland Park police report. The caller said a man he believed was on drugs was dancing on the car and playing loud music.

By the time police arrived, no music was playing and the only person around was the 19-year-old man, the report states. He was advised not to play loud music. Police said he did not appear to be on drugs.

After talking with police, the man reportedly left his home and started yelling and cursing loudly. The police report states that the officer heard the man, who was apparently not aware the cop was still around, say the "F" word. He told the officer he started yelling out of frustration.

The man was cited for breaching the peace, which is a municipal violation.

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