Crime & Safety

Man Tried To Impersonate Cop: Elmhurst Police

The man was driving drunk and had marijuana, authorities said.

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William Owens, 37, of Palatine, was arrested about 4 p.m. Thursday at North Avenue and Route 83 on a charge of unlawful use of a weapon, among other offenses, Elmhurst police said.
William Owens, 37, of Palatine, was arrested about 4 p.m. Thursday at North Avenue and Route 83 on a charge of unlawful use of a weapon, among other offenses, Elmhurst police said. (David Giuliani/Patch)

ELMHURST, IL – A drunk driver tried to impersonate a police officer Thursday afternoon, Elmhurst police said.

William Owens, 37, of Palatine, was arrested about 4 p.m. at North Avenue and Route 83 on charges of unlawful use of a weapon, attempted impersonation of a police officer, carrying a concealed weapon while intoxicated, DUI, possession of marijuana by a driver and driving an uninsured car.

He was taken to the DuPage County Jail.

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Police said Owens possessed a loaded handgun.

Patch has filed a public records request for the full police report.

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