In an effort to inform the community of current crimes and seek the public’s assistance in pending investigations, the Crete Police Department will attempt to post information related to crimes occurring within the village. This list will include arrests and crimes occurring in the community but is only a partial list of calls for service, as officers respond to a wide variety of calls which will not be posted. Remember: All subjects arrested for crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Crete Police Department responded to 17 traffic accidents during these dates.
January 1
A 17-year-old male juvenile, from Flossmoor, was arrested for Resisting a Peace Officer, Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Police Helicopter One alerted officers of a stolen motor vehicle in the area of Steger Road and Rt. 394. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, and it fled, crashing at Richton Road and Rt. 394. The juvenile had a loaded handgun with a 30-round magazine in his possession. The stolen vehicle also was wanted by the Evergreen Park PD for a retail burglary. The juvenile was transported to River Valley Detention Center.
January 2
Todd M. Lenoir, 48, Crete, was arrested for Violation of Order of Protection and Disorderly Conduct – False Report to Peace Officer (Felony). Lenoir was transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
January 5
Jose L. Barrientos, 23, Steger, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.
January 7
Christina A. Brown, 27, Chicago, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.
A 17-year-old female juvenile, Crete, was arrested for Obstructing a Peace Officer, Interference with Reporting of Domestic Violence, and Aggravated Domestic Battery. The juvenile was transported to River Valley Detention Center.
January 8
A 14-year-old male juvenile, University Park, was petitioned to juvenile court for Delivery of Cannabis on School Grounds at CMHS. A 17-year-old female juvenile, Crete, also was petitioned to juvenile court for Possession of Cannabis.
January 11
Vital Ambulance employees reported Elderly Abuse on Ronald Road. An in-home caregiver was found with small bottles of alcohol on her person and a breath alcohol content of .246. Investigation is pending.
January 13
Identity Theft was reported in the 500 block of Herman Street.
Harassment through Electronic Communications was reported in the 3500 block of Islay Lane.
Dan L. Downs, 37, Sauk Village, was arrested for No Valid Driver’s License.
January 14
Sidney E. Knight, 29, Chicago, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.
January 15
Carlos M. Flores, 45, Chicago, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended.
William Kirkpatrick, 43, Crete, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.
Marquise J. Green, 27, Richton Park, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis – Driver and Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver (Felony), after being stopped for a traffic violation and being in possession of approximately 48.8 grams of Cannabis. Green was released on a Notice-to-Appear.
January 18
Carlos Manuel Garcia, 43, Crete, was arrested for Driving While License Revoked.
January 19
James W. Massey, 47, Crete, was arrested for Interference with Reporting of Domestic Violence, Aggravated Battery, and Aggravated Domestic Battery.
January 21
A Theft was reported in the 400 block of Burville Road.
January 22
Manzili Kokayi, 24, from North Carolina, was arrested for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.
January 27
A Burglary was reported at Lincoln Oaks Golf Course. Six (6) E-Z-GO golf carts valued at $6,000 each were stolen on January 25, around 4 a.m. FLOCK cameras were able to identify the rented U-Haul involved in the crime. Investigation is pending.
January 29
Identify Theft was reported in the 300 block of Cass Street.
January 30
Anthony D. Nunnally, 19, Chicago, was arrested for No Valid Driver’s License. Also, passenger Brandon C. Nunnally, 23, of Calumet City, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.
Abdelrahman A. Musa, 65, Bridgeview, was arrested for Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Property Damage. The offender was driving a semi-truck, turning southbound onto Main Street from Exchange Street. At this time, he struck a light pole, causing it to fall down into a business parking lot. The offender did not stop and fled the scene. A witness saw the incident and called police to give information. Officers located the semi-truck southbound on Rt. 394 from Burville Road. The damage to property is estimated between $5000-$8000.
January 31
Zakiya J. Coats, 27, Chicago, was arrested for Driving While License Suspended. Also passenger Tremaine D. Conley, 27, Chicago, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.
Christina H. Weszelits, 25, Crete, was arrested for DUI – Drugs.
*We have screened a lot of questions regarding the cannabis laws. Although cannabis is considered legal in certain circumstances – it is still illegal if not purchased at a licensed dispensary (unless covered by the Medical Marijuana Act) and is illegal if “open” or consumed in a vehicle. You cannot buy from your local dealer, you cannot smoke while you drive down the street, and you cannot walk around town and smoke. All of these violations are subject to ticket or arrest and may get your vehicle towed. Yes, we do use a lot of discretion and not enforce in these situations, however, if you are high or under the influence of cannabis and driving a vehicle, we likely will arrest you and tow your vehicle – as this is a public safety issue.
*Note: 625 ILCS 5/11-502.15 9 (See full law for all rules and exceptions.)
*Sec. 11-502.15. Possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle:
(a) No driver may use cannabis within the passenger area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state.
(b) No driver may possess cannabis within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state except in a secured, sealed, or resealable, odor-proof, child-resistant cannabis container that is inaccessible.
(c) No passenger may possess cannabis within any passenger area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state except in a secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, child-resistant cannabis container that is inaccessible.
(d) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a), (b), or (c) of this Section commits a Class A misdemeanor.
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