Saturday, May 25, 2013
The following police-related items appeared on area Patches this week. When an arrest is mentioned it should not be considered a conviction.
Skokie Teen Charged in Shooting Near Old Orchard Mall Criminal charges have been filed against Rayshawn Taylor, 17 , of the 1900 block of Jackson Avenue in Evanston, in connection with a shooting that took place outside Old Orchard Mall near the intersection of Golf Road and Skokie Boulevard. Taylor is charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. Taylor shot a juvenile with a semiautomatic pistol on May 17 around 9:45 p.m., police said. When officers arrived at the scene, they observed a male subject lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He is currently in stable condition. "This was not a random act," Skokie Deputy Chief Mike Pechter told Patch. Taylor's bond …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Some New Trier parents are speaking out against the school's plan to require all students to have an iPad.
New Trier High School's Mobile Learning Initiative will have all students use their own iPad for school by the 2014-15 school year. While some believe this plan will eventually save money for the district in the long run, other parents think that the program is unfair for non-wealthy families, an article by Business Insider states. “We’re in a wealthy district, but you can’t assume that everyone’s wealthy,” Mary Rita Kropp, a New Trier parent, was quoted in the article. The program pays an average of $620 for the iPad, keyboard, case and applications. Families receive a $270 subsidy, and can then pay $350 for a 16GB version or $450 for a 32GB iPad. Alternatively, families can pay $180 a year for three years in a lease-to-own option or …
Also featured in this week's blotter: officers arrest a Chicago man after a driver reported being followed.
The following reports were provided by the Northfield Police Department. Arrests and charges are accusations and do not indicate guilt. Driving Complaint Leads to Arrest On May 18, officers received a 911 call from a driver who was being followed by an SUV occupied by two men, according to police. The caller noticed the SUV's license plate number and the vehicle sped onto the Edens Expressway while the caller went to the Northfield police station, according to the report. Officers then found the vehicle and arrested Efrain Cortez, 30, of Chicago for driving without a license, excessive speeding and improper lane usage, police say. Suspicious Person On May 16, a caller reported a man in his 70s was riding a bicycle near Sunset Ridge Road …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Charges have been filed against an Evanston teen for a shooting that occurred outside Old Orchard Mall in Skokie on May 17.
Criminal charges have been filed against Rayshawn Taylor, 17 , of the 1900 block of Jackson Avenue in Evanston, in connection with a shooting that took place outside Old Orchard Mall near the intersection of Golf Road and Skokie Boulevard. Taylor is charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. Taylor shot a juvenile with a semiautomatic pistol on May 17 around 9:45 p.m., police said. When officers arrived at the scene, they observed a male subject lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He is currently in stable condition. "This was not a random act," Skokie Deputy Chief Mike Pechter told Patch. Taylor's bond has been set at $250,000 and is under electronic home …
Kimberly Even is scheduled to be sentenced on June 3 after pleading guilty to forgery.
A Glencoe woman who posed as a licensed drug counselor and allegedly deposited insurance company checks into her personal bank account has pleaded guilty to the forgery charges, according to an article by the Chicago Tribune. Kimberly Even, 48, is scheduled to be sentenced on June 3. Even was arrested in Oct. of 2011 and charged with forgery after depositing $16,600 in insurance checks made out to a Fox River Grove client, the Tribune reports. In Dec. of 2010, the Illinois Department of Human Services revoked her business license and shut down her North Shore Adolescent Recovery Center in Northfield and in Feb. 2010, she was ordered to not represent herself as a certified alcohol and drug counselor, although officials say she never stopped…
Monday, May 20, 2013
The following information was provided by the Winnetka Police Department. When an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Cannabis Activity John A. Wirt, 20, of Winnetka and Ryan Elias, 19, of Northbrook were cited for possession of cannabis on May 13 on the 700 block of Lincoln Ave., Winnetka Police reports state. Their court date is set for June 13. Identity Theft A victim on the 1000 block of Cherry St. reported that on May 13, an unknown offender(s) accessed her bank account and attempted to withdraw funds for a wire transfer, police reports state. There's no reported loss at this time. Criminal Damage An officer discovered that between April 13 and May 16, an unknown offender used white spray paint to deface the entrance of the Willow Rd. underpass at 299 Green Bay Rd. with graffiti, police reports state. The repair costs are estimated to be $200. Fraud…
Twenty-five years ago today, Dann went on a violent spree that left an 8-year-old boy dead, and included arsenic-laced Rice Krispies treats, three pistols, a can of gasoline and a firebomb.
It seems hard to believe that there was a time when the term "school shooting" hadn't entered our vernacular. But 25 years ago, when Laurie Dann did just that at Hubbard Woods school in Winnetka — in addition to attempting to poison, burn and shoot many others in a violent rampage in the North Shore — such episodes were virtually unheard of. Patch asked readers what their memories are of May 20, 1988, when Dann went on a crime spree that included arsenic-laced Rice Krispies treats, three pistols, a can of gasoline and a firebomb. The Glencoe native killed 8-year-old Nicky Corwin and wounded five other children at Hubbard Woods Elementary, and threw a firebomb into Ravinia Elementary School in Highland Park, which fizzled out before …
Sunday, May 19, 2013
The following arrest information was provided by the Glencoe Police Department. When an arrest is mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Theft Under $500 A resident on the 700 block of Apple Tree Ln. reported that three potted plants were taken from his from his front porch, Glencoe Public Safety reports state. The incident occurred on May 9. Driving Under the Influence Kenneth Lodge, 24, of Chicago is being charged with driving under the influence, according to police reports. Lodge was found by police in the parking lot of 7-11 at 107 Green Bay Rd. sitting in his parked car. His blood alcohol content was .151. His court date is set for June 16. Bond Forfeiture Heather Hundley, 22, of Winnetka is being charged for having an outstanding bond forfeiture warrant after failing to appear in court for a previous traffic case, Glencoe Public Safety reports state. Improper Lane …
A look at weird crime news in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Hard to Believe This Elaborate Heist Failed A woman from Round Lake Beach was charged with retail theft and reckless driving after she left a JC Penney without paying for $169 in clothing, struck a vehicle with her car and nearly hit several pedestrians while attempting to flee. Candy-Powered Cars Are the Future! A Chicago man was charged with disorderly conduct after he placed a candy bar in his ex-girlfriend's gas tank. Caught Red Handed With Matching Eye Shadow A Prospect Heights woman was charged with retail theft at Golf Mill Mall after a security agent observed her taking cosmetics and makeup from a store display, putting them into her purse and exiting the store without paying. Security recovered 28 items worth $425 on the scene. …
The following police-related items were taken from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced is should not be considered a conviction.
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