Crime & Safety

Kendall County Blotter: Woman Falls Victim to Craigslist Scam

Victim was bilked out of $1,000 after responding to an ad for a house for rent, police said.

Feb. 18

Larry A. Valyou, 39, of the 200 block of Morgan Valley Drive, was arrested by Oswego police on a charge of domestic battery, police said.

Feb. 17

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Matthew Bednarkiewicz, 19, of the 2400 block of Twin Fountain Court, Plainfield, was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, possession of 50-500 grams of cannabis, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Kendall County Sheriff’s police. Police said Bednarkiewicz was a passenger in a vehicle that was stopped for an equipment violation at 1:22 p.m. at Route 31 and Boat Lane, according to police.

Feb. 14

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Kendall County Sheriff’s police are investigating an alleged Craigslist scam after a Montgomery woman said she was duped out of $1,000 after responding to an ad for a house for rent, according to police reports.

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