Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Orland Park police reports, April 27-May 4
FRIDAY, MAY 4 Lavonda M. Sykes, 24, of the 1500 block of 4th Street in Rock Island, was arrested on a warrant for retail theft. She turned herself in to the Orland Park Police Department around 12:55 p.m. THURSDAY, MAY 5 Ezell Walker Jr., 22, of the 15700 block of Marshfield in Harvey, was arrested on a warrant for retail theft. Police picked Walker up from South Holland police around 3:20 a.m. TUESDAY, MAY 1 Police were called about a car accident at the White Castle parking lot around 9:45 p.m. A car had rear-ended another car in the drive thru lane, police said. When police motioned the driver of the rear-ending car to drive toward the parking lot, she almost struck a pole, according to the report. The driver’s breath smelled like …
Will County has squashed a swingers club based out of a Beecher home owned by Mark Ferrari, former owner of now-defunct Mokena sports bar and restaurant The Colosseum, Chicago Tribune reports.
A swingers club operating out of the foreclosed home of a former Mokena business owner is no more, the Chicago Tribune reports. Police reportedly found a "dungeon room," sex swings and a mini-orgy room in "Club Erotica," inside the Beecher home owned by Mark Ferrari, once-owner of now-defunct The Colosseum in Mokena. Club Erotica, with the motto "If it feels good, do it," held themed sex parties with food and musical laser-light shows for about six months in the rural, cabin-style home, which was filled with taxidermied animals, records show. Authorities shut down the club due to lack of proper permits, according to the report. The club was operated by another man, named only as "Mike" in the reports. Ferrari is believed to have fled the …
Monday, May 14, 2012
There are warrants out for the arrest of 83 people in the 60462 area of Orland Park.
Brian W. Bailey, 31, is wanted on three warrants for theft. All three warrants were issued on March 9, 2000, and each was given a bail of $10,000. His last known address was in the 11900 block of Timber Edge Lane in Orland Park. Felipe Blancas-Robles, 31, is wanted on a warrant for theft. The warrant was issued on May 7, 2007, and no bond was given. Blanca-Robles’ last known address was in the 9000 block of Kennedy Court in Orland Park. Bruce J. Debauche, 25, is wanted on a warrant for criminal damage to property. The warrant was issued on March 29, 2012, and bail was set at $6,200. His last known address was in the 9800 block of El Cameno Lane in Orland Park. Luis Soto, 37, is wanted on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance. …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A self-proclaimed 'pimp,' hit and run, keyboard smashing and the usual lineup of stumbling, sleepy drivers and angry arrestees in this week's roundup of Southland drunken driving arrests.
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Sunday, May 13
PALOS HEIGHTS May 6: Peter Adamski, 27, of the 13600 block of Dublin Road in Homer Glen, was charged with drunken driving and criminal damage to property. He was observed driving 76 mph in a 40 mph zone and was following several cars too closely, police said. He failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest, police said. During booking he hit a computer keyboard and damaged it, police said. May 5: Rytis Razanauskas, 32, of the 15300 block of Nicole Court, was charged with drunken driving and improper standing in a roadway. His car was parked on Southwest Highway and College Drive at 8:30 p.m. and he was found passed out inside, police said. A breath test revealed a blood alcohol level of .202, police said. April 30: Justin …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
A Chicago man was sentenced Friday for his role in robbing a dead man's home and other court news.
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Saturday, May 12
The Southland's major criminal and civil cases heard in Cook County and Will County courts this week. OAK LAWN — More Sex Abuse Charges Against Advocate Christ Doc Dr. Rajat Prakash, 46, of Oak Brook is facing a second accusation of fondling a patient. Following a misdemeanor battery charge that he had fondled a 32-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis while she was in a semi-conscious state, Oak Lawn police said another woman came forward a few days after the charge were filed on Feb. 15. The second accuser said he touched her private areas without her consent when they met to discuss her medical information. A civil case against the doctor is also in the works. He will be back in court on May 17. NEW LENOX David R. Reed, 23, of Chicago…
Thursday, May 10, 2012
There are warrants out for the arrest of 83 people in the 60462 area of Orland Park.
James Purnell, 47, is wanted on a warrant for burglary. The warrant was issued on March 6, 1997, and no bail was given. His last known address was within the 60462 zip code. William W. Quinlan, 30, is wanted on warrant for theft. The warrant was issued on Feb. 17, 2010 and bail was set at $50,000. His last known address was in the 9100 block South Lincoln Court in Orland Park. Luis A. Rodriguez, 46, is wanted on a warrant for the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. The warrant was issued on July 17, 2002 and no bail was given. His last known address was in the 14400 block of South Jefferson Avenue in Orland Park. Jonathan O. Sierman, 28, is wanted on a warrant for theft. The warrant was issued on Oct. 8, 2008, and bail was …
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Orland Park police reports, April 7-14
SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Police pulled over a vehicle for driving without a front license plate in the 15100 block of LaGrange Road. A warrant was found for the driver’s arrest, and her license had expired, police said. Kymberly A. McMillian, 45, of the 1700 block of Bluebell in Naperville, was arrested on an unspecified Kendall County warrant and cited for driving without a valid license. Police pulled over a car after seeing it turn left directly into the right curb lane on 151st Street near Lakeview Drive around 9:25 p.m. Michael T. Oleary, 29, of the 15100 block of Ridgeway in Midlothian, was arrested on a failure-to-appear warrant for retail theft and a warrant for driving without a valid license. He was also cited for driving without a …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Orland Fire Protection District stopped an abandoned house fire Tuesday night without flames spreading to nearby trees.
Updated, 12:02 a.m. Wednesday, May 9 Orland firefighters faced an abandoned house fire Tuesday night, requiring 159th Street to be blocked east and west near Ravinia Avenue. Personnel from an Orland Fire Protection District company saw smoke around 159th Street west of Ravinia Avenue, and found an abandoned house in the 10100 block of West 159th Street was on fire around 9:20 p.m. "They were getting fuel nearby, saw something and headed to the house," Acting Chief Raymond Kay said from the scene. "The structure has been vacant for over 20 years. A lot of fire went through the roof so there was no possibility of safe entry." The house was unoccupied at the time and no one was injured, Kay said. The structure has not been maintained over the…
Orland Park police reports, April 14-24
TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Police signaled for a car to pull over after seeing it disobey a traffic signal while driving east on 159th Street at 88th Avenue, and it stopped on the center line in the 7300 block of 159th Street around 12:45 a.m. The officer suggested the driver move to the Home Depot parking lot because of its safety compared to the median strip, according to the report. Once in the parking lot, the officer noticed the driver’s breath smelled like alcohol, his speech was slurred and he appeared lethargic, police said. The driver said he drove through the traffic light because he wasn’t paying attention, according to the report. The driver failed field sobriety tests, police said. Christopher B. Smith, 23, of the 10700 block of …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Late Sunday night, friends and family posted the hashtag #RN20 in honor of Ryan Nash. Within a few hours, thousands did the same to raise awareness and prevent others from suffering silently.
Updated, 2:15 p.m. Monday, May 07 Updated, 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 07 Close friends and family began sharing their grief on Twitter about suddenly losing a loved one Sunday night. Within a few hours, thousands of people joined them online, sharing thoughts and prayers after the death of 15-year-old Ryan Nash. The Carl Sandburg High School freshman and baseball player was declared dead by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Sunday night. The medical examiner concluded Monday afternoon that Nash died of a gunshot wound and his death was ruled a suicide. Nash’s death sparked a massive reaction on Twitter, with prayers and support for him. Some thought early on that bullying may have been a contributing factor, but on Monday sources said …
Tom Foolery
7:51 pm on Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A true entrepreneur. Life gave him lemons- he made lemonade. I wonder what type of permit you require for a swingers club. Wish I could be a swinger, but I can't grow a mustache. I do love those shiny jumpsuits with the big lapels, though. I wonder what's a mini-orgy? Is that a dwarf fetish? Dude fled the country. I think I want the movie rights to this one. more ›