Crime & Safety
Battery of a Police Officer, Domestic Battery: Blotter
Lemont police reports, April 11–17.

FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Driving on Suspended License
Ryan R. Vanderhyden, 38, of the 2400 block of Blossom Street in Joliet, was arrested for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop at New Avenue and Lockport Street. He was issued a June 4 court date at the Bridgeview Court House.
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Possession of Tobacco by Minor
A juvenile was issued a local ordinance citation for possession of tobacco by a minor following an incident in the 800 block of Porter Street. The juvenile will appear in local court.
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Driving on Suspended License, Illegal Use of Hands-Free Communications
Christopher M. Davis, 24, of the 1800 block of S. State Street in Lockport, was arrested for driving while license suspended, no insurance, illegal use of hands-free communications, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at State Street and Main Street. He was issued a June 4 court date at the Bridgeview Court House.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Battery to a Police Officer
Brianna O. Jackson, 19, of the 200 block of Cornel Avenue in Calumet City was arrested for battery to a police officer and resisting/obstructing arrest following an incident in the 0-50 block of Timberline Drive. She was issued a June 4 court date at the Bridgeview Court House.
Domestic Battery
Eric N. Lozano, 28, of the 900 block of State Street in Lemont, was arrested for domestic battery following an incident in the 900 block of State Street. He appeared at the Bridgeview Court House for a bond hearing.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
Driving on Suspended License
Michael Diaz, 33, of the 200 block of E. Sixth Street in Lockport was arrested for driving while license suspended and obstructed windshield following a traffic stop at New Avenue and 127th Street. He was issued a May 8 court date at the Will County Court House.
MONDAY, APRIL 13
Possession of Controlled Substance
Kristine L. Jurcak, 50, of the 11900 block of Old Spanish Trail in Orland Park, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended and no insurance following a traffic stop in the 700 block of State Street. She appeared at the Bridgeview Court House for a bond hearing.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12
Driving on Suspended License
John Dykstra, 46, of the 1000 block of Warner Avenue in Lemont was arrested for driving while license suspended following a traffic stop at State and Division streets. He was issued a June 4 court date at the Bridgeview Court House.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Possession of Cannabis, Speeding
Robert K. Pemble-Garcia, 25, of the 400 block of Indiana Street in Park Forest was issued a local ordinance citation for possession of cannabis and speeding following a traffic stop in the 17300 block of 127th Street. He will appear in the local court.
Possession of Cannabis
Robert W. Smith, 44, of the 200 block of Belmont Street in Romeoville was arrested for possession of cannabis following a traffic stop in the 16600 block of New Avenue. He appeared at the Bridgeview Court House for a bond hearing.
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