Crime & Safety

Mokena Woman Stopped Twice by Police Charged with DUI

A 22-year-old woman faces DUI charges and was also accused of skipping out on a check, after getting stopped twice in one day by Orland Park police.

A Mokena woman stopped by Orland Park police twice in one day is accused of drunken driving and skipping out on the check.

Samantha Raines, 22, of the 19600 block of Cambridge Drive, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08 and theft of services, according to an Orland Park police report.

At about 3:21 p.m. on May 20, police spotted a red Volvo S70 driving erratically near the intersection of LaGrange Road and 158th Street, according to the report. The Volvo also was following a vehicle too closely. She was issued a warning for improper lane use and sent on her way.

A short time later, the same officer responded to a theft report at a Mexican restaurant, according to the report. An older-model red car had left Casa Margarita, located at 9549 151st St., and headed toward another business in the same shopping center, police said. The officer reviewed his notes and discovered that the vehicle registration from the earlier traffic stop matched the one provided after the theft.

The Orland Park officer left and immediately drove toward LaGrange Road to track down the driver, the reports states. The officer was able to find Raines, who was headed to Frankfort and insisted she had to leave to pick up her sister. A description of the suspect reportedly matched Raines.

After receiving information that Raines allegedly had alcoholic drinks at the restaurant, the officer had her perform field sobriety tests, according to the report. She also took a breath test. Police arrested Raines and took her to the Orland Park Police Department for booking.

Raines was released to a family member after posting bond and is due on July 1 in Bridgeview court.

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