Crime & Safety
Police Blotter: Driving Under Influence of Drugs, Wicker Chairs Purloined from Porch
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests and incidents Aug.2-13. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Thursday, Aug. 2
Driving under the influence of drugs, other charges
Matthew Warta, 18, of the 7700 block of Apple Tree Lane in Willowbrook, was arrested at 1:19 a.m. in the 12700 block of Archer Avenue. He was charged with driving under the influence of drugs, possession of cannabis, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage. He was issued a Sept. 10 court date in Bridgeview.
Monday, Aug. 6
No valid driver’s license, improper lane usage
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Brandon M. Kelly, 33, of the 1500 block of Henderson Street in Chicago, was arrested at 11:48 a.m. at State and Illinois streets. He was charged with no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage. He was issued a Sept. 10 court date in Bridgeview.
Tuesday, Aug. 7
Wicker chairs stolen from porch
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Police said someone stole two wicker chairs from the porch of a home in the 13000 block of Rolling Meadows Drive between 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact the police department.
Friday, Aug. 10
Driving while license is suspended, other charges
Jose L. Galarza Jr., 23, of the 8000 block of Geneva in Woodridge, was arrested at 1:03 p.m. at McCarthy Road and Grant Street. He was charged with driving while his license is suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and expired registration. He was issued a Sept. 10 court date in Bridgeview.
Sunday, Aug. 12
Speeding, other charges
Julio Pineda-Reyes, 21, of the 4800 block of S. Hoyne Avenue in Chicago, was arrested at 8:30 p.m. at Main Street and Wheeler Avenue. He was charged with no valid driver’s license, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding. He was issued a Sept. 24 court date in Bridgeview.
Monday, Aug. 13
Driving while license is revoked, other charges
Troy L. Bussey, 38, of the 3000 block of W. Washington Boulevard in Chicago, was arrested at 10:37 a.m. in the 10900 block of Archer Avenue. He was charged with driving while his license is revoked, no proof of insurance and no headlights with windshield wipers on. He was issued a Sept.10 court date in Bridgeview.
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