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Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Drug Possession, Unlawful Use of Weapon, DUI, Retail Theft

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department Feb. 18-24. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Monday, Feb. 18

Domestic Battery

Michael F. Cervantes, 48, of the 1000 block of Warner Ave., was arrested at 3:55 p.m. in the 1000 block of Warner Ave. He was charged with domestic battery and appeared at the Bridgeview court house for a bond hearing.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

Drug Possession, Weapon

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Lancelot A. Bohne, 43, of the 400 block of Wheeler Drive, was arrested at that address and charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of a weapon. He was issued a March 13 court date in Bridgeview.

According to police, lab analysis showed heroin and cocaine were found. Police said Bohne also had a Ruger 22 long rifle in his possession.

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Friday, Feb. 22

Domestic Battery

William J. Rawle, 56, of the 1300 block of St. Vincents Drive, was arrested at 6:30 a.m. at that address and charged with domestic battery. He appeared in the Bridgeview court house for a bond hearing.

Retail Theft

Jeaneen A. Turner, 42, of the 1100 block of Warner Ave., was arrested at 2:15 p.m. in the 13400 block of Archer Ave. She was charged with retail theft and appeared at the Bridgeview court house for a bond hearing.

Sunday, Feb. 24

Underage Drinking

Daniel Ligas, 19, of the 400 block of Jane Ave., was arrested at 1:30 a.m. in the 14100 block of McCarthy Road. He was charged with underage consumption and issued a March 27 court date in Bridgeview.

DUI, Improper Lane Usage

Antonio Medina, 46, of the 1100 block of Magnolia Ave. in Joliet was arrested at 12:21 a.m. at State and 127th streets. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage and was issued a March 5 court date in Bridgeview.

Members of the public are reminded that these complaints contain only charges and are not proof of a defendant’s guilt.  A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. 

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