Crime & Safety
Police Blotter: Tailgaiting, Lane Changing Results in Reckless Driving Arrest
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.

Theft
Police received a report on May 29, that unknown subject(s) stole an I-beam from behind a business in the 600 block of South Rand Road. The complainant provided a description of the offending truck. Loss is estimated at $1,000. This matter is under investigation.
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Police took a report, on May 29, that someone removed an Apple iPhone and $135 from a locker in the 1000 block of Old McHenry Road. This matter is under investigation.
A business representative reported on May 25 that five fraudulent returns were made to their business in the 700 block of West Highway 22 for a total loss of $2,711.50. This matter is under investigation.
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Traffic Arrest
Luis A. Diaz-Romero, 29, 679 Clover Road Wauconda, was arrested for DWLS pursuant to a traffic stop on Route 12 at Wynstone Drive, at 8:55 p.m., May 29. Diaz-Romero was charged with operating a vehicle with expired registration, operating an uninsured vehicle and driving with a suspended driver’s license. Diaz-Romero was released on a $2,000 personal recognizance bond with a Mundelein court date of July 6.
Hector Luna-Pedraza, 30, 338 Grand Avenue Lake Zurich, was arrested for driving with no valid driver’s license pursuant to a traffic stop on Midlothian Road at Enterprise Parkway on May 28. Luna-Pedraza was charged with passing when prohibited and driving without a valid driver’s license. Luna-Pedraza was released on a $1,500 personal recognizance bond with a Mundelein court date of July 6.
Reckless Driving
Jeffrey D. Johnson, 25, 1362 Jefferson Street #203 Des Plaines, was arrested for reckless driving pursuant to a traffic stop on Route 12 at Cuba Road, at 2:32 p.m., May 28. An off-duty officer observed Johnson tailgating other vehicles, changing lanes multiple times, and improperly passing vehicles. Johnson was charged with reckless driving. Johnson was released on a $2,000 personal recognizance bond with a Mundelein court date of July 6.
Warrant Served
Rad E. Rodgers, 22, 114 Maple Street, McHenry, was arrested on a valid arrest warrant during a traffic stop on Clover Hill Lane at Route 12. The warrant was for failure-to-appear issued by McHenry County. Rodgers was transferred to the McHenry County Jail after he was unable to post $700.
Criminal Damage
Police received a report that unknown subject(s) threw a piece of concrete through a window at a business in the 900 block of Ensell Road during the overnight hours, May 25. Damage is estimated at $2500. This matter is under investigation.
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