Beecher Police Blotter: May 5 – 28

Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

May 5, Randy Benton, 33, of the 13900 block of S. State Street, Chicago, was stopped at 730 Dixie Highway for speeding and found to have a driver’s license that had expired in 2010. He was issued citations and released.

May 24, Francesca Olivarria, 25, was stopped at 901 Dixie Highway for a seatbelt violation and found to have a suspended driver’s license and an active arrest warrant from Marion County, Indiana. She was arrested and transported to the Will County Adult Detention facility.

May 25, James Stewart, 47, of the 300 block of French Street, Braidwood, was stopped at Indiana and Town Center Road for failure to dim bright lights and found to have a suspended driver’s license. He was arrested, bonded, and released.

May 25, Jacob Pampalone, 27, of the 6300 block of W. Main Street, Lowell, Indiana, was stopped at Indiana and Dixie Highway for speeding and found to have a suspended driver’s license. He was arrested, bonded, and released.

May 26, Michael McFarlane, 54, of the 100 block of Corning Lane, Beecher, was stopped at 722 Dixie Highway for speeding and found to have a suspended driver’s license. He was arrested, bonded, and released.

May 26, officers were called to the 1500 block of Fox Hound for a well-being check. Upon arrival they encountered Brandon Manago, 22, of the 10 block of Vee Drive, Manteno, who was in a vehicle. He was arrested for having open alcohol in a vehicle, DUI, and aggravated battery to a police officer. He was transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.

May 26, officers were called to 615 Dixie Highway for a car in the ditch. The driver, who was a juvenile, had no driver’s license and was arrested and released after receiving citations.

May 28, Ravion Allen, 25, of the 200 block of Mohawk Street, Park Forest, was stopped at 1201 Dixie Highway for speeding and found to have a driver’s license that was expired for more than a year, in addition to having a valid arrest warrant for failure to appear on a traffic charge in Will County. He was arrested, posted bond on both charges, and was released.