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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Allegedly kicked police officer in the groin
A 42-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5500 block of South Parkside at 4:22 p.m. Tuesday, December 2.
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| Meller |
David Meller allegedly choked his neighbor, a 35-year-old man, during an argument. A charge of aggravated battery was added after Meller allegedly kicked a responding police officer in the groin, a CPD spokesman said.
According to public records, Meller has been arrested five times by CPD since 2018 on charges that included assault, domestic battery and violating an order of protection.
Traffic stop leads to charges
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| Fuentes |
A 60-year-old Clearing man was charged with driving a vehicle without a state registration tag and a city vehicle sticker after his Dodge Ram pickup truck was curbed by police in front of 6402 W. 63rd St. at 4:05 p.m. Sunday, January 11.
Lorenzo Salgado Fuentes, of the 6100 block of South Massasoit also was cited for driving an uninsured vehicle.
Say South Sider had loaded gun in her carry-on
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| Beard |
A 36-year-old Chatham woman was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after she was arrested at Midway International Airport at 6:05 a.m. Friday, January 2.
Yahkirah Y. Beard, of the 8700 block of South Michigan, allegedly tried to board a passenger jet with a loaded handgun in her carry-on luggage, a CPD spokesman said, adding that Beard is a legal gun owner and holds a Concealed Carry License.
Charged with domestic battery
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| Gonzalez |
A 51-year-old West Lawn man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested in the 6000 block of South Mobile at 7:02 p.m. Wednesday, December 3.
Jorge L. Gonzalez, of the 6200 block of South Knox, allegedly grabbed a 42-year-old woman by the throat and threw her to the floor, a CPD spokesman said.
He broke my car window, woman tells police
A 34-year-old Clearing man was charged with criminal damage to property after he was arrested on the street near his home in the 5400 block of West 64th Street at 12:46 a.m. Tuesday, January 6.
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| Soria |
Anthony Soria allegedly broke the driver’s side window of a vehicle belonging to a 31-year-old woman, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, Soria was arrested by CPD in August 2024 near 47th and California and charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon.
Say convicted felon strangled woman
A 32-year-old West Elsdon man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5800 block of South Tripp at 9:07 p.m. Monday, January 12.
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| Lindo |
Jorge I. Lindo allegedly choked a 29-year-old woman with his hands during an argument. A charge of unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon was added after police reportedly found a handgun on a bedroom nightstand. A charge of possession of a controlled substance was added after police reportedly found a small amount of heroin in Lindo’s wallet.
According to public records, Lindo has been arrested seven times by CPD since 2014 on such charges as unsafe conduct (spitting on a fellow CTA passenger), unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member, damage to public property, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, reckless conduct and failure of a convicted gun offender to report to authorities.
Charged with burglary, again
A 38-year-old West Lawn man was charged with burglary after he was arrested on the street in front of 4142 W. 58th Place at 8:34 a.m. Tuesday, January 13.
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| Palomar |
Albert Palomar, of the 3900 block of West 61st Street, was apprehended without incident. A CPD spokesman said Palomar matched the description of a man wanted for an October 20 burglary of a garage in the 3800 block of West 60th Place.
According to public records, Palomar has been arrested 13 times by CPD since 2014 on charges that included burglary (five times), reckless conduct, leaving the scene of an accident, criminal damage to property, driving on a revoked license, violating parole by having contact with street gang members, criminal trespass to land, theft and resisting arrest.
Charge elderly man with armed robbery
A 67-year-old Hearst area man was charged with armed robbery, as well as possession of a BB gun, after he was arrested at his home in the 4400 block of South Leamington at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, November 26.
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| Kesek |
John J. Kesek allegedly robbed three men ages 22, 41 and 53 at Shop & Save Market, 5829 S. Archer. A CPD spokesman was unclear on when the robbery was allegedly committed or exactly what was stolen; but did say police confiscated a BB gun and two knives from Kesek.
According to public records, Kesek has been arrested nine times by CPD since 2014 on such charges as assault, aggravated assault, domestic battery, aggravated battery of a merchant, criminal damage to property, retail theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, obstructing a police officer and criminal trespass to land.
Charge woman with forgery
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| Mata |
A 23-year-old Archer Heights woman was charged with forgery after she was arrested at her home in the 5000 block of South Kilpatrick at 11:29 a.m. Wednesday, December 10.
Jayda E. Mata allegedly tried to cash a fraudulent payroll check (in excess of $600) at a local currency exchange, a CPD spokesman said with elaborating.
Claim woman took down surveillance camera
A 39-year-old Gage Park woman was charged with criminal damage to property after she was arrested at her home in the 5500 block of South Homan at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, December 14.
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| Juarez |
Evangelina Juarez allegedly took a surveillance camera off the hallway wall in the building where she lives, the 67-year-old landlady told police.
According to public records, Juarez has been arrested five times by CPD since 2015 on charges that included driving on a suspended license, theft, burglary, looting and battery.
Claim two stole vehicle
Two women were charged with robbery after they were arrested on the street in front of 3442 W. 63rd Place at 7:45 p.m. Monday, January 12.
Cecelia V. Rodriguez, 18, of the 5000 block of West 32nd Place, Cicero; and Preciosa B. Vazquez, of the 3500 block of West 63rd Place, were apprehended by police recovering a vehicle that had been reported stolen from the 1500 block of North Massasoit.
He hit me in the ribs, woman tells police
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| Alvarez |
A 40-year-old West Elsdon man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5400 block of South Karlov at 11:54 p.m. Saturday, January 17.
Gamaliel Martinez Alvarez allegedly pushed a 44-year-old woman and hit her in the ribs during an argument.
Say man punched woman in the face
A 30-year-old Scottsdale man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 4100 block of West 77th Place at 12:19 a.m. Wednesday, January 14.
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| Casey |
Michael K. Casey allegedly punched a 64-year-old woman in the face during an argument. A charge of criminal damage to property was added after Casey allegedly damaged the woman’s cellphone.
According to public records, Casey was arrested by CPD in December 2018 near 79th and Carpenter and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Charged with domestic battery, again
A 24-year-old West Lawn man was charged with two counts of domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 4200 block of West 76th Street at 5 p.m. Saturday, January 10.
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| Bush |
Aaron L. Jolliff Bush allegedly dragged a 38-year-old woman by her hair during an argument and punched a 27-year-old man in the face.
According to public records, Bush has been arrested five times by CPD since 2021 on such charges as domestic batter (three times), aggravated assault and criminal trespass to a residence.
Suburban man hit with vehicle, traffic charges
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| Ott |
An 18-year-old man from suburban Bloomingdale was charged with driving a vehicle with expired license plate registration after he was arrested during a traffic stop in front of 5217 S. Central at 4:25 a.m. Thursday, January 1.
Tyler J. Ott was apprehended by officers responding to a call about drag racing near Archer and Central. He also was cited for running a red light.
Allegedly cut woman’s nose
A 35-year-old Scottsdale man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 8300 block of South Karlov at 12:49 p.m. Saturday, January 10.
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| Moya |
Jose Pahua Moya allegedly struck a 39-year-old woman in the face, causing a cut on her nose, a CPD spokesman said without elaborating.
According to public records, Moya was arrested by CPD in December 2016 Near Archer and Cicero and charged with aggravated assault.
He smacked me in the eye, man says
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| Szeliga |
A 41-year-old Garfield Ridge man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested at his home in the 5300 block of West 53rd Place at 6:12 a.m. Wednesday, January 7.
Robert L. Szeliga allegedly hit a 64-year-old man in the face, causing swelling near his eye.
According to public records, Szeliga was arrested by CPD last October outside the Orion restaurant and bar and charged with criminal damage to property.
Multiple charges for driver
An 18-year-old man from the Central Illinois town of Elkhart was charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, aggravated fleeing, speeding at more than 35 mph over the posted speed limit and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after he was arrested in front of 6545 S. Hamlin at 2:08 a.m. Sunday, December 28.
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| Lopez |
Riley Sigredo Calderon Lopez was apprehended after his vehicle crashed into a CPD vehicle near 65th and Hamlin. A CPD spokesman said Lopez was first spotted by police responding to a report of drag racing and other reckless driving near 79th and Kedzie. The spokesman said Lopez was spotted holding a pistol and pointing it at police before fleeing north on Pulaski. The gun was later confiscated.
Two counts of child endangerment were added to charges when police discovered two children, ages 3 and 5, seated in the vehicle with Lopez, the spokesman also said.
Bust two on weapons rap on Pulaski
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| Antimo |
A 24-year-old Austin man was charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, illegal possession of ammunition, unlawful possession of cannabis, driving on a suspended license and driving an uninsured vehicle after he was arrested during a traffic stop in front of 4222 S. Pulaski at 12:02 p.m. Sunday, January 11.
Anthony Jaymes Antimo, of the 4900 block of West Kamerling, was driving a vehicle that police had been trailing from about 26th and Pulaski, a CPD spokesman said. In his vehicle was a loaded handgun, police said.
According to public records, Antimo was arrested by CPD in March 2024 near 62nd and Artesian and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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| Huerta |
Also arrested in the January 11 incident was 22-year-old Eileen Michelle Huerta, also of the 4900 block of West Kamerling. She was charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon.
Allegedly threw keys in her face
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| Quinones |
A 57-year-old man was charged with domestic battery after he was arrested outside the BEDS Plus transitional shelter (the former Aloha Motel), 8515 S. Cicero, at 3:57 Tuesday, December 9.
Mario E. Quinones, who police said lives at the facility, allegedly snatched car keys away from a 57-year-old woman and threw them in her face.
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