According to police reports, Police observed
a vehicle traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed on Dundee near
Buffalo Grove Road.
Report says officers performed a traffic
stop on the vehicle at 872 Cambridge Dr. While officers were exiting their
squad car, two men exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers pursued and
apprehended both men who were identified as Jason Zhivotovsky of Buffalo Grove
and Adam Rodriguez-Barron of Palatine.
According to reports, Zhivotovsky was
carrying a backpack that contained a Smith and Wesson M&P 380 Shield EZ
with attached laser, two large knives, cannabis paraphernalia including a
digital scale and metal grinder, two rolled cigars containing suspect cannabis,
and one rolled "joint" containing suspect cannabis.
Police say Rodriguez-Barron was charged
with one count of resisting/obstructing peace officer. He was released on
a personal recognizance bond. After conferring with the Cook County State's
Attorney's office, Zhivotovsky was charged with one count of Possession
of Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number, one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use
of a Weapon/No FOlD, one count of Aggravated unlawful use of a weapon/Under 21,
and one count of Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer. Zhivotovsky was also
issued an adjudication citation for possession of cannabis under 21.
Retail theft – Buffalo Grove Police were summoned to
Woodman’s Market, 1550 E. Deerfield Pkwy. on reports of a customer who tried to
leave the store with items, but not paying for them. According to reports, the
unidentified man tried making off with $28.63 in items. Police say he scanned a
few items and paid for them, but then swiped the remaining items. Store
officials decided not to press charges if the man paid for the items, which he
did and was, note reports, “trespassed from the premise.”
Also on the
Woodman’s beat – While
reports are sketchy, police report that two motorists were engaged in a “road
rage incident” at 1549 E. Deerfield Parkway that spilled over to the Woodman’s
parking lot at 1550 E. Deerfield Parkway. Reports say one motorists reportedly
approached the other’s car and reached inside, hitting the second motorist in
the face and knocking off his glasses and damaging them. When police arrived
the second motorist, say reports, “requested an apology and $100 (for bent
eyeglasses) in lieu of seeking battery charges. Reports say the first motorist
agreed and, according to reports, wait for it, “and they exchanged their final
pardons in the parking lot before leaving peacefully.” There were no reports of
a group hug or the singing of Kumbaya.
Accident leads
to felony DUI charges – An
Arlington Heights man was charged with six various violations following an
accident Oct. 21 at Arlington Heights and Old McHenry roads. Police reports say
James Ziah, 67, was cited for Aggravated DUI resulting in accident and bodily
harm, DUI / Alcohol, Operating an uninsured motor vehicle, a violation of the
median and failure to reduce speed. The only felony charge is the one for
Aggravated DUI resulting in bodily injuries. Reports say the charges stemmed
from a three-car accident. During their investigation, responding
officers noted that Ziah was not clear on the nature of the accident and
appeared intoxicated. Ziah told officers that he was coming from a golf outing
and had “a few drinks. Had a beer and Jack.” Reports did not list a court
date.
Criminal
trespass to a vehicle –
Police say a resident in the 900 block of Chaucer Way reported that
someone broke into her car while it was parked in the driveway. Reports
say contents were strewn around the front yard. The resident did not recall if
the vehicle was locked. Police say there were no signs of forced entry.
Vandals
toss groceries – A
resident in the 800 block of Woodhollow Lane contacted police after she “heard
"thumping," on her house” She told police that when she went
outside, she discovered toilet paper, eggs, ketchup, shaving cream and a can of
beans splattered across the back of her house, the roof and inside her air
conditioning unit. Reports note that there was an extensive amount of assorted
grocery products stuck to the walls and ceiling including an entire can of
baked beans dumped inside of the air conditioning unit.
Halloween
decorations trashed – A
resident in the 400 block of Hawthorne Lane told police that he observed five juveniles
running around the neighborhood knocking over Halloween decorations.
Auto
break-in – A resident
in the 1000 block of Brandywyn Lane told police his vehicle was entered as it
was parked in his garage. Reports say the center console had been opened and a
car charger was missing.
Liquor
swiped – Police were
summoned to the Walgreens at 15 N. Buffalo Grove Rd. after a man reportedly
stole nine bottles of liquor. Reports say the man grabbed a cart, headed
to the liquor section, grabbed the liquor and left the store. Reportedly taken
from the store was one bottle of Sauza Silver Tequila, two bottles of Jack
Daniels Honey 750ML, one bottle of Bulleit 95 Rye, two bottles of Basil
Hayden’s, two bottles of Jameson Regular and one bottle of Jameson Regular. The
value of the missing items was put at $278.
Also
on the Walgreens beat – Employees
at the Walgreens, 15 N. Buffalo Grove Rd., told police two men filled two large
bags of make-up and ran out of the store without paying. Employees told
police they entered an “older sedan with tinted windows” and drove eastbound on
Lake-Cook Road. No value of the stolen goods was available.
High-speed
trespasser -- An
employee at Kingwood United Methodist Church contacted police after he saw a
white vehicle drive at a high rate of speed, estimated between 40 and 45 mph.
The man said he went outside to attempt to ask the driver to slow down and when
the vehicle came back through the parking lot it sped past him without stopping
and exited eastbound onto Dundee Rd.
Police were told there has been an
ongoing issue of vehicles speeding through the parking lot to get to the
subdivision behind the church. Reports say the church installed gates across
the driveways on Parkview Terrace because someone kept cutting the chains that
were up.
In other community News
Early
voting available now in Lake, Cook counties
Voters who want to cast their ballot prior to Election Day on Nov. 8, can do so
in both Lake and Cook counties. Information about early voting is
available at these links.
Village
lists campaign sign guidelines
With the mid-term elections next week,
on Tuesday, Nov. 8, village officials are reminding residents that political
signs may be placed on private property, but need to adhere to the following
guidelines:
** While there is no limit on the number
of political signs, they cannot exceed 32 square feet.
** The height of political signs cannot
block the line of sight of adjacent vehicular traffic.
** Political signs cannot be placed
within the public right-of-way or on public property except as permitted by the
Illinois Election Code (10 ILCS 5/1-1 et seq.). Generally, this is the area
between the public sidewalk and the street and any roadway median areas.
Signs placed on the public right-of-way
may be removed and disposed of by the village.
Shredding event Nov. 5
Residents who have documents with personal information that need to be
safely and securely destroyed can bring them to the Metra Parking Lot, 825
Commerce Court, from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Nov. 5 and have the
shredded free. A list of accepted documents and other information can be found here. The event is
sponsored jointly by The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County and the
village of Buffalo Grove.
Symphonic Band concert to feature stage and screen tunes
The Buļ¬alo Grove Symphonic Band will present its 2022 Fall
Concert, “From Stage and Screen”, featuring music from the Broadway stage,
Hollywood movies, and television shows, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12 at
the Vernon Hills High School Performing Arts Center 145 Lakeview Parkway in
Vernon Hills. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets for senior
citizens and students are $8.
Tickets can be obtained online at: this link, or at the
Buffalo Grove Village Hall. For more details check symphonic band's website.
Veterans Day observance Nov. 11
The Park District will be honoring all veterans, their families and
friends on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at the Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry
Road. The program includes lunch from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. followed by a ceremony
at 1:30. VFW Post 981 Color Guard will present and remove the Colors, as well
as present a special Armed Services Flag Presentation.
Speeches and military music will also be included in
our celebration. Lunch will be served before the program. This is sure to
be a day that will be remembered by everyone. All ages are invited to this
special celebration of our veterans. For more information, contact Brian
O’Malley at (847) 850-2146 or brian@bgparks.org.
Need A Reason To Celebrate?
Oct.
31
National Doorbell Day
– On Halloween no less
Nov.
1
International
Pet Groomer Appreciation Day
National Cook
For Your Pets Day
Nov.
2
Broadcast
Traffic Professionals Day
Nov.3
Nov.
4
Fountain Pen Day
-- And how
many people still have one?
National
Day of Community Service
National
Waiting for the Barbarians Day
Nov.
5
Nov.
6
Daylight Savings Ends
-- Remember, spring ahead, fall back.
Nov.
7
National
Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
National
Programmatic Advertising Day
Nov.
8
Election Day – Need we say
more?
International
Day of Radiology
National
Harvey Wallbanger Day
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