Crime & Safety
Woman Gives Cop Name of Deceased Sister to Conceal DUI Warrant: Police
Woman was in car stopped for traffic violation where crack-cocaine was recovered, prosecutors said.
Stephanie Gay, 26, of Beach Park, IL | Cook County Sheriff
A Beach Park woman gave an officer the name of her deceased sister during a traffic stop to conceal a DUI warrant, prosecutors said.
Stephanie Gay, 26, was in a car that was stopped for a traffic violation in the 4700 block of Southwest Highway around 5:34 p.m. Oct. 21.
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When approaching the vehicle, prosecutors said that an Oak Lawn police officer noticed Gay concealing an item that turned out to be crack-cocaine.
Gay used the name of her deceased sister to hide her identity and a warrant for her arrest issued out of Skokie for DUI, prosecutors said.
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She was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance, issuance of a warrant, obstructing identification and possession of drug equipment.
Bail was set at $20,000. The judge ordered Gay to wear an electronic bracelet if she bonds out.
Gay’s next court appearance is November 10 in Bridgeview.
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