Winnetka Police Blotter: Fare Skipper Leaves Wallet in Cab

The Winnetka Police Department provided the following reports. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Aug. 26

Cannabis activity – A 15-year-old boy from the New Trier township area was cited for possession of cannabis at 11:09 a.m. His court date is scheduled for Sept. 30.

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Aug. 25

Traffic arrest – Paul Daniel Elsbree, 45, of Wilmette, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol at 2:58 p.m. He was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol. Elsbree was taken into custody after authorities received a report of an impaired driver in a parking lot on Ridge Avenue. Elsbree's court date is scheduled for Sept. 21.

Aug. 24

Theft of services – A cab driver reported a passenger left his taxi without paying at the intersection of Green Bay Road and Winnetka Avenue at 10:30 p.m. The man also left his wallet in the vehicle. The passenger was located in the area by officers and restitution was made at the scene for $60. The wallet was returned to its owner.

Traffic arrest – Jose R. Cortez, 23, of Glenview, was arrested on a charge of driving without a valid driver’s license. He was also cited for failure to wear a seat belt during a traffic stop in the 300 block of Green Bay Road at 4:08 p.m. His court date is scheduled for Sept. 30.

August 23

Criminal damage – An officer discovered graffiti in the abutments above both the underpass areas at 199 Green Bay Road. Public Works was notified for removal. The repair costs are estimated at $150.

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