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Domestic Battery, 3 DUI Arrests: Riverwoods Police Blotter

Police reported four arrests between July 4 and July 19, including a domestic disturbance and three traffic stops near Lake Cook Road.

RIVERWOODS, IL — The following information comes from the Riverwoods 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 Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court.

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

DOMESTIC BATTERY

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John C. Ferraro, 44, of Riverwoods, was arrested at approximately 9:21 p.m. July 9 after police responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 2700 block of Riverwoods Road.

Following an investigation, Ferraro was charged with domestic battery, domestic battery causing bodily harm and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.

He was processed and taken to the Lake County Jail in Waukegan for a first-appearance hearing.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Ramel Solaqa, 31, of Chicago, was arrested at approximately 1:25 a.m. July 19 after police stopped a vehicle near Lake Cook Road and Discover Way.

Solaqa was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding. He was processed and released pending an Aug. 13 appearance at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan.

Abran Gonzalez, 32, of North Chicago, was arrested at approximately 1:58 a.m. July 12 following a traffic stop near Lake Cook and Portwine roads.

Gonzalez was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, improper lane use and operating an uninsured vehicle.

He was processed and released pending an Aug. 20 appearance at the Lake County Courthouse.

Volodymyr Stelmashchuk, 34, of Franklin Park, was arrested at approximately 2:47 a.m. July 4 after police stopped a vehicle near Lake Cook and Portwine roads.

Stelmashchuk was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding and driving with a suspended license.

He was processed and released pending an Aug. 13 appearance at the Lake County Courthouse.

LAST BLOTTER: 6 DUI Arrests Reported In Riverwoods Area: Police Blotter

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