Police Blotter: Disturbances and Vandalism

Disturbance at Denny’s 

Police were summoned to the Denny’s at 9217 S. Cicero Ave. around 2:21 a.m. for help in ejecting some rowdy patrons who were being loud and disturbing other customers, reports said. As police were removing people from the restaurant, a fight broke out between two customers. Police said that Brian L. Morton approached Dandre V. Smith and the two men got into each other’s face and started yelling. Morton pushed Smith back and the two started to wrestle and fight inside the restaurant, according to police. Police were able to get the men under control and placed both in custody. Morton said the fight was over a ring he believed Smith had taken. Morton later told police that Smith did not have the ring, reports said. Upon searching Smith, police found a small baggy that tested positive for marijuana. The manager signed complaints against both men for disorderly conduct. Smith was also charged with possession of cannabis. Both have an April 25 court date at Bridgeview.

Gang Graffiti on Fence

A 70-year-old woman said someone painted “2-^” on her fence on the 10200 block of South Kenneth Avenue around 5 p.m.

Obscene Drawing Found at Park

Police discovered the drawing of a penis painted on one of the slides at Simmons Park, 6499 W. 93rd St., around 4 p.m.

Store Manager Threatened

A Chicago man was charged with assault and criminal trespassing after he was said to be harassing employees at Dominick’s Food Store, 8700 S. Cicero Ave. The store manager told police that John P. Keefe, 26, of the 2000 block of S. 76th St., Chicago, threatened to beat him up when he asked Keefe to leave. Keefe became upset and told the manager, “How would you like to get punched through your glasses," reports said. Keefe is due in court in Bridgeview on April 4.