Police probe DUI-related crash, disorderly conduct and wayward drones
Driver faces
multiple charges following crash -- A 36-year-old Arlington Heights woman
was cited for four violations after a single-car crash in which responding
officers found her unconscious. The woman was charged with DUI, failure to
reduce speed, illegal transportation of alcohol and damage to village property.
Police reports say they responded to a single-car accident at Bernard and
Weidner where they found the driver unresponsive in her car while it was still
running. Reports say she could not be awakened and police had to break the rear
window to enter the car. They noticed a “strong smell of alcohol”. According to
police, the woman remained unconscious and “only reacted to a sternum rub” by
responding officers. She remained unconscious while she was transported to
Northwest Community Hospital. Reports indicate that when officers arrived at
the accident scene, the woman was wearing her seatbelt. Safety first.
* Confrontation
with school staff leads to charges -- A 50-year old Buffalo Grove man was
charged with one count of disorderly conduct after police say he became irate
in the lobby of Aptakisic Middle School. Reports say the man came to the school
to speak with the school nurse about his daughter. The man, police reports say,
was upset because the school would no longer let his daughter use the school’s
elevator. She had been granted use of the elevator because of a broken foot.
The man, police say, became upset when he arrived to speak with the nurse, only
to find that she had left for the day. The man called the nurse
“unprofessional” and allegedly use inappropriate language, which prompted
school officials to call 9-1-1. Reports say it was the second time the man had
been “loud and aggressive” with school staff. Police reports say the man
provided a doctor’s note about his daughter’s condition and the situation was
resolved. However, the man was told he was no longer welcomed on school
grounds.
* Man faces
three theft charges -- A Chicago man with an apparent passion for keeping
clean faces three counts of retail theft after two incidences of theft from the
Walgreen Drug Store, 15 N. Buffalo Grove Road. The man, 30, was charged with a
Dec. 18 theft of body wash, and is also accused of stealing a large quantity of
laundry detergent pods and batteries on Jan. 20.
* Too much
caffeine? -- Police were summoned to the Dunkin’ Donuts in the 1600 block
of Weiland in response to an irate customer who was yelling at an employee.
While police were talking with the employee, the customer came back to purchase
some drinks. She told police she was upset because the employee was on a
private phone call which she felt was inappropriate and resulted in bad
service. After she ordered the drinks, the customer told the employee she did
not want the drinks any more, but wanted her money back. She was told that the
employee could not do that. Police suggested she contact Dunkin’ Donuts
management. Reports do not indicate if the customer ordered donuts, and if she
did, what kind.
* Animal
protestor update -- A woman told police she was confronted by two
protestors outside a veterinary clinic who became aggressive and threatening
telling the woman “It would be a real shame if something tragic would happen to
you.” The protester was told to move away from the clinic. It was the second
time police had been summoned to the clinic. Earlier in the week police told
protestors they could not be on private property and the entrance to the
clinic. No word if they were eating pita (or should that be PETA?) bread.
* Gotta watch
who you give a ride to --- A Zion woman stopped at the Police Department to
say she had an intoxicated person in her vehicle. The driver told police she
picked up the passenger in Palatine and was driving her to Zion when the
passenger became belligerent and verbally abusive. The driver was seeking
assistance with removing the passenger from the car. She told police the
passenger was heavily intoxicated. Police were able to do a breath test which
showed a BAC of 0.123. Police reports say the man was “highly intoxicated” and
unable to be awakened. Once he was awakened by police, he became combative and
belligerent and started swinging his arms at Buffalo Grove police and
paramedics who were summoned to take him to Northwest Community Hospital. Once he
was out of the vehicle, it took two police officers to control him. The man continued
to be combative when placed on the ambulance gurney and had to be restrained to
prevent injury.
* Drone, drone
on the range – Police received a report of a drone flying west over a
school at 1700 Weiland Road. Police were unable to locate the drone.
* Stupid is,
as stupid does – In the past week, Buffalo Grove police has issued four
tickets for DUI, four tickets for driving on a suspended or revoked license,
two for driving without a license, one for using electronic devices while
driving, one for illegal transportation of open liquor, and one citation to a
motorist for not wearing a seatbelt.
Community News
Weiland Road progress, plans
focus of open house
Residents had the opportunity to get updated on the
progress and schedule for the widening of Weiland Road. The project has two
main phases; north from Lake-Cook Road to Deerfield Parkway and north from
Deerfield Parkway to Aptakisic Road. Work in the first phase is underway with
the second set to begin this spring.
According
to Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT), phase one work is 24 percent
completed. That phase, according to LCDOT is scheduled to be completed by
October. The completion target for the second phase is July of 2021. Full
information is available at Weilandproject.com
Car seat checks available
The Police Department offers free car seat safety checks
every other Tuesday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Car seats are checked by a Buffalo
Grove police offers who are certified car seat technicians. Appointments are
required and can be scheduled this link.. Only one car seat can be checked per appointment.
Information about buying and
installing car seats, as well as how to fit them correctly in vehicles and when
they should be changed can be found here.
TIF report due
The village’s ongoing examination of Tax
Increment Financing (TIF)
for development along the Lake-Cook Road corridor will advance a step with the
completion of a feasibility study. According to the Daily Herald, the
report will help Buffalo Grove officials to “decide their next steps on a
proposed tax increment financing district aimed at boosting redevelopment
efforts in the Lake-Cook Road Corridor.
The Herald notes that “The proposed
TIF district would encompass an area bounded by Arlington Heights Road on the
west, McHenry Road (Route 83) on the east, Lake-Cook Road on the south and Old
Checker Road on the north. The area includes two struggling shopping centers,
Town Center and Chase Plaza.”
Cops may be mean during wearin’ of the green
Buffalo Grove police
will be conducting special patrols for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday period
between Thursday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 18.
The goal of this
campaign, says Traffic Sergeant Michelle Kondrat, is to crack down on impaired
drivers, and to encourage people to wear their seat belts. Celebrated
throughout the country, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest holidays of
the year due to the number of drunk drivers on the road.
“We urge our
residents and visitors to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day responsibly,” Kondrat says.
“Police will be out in force to keep impaired drivers off the roads and help to
ensure everyone makes it home safely.”
Before the green
beer starts flowing, police urge drivers to designate a sober driver. If a
designated driver is not available, call a cab, use a ride-sharing service, or
have a sober friend or family member pick you up.
Pedestrians can be
at risk, too. If you’re walking, keep an eye out for cars. If you’re a
designated driver, be alert for impaired walkers who may not obey street signs
or pedestrian signals.
The Illinois
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns are
administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation with federal highway
safety funds managed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
‘Political divide’ topic of program at Hope Lutheran Church
“Talking Across the Political Divide – a
Better Angels Workshop” is the topic of a community wide conversation at Hope
Lutheran Church is hosting a community-wide conversation, “from 1 - 3:30 pm next
Sunday, March 15, in the church fellowship hall at 1660 Checker Rd, Long Grove.
In the current polarized environment, many
people avoid or dread political conversations with friends or family members
whose politics differ from their own. This Better Angels workshop provides the
skills necessary to have respectful conversations that bring clarity to
differences, establish common ground, and affirm the importance of
relationships. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills
in a safe environment.
Participation in the workshop is free,
however registration is required. Visit hopelutheran-elca.org and click “News”
for the link to register. For more information, contact the church office at
(847) 634-2070.
Better Angels is a national citizens’
movement to reduce political polarization in the United States by bringing
liberals and conservatives together to understand each other beyond
stereotypes, forming red/blue community alliances, teaching practical skills
for communicating across political differences, and making a strong public
argument for depolarization.
Casstevens testifies before presidential commission
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| Buffalo Grove Police Chief Steven Casstevens |
Steven Casstevens, Buffalo Grove police
chief and president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
testified as an expert on police officer safety and wellness for the President’s
Commission on Law Enforcement in February.
The panel was held in conjunction with
the IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Symposium February 27-29 in Miami,
Florida.
During his testimony, Casstevens said,
“The time has come to give the mental health and wellness of officers the same
focused care and attention as we give to their physical safety.”
One of the cornerstones of Casstevens’
IACP presidency is focused on police officer mental health and wellness,
particularly on officer suicides. Casstevens has been a strong advocate for
reducing the stigma associated with mental illness, and has spoken in front of
groups locally, nationally and internationally on these topics.
One of his main goals is to ensure
support and resources are provided to officers experiencing mental illness.
Casstevens is additionally involved in the Blue H.E.L.P. organization, which
helps officers in crisis, and provides resources for families of officers who
have taken their own lives.
The Commission addresses critical
issues facing law enforcement professionals; information provided during this
event assists members in understanding the range of challenges experienced by
law enforcement professionals that can contribute to mental illness.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline
is 800-273-8255 and available to anyone who is suicidal or experiencing
emotional distress. Police officers in crisis can also visit bluehelp.org for additional resources.
District 102 appoints new board member
Vera Gaskill, an
eight-year resident of District 102, has been named to
the district’s School Board. She replaces Suzann Audi who has moved out of
the district. Gaskill’s term will run through April 2021.
Student
Voices
Here are links to the student newspapers at Stevenson and
Buffalo Grove high schools.
Buffalo Grove High School Charger
Stevenson High School Statesman
Wheeling High
School Spokesman
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