Loaded Gun, Batter Up, Fire In Park: Palos Hills Blotter

Fire In The Park

Palos Hills police were called to assist in a report of a fire around 1:30 p.m. June 2 at Michael Park. Police and fire arrived in the 10500 block of South Michael Drive to see a small fire on the playground equipment. The blaze was extinguished and no injuries were reported. The playground equipment sustained minor damage.

Batter Up

A 16-year-old boy was spotted allegeding hitting the air-conditioning units at the Green Hills Public Library. Officers spotted the lad beating on the units around 3:30 p.m. May 31, reports said. There was some damage to the units. The case was forward to the Juvenile State’s Attorney’s office in Bridgeview.

Loaded Gun

A Palos Hills man was arrested on gun charges after officers observed him sitting in a parked smoking marijuana around midnight May 30, reports said. Jon Kelly, 37, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and possession of ammunition. Police said Kelly did not have a FOID card. Kelly is due in court June 18 in Bridgeview.

These incidents were listed among the official reports of the Palos Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest by the police does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can determine whether an offender is guilty or not guilty of the offense with which he or she has been charged.