Crime & Safety

Theft, DUIs: New Lenox Police Blotter

Here's what New Lenox police have been up to.

NEW LENOX, IL — The New Lenox Police Department released its activity records between March 19 and 26. Every person listed here is innocent unless proven guilty. The text below appears exactly as it does in the police report.


OFFENSE: Theft

DATE/TIME REPORTED: 3/18/2018 11:30 p.m.

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LOCATION: 466 Nelson Rd., New Lenox

REPORT #: 18-0662

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SUMMARY: The officer was dispatched to Walgreens in reference to a Theft complaint. The complainant, a Walgreens employee, advised that an unknown subject stole their jacket from behind a counter. The offender then went outside and entered the complainant’s vehicle without permission.

DISPOSITION/BOND: Under review by investigations for assignment or closure.


OFFENSE: Identity Theft

DATE/TIME REPORTED: 3/19/2018 4:09 p.m.

LOCATION: 1200 block of Crown Fox Lane, New Lenox

REPORT #: 18-0664

SUMMARY: The officer was dispatched to Crown Fox Lane in reference to an Identity Theft complaint. The complainant advised that someone obtained their personal information and was applying for a fraudulent line of credit using their name.

DISPOSITION/BOND: Under review by investigations for assignment or closure.


OFFENSE: Theft

DATE/TIME REPORTED: 3/20/2018 5:41 a.m.

LOCATION: 2431 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox

REPORT #: 18-0666

SUMMARY: The officer was dispatched to LA Fitness in reference to a Theft complaint. The complainant advised that someone forced entry to their locker and stole cash.

DISPOSITION/BOND: Under review by investigations for assignment or closure.


OFFENSE: Driving While License Suspended

DATE/TIME REPORTED: 3/20/2018 07:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Lincoln Highway & Prairie Road, New Lenox

REPORT #: 18-0668

NAME: Whitaker, Quintin C. RACE: B SEX: M AGE: 20

ADDRESS: 19031 Cypress, Country Club Hills, Illinois 60478

CHARGES: Speeding/Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

SUMMARY: The officer was on patrol and observed a vehicle with an equipment violation. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Whitaker. The officer learned that Whitaker’s driver’s license was suspended.

DISPOSITION/BOND: Whitaker posted bond and was released.


OFFENSE: Theft

DATE/TIME REPORTED: 3/20/2018 8:07 a.m.

LOCATION: 2400 block of W. Haven Avenue, New Lenox

REPORT #: 18-0669

SUMMARY: The officer was dispatched to W. Haven Avenue in reference to a Theft complaint. The complainant advised that someone entered upon the construction site and stole several batteries from construction equipment.

DISPOSITION/BOND: Under review by investigations for assignment or closure.


OFFENSE: Driving While License Suspended

DATE/TIME REPORTED: 3/21/2018 03:59 p.m.

LOCATION: Cedar Road & Second Avenue, New Lenox

REPORT #: 18-0676

NAME: Johnson, Hassan S. RACE: B SEX: M AGE: 22

ADDRESS: 241 Wilcox Street #302, Joliet, Illinois 60435

CHARGES: Driving While License Suspended

SUMMARY: The officer was on patrol and observed a vehicle commit multiple traffic offenses. The officer conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver, Johnson. The officer learned that Johnson’s driver’s license was suspended.

DISPOSITION/BOND: Johnson posted bond and was released.


OFFENSE: Criminal Damage to Property

DATE/TIME REPORTED: 3/22/2018 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 1100 block of Liberty Lane, New Lenox

REPORT #: 18-0682

SUMMARY: The officer was dispatched to Liberty Lane in reference to a Criminal Damage to Property complaint. The complainant advised that someone damaged a side entry door to their garage.
DISPOSITION/BOND: Under review by investigations for assignment or closure.


OFFENSE: Stolen Motor Vehicle

DATE/TIME REPORTED: 3/25/2018 8:12 a.m.

LOCATION: 700 block of Churchill Drive, New Lenox

REPORT #: 18-0703

SUMMARY: The officer was dispatched to Churchill Drive in reference to a Stolen Motor Vehicle. The complainant advised that someone his company work van while it was parked on the street overnight.

DISPOSITION/BOND: Under review by investigations for assignment or closure.


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