Thursday, February 9, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Winnetka Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Feb. 4 Assisting another law enforcement agency - A 64-year-old Northfield man was arrested for an outside traffic warrant from Hinsdale police. This arrest was made after the officer was investigating an unattended vehicle parked at the intersection of Maple Street and Sheridan Road. The driver was located, the warrant was confirmed and the subject was taken to the Winnetka Police Department where he was processed and released on bond. His court date is scheduled for Feb. 21. Theft - A victim reported that his bicycle was removed by an unknown person while parked unsecured at a bike rack at New Trier High School's Winnetka campus. This occurred on Feb. 2, between 8 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. The bicycle is described as a red 1980s road bike …
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Here is a summary of incidents that occurred from Sept. 12-14.
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. Sept. 14 Traffic arrest – Traci L. Bismonte, 41, of Winnetka, was charged with driving with a revoked driver’s license. She was also cited for operating an uninsured vehicle and driving with a suspended registration for non-insurance. Bismonte was arrested during a traffic stop in the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue. Her court date is set for Oct. 19. Read more: Three Officers Promoted in Winnetka Sept. 13 Theft – A man reported that his iPhone and wallet were removed from a bench in the men’s …
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
A summary of incidents reported from Sept. 3-4.
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. Sept. 4 Traffic arrest – Thomas S. Shaffer, 24, of Winnetka, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He was also cited for improper lane usage, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. His arrest occurred after a traffic crash investigation in the 300 block of Sheridan Road. His court date is scheduled for Oct. 19. -- Sandra Contreras, 25, of Northfield, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of …
A summary of incidents reported from Aug. 29-30.
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. 31 Commercial burglary – A business owner discovered his restaurant in the 500 block of Chestnut Street was burglarized overnight. A black and red Toshiba laptop was removed from a secured office. The amount of loss was estimated at $1,200. Read more: Strange crimes in our neighborhood Motor vehicle burglary – A woman found the front passenger side window of her vehicle was shattered by a rock overnight between Aug. 30 and Aug. 31. The car was parked in the 800 block of Spruce Street when …
