Man Throws Garbage at Dunkin Donuts: Police Blotter

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Candy Theft

Jeremy Ward, 20, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft after police were called to Walmart, 1300 Des Plaines Ave. in Forest Park. Store security said Ward put six bags of assorted candy into a plastic tote and left the store without paying. As security escorted him back inside, police said he dropped the tote and fled. He was found hiding near the Kmart fittingg rooms. He was given an April 11 court date.

Football Cards Stolen

Marcin J. Mroz, 32, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft after police were called to Kmart, 7630 Roosevelt Rd. in Forest Park. Store security said Mroz took several packs of NFL cards and toothpaste, valued at $62.25, and tried to leave the store. He was given a June 5 court hearing. 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

Domestic Battery

Semaj D. Peterson, 24, of Chicago, was charged with domestic battery and resisting arrest after police responded to a call in the 300 block of Des Plaines Avenue. 

Police said they saw Peterson leaving the building and he said he just argued with his "baby mama" and that he had to go when police asked him to stop. Police ordered Peterson to put his hands behind his back, and he reportedly said, "No, you're going to have to knock me out!" and pulled away from officers.

While he was restrained by one officer, he continually tried to charge at another officer, police said. Peterson became angry after the woman asked him for money to buy juice for their child, and he demanded entry into her apartment. The woman said he grabbed her arm and pulled her hair. 

Peterson was given an April 10 court date. 

MONDAY, APRIL 1

Warrant Arrest

Joshua I. Torres, 25, of Chicago, was booked on a warrant for his arrest after police were called to Dunkin Donuts in Forest Park. Police said he was throwing garbage outside of the restaurant because he was angry with an employee who reportedly lied to him about buses running at the time. Police said Torres had a warrant for his arrest from the Montgomery Police Department. 

Car Burglary

Someone used a brick to smash the windshield of a car parked in the 800 block of Hannah overnight. Various items were stolen from the car. 

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