Drunken Driver Gets Car Stuck Railroad Tracks: Northbrook Police Blotter

NORTHBROOK, IL — The following information comes from the Northbrook Police Department and court records as a record of incidents reported to police and those arrested on criminal charges, which represent accusations by the state that are often dropped or reduced. Updated information may be available from the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Everyone arrested is presumed to be innocent unless found guilty in court beyond a reasonable doubt.

ARRESTS

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

• Adam J. Glaser, of Glenview, is accused of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving under the influence, and was arrested at 7:27 p.m. Feb. 19, at Greenwood and Willow roads. Police and fire department personnel had responded to that location for an injury automobile crash. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Glaser, who they had determined was at fault for the crash, and reportedly appeared intoxicated. Police said he admitted to them he was drinking before driving. A court date of March 20 was assigned.
• Joel Dvorin, of Northbrook, is accused of improper lane usage, DUI, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and was arrested at 12:15 a.m. Feb. 27, at Shermer and Meadow roads. An officer saw a 2012 black Acura turn from the roadway on to the Metra railroad tracks, traveling north for about 400 feet. When the car stopped, the officer walked to toward the vehicle to speak with the driver, identified as Dvorin. As the officer got near the vehicle, he could Dvorin was spinning the vehicle's wheels in an attempt to dislodge it from the railroad tracks. The officer approached Dvorin, who reportedly appeared intoxicated. All trains were stopped. A court date of March 17 was assigned.

DRUG POSSESSION

Jose C. Comparan, of Chicago, is accused of illegal transportation of drugs, and was arrested at 9:24 p.m. Feb. 27, at Willow Road and Patriot Boulevard. According to police, Comparan was pulled over for having a suspended license plate on a car he was driving. While speaking with him, the officer could smell raw cannabis coming from inside the vehicle and could see a mason jar of suspected cannabis on the rear passenger seat. When the officer inquired about it, Comparan reportedly told him he had more cannabis in the center console that was in a similar jar. The officer explained the law on how to legally transport cannabis and retrieved the 21.4 grams from Comparan's vehicle. A court date of March 20 was assigned.

INCIDENTS

BANK SCAM

An Applewood Lane resident reported at 4:22 p.m. Feb. 27, he had received an email from what appeared to be Best Buy. The email said his "advanced web security" was renewed and he would be charged $159.99. The complainant called the associated phone number from the email and spoke to a representative. The representative told him about the charge, yet when the complainant looked at his bank account, an extra $4,000 was deposited. The representative gave him instructions on how to withdraw that money and give it back to them. When the complainant went to his bank to withdraw the money, the bank staff knew it was a scam and closed the account to stop any further fraud.

ONLINE SCAM

A Basswood Drive resident reported at 2:54 p.m. Feb. 28, he had met someone online about three years ago, who claimed to she was a doctor and a secret service agent. The woman also said she was a robbery victim while out of the country and asked the complainant to send her some money. The woman asked the complainant for his credit card number to purchase gift cards. The complainant's family noticed his conversation with this person and contacted the police. The total amount of fraud on the complainant’s credit card was $1,750.

THEFT

• A complainant reported to police at 7:50 p.m. Feb. 28, she had parked her 2010 silver Hyundai in the parking lot of her workplace in the 4200 block of Lake Cook Road. When she returned to it after work, she realized the catalytic converter had been stolen. The converter was worth $1,012.32.
• A resident in the 1000 block of Waukegan Road reported at 7:26 a.m. March 3, someone had gone into her apartment when she was not there and stole several items including a purse, iPad, a jar of honey and various personal documents. The complainant did not know how the thief got into the apartment since the entrance door was not damaged.

IDENTITY THEFT

• A Trailwood Court resident reported at 9:52 p.m. March 1, someone had hacked into her TransUnion account. Trans Union indicated someone opened an American Express credit card in her name. While looking into the matter, she also noticed someone changed her financial and Xfinity mobile accounts. The complainant was able to contact all her accounts and let them know of the fraud.
• A Hickory Lane resident reported at 12:14 p.m. March 3, someone had used his social security number and information to gain employment in Chicago. This identity theft has caused issues with his current benefits from the government and perceived overpayment. The complainant is currently working with IDES to correct the matter.
• A Pfingsten Road resident reported at 10 a.m. March 4, someone had used his information to open a line of credit and illegally purchase $2,550 of jewelry. The complainant was informed of this through emails he received from the finance company. The complainant is working with the finance company and jeweler to clear his name.
• A Canton Drive resident reported at 5:11 p.m. March 6, she had received a letter from Target indicating someone had used her personal information to open a line of credit. The complainant disputed it since she never applied for credit and she didn't know how someone obtained all her information. The complainant started reviewing all her accounts and noticed an unauthorized charge on one of her credit cards. The charge was from a Walmart in New York. She is working with her credit card to reverse the charge.

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

A Blackthorn Lane resident reported at 11:57 a.m. March 2, she had received an email from her credit card company advising her of several fraudulent charges to her account. The charges are from purchases at Nordstrom Rack, Nieman Marcus and Apple stores. The total amount of the fraud was $14,224.08. The complainant still had her card in her possession but did'’t know how someone was able to access the account.

RETAIL THEFT

• The staff at beauty store in the 900 block of Willow Road reported on March 3 that multiple people had come into the store on March 23 on two different occasions and stole $4,414 worth of beauty products. The staff was unaware of the crime until they checked their surveillance cameras.
• The staff at a retail store in the 800 block of Willow Road called police at 3:24 p.m. March 3, to report on Feb. 14, a ffemale ahd stolen a Breville coffee maker valued at $549.99. They were unaware of the crime until they checked their surveillance cameras.

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