Crime & Safety

Meth Dealer Nabbed For Drug Possession: Arlington Heights PD Blotter

The Arlington Heights resident is accused of aggravated delivery of methamphetamine, four counts of possession of a controlled substance.

The arrests below were reported by the Arlington Heights Police Department from March 14-19, 2025.
The arrests below were reported by the Arlington Heights Police Department from March 14-19, 2025. (Eric DeGrechie/Patch)

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — The following information comes from the Arlington Heights Police Department and court records as a record of police activity, including incidents reported by the public and those arrested by police. Criminal charges represent accusations by the state and are often dropped or reduced. Updated information may be available from the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Every person arrested is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

ARRESTS

BATTERY

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Jaime Garay, Jr., 19, of the 10 block of Oak Creek Drive, Buffalo Grove, is accused of battery, and was arrested at 11:15 a.m. March 19, at the Arlington Heights Police Department. He was released and assigned a court date of April 11.

POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

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  • Michael P. McWherter, 31, of the 500 block of E. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, is accused of aggravated delivery of methamphetamine, four counts of possession of a controlled substance, and was arrested at 6:33 p.m. March 18, in the 1900 block of S. Arlington Heights Road. A court date of April 16 was assigned.
  • Eric C. Oberfranc, 30, of the 500 block of E. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, is accused of possession of a controlled substance, had two warrants for violation of bail bond, and was arrested at 5:55 p.m. March 17, in the 2100 block of S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. He was released and assigned a court date of March 20.

ILLEGAL BURNING

Maksim Mykhaylets, 23, of the 100 block of N. Dryden Place, Arlington Heights, is accused of illegal burning, and was arrested at 8 p.m. March 14, in the 800 block of W. Dundee Road. He was released and assigned a court date of April 8.

RETAIL THEFT

Jodi B. Shachter, 55, of the 400 block of Saddlebrook Lane, Vernon Hills, is accused of retail theft, criminal trespass to land, and was arrested at 3:15 p.m. March 19, at the Arlington Heights Police Department. She was released and assigned a court date of April 4.

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