The following items were taken from area police department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
La Grange
Armed robbery
At 11:18 p.m. March 3, La Grange Police officers responded to an armed robbery at the 7/11 store at 9600 E. Ogden Ave. An unknown Black male entered the store and took several pieces of merchandise, an unknown amount of cash from the register, and a wallet from a victim containing credit and debit cards, and $330.
Criminal defacement
At 4:44 p.m. March 3, it was reported that graffiti was found on a refrigeration unit at Cossitt School, 115 W. Cossitt Ave.
Criminal damage
At 4:44 p.m. March 2 La Grange police officers found tire marks from a “burnout” in the Village parking structure at 80 S. 6th Avenue.
DUI
Michael Roach, 50, of the 1200 block of Indian Trail Road, Hinsdale, was charged at 4:11 p.m. March 4 at 47th Street and Brainard Avenue with driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, suspended license, and expired registration.
Traffic violations
Ariel Roberson, 31, of the 300 block of Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, was charged at 6:50 p.m. March 5 at Ogden and East avenues with driving with a suspended license, and improper lane usage.
Identity theft
A resident on the 700 block of South Madison Avenue reported at 9:31 a.m. March 8 that someone opened a Verizon Wireless account in their name in late 2022. No financial loss reported.
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In-state warrant
Joshua Dallmann, 28, of the 300 block of Meadow Street, Polo, was served with an in-state warrant at 12:46 p.m. March 3 at 401 7th Street.
La Grange Park
A homeowner on the 300 block of North Waiola Avenue reported a garage burglary at 3:15 p.m. March 5. The burglary was interrupted by the resident, causing the suspect to drop a leaf blower before escaping. But he was able to take power tools valued at $1,000. The investigation is ongoing.