The following items were taken from area police department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
La Grange
Burglary
A resident reported at 6:13 p.m. April 18 that someone broke her vehicle window parked on the 000 block of North Ashland Avenue. Her backpack, containing electronics and paperwork were stolen. No loss yet reported, and the investigation is ongoing.
Criminal damage to property
At 4:57 p.m. April 15, a resident observed scratches on his parked car on the 000 block of La Grange Road. No damages yet reported, and the case is pending awaiting video footage.
Criminal defacement
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At 9:02 a.m. April 17, resident found graffiti on a building on the 000 block of West Cossitt Avenue. No video available and damage not reported.
Disorderly conduct
A resident on the 4700 block of Willow Springs Road reported at 11:34 a.m. April 13 that someone made lewd comments to he in a telephone call. The people involved were separated.
Identity theft
A resident on the 300 block of 9th Avenue reported at 10:30 a.m. April 14 that he received a collections letter from AT&T for a fraudulent loan taken out in his name. No loss reported.
A resident on the 000 block of 6th Avenue reported at 3:24 p.m. April 17, that she paid for a condo rental in another state, but when she arrived to check in, the condo was not available and she was not refunded the money. Report is for legal purposes, no loss is reported and the investigation is ongoing.
La Grange Park
Criminal trespass
Andrew Newmann, 23, of the 3700 block of Harrison, Brookfield, was charged at 1:02 p.m. April 10 on the 400 block of Newberry Avenue, with criminal trespass to a vehicle, and additionally served with a Cook County warrant for driving under the influence.
The following day, at 7:09 a.m., Newmann was charged at 7:09 a.m. April 11 at Comboni Ministries, 1615 E. 31st St., with attempted burglary. Video footage allowed officers to identify Newman as the subject.
Domestic battery
Robert Bertolini, 41, of the 1100 block of Hilldale Drive, St. Charles, was charged at noon, March 24 at 29th St. and Ostrander Avenue, with domestic battery. He also was served with a Kane County warrant for revoked or suspended registration.
Retail theft
Brandon Nard, 38, of the 400 block of South Taylor Street, Oak Park was charged at 6 p.m. April 1 at Jewel Foods, 507 E. Woodlawn Avenue, with retail theft and obstructing identification. Nard is charged with stealing $168 in merchandise from the store and providing a phony license.
Traffic violations
Layth Othman, 20, of the 7800 block of 160th Street, Tinley Park, was charged at 4:22 p.m. April 11 at 2501 N. La Grange Rd., with speeding (35 MPH over the speed limit.
Hank Beckman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.