


New Lenox
SUSPENDED LICENSE: Jack Michener, 21, of the 100 block of Maple Lane, New Lenox, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license April 30 at Washington and Lancaster, police said.
DOMESTIC BATTERY: Wesley Nam, 27, of the 1800 block of Heatherway Lane, was arrested and accused of domestic battery after a May 2 incident at his home, police said.
Oak Forest
DOMESTIC BATTERY: Samantha Castaneda-Martinez, 35, of the 5000 block of Elmwood Drive, was arrested and accused of domestic battery after a May 5 incident at her home, police said.
CRIMINAL DAMAGE: A woman told police someone broke out her car windows when she was parked outside of the Rustic Oaks Apartments in the 15900 block of LeClaire Avenue May 6.
STOLEN CAR: A man told police someone stole his 2019 Chevy Traverse after he left it parked on the 16800 block of Laramie Avenue with the key in the ignition May 8. The stolen car was later recovered unoccupied in the 600 block of East 154th Street in Phoenix. The victim’s wallet and keys were missing from the car when it was recovered.
Orland Park
SUSPENDED LICENSE: Tyler Cannon, 25, of the 8500 block of Morgan Street, Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license and speeding April 28 in the 14400 block of LaGrange Road, police said.
Tinley Park
THEFT: Police said someone stole a coin change dispenser from a cash register at a Speedway gas station, 18460 S. 80th Ave., on April 13-14. The dispenser contained approximately $110.
Homewood
RETAIL THEFT: Jonathan E. Green, 28, 400 block of Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights, was arrested and accused of retail theft April 28 at the Wal-Mart Supercenter, 17550 Halsted St., after stealing merchandise selling for $183.97, police said.
HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: The Criminal Investigations Unit and South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the gun-related death of a 48-year-old man, whose body was discovered Saturday morning inside an office in the 900 block of 175th Street. According to police, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office has ruled the death a homicide. The Homewood Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit with the assistance of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force have established that this was not a random attack and that the victim was targeted, police said. Investigators believe there is no ongoing threat to the community and ask anyone with information to contact Homewood police at 708-206-3420.
SUSPENDED LICENSE: Jaime Sotelo, 26, Chicago, was arrested and accused of driving on a suspended license April 25 in the 5400 block of 95th Street, police said.
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