Crime & Safety

Man Accused of Battery At La Grange Nursing Home: Cops

The suspect turned himself in at the police station, according to a report.

Rigoberto Avelar, 54, of Lyons, was arrested this week on a charge of battery, La Grange police said.
Rigoberto Avelar, 54, of Lyons, was arrested this week on a charge of battery, La Grange police said. (David Giuliani/Patch)

LA GRANGE, IL – A Lyons man was arrested this week on a charge of battery at Bella Terra La Grange nursing home, 4735 Willow Springs Road.

He was identified as Rigoberto Avelar, 54. The incident was reported as happening about 5:30 p.m. Jan. 16.

Police said Avelar turned himself in at the police station.

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