Routine traffic check results in criminal trespass charges
It was then blocked
by a second Buffalo Grove police unit. Reports say officers drew their “duty
weapons and pointed them toward the man while staying in cover/concealment.
Three officers gave verbal commands to the man to exit the vehicle, which he
did, and was apprehended by police. Once the adults were secured, weapons were
secured.
Police found that
in addition to the man, Golden David Wellington, the man’s wife, Driver
Jennifer Wellington and three children were in the car. Golden Wellington was
charged with criminal trespass to property.
Golden said he rented the car after the extended warranty expired for
his personal vehicle. He was unaware
that it was reported stolen. He told police he had no communication with the
rental company. He also told police he
shared a cell phone with his 11-year-old daughter as a primary form of
communication and the primary form of communication with the company was
supposed to have been by e mail. The rental company told police that it tried
to request the vehicle be returned several times but was unable to make contact
with him. A certified letter was also sent.
From the Police Reports
Picture not perfect – A Lake
Forest woman reported to police that a painting valued at $12,000 was missing
from her self-storage unit in the 500 block of Aptakisic Road. According to
reports the woman said she found the unit’s door down and locked, but the
picture was reported removed from the frame, which was found damaged in the
unit.
Weeds whacked -- Police were
summoned to the 0-100 block of Downing Road to a report of excessive lawn/weed
growth. Police reports say the home appeared to be vacant and going through renovation. The lawn, however was not cut and weeds and
growth were in excess of 12 inches.
Funny money – Employees at
the Walgreens at Buffalo Grove and Lake-Cook roads reported $900 in what appeared to counterfeit $100
bills. Police reports say additional investigation found that some of the bills
had security features found on $10 bills including a picture of “President Alexander
Hamilton” watermark and “USA Ten” security strip. Store security video revealed
three men who allegedly bought gift cards using the bogus cash.
Package theft – A resident
in the 0-100 block of Villa Verde reported that a package from eBay was
missing.
Where there’s smoke –
There’s an upset HOA. Police were
summoned to the pool area in the 100 block of Manchester Drive after a resident
complained about another resident smoking at the door to the pool and
clubhouse. Police extinguished the situation by telling the smoker about
smoking laws and told him to act accordingly with no if, ands or butts.
Lassie, come home – A resident
reported a stray dog, a pit bull, was observed loose. Police reminded the owner
of village leash laws and that his 4-foot restraining fence was not high
enough.
Break-up could be cause of
break-in -- A 27-year old Chicago woman has been charged with residential
burglary after a resident noticed a broken window and drawers in an upheaval
state. The resident also noticed fresh blood. The resident told police he suspects
the break-in could have been done by a “former roommate” with whom he had a
“confrontation” about retrieval of property.
Fraudulent license – An
Indiana man faces three charges following a traffic which led police to
discover 101 South Carolina driver’s licenses – 88 of which had the suspect’s
picture on the, 13 of the licenses had a different picture. Police also found
drug paraphernalia. The man, Justin Earl
Clark, 27, of South Bend, was charged with possession of fraudulent driver licenses,
permits, possession of drug paraphernalia and bot wearing a seat belt.
Domestic dispute leads to DUI
charge -- A Buffalo Grove man was charged with DUI following a reported
domestic dispute. Police were told the man left the scene in a red minivan
before they arrived. When they located the man in the van, it was parked. The
man said he was just having a cigarette. Police noticed that he appeared
intoxicated. He said he had been dating
his girlfriend on and off for 16 years and that he is an alcoholic. The
argument began when after she said if he found him drunk again, she would kick
him out of her house and end the relationship.
Accident leads to DUI arrest – A
57-year old Buffalo Grove man was charged with four traffic violations after
police responded to a crash June 27. Police say the two-car accident occurred
when the driver of one car hit another.
Before leaving the scene, the driver of one car dropped a bag containing
an unopened bottle of vodka, tell a witness that police will arrest him if he’s
caught. He was right. Police found the car and the man, who was lying down with
his head face-down in some bushes near the scene. Police say the man was so intoxicated that
when a spider crawled across his should and on to his face, he (the man, not
the spider) had no reaction.
Trash stalkin’ – Police had
two reports of trash container thefts.
Cops check for liquor sales to
minors -- A check of 56 liquor-license holding establishments found only
one violation for selling alcohol to minors.
The one location was Pizza Amore, 808 Milwaukee. Ave.
Dog gone it – A resident in
the 300 block of Le Parc Circle reported that her 10-inch tall statue of a
boxer puppy was reported missing. Video surveillance revealed a woman
approaching the sculpture in the resident’s garden around 6:23 a.m. and looked
at the statue. She reportedly returned about
20 minutes later and took the statue.
Vandals hit local firm -- A
company in the 200 block of Aptakisic reported windows on three trucks parked
at the company were smashed. Each window
was valued at $350. The company also reported various tools were taken from
some of the trucks. The loss is
estimated at 100, 2000-4000,600, 300m 100 and $1,000 of tools from another
truck.
A resident in the 100 block
of Old Oak filed a report claiming packages are disappearing. The resident said several packages have been
opened and contents removed.
Stray dog – a resident in
the 2600 block of Chelsey reported that his neighbor’s dog is running
loose. The dog’s owner was warned.
Community
news
Election results to be heard in court
Soojae Lee’s bid to become a
member of the Village Board takes to the courts Tuesday during a hearing on
Tuesday. Details are at The
Daily Herald and Journal-Topics.
Rt. 53 extension fading?
The long-debated extension of Rt.
53 could becoming to an end, according to a report by Marni
Pyke, transportation/projects writer for the Daily Herald.
Deadline approaches for school supply donations
Residents who want to donate to
Vernon Townships school supply have until July
17 to donate. The project is expected to help 100 families.
Park District taking Board Member applications
The Buffalo Grove Park District
Board of Commissioners is now accepting applications from residents of the Park
District who are interested in filling the vacancy created by the sudden
passing of Commissioner Richard Drazner.
The individual
selected will serve as Park District Commissioner until the middle of the term
at the annual meeting in May 2021. The
remaining two years of the term will be open during the April 2021 consolidated
election.
Interested
residents should contact Buffalo Grove Park District Executive Director Ryan
Risinger at (847) 850.2122. Applications
for the position are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Wednesday July 31, and can
be found on the Buffalo Grove Park District website at bgparks.org,
under the category of Information, on the Board of Commissioners page.
Now open
Village surpasses Relay for Life fundraising goal
The Village’s
Relay for Life team raised more than $4,200, eclipsing its goal of $3,500.
Team Captain and
Village Trustee Joanne Johnson worked with Lou Malnati's to donate a pizza
party for the department that raised the most money. The Village Hall/Golf team
won the pizza party.
Overall, the event
raised nearly $106,000, surpassing its goal of $80,000.
Artists and crafters wanted
Artists & Crafters are wanted
for a juried Art Fair which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 31, during Buffalo
Grove Days. To obtain and application and for more information on how to
participate, here.
Sunday is First Responders Day at Farmers Market
Sunday is First Responders Day at
the Buffalo Grove Farmers Market. Members from Buffalo Grove's Police, Fire and
Public Works Department will be present to meet with residents and provide more
information about their services. Activities will include K9 demonstrations,
emergency vehicle tours, giveaways and more. The Farmers Market is open from 8
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is held at Mike Rylko Park on Rt. 83 between Deerfield
Parkway and Buffalo Grove Road.
Public Works helping fight hunger
The Buffalo Grove Public Works
Department is participating in the Lake County Responding to Hunger campaign.
Donation boxes for non-perishable food items are located at the Public Service
Center (51 Raupp Blvd), Village Hall (50 Raupp Blvd) and the Police Department
(46 Raupp Blvd); donations will be accepted through Friday, July 19th.
Community Arts Center gets certification
The Park District reports that the
renovation at the Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center completed
last spring has received LEED V4 ID+C: Commercial Interiors Certification from
the United States Green Building Council (USBGC). Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) certification is an official recognition that a project complies with
the requirements prescribed within the LEED rating system, as created and
maintained by the USBGC.
The Park District’s most recent
renovation of the Community Arts Center began with planning in fall 2016, and
included new pitched seating in the theater, an upgraded sound and lighting
system, updated multipurpose rooms, new bathrooms, a new concessions area, and
a new art gallery. As we moved closer to
construction, the Board of Commissioners expressed interest in making sure we
were being environmentally conscious, and using materials that were
sustainable.
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