Burglars Force Entry Through Basement Window: Glenview Blotter

GLENVIEW, IL — Two suspects are believed to have broken through a backyard fence and forced entry through a basement window during a residential burglary, according to the Glenview Police Department.

Recent reports also included stolen catalytic converters, an employee poked in the face and an arrest involving battery and aggravated assault on a peace officer.

The following information was provided by the Glenview Police Department. A criminal charge represents merely an accusation; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY

A resident of the 1000 block of Bette Lane reported a residential burglary at 6:21 p.m. Nov. 6. The burglary occurred between approximately 3:30 and 5:50 p.m. Nov. 3, while the home was unoccupied.

Two unidentified men wearing dark clothing are believed to have entered the backyard by breaking through a wooden fence before forcing entry through a basement window. The estimated loss was $10,000.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT

An employee of a business in the 2000 block of Waukegan Road reported at 2:42 p.m. Nov. 9, that two catalytic converters were stolen from vehicles in the parking lot. The theft occurred between 9 p.m. Nov. 2 and 7 a.m. Nov. 3. The total loss was $7,470.96.

BATTERY, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT ON AN OFFICER

Christina J. Cloutier, 54, of the 1500 block of Saratoga Lane, Glenview, was arrested at 11:23 p.m. Nov. 6, and charged with battery and aggravated assault on a peace officer. Police reported that Cloutier battered an officer and made aggressive physical contact with officers outside her residence.

Cloutier was processed and released under pretrial conditions. A court appearance is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9, in room 101 at the Skokie courthouse.

BATTERY

A patron at a business in the first block of Waukegan Road poked an employee in the face at 8:55 a.m. Nov. 8. The person left before officers made contact.

IDENTITY THEFT

A resident of the 2200 block of Covert Road reported at 5:29 p.m. Nov. 3, that someone used their Social Security number to fraudulently file a 2024 individual tax return for $400.

The resident learned of the fraud through their accountant Nov. 2, after the IRS rejected their legitimate 2025 tax filing.

TRESPASS WARNING

A resident of the 2300 block of Mohawk Lane reported at 8:40 a.m. Nov. 7, that a neighbor followed landscapers into the resident’s backyard to yell at them. The neighbor received a trespass warning and was advised to stay off the property.

FIREWORKS VIOLATION

Officers responding to a fireworks complaint at 9:36 p.m. Nov. 8, found an active fireworks display at a business in the 3600 block of West Lake Avenue. Village ordinance citations were issued.

AGGRAVATED DUI

Deon L. Huggins, 48, of the 300 block of North Craig Place, Lombard, was arrested at 3:21 a.m. Nov. 8, in the 1300 block of Greenwood Road, following a traffic stop.

Huggins was charged with aggravated DUI, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs, transportation of alcohol by a driver, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, driving on the wrong side of the road and driving with a suspended license.

He was processed and released under pretrial conditions, with a court appearance scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 10, at the Skokie courthouse.

DUI, HIT-AND-RUN

Rodrigo G. Acacia Mendoza, 24, of the 500 block of Eletson Drive, Crystal Lake, was arrested at 4:19 a.m. Nov. 8, following a crash investigation in the 2000 block of Golf Road. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, hit-and-run, driving without a valid license and other traffic offenses.

Acacia Mendoza was released under Cook County pretrial conditions, with a court appearance scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9, at the Skokie courthouse.

HIT-AND-RUN INVESTIGATIONS

Kevin L. Munguia Paz, 31, of the 1500 block of North Luna Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 9:14 a.m. Nov. 3, and charged with leaving the scene of a vehicle damage crash and failure to yield while turning left. The charges followed an investigation into an Oct. 6 crash at Greenwood Road and Knollwood Lane.

Munguia Paz was released under Cook County pretrial conditions, with a court appearance scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24, at the Skokie courthouse.

Nikita Vyetrov, 26, of the 6200 block of North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 11:49 a.m. Nov. 4, following an investigation into an Oct. 29 hit-and-run crash at Waukegan Road and Chestnut Avenue.

Vyetrov was charged with failure to give information or render aid, reckless driving, improper passing on the left, operating an uninsured vehicle and suspended registration. Vyetrov was released under Cook County pretrial conditions, with a court appearance scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 24, at the Skokie courthouse.

SUSPENDED LICENSE

Nathan I. Alvarez, 22, of the 2500 block of Bella Drive, Pingree Grove, was arrested at 8:03 p.m. Nov. 3, in the 1100 block of Milwaukee Avenue, following a traffic stop. Alvarez was charged with driving with a suspended license, operating an uninsured vehicle, unlawful possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle and having no rear registration plate light.

He was processed and released under Cook County pretrial conditions, with a court appearance scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 11, at the Skokie courthouse.

NO VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE

Ganzorig Ganbold, 34, of the 1700 block of Riverwoods Drive, Melrose Park, was booked at the scene at 6:09 p.m. Nov. 4, following a traffic stop in the 3100 block of Sanders Road.

Ganbold was charged with driving without a valid license, expired registration and operating a vehicle while using an electronic communication device. Ganbold was released under Cook County pretrial conditions, with a court appearance scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9, at the Skokie courthouse.

SPEEDING

Stephen E. Gustafson, 31, of the 100 block of East Cuttriss Street, Park Ridge, was booked at the scene at 9:56 p.m. Nov. 2, following a traffic stop in the 700 block of Greenwood Road.

Gustafson was charged with speeding 26 to 34 mph over the limit and expired registration. He was cited and released under Cook County pretrial conditions, with a court appearance scheduled for 9 a.m. Nov. 19, at the Skokie courthouse.

WARRANT ARRESTS

Carlos Zavala Jr., 20, of the 500 block of West Minster Circle, Roselle, was arrested at 1:17 p.m. Nov. 4, at 1301 Waukegan Road, following a traffic stop. Zavala was taken into custody on a Cook County warrant and charged with failure to wear a properly adjusted and fastened seat belt. He was transported to the Cook County Jail and turned over to corrections staff early Nov. 5.

Juan A. Toledo Gallegos, 48, of the 3200 block of West Lake Avenue, Glenview, was arrested at 8:56 p.m. Nov. 4, in the 4300 block of West Lake Avenue, following a traffic stop. Toledo Gallegos was taken into custody on a Cook County warrant and charged with expired registration. He was transported to the Cook County Department of Corrections and turned over to corrections staff early Nov. 5 to await a conditions hearing.

Otto N. Blanco, 38, of the 4200 block of West Lake Avenue, Glenview, was arrested at 8:21 p.m. Nov. 6, in the 4600 block of West Lake Avenue, following a traffic stop. Blanco was taken into custody on an in-state warrant and charged with use of unsafe tires. He was transported to the Cook County Department of Corrections and turned over to sheriff’s custody early Nov. 7.

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