Foot Pursuit Leads to Arrest

The following information is from the Lake Forest Police Department. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

OBSTRUCTING A POLICE OFFICER

Maxwell P. Sorby, 19, Gurnee was charged with obstructing a police officer at 1:47 a.m. on January 23 at the Lake Forest east train station. Reports indicate an officer on patrol was flagged down by a cab driver, who complained Sorby had refused to pay his fare and left the cab. The officer located Sorby walking a short distance away. Sorby fled from the officer on foot but was caught after a foot pursuit.

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

James C. Lawson, 66, Kenosha, Wisc. was arrested for driving under the influence at 6:35 p.m. on January 24 at Route 41 and Westleigh. Police responded to a call complaint of a possibly impaired driver on Route 41. An officer stopped Lawson, who failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody. He later submitted a breath sample indicating a blood alcohol content of 0.285. Lawson was cited for improper lane usage and driving under the influence of alcohol.