Crime & Safety
Meth, Gun Charges Filed Against Texas Man: Arlington Heights Blotter
An Arlington Heights man also faces firearm charges, while other arrests included DUI, domestic battery and an order-of-protection violation

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — A Texas man arrested in Arlington Heights is facing charges involving methamphetamine, a firearm, drug paraphernalia and cannabis, according to the latest Arlington Heights Police Department arrest report.
Sean W. McCabe, 50, of Austin, Texas, was arrested Aug. 8 in the 2200 block of South Arlington Heights Road. Police listed charges of methamphetamine possession, unlawful possession or use of a firearm by a felon, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful cannabis use by a driver. He was scheduled to appear Sept. 4 in Rolling Meadows court.
It was among several arrests recently reported by Arlington Heights police.
Find out what's happening in Arlington Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The following information comes from the Arlington Heights Police Department and court records. Criminal charges are accusations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Updated case information may be available from the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Weapons And Drug Charges
Jerrell D. Johnson, 38, of Arlington Heights, was arrested Aug. 10 and charged with unlawful possession or use of a weapon by a felon and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Police records list a Sept. 1 court date in Rolling Meadows.
Find out what's happening in Arlington Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Sean W. McCabe, 50, of Austin, Texas, was arrested Aug. 8 in the 2200 block of South Arlington Heights Road and charged with methamphetamine possession, unlawful possession or use of a firearm by a felon, possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful cannabis use by a driver. His court date was listed as Sept. 4 in Rolling Meadows.
DUI
Chrystel D. Long, 23, of Arlington Heights, was arrested early Aug. 12 near Chestnut Avenue and Rand Road and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or more. Police records show she was cited and released, with a Sept. 9 court date in Rolling Meadows.
Domestic Battery, Order Of Protection
Eric L. Sutton, 61, of Lombard, was arrested Aug. 13 in the 0-100 block of West Algonquin Road and charged with domestic battery causing bodily harm and resisting or obstructing a peace officer. He was scheduled for an Aug. 28 court appearance in Rolling Meadows.
Tomasz R. Swies, 41, of Arlington Heights, was arrested Aug. 10 and charged with violating an order of protection and resisting or obstructing an officer. His court date was listed as Aug. 24 in Rolling Meadows.
Retail Theft
Barbara H. Rifkind, 75, of Riverwoods, was arrested Aug. 10 in the 1700 block of East Rand Road and charged with retail theft. Police records show she was cited and released and given a Sept. 8 adjudication date.
Warrant
Erick Raul Garcia, 30, of Arlington Heights, was arrested Aug. 9 on an in-state warrant and charged with two counts of violation of bail bond. The report lists a detention hearing but does not provide a court date.
LAST WEEK: Resident Accused Of Endangering Child's Life — Arlington Heights PD Blotter
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.