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The following incidents, crimes and arrests are from official police reports. Readers are reminded that these reports are the result of on view situations or as related to the officer by a complainant. Guilt of any party is the sole jurisdiction of the courts. .

Direct any reply to the Blotter to

plippert@vbg.org or visit our web site at www.vbg.org/police.

INCIDENTS AND CRIMES

Vandalism
Occurred between 11pm on 7/15 and 7:45am on 7/16
100 Block of Toulon Drive
Resident reported that someone unknown pulled his curbside mailbox out of the ground and left it lying on the parkway.  The mailbox and post were not damaged.

Criminal Trespass to Vehicle
Occurred between 11pm on 7/15 and 10:30am on 7/16
300 Block of Springside Lane
Resident reported that someone unknown entered his vehicle, and ransacked the contents.  The resident found nothing missing.  There were no signs of forced entry.

Criminal Trespass to Property
Occurred between 8:15pm on 7/15 and 9am on 7/16
970 Hidden Lake Drive – Condo Pool
Employee reported that when she arrived to work, she found that someone unknown had tossed all of the pool area furniture into the pool.  Nothing was damaged.

Outside Department Assist
Occurred 12:40pm on 7/16
1275 Busch Parkway – American Needle
Officer responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle and found that the car had been reported stolen on LEADS by the Lake County Sheriff. It was determined that a temporary employee drove the vehicle to the location.  Lake County Sheriff was notified and they took the employee and vehicle into custody.

Theft under $300
Occurred between 11pm on 7/15 and 8am on 7/16
100 Block of Toulon Drive
Resident reported that someone unknown entered his open garage and took an electric edger and a pair of sunglasses.

Outside Department Assist
Occurred 6:15pm on 7/16
Buffalo Grove Police Station
Driver came to the police station and stated that she had been followed from a location in Palatine by a person that claimed that the driver had damaged that person’s car with a shopping cart.  The other person had departed by the time the driver spoke with the police.

Criminal Damage to Property
Occurred between 9pm on 7/15 and 6:50pm on 7/16
500 Block of Marseilles Circle
Resident reported that someone unknown damaged his curbside mailbox and post with a blunt object.

Neighbor Problem
Occurred between 2:30pm and 3pm on 7/11
800 Block of Trace Drive
Resident reported that his neighbor did not clean up after his dog.  Officer spoke with the neighbor who stated that he was “messing” with the resident when he told him that he would not pick up.  The neighbor had cleaned the spot prior to officer’s arrival.

Burglary from Vehicle
Occurred between Midnight on 7/14 and 9:50am on 7/15
1000 Block of Shambliss Lane
Resident reported that someone unknown entered his unlocked vehicle and took the navigation system.

Information for Police
Occurred 1:25am on 7/17
Buffalo Grove
Resident reported that her sixteen year old daughter had arranged her bed to make it look as though she was in it, but was not.  Officer attempted to contact the girl’s cell phone but was only able to leave a message.  The daughter returned home about twenty minutes later stating that she was out with a friend, “star gazing”.

Information for Police
Occurred 3:40pm on 7/17
Buffalo Grove
Seventy six year old resident reported that her daughter has taken some of her personal property and will not give it back.  The daughter stated that her mother has been caught up in a scam and is attempting to protect mom’s remaining assets.  The daughter will follow up with the Police Social Worker.

Phone Threat
Occurred 4pm on 7/17
600 Block of Cherbourg Court North
Resident reported that an acquaintance called him and threatened bodily harm regarding an incident at work.  Officer spoke with the acquaintance who stated that he had been upset but denied making a threat.

Burglary from Vehicle
Occurred between 8:30pm on 7/16 and 1pm on 7/17
1000 Block of Beechwood Road
Resident reported that someone unknown entered his vehicle and removed a case containing a laptop computer, a binder and some paperwork.  There were no signs of forced entry.

Alarm
Occurred 7:30pm on 7/17
600 Block of Farrington Court
Officers responded to an alarm at a residence.  Officers found the service door to the garage unlocked and the inside service door to the residence unlocked.  Officers checked the residence and noted nothing out of place.  Officers located a balloon in the dining room which was activating a motion sensor.  A voice message was left for the resident, the alarm company was advised of the findings, and the home was secured.

Check for Well Being
Occurred 7:45pm on 7/17
East Lake Cook Road and North McHenry Road
Officers responded to a report of a child running in the roadway.  Officers located the child.  It was determined that the seven year old boy is autistic and that he had escaped from home.  The boy and his parents were reunited.

Harassment by Telephone
Occurred 8:20pm on 7/17
600 Block of Maple Drive
Resident reported receiving several calls from a caller who kept asking for her juvenile son.  When officers attempted to call the number it was determined that number was no longer in service.

Outside Department Assist
Occurred 9:30pm on 7/17
Buffalo Grove Police Department
Complainant reported that she found a plastic bag in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in Vernon Hills.  The bag contained a driver’s license, insurance cards, credit cards and miscellaneous papers and photographs.  Officer contacted the listed owner who stated that she had reported her wallet stolen to the Vernon Hills Police.  The Vernon Hills Police were notified of the turned in property and they requested the property be returned to the owner.

Noise Complaint
Occurred 10:35pm on 7/17
700 Block of Grove Drive
Resident reported that a neighbor was playing music too loud.  Officer spoke with the neighbor who stated that she has been having problems with the resident and keeps the decibels up on purpose.  Officer reminded the neighbor of the need to be respectful of others and had her turn her television and radio down.  There have been three previous complaints during the past month.

Burglary from Vehicle
Occurred between 10pm on 7/14 and 9am on 7/15
1000 Block of Shambliss Court
Resident reported that someone unknown entered his unlocked vehicle and removed an Apple IPhone, a pair of Bose headphones and $10.00 in change.

Alarm
Occurred 3:45pm on 7/18
100 Block of Ironwood Court
Officers responded to an active alarm and found the front door unlocked.  The residence was checked and found to be in order.  A message was left for the resident, the alarm company was notified of officer’s findings and the front door was secured.

Domestic (Criminal Damage to Property)
Occurred 8pm on 7/18
Buffalo Grove Police Station
Complainant came to the police station to report that his ex girlfriend keeps bothering him because she claims that he still has her hair dryer.  The ex then called 911 to state that the complainant has drugs in his car.  K9 Chance checked the car and no drugs were found.  Officers encouraged both to go their separate ways. The complainant then reported that the ex kicked his car while at the Walgreen’s parking lot.  The ex was arrested and charged with Criminal Damage to Property.

Suspicious Person
Occurred between 9:30am and 10:10pm on 7/18
Thompson Boulevard west of Buffalo Grove Road
Resident reported that while out walking a white car pulled next to her at the curb.  The driver got out and asked her directions to a Court in the area.  The resident gave the directions and the vehicle drove off.  The resident later called 911 and stated that the incident bothered her and wanted to report it.  There was no information as to the make and model of the car and no license information.

Harassment by Telephone
Occurred between 7/15 and 7/17
500 Block of Arbor Gate Lane
Resident reported that his children continue to get phone calls and text messages from the daughter’s ex boyfriend.  The calls and messages have become threatening in nature.  The officer left a message for the ex and referred the resident to the Police Social Worker.

ARRESTS

HELBIG, Bradley Scott (53)
Resides on the 400 Block of Lauren Lane, Buffalo Grove
DUI, Speeding, Failure to Signal When Required
Occurred 11:20am on 7/16 south bound Buffalo Grove Road at Bernard Drive
Off. Nelson

HARE, Sarah Louise (22)
Resides on the 1400 Block of Mill Creek Drive, Buffalo Grove
DUI, No Rear License Plate, Speeding
Occurred 3:30am on 7/17 north bound Brandywyn Lane at Aptakisic Road
Off. Hawkins

HOFFMAN, Kevin Daniel (20)
Resides on the 500 Block of Newtown Drive, Buffalo Grove
DUI (Drugs), Illegal Lane Usage, Uninsured Motorist, Illegal Transportation of Open Liquor, Possession of Marijuana
Occurred 1:40am on 7/17 on Weiland Road at Deerfield Parkway
Cpl. Goldstein

CASTREJON-GUEVARA, Lizete (28)
Resides on the 2200 Block of Nichols Road, Arlington Heights
DUI, Suspended Driver’s License, Illegal Lane Usage, Speeding, 2X No Restraint for a Child < 4 Year of Age, 3X Endangering the Life/Health of a Child, Uninsured Motorist
Occurred 4:35am on 7/17 west bound Lake Cook Road east of Hastings Drive
Off. Hansen

AMES, Bart David (55)
Resides on the 1900 Block of Greenbriar Lane, Riverwoods
DUI, Illegal Lane Usage
Occurred 11:55pm on 7/17 east bound Dundee Road from Vernon Lane
Cpl. Goldstein

RULLO, Marc J. (27)
Resides on the 100 Block of Hingham Lane, Bloomingdale
Suspended Driver’s License, Squealing Tires, Uninsured Motorist
Occurred 1am on 7/18 south bound Buffalo Grove Road at Lake Cook Road
Off. Hawkins

STOLTZ, David James (31)
Resides on the 1100 Block of North Claremont Drive, Palatine
DUI, Speeding, Failed to Yield to an Emergency Vehicle, Uninsured Motorist, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Suspended Driver’s License
Occurred 3:50am on 7/18 on Lake Cook Road at Hastings Drive
Off. Paul

TROYCHANSKAYA, Irina (27)
Resides on the 7000 Block of West Carol, Niles
Criminal Damage to Property
Occurred 8:35pm on 7/18 on the 100 Block of Bernard Drive
Off. Baron

ANIMAL STORIES
 
None reported

STUFF FROM THE STATION

New Stuff:

National Night Out

Presented by Buffalo Grove Park District
Tuesday, August 3
Willow Stream Park South - 651 Old Checker Road
5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Included in this event will be free hot-dogs, chips and drinks (while supply lasts), give-a-ways, entertainment, inflatable attractions, games, Buffalo Grove Fire and Police Department displays and more. Be sure to join us for a picnic in the park and stay for live music with the rock band Spazmatics.

The following was sent to me by a reader and it comes from Fort Benning, Georgia.  The tips for summer safety lend themselves well for Buffalo Grove also.

Safety tips for the Summer Holidays

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. It is also the unofficial start of summer, and as you head to the beach, the pool, or to the mountains for a camping vacation, we encourage you and your family to keep safety in mind!

On the Road

? Buckle up

? Pay attention, more vehicles will be on the road, including an influx of motorcyclists.

? Drive at safe speeds. Leave enough travel time in advance to avoid the urge to speed.

? Use a designated driver; if you plan on drinking, plan on a safe and sober ride.

? On the way back, drive well-rested, be patient, and remember roads will be congested.

Sun Safety

? Avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours of the sun’s rays.

? Apply sunscreen with a SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of at least 15, paying special attention to the face, nose, ears and shoulders.

? Wear a hat.

? Wear sunglasses with UV (Ultraviolet) Protection.

? Drink plenty of water and non-carbonated drinks, even if you do not feel thirsty.

Grilling Safety

? Always read the use and care manual before operating your grill.

? Never leave grill unattended when in use.

? Preheat grill to no higher than medium-high. Temperature of grill should be 400 to 450°F because high heat and excess fat can cause flare-ups.

? If flare-ups do occur, move food to a cooler spot on the grill or temporarily cut off the air supply by closing lid or shutting the air vents.

? To avoid flare-ups you should drain off excess marinade or oil before putting food on grill, trim excess fat to 1/4-inch on steaks and chops, and remove skin and excess fat from chicken pieces.

Water Safety

? Swim in supervised areas only.

? Obey all rules and posted signs.

? Don't mix alcohol and swimming. Alcohol impairs your judgment, balance, and

coordination, affects your swimming and diving skills, and reduces your body's ability to stay

warm.

? Stop swimming at the first indication of bad weather.

Remember to make safety awareness part of your summer holiday planning. A moment's inattention is all it takes for an accident to happen. Be prepared by being aware of potential summer holiday dangers.

Running Stuff:

Our front desk has been getting numerous calls asking for the curfew hours for drivers under the age of eighteen. This information and other driver related topics are available by going to www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

However, since I know the information I will let you know that the driving curfew for those under eighteen year of age is;
Sunday to Thursday from 10pm to 6am and
Friday and Saturday from 11pm to 6am.

What this means is that the person's driver's license is no longer valid during the curfew hours, and if stopped, will be charged with driving without a valid driver's license.

BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES A NEW PROGRAM FOR RESIDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Chief of Police Steve S. Balinski is proud to announce a new program designed to assist locating special needs residents who may go missing. Utilizing monies from the Village's Alcohol Awareness and Education Fund and donations from Buffalo Grove Friends of the Park Foundation, Belmont Village Senior Living, Sunrise Assisted Living, and the Northwest Community Hospital, the Buffalo Grove Police Department purchased a Care Trak Emergency Response Kit.

The Care Trak equipment utilizes radio transmitters to locate individuals with Alzheimer's, Autism, Down syndrome, and similar disabilities, who may wander away. The program is available to residents who meet the guidelines, which include having a full-time caregiver. Families meeting the pre-established criteria can purchase a water resistant transmitter the size of a wrist watch. The transmitter attaches to the individual's wrist or ankle by a strong band and continually emits a pulsating radio signal. If the special needs individual fitted with a transmitter goes missing, the caregiver will immediately contact the police.

After notification of a missing person, trained Buffalo Grove Police officers will deploy two portable telemetry tracking receivers. The tracking system includes hand-held directional antennas and digital receivers designed to locate the specific signal from the transmitter. The signal can be located within one mile and is sensitive enough to track inside homes, in dense brush or within large buildings. The radio frequency equipment provided by Care Trak is more precise than GPS and will work in all weather conditions. The ultimate goal is to find special needs individuals as quickly as possible and return them home safely.

Buffalo Grove residents interested in receiving more information about the program or who would like to begin the screening process, may contact the Police Department's Crime Prevention unit at 847-459-2560 or via e-mail at police@vbg.org.

A local bank official has reported that some residents have received text messages, supposedly from the local bank, requesting the validation of the residents' account information. The bank official stated that this is a scam.

I would like to emphasize that no bank will request the verification of account information over the phone, by text message or by email. The bank already has all of your information and certainly does not need to have it verified.

If you receive such a request and you are not sure what you should do (ignore and delete), call your bank.

Free Identity Theft Seminar at Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust

Buffalo Grove Bank & Trust has changed the date of their free Identity Theft Seminar to August 14th at 10:00 am at the bank, 200 N. Buffalo Grove Rd.

The seminar will be presented by Officer Paul Jamil, Crime Prevention and Community Involvement Officer for the Buffalo Grove Police Department. He will cover the 3Ds of identity theft Deter, Detect and Defend. Time will be allotted for questions from the audience at the end.

Please call 847-634-8400 to reserve your spot for this informative seminar today!

BUFFALO GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Starts the Caught You Riding Safety Good Bike Rider Program

The Buffalo Grove Police Department will be conducting a Summertime Good Bike Rider Program during June, July and August. The Buffalo Grove Police has partnered with the Buffalo Grove Pantry, local 7-11 store and the Buffalo Grove Rotary Club for this annual bicycle safety program. Buffalo Grove police officers who see young people demonstrating safe bicycle riding will stop and present the rider with a coupon good for a FREE fountain drink. If they are wearing a bike helmet their names will be entered into a drawing for a new bicycle which is being donated by the Rotary Club. Participating stores include the 7-11 stores located at 1165 Weiland Road in Buffalo Grove, and the Buffalo Grove Pantry at 223 W. Dundee Road in Buffalo Grove.

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