Glencoe Blotter: Public Indecency, $6,500 Statue and Vacuum Stolen

The following information was supplied by the Glencoe Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

  Criminal Damage to Property Police observed a Port-O-Potty had been tipped over at Central School in the 600 block of Greenwood Avenue at 12:50 a.m. July 2.  A business owner in the 300 block of Park Avenue reported someone had spray-painted dollar signs on storage bins at 12:51am July 2.  The damage is estimated at $300.  Police observed someone had spray-painted smiley faces on the Glencoe Youth Center building in the 600 block of Greenwood Avenue at 12:51 a.m. July 2. The damage is estimated at $300. Criminal Damage to Vehicle A resident reported that two cars parked in the driveway of a residence in the 900 block of Forestway Drive had damage to the windshield wipers and blades.  The incident is believed to have occurred sometime …

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More to the Story? Glencoe Park District Resignation

Discussions about starting to charge Donald Van Arsdale rent in his previously rent-free Glencoe home were on the table amid resignation, 'Glencoe Trib Local' reports.

The potential reasons for former Glencoe Park District Executive Director Donald Van Arsdale's sudden resignation could relate to park district board members questioning his living rent-free in a Glencoe home, according to Glencoe Trib Local.  Park Board Commissioner Trent Cornell reportedly had been checking into the practice of not charging rent to executive directors of the park district citing IRS concerns, according to the article. Discussions were on the table to begin charging Van Arsdale rent.  The practice reportedly dates back to 1965.  During the discussions, Van Arsdale abruptly resigned from his post. He submitted his resignation letter on June 27, which was effective immediately.  At a special meeting held on June 28, Steve …

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Olympics Bound: North Shore’s Conor Dwyer

The Loyola Academy graduate and Winnetka native placed 2nd in the 400-meter freestyle and 3rd in the 200-individual medley at the Olympic Trials in Omaha; he will represent the U.S. in London starting July 27.

North Shore native Conor Dwyer is headed to the Olympics, to represent the United States, and his hometown of Winnetka, in London later this month.  Dwyer, 23, a Loyola Academy graduate, took second place in the 400-meter freestyle event June 25 at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Omaha, Nebraska.  That placement qualified him for the U.S. Olympic Swim Team, along with 47 others who vied for the coveted honor. “It was unbelievable after the 400; it was a lot of emotion and it was hard for me to put it into words, I’ve put so much work in over the last 11 months,” Dwyer said. “It was breathtaking.” Dwyer also placed third in the 200-meter individual medley (IM) and fourth in the 200-meter freestyle events during the 10-day trials that ended July …

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Winnetka Blotter: Designer Bag Thief, Stolen Antiques

The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

  Burglary A victim reported that an unknown offender removed headphones and a phone charging cord from her vehicle parked in the 1000 block of Ash Street at 10:01 p.m. June 28.  It is unknown if the vehicle was locked and the loss is estimated at $250.00. Criminal Damage An officer discovered the northeast pedestrian tunnel wall was defaced with red paint sometime between 9:41 p.m. June 19 and 7:50 a.m. June 29 in the 100 block of Green Bay Road.  Public works was notified and the repair costs are estimated at $100. A victim discovered an unknown offender damaged several fence panels in the 500 block of Meadow Road sometime between 6:00 a.m. June 27 and 5:33 a.m. June 30. Repairs are estimated at $275.00.  Theft A victim reported several …

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Nominations Closed for Reader's Choice

Nominations closed for Patch's Reader's Choice 2012 on July 9; stay tuned for upcoming polls based on your nominations in a variety of categories.