POLICE DEPARTMENT

4 JUNE 2018 a Message from the police Chief – Steven Stelter

As most people’s favorite time of year approaches the children will be getting out of school, soccer and baseball will be in full swing and I am sure the kids are hoping for many days that they can spend at the swimming pool. The Police Department wants to make sure that we make this a safe and happy summer for everyone.

This is a very popular time of the year for bicycle riding. Bike riding is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors and get some exercise. When riding your bike, it is very important to obey all the street signs and traffic laws and to wear a bicycle helmet to protect yourself in case of an accident or “wipe-out.”

As you are riding your bike, please be aware of motorists on the roadway. Young bicyclists are encouraged to ride on the sidewalks whenever possible. I would like to share some bicycle safety tips with you; parents please share these with your children:

• Obey street signs and traffic lights • Never ride between cars • Stay off busy streets • Follow the rules of the road when riding your bike • Never carry riders on your bike • Stay alert of unexpected obstacles • Watch for cars backing out of driveways or driving through alleys • Always wear a bicycle helmet

I also want to thank all those who came out to this year’s Dunkin Donuts “Cop on Top” event on May 18th. This annual event is one of the biggest fund raisers for Illinois Special Olympics, Law Enforcement Torch Run with over 1 million dollars raised statewide. This year marked the 16th anniversary of “Cop on Top” with nearly 295 locations participating within the state. The “Cop on Top” event is a fun and unique way for law enforcement to raise money for the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. Thank you to the officers and Village employees who took the time out of their day to help raise money for all the special athletes who display their athletic abilities throughout the year.

The Westchester Police Department realizes the importance of partnering with the citizens to insure we can provide the best services possible. The men and women are extremely dedicated to protecting those within our community. I would like to congratulate the following officers for their particular work anniversaries this month:

Records Clerk, Lynda Senerius - 15 years of service on June 1st Officer Jeffrey Battaglia - 8 years of service on June 25th Officer Michael Fellers - 7 years of service on June 24th

pOLICe BLOTTeR

1) At 1:05pm on April 26, 2018 a Retail Theft was reported at the Jewel Foods located at 2128 Mannheim. A 63 year old male was arrested and charged with retail theft after removing various items without paying for them.

2) At 1:18pm on April 26, 2018 a Criminal Damage to Auto was reported on the 1400 block of Norfolk. The vehicle owner reported that unknown person(s) damaged the rear window using an unknown object.

3) At 1:04pm on May 1, 2018 a Theft was reported at the Jewel Foods located at 2128 Mannheim Road. The victim reported that they were distracted by a person while an accomplice removed a wallet from a purse. A credit card from the purse was used immediately after the incident.

4) At 12:54pm on May 8, 2018 a Fraud was reported on the 2600 block of Sunnyside. The victim reported that a caller reported that their family was in trouble, subsequently the victim sent money only to find that it was a fraud.

5) At 3:32pm on May 9, 2018 a Burglary to Auto was reported on the 2200 block of Downing. The vehicle owner reported that person(s) unknown entered and removed power tools from the vehicle valued at $650.

6) At 8:59pm on Criminal Damage to Auto was reported on the 11100 block of Windsor. The vehicle owner reported that both the driver’s side and passenger windows were damaged.

7) At 2:58pm on May 12, 2018 a Criminal Damage to Property was reported on the 700 block of Worchester. The homeowner reported that unknown person(s) shot a BB at their door causing the glass to break.