Accident leads to assault, obstruction charges / Bids for public works facility approved / Artist-in-residence at Library
Crash leads to DUI, assault & obstruction charges – A 53-year-old Buffalo Grove woman was charged with DUI, assault, battery and resisting/obstructing a police officer following a two-vehicle accident at Lake-Cook and Weiland roads. Reports say responding officers found Elvira Mejia-Cabrera “showing signs of alcohol impairment” at the scene and allegedly became physically aggressive toward officers. She was released on her own recognizance. Liquor stolen – Officials at the Jewel at 79 McHenry Road told police that four individuals stole more than $1,300 worth of liquor from the store. Reports do not list what exactly was taken, nor is there a description of the four individuals. Police say the investigation is ongoing. Cash, liquor stolen – Officials at Woodman’s Market told police that two individuals stole $440 in cash from a cash register as well as a bottle of Hennessy XO Cognac valued at $215.81. Police say the investigation is ongoing. Catalytic converter theft – A gu