Editor's note: The crime news reported by the Southwest Chicago Post---taken directly from Chicago Police Department incident reports---is not by any means an exhaustive catalogue of all crime reported in the Chicago Lawn (8th) District. For example, it typically does not include news of crimes committed in the eastern sectors of the district---because the Southwest Chicago Post's coverage area is primarily the neighborhoods that border Midway Airport and secondarily because including the relatively large volume of crime news from elsewhere in the district would be a logistical challenge. We make this note to offer a little helpful perspective and remind everyone that while crime is definitely a concern in all parts of the district (as it always has been), crime remains relatively low overall in the western section of the district. May all of us work together diligently to keep it that way. May all of us also remember that a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Charge man with theft, battery
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| Trevon Barnes |
A 25-year-old Clearing man was charged with retail theft and battery after he was arrested at the 7-Eleven at 63rd and Austin at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24.
Trevon Barnes, of the 6000 block of South Menard, allegedly stole several items and then scuffled as a clerk detained him, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
Charged with domestic battery
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| Carpio Trillos |
A 33-year-old West Ridge man was charged with domestic battery and violating an order of protection after he was arrested outside at 5501 S. Harlem at 7:52 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1.
Fabian A. Carpio Trillos, of the 2400 block of West Touhy, allegedly battered a 32-year-old woman during an argument. The woman refused medical services.
According to public records, Carpio Trillos was arrested by CPD back in January near 38th and Honore and charged with domestic battery.
Traffic stop leads to alcohol, gun charges
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| Galarza |
A 27-year-old Clearing man was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and drinking alcohol on the public way after he was arrested during a traffic stop in front of 5416 S. Austin at 7:17 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19.
Ricardo Galarza, of the 6400 block of South Sayre, reportedly was found with a firearm and open alcohol in the vehicle he was driving.
According to public records, Galarza has been arrested four times by CPD since 2018 on such charges as driving without a license, obstructing identification, possession of a stolen vehicle and assault.
Claim man hit woman
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| Olivas |
A 22-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5100 block of South Austin at 12:52 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29.
Cesar H. Olivas Jr. allegedly battered a 21-year-old woman during an argument. The woman refused medical treatment.
According to public records, Olivas has been arrested four times by CPD since 2020 on charges that included aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
Say man used gun to threaten woman
A 61-year-old Clearing man was charged with aggravated assault after he was arrested near his home in the 6200 block of South Monitor at 11:32 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24.
Daniel Mercado allegedly used a gun to threaten a 53-year-old woman three days earlier, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Mercado was arrested by CPD in November 2017 and charged with assault.
Charge man with retail theft
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| Ayala |
A 23-year-old Mount Greenwood man was charged with retail theft after he was arrested at the 7-Eleven at 6754 W. 63rd St. at 2:47 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23.
Edward A. Ayala, of the 3900 block of West 104th Street, stole “a drink,” a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
Claim man hit woman
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| Kikos |
A 27-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5900 block of South Natoma at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 30.
William T. Kikos allegedly battered a 22-year-old woman, causing swelling to her face, a CPD spokesman said. The victim refused medical services.
He threatened me, man tells police
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| Attard |
A 52-year-old Clearing man was charged with aggravated assault after he was arrested in front of 5625 S. Narragansett at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7.
John Attard, of the 6600 block of West 65th Street, was arrested by officers responding to a “man with a gun” call.
Attard allegedly used a gun to threaten a 27-year-old man during an argument. A CPD spokesman said a gun was recovered but offered no other details.
Claim man damaged TV set
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| Solis |
A 42-year-old Archer Heights man was charged criminal damage to property after he was arrested in the 5100 block of South New England at 2:22 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16.
Jose L. Solis, of the 4600 block of South Keeler, allegedly damaged a TV set back on July 30, a CPD spokesman said.
Arrest man at home
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| Kacprzak |
A 40-year-old Garfield Ridge man was arrested at his home in the 5600 block of South New England at 12:06 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Frank M. Kacprzak was wanted on a warrant, but a CPD spokesman declined to say what he was wanted for.
According to public records, Kacprzak has been arrested 10 times by CPD since 2014 on charges that included reckless conduct, possession of a controlled substance, theft, retail theft and illegal possession of hypodermic needles/syringes.
Traffic stop leads to gun charge
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| Romero |
A 31-year-old man from suburban Evergreen Park was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested during a traffic stop at 1 a.m. July 14 at Archer and Narragansett.
Arley Romero, of the 9300 block of South Turner, was found to be carrying a loaded handgun in his vehicle, a CPD spokesman said. He also was ticketed for making an illegal u-turn.
Traffic stop leads to ‘revoked license’ charge
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| McCullagh |
A 36-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with driving on a revoked license after he was arrested near his home in the 5200 block of South Massasoit at 3:21 p.m. Sunday, July 21.
Robert M. McCullagh was driving a vehicle and ran two stop signs, police said.
He punched me in the face, man says
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| Hilliard |
A 37-year-old Greater Grand Crossing man was charged with battery after he was arrested outside at 7050 W. Archer at 3:41 a.m. Sunday, July 28.
Deon Hilliard, of the 7700 block of South Cottage Grove, allegedly punched a 61-year-old man in the face during an argument, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Hilliard was arrested by CPD back in March near 63rd and Loomis and charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle. Two weeks after his arrest on Archer Avenue, Hilliard was arrested by CPD on the West Side, near Arthington and Cicero, and charged with criminal trespass to a residence.
He kissed me, woman says
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| Daly |
A 61-year-old McKinley Park man was charged with battery after he was arrested outside at 7050 W. Archer at 5:21 a.m. Sunday, July 28.
Ernest E. Daly, of the 3300 block of South Archer, allegedly kissed a woman on the mouth as she slept, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, Daly has been arrested four times by CPD since 2021 on such charges as sexual exploitation of a child, domestic battery, violating an order of protection and criminal trespass to a vehicle.
Say man damaged garage door
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| Garrity |
A 52-year-old Clearing man was charged with criminal damage to property after he was arrested near his home in the 5900 block of West 63rd Place at 2:37 a.m. Thursday, July 18.
Mark W. Garrity allegedly damaged the service door of a nearby garage, a CPD spokesman said with elaborating.
According to public records, Garrity was arrested by CPD in October 2018 near 62nd and McVicker and charged with domestic battery.
Say man stole SUV at MDW lot
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| Scruggs |
A 23-year-old Near North Side man was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and criminal trespass to land after he was arrested at the airport parking garage at 55th and Laramie at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, July 25.
Michael Scruggs, of the 1200 block of North Cleveland, allegedly stole an SUV from the lot, a CPD spokesman said.
Bust West Elsdon man on drug rap
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| Hornik |
A 27-year-old West Elsdon man was charged with possession of a controlled substance after he was arrested at his home in the 5500 block of South Kenneth at 1:27 p.m. Monday, July 29.
Daniel Hornik allegedly was in possession of a small amount of Xanax, a CPD spokesman said.
According to the public records, Hornik was arrested by CPD near his home on July 8 and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
