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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Say man sexually assaulted SW Side teen
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| Flores |
A 21-year-old man from suburban Cicero was charged with criminal sexual assault, as well as producing and distributing child pornography, after he was arrested in the 5100 block of South Lotus at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 25.
Jonathan Flores, of the 2200 block of South Austin, allegedly assaulted a 16-year-old Garfield Ridge girl. Details on CWBChicago’s website at this link.
He stole my car keys, woman tells police
A 33-year-old West Garfield Park man was charged with theft after he was arrested at a residence in the 6200 block of South Oak Park at 8:03 p.m. Sunday, June 29.
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| McGee |
Tere T. McGee, of the West End and Kostner area, allegedly stole car keys from the bedroom of an ex-girlfriend, a CPD spokesman said. A charge of resisting arrest was added after McGee allegedly struggled with a police officer at the scene.
According to public records, McGee has been arrested eight times by CPD since 2014 on such charges as reckless conduct, obstructing identification, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a large amount of cannabis with intent to deliver, unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon and violating parole by having contact with gang members.
Bust Plainfield man on warrant charge
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| Keys |
A 33-year-old man from suburban Plainfield was arrested on a warrant out of Kendall County during a traffic stop in front of 6424 S. Narragansett at 4:51 p.m. Wednesday, July 9.
Reytnauldt U. Keys also was ticketed for driving a vehicle with no valid registration, as well as driving on a suspended license.
A CPD spokesman did not offer information on the nature of the warrant.
Bust man on weapons charge
An 18-year-old Auburn Gresham man was charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon after he was arrested outside in the 4400 block of South Lawler at 11:58 p.m. Saturday, June 14.
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| Nash |
Mikel T. Nash, of the 7500 block of South May, was spotted with a group of men near the mouth of an alley, a CPD spokesman said, adding that officers investigating found a loaded handgun on him.
According to public records, Nash was arrested by CPD at 75th and Halsted in April and charged with driving on a revoked license.
Charged with assault, battery
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| Lopez |
A 32-year-old Gage Park man was charged with assault and battery after he was arrested at a residence in the 5200 block of South Lockwood at 3:23 p.m. Sunday, June 15.
Milton Mora Lopez, of the 3000 block of West 56th Street, was apprehended by officers responding to a “domestic disturbance” call.
A charge of resisting arrest was added after Lopez allegedly struggled with officers at the scene.
Say man threatened woman overnight
A 42-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault after he was arrested outside at 4900 S. Cicero at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, June 17.
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| Saporito |
Frank R. Saporito allegedly used a pellet gun to threaten a 29-year-old woman in relation to a traffic crash. He also was charged with illegal possession of the weapon.
According to public records, Saporito has been arrested six times by CPD since 2014 on such charges as obstructing identification, soliciting for prostitution, possession of a controlled substance and battery.
Claim Burbank man had alcohol in vehicle
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| Gonzalez |
A 26-year-old man from suburban Burbank was charged with carrying open alcohol in a motor vehicle after he was arrested during a traffic stop in front of 5042 S. Lamon at 8:33 p.m. Friday, July 4.
Marcos A. Gonzalez, of the 5800 block of West 76th Street, also was charged with driving on a suspended license.
According to public records, Gonzalez was arrested by CPD in July 2020 near 51st and Lawndale and charged with possession of cocaine and driving on a suspended license.
Claim man had cocaine
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| Romero |
A 26-year-old Little Village man was charged with possession of a controlled substance after he was arrested during a traffic stop in front of 5012 S. Lamon at 7:50 p.m. Friday, July 4.
Xavier Romero, of the 2300 block of South Millard, reportedly was found to be in possession of cocaine, a CPD spokesman said.
He stole my clothes, elderly man says
A 60-year-old Hearst area man was charged with theft after he was arrested at his home in the 4600 block of South Leclaire at 9:43 a.m. Tuesday, July 8.
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| Wells |
Victor M. Wells allegedly stole clothing from a 91-year-old man living in the same home, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Wells has been arrested six times by CPD since 2014 on such charges as urinating on the public way, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a large amount of cocaine near a school or park, domestic battery and criminal trespass to a vehicle.
Charge woman in garage with cocaine possession
A 44-year-old Austin woman was charged with criminal trespass to property and possession of a controlled substance after she was arrested at a garage in the 4600 block of South Leamington at 12:47 a.m. Friday, July 11.
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| Valarezo |
Lisa M. Valarezo, of the 5400 block of West Division, was found to be in possession of a plastic bag containing cocaine, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Valarezo has been arrested four times by CPD since 2022 on such charges as criminal trespass to property, possession of a controlled substance and obstructing identification.
Say man threatened, hit other man
A 32-year-old Woodlawn man was charged with assault and battery after he was arrested in the 6000 block of South Massasoit at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, July 12.
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| Smiley |
Aaron D. Smiley, of the 6300 block of South Champlain, allegedly punched a 29-year-old man in the chest and threatened to shoot him.
According to public records, Smiley has been arrested four times by CPD since 2017, on charges that included obstructing identification, driving on a suspended license and aggravated domestic battery.
Claim man fought with police
A 33-year-old North Lawndale man was charged with aggravated battery after he was arrested in the 5000 block of West 45th Street at 1:44 a.m. Sunday, July 13.
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| Jackson |
Tavaris D. Jackson, of the 4300 block of West 18th Street, allegedly pushed two officers on patrol a charge of resisting arrest was added after he allegedly struggled with the officers.
According to public records, Jackson has been arrested eight times by CPD since 2018 on such charges as possession of a large amount of illegal drugs, battery and domestic battery.
He hit me, woman tells police
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| Antemate |
A 33-year-old West Lawn man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 6200 block of South Kilpatrick at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday, July 1.
Luis E. Antemate allegedly punched a 49-year-old woman in the face and pulled her hair during a quarrel.
Charge teen with gun crime
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| Alejandre-Melgar |
An 18-year-old West Lawn man was charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon after he was arrested during a traffic stop in front of 3924 W. 57th St. at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 1.
Mario Alejandre-Melgar, of the 6700 block of South Komensky, reportedly was found to be carrying a loaded handgun, a CPD spokesman said.
Charge man with retail theft
A 25-year-old man was charged with retail theft after he was arrested at the CTA bus stop at 6257 S. Kedzie at 9:10 a.m. Saturday, July 12.
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| Millet |
Orlando A. Davila Millet allegedly stole merchandise from a nearby store, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating. A source in the neighborhood said the store was the Walgreens at 6315 S. Kedzie.
According to public records, Millet has been arrested 11 times by CPD since 2023 on such charges as criminal damage to property, aggravated assault and domestic battery.
Bust convicted felon outside church
A 39-year-old Chicago Lawn man was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after he was arrested in front of Queen of the Universe Church, 7114 S. Hamlin, at 9:40 p.m. Thursday, July 3.
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| Dorsett |
Leonard L. Dorsett, of the 7400 block of South Rockwell, was apprehended by officers who spotted him looking inside parked cars, a CPD spokesman said. A pat-down reportedly yielded a loaded pistol in a bag he was carrying.
According to public records, Dorsett has been arrested 14 times by CPD since 2017 on charges that included criminal trespass to land, violating parole by contacting gang members, assault, battery and domestic battery.
Hit man with gun charge
A 29-year-old Englewood man was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he was arrested during a traffic stop in front of 7913 S. Christiana at 8:23 p.m. Thursday, July 3.
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| Farmer |
Ethan D. Farmer, of the 1400 block of West 72nd Place, was found in possession of a pistol with an illegal machine gun switch, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Farmer has been arrested six times since 2015 on such charges as reckless conduct, transporting open alcohol in a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, failure to appear in court and resisting arrest.
Bust two in alleged sex abuse of girl
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| Alex Jolliff |
A 29-year-old Ford City man was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a minor after he was arrested at his home in the 4200 block of West 76th Street at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 8.
Alex Jolliff was apprehended without incident. Jolliff allegedly molested a 13-year-old girl on multiple occasions, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
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| Thelma Jolliff |
Arrested at the same time and place was 52-year-old Thelma Jolliff. She was charged with domestic battery, as well as causing a child to be endangered.
According to public records, Alex Jolliff was arrested by CPD at his home in September 2023 and charged with domestic battery.
Say man stole from dollar store
A 63-year-old West Englewood man was charged with retail theft after he was arrested at the CTA bus stop at 6190 S. Archer at 5:50 p.m. Monday, July 14.
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| Ashford |
Jonathan Ashford, of the 1900 block of West 72nd Street, was apprehended by officers responding to a 911 call. A CPD spokesman would not name the store, but a neighborhood source identified it as Family Dollar, located steps away from where Ashford was taken into custody.
According to public records, Ashford has been arrested seven times by CPD since 2014 on such charges as possession of a controlled substance, possession of a large quantity of heroin and trespassing on the CTA.
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