Firecracker Crackdown: Who Was Cited, What Went Off Over the 4th Holiday

SATURDAY, JULY 7

Frankfort Man on Riverside Drive

Matthew W. Harper, 37, of the 11000 block of Riverside Drive, was cited for possession of fireworks near his home. His court date is Aug. 13.

THURSDAY, JULY 5

Four Men on Ashford Avenue

Nicholas A. Carlson, 28, of the 10700 block of Ashford Avenue; Jonathon E. Carlson, 22, also of the 10700 block of Ashford Avenue; Chase L. Vaughan, 25, of the 100 block of Bent Tree Lane in New Lenox; and Matthew J. Bollini, 28, of the 16100 block of West Diane Way in Manhattan, were cited for possession of fireworks near the Carlsons' home on Ashford Avenue. Their next court date is Aug. 9.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

Two Men on English Drive

Gregory P. Ruzich, 49, of the 21400 block of English Drive; and Daniel T. Carr, 49, of the 100 block of Azalea Road, was cited for illegal fireworks near Ruzich's residence. Their court date is Aug. 9.

Mailboxes Damaged on Linden Drive

Mailboxes in the 100 block of Linden Drive were reported damaged by an incendiary device.

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