Crime & Safety

Sheriff's Blotter: Roundup of Fireworks Charges

A look at reports of those charged for illegally possessing and setting off fireworks around the July 4 holiday, courtesy of the Kendall County Sheriff's Department.

Last Wednesday was Independence Day, and with that venerated holiday come a number of things. Hot dogs, parades, flags, and of course charges for illegally setting off fireworks. Here’s a roundup of those charges from the Kendall County Sheriff’s office.

Kevin Hammond, 31, of the 0-99 block of Pueblo Road in Montgomery, was charged with possession and use of fireworks at his home at 8:01 p.m. on July 4, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies heard the sound of fireworks while on routine patrol, police said.

Jason Brown, 38, of the 0-99 block of Whitney Way in Montgomery, was charged with possession and use of fireworks at his home at 8:32 p.m. on July 4, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies saw fireworks while on patrol, police said.

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Christopher Robinson, 27, of the 100 block of Rick Court in Oswego, was charged with possession and use of fireworks in the area of Light Road and Commerce Drive in Oswego at 8:38 p.m. on July 4, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies saw fireworks going off in the area, police said.

Michael Wiese, 43, of the 100 block of Laurie Lane in Oswego, was charged with possession and use of fireworks at his home at 9:09 p.m. on July 4, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies saw fireworks going off in the area, police said.

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Edgar Moreno, 30, of the 100 block of Tealwood Road in Montgomery, was charged with possession and use of fireworks at his home at 9:11 p.m. on July 4, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies saw fireworks going off while on patrol, police said.

Eric Jensen, 36, of the 0-99 block of Codorus Road in Montgomery, was charged with possession and use of fireworks at his home at 9:43 p.m. on July 4, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies saw the fireworks going off in the area, police said.

Timothy Cole, 34, of the 0-99 block of Shermead Road in Montgomery, was charged with possession and use of fireworks at his home at 9:53 p.m. on July 5, Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies said. Deputies were called and alerted to the fireworks, police said.

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