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Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
On January 27, officers stopped Turquoise E. Marshbanks, 42, of Joliet, in the 200 block of W. North Street for operating a vehicle with expired/suspended registration. During the traffic stop, the officer learned Marshbanks used an altered/fake registration sticker to “avoid being pulled over.” The officer arrested Marshbanks for felony possession of illegal registration and was cited for expired registration, suspended registration, displaying improper registration. Marshbanks was released with a notice-to-appear at Will County Court on March 7.
On January 29, officers observed a vehicle traveling south at West North and Sharp displaying registration. Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke with Edward J. Holcomb, 32, of Manhattan. During the traffic stop, officers learned Holcomb had an active warrant out of Will County. Holcomb was issued citations for suspended registration and uninsured motor vehicle, and also was processed for the Will County warrant and assigned a new court date.
On February 6, officers observed a black sedan speeding around East North and Thelma. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke with Olufemi A. Idowu, 22, of Matteson. While speaking with officers, a green leafy substance was located inside Idowu’s vehicle. Idowu was issued citations for speeding, possession of cannabis in motor vehicle by driver, and expired registration.
On February 7, officers observed a vehicle speeding around East North and Thelma. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke with Jaren Keller, 31, of Riverdale. Officers learned Keller’s license was suspended and issued him citations for speeding (48/30), uninsured motor vehicle, and driving while license suspended.
On February 11, officers observed a vehicle with expired registration around Rt. 52 and Manhattan Road. Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke with Nilso Toyo, 45, of Joliet. Officers learned Toyo never obtained a valid driver’s license. Officers cited Toyo for expired registration, no insurance, and no valid driver’s license.
On February 12, officers observed a vehicle around West Nory and Manhattan Road displaying expired registration. Officers spoke with the driver, Steven K. Tovar, 31, of Manteno, and learned he never obtained a valid driver’s license. Officers cited Tovar for suspended registration, no insurance, expired registration, and no valid driver’s license.
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