Car Stolen During Church Service, Drunken Bar Fight: Police Blotter

MONDAY, MARCH 18

Car Stolen During Mass

A car was stolen sometime between 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. while its owner was attending mass at St. Mary's Parish, 445 Prairie Ave., police said.

The victim told police that his 2004 metallic green Honda Odyssey was parked on Douglas Road, about four blocks north of Prairie Avenue, while he attended mass. When the service was over, he discovered his vehicle was missing, according to reports. 

The victim's friend drove him around the area to search for the car, with negative results. He told police he was not behind on payments, did not park in an unauthorized area and was not blocking a driveway. No tow companies called to inform police of any tows, according to reports.

Officers searched the area, but did not find the vehicle. It was placed into LEADS as stolen.

DUI

Kenneth J. Bilski, 56, of the 5800 block of South Natchez in Chicago, was arrested at 1:14 a.m. near Main and 59th streets, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and improper lane usage. He was issued an April 24 court date.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17

Drunken Bar Fight

Robert J. Schroeder, 33, of the 5700 block of Aubrey Terrace in Downers Grove, was arrested at 8:58 p.m. at a bar in the 5100 block of Main Street, police said. 

Police were called to the bar at 8:43 p.m. for a report of a fight between two men. When they arrived, they observed Schroeder, who had a bloody face and shirt, yelling at another man, according to reports.

Schroeder was stumbling, yelling and then became aggressive with officers, police said. Schroeder was restrained due to his "aggressive and threatening behavior," according to reports.

A witness told police Schroeder was inside the bar "being loud and obnoxious," prompting the manager to ask him to leave. The witness said he went outside to smoke a cigarette and saw Schroeder yelling at and "disrespecting" a group of women, police said.

The witness told Schroeder to leave the women alone and to leave the area. Schroeder then attempted to re-enter the bar. When the witness tried to stop him, Schroeder struck him on the left cheek and jaw with an open hand, police said.

The witness responded by punching Schroeder in the nose with a closed fist. The two men were yelling at one another when police arrived.

Schroeder was transported to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. An officer rode in the ambulance to aid in restraining him since he was being aggressive with paramedics, police said.

Schroeder was released by hospital staff around 3 a.m. and was transported to the Downers Grove Police Department, where he was charged with resisting a peace officer. He was issued an April 22 court date in Wheaton.

DUI, Drug Possession

Romano M. Ochoa, 33, of the 400 block of Alcester in Bolingbrook, was arrested at 2:50 a.m. near 41st and Main streets, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful possession of cannabis, speeding and no valid driver's license. He was issued an April 24 court date.

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