Crime & Safety
Oak Lawn Police Blotter: Traffic and Other Arrests
Oak Lawn police reports July 30 - Aug. 3.
FRIDAY, AUG. 3
Driving on a Suspended License
Gregory Carter, 32, of Chicago was charged with driving on a suspended license after a random plate check by police in the 4100 block of West 95th Street found his license had been suspended for failing to pay parking tickets, police said.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1
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Retail Theft
Victor Page, 46, of Chicago was charged with retail theft when he walked up to the electronics section of KMart, 4101 W. 95th St., picked up a 24-inch television set, valued at $229.99, and left the store, police said. Video surveillance caught Page and security followed him out to the store where he was detained and questioned by police.
Driving on a Suspended License
Steven Alexander, 38, of Chicago was charged with driving on a suspended license after a call of a suspicious van led police to a strip mall in the 10800 block of South Cicero Avenue where he had pulled in, police said. Police questioned Alexander and found his license had been suspended.
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Illegal Possession of Liquor
Timothy Linane, 19, of Oak Lawn was cited for illegal possession of liquor by a minor as he was caught for having a can of beer in his front right pocket and several more in a plastic bag, police said.
MONDAY, JULY 31
Driving on a Suspended License
Jose Vazquez, 26, of Stickney was charged with driving on a suspended license after a traffic accident in the area of 95th Street and Cook Avenue, police said.
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