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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