Man Punched Over Mall Parking Spot: Blotter

MONDAY, FEB. 18

Outstanding Warrant

Daniel S. Wolf, 26, of the 13600 block of South 88th Avenue in Orland Park, was arrested at about 1:10 p.m. on an outstanding warrant for driving with a suspended license from Orland Park police, according to a report.

Police had checked Wolf’s status after they were called to 15014 S. LaGrange Rd., on a report of someone walking around the plaza, according to a report. The warranted had been issued on Jan. 25, 2013. He was given a new court date of March 8 in the Bridgeview Courthouse.

Macy's Theft

British E. Hammons, 18, of the 9600 block of Hoxie Street in Chicago, was charged with retail theft, according to a report. Loss prevention officers at Macy’s Department Store, 1 Orland Square Dr., had stopped Hammons at about 7:30 p.m. after allegedly watching her take several pieces of clothing off the displays.

She and another woman reportedly were seen taking the clothing with them into the changing room, according to a report. A Macy’s employee stopped Hammons but the other person ran off. She is accused of taking $298 worth of clothing in her purse and was due in Bridgeview court on March 6.

SATURDAY, FEB. 16

Fight Over Parking Space

Ryan L. Holmes, 20, of the 4600 block of South La Crosse Avenue in Chicago, was charged with battery, according to a report. The alleged victim told police that he was about to pull his 2013 Hyandai into a parking space at the Orland Square Mall, 288 Orland Square Rd., when a purple PT Cruiser stole it. He drove by the car, rolled down his window and said “Really?”

An argument between the two men followed, with both leaving their cars. The fight allegedly became physical when Holmes punched the other man in the face twice. He refused medical treatment. The victim’s wife had captured the fight on her cell phone’s video camera. Police watching the video confirmed the victim’s story.

Holmes reportedly admitted to punching the other man and that he did not fight back, according to a report. He was booked for battery and given a court date of March 8 in Bridgeview.

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