The following items were taken from Northbrook Police Department reports, press release records. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON
Jamal I Rufus, of Waukegan, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon June 27. During a well being check in the 800 block of Waukegan Road, police found Rufus and another individual in a vehicle. After he consented to a search of the vehicle, police found a handgun and neither Rufus nor the other individual had a FOID card. No court date was reported set as of June 30.
Gabrielle E. Fox, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and speeding as well as being apprehended on a warrant for traffic charges in DuPage County June 23. Police stopped her driving 60 mph in a 40-mph zone on Lake Cook Road near Avon Road. A search revealed she had a stun gun and no FOID card. A check revealed the warrant. She is scheduled to appear in Cook County court July 18 in Skokie on the local charges. She was released on bond for the DuPage County charges.
BATTERY
Elvis P. Premti, of Winnetka, was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer as well as illegal possession of another person’s credit and identification cards June 25. Police encountered Premiti outside a retail business in the 900 block of Willow Road where he showed signs of intoxication. During the arrest, he spit at a police officer. A search revealed the identification and credit cards of another. He is scheduled to appear in Cook County court July 5 in Skokie.
Vincent Puccio, of Lake Forest, was charged with battery June 23. Puccio arrived at a retail business in the 1500 block of Lake Cook Road to get merchandise he already purchased which was ready. After he became agitated with the staff, a security officer at the store asked him to leave. He struck the officer. He is scheduled to appear in Cook County court July 20 in Skokie.
THEFT
An unknown individual or individuals stole license plates from a company truck at business in the 400 block of Huel Road June 27.
An unknown individual or individuals stole the catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Raymond Drive June 28.
An unknown individual or individuals stole catalytic converters from two vehicles parked in the 2700 block of Techny Road June 28.
IDENTITY THEFT
A Northbrook resident reported June 24 an unknown individual opened a line of credit with a credit card company in the resident’s name in August, 2022, and spent $2,992.07 without permission.
A Northbrook resident reported June 25 an unknown individual opened a bank account in the resident’s name.
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