Police Blotter 3/15/11: Fight Breaks Out at Movies

The following items are taken from the Evanston Police Department. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Battery

A fight broke out between moviegoers at Century Theaters Monday night. John S. Johnson, 37, of Chicago Ridge was watching a movie with his son but also texting on his phone, to the annoyance of the spectators behind him. The man sitting behind him began kicking Johnson's seat and his girlfriend asked the manager to get him to stop texting. Police said Johnson had been drinking and the dispute escalated, with Johnson grabbing the other man and slamming him against the wall for making the complaint. Police arrested and charged Johnson with battery at 10:15 p.m. on March 14 at the corner of Clark Street and Maple Avenue. 

Theft

A tire and rim were stolen from a 1990 Lexus on the 1100 block of Hartrey Avenue between 5 p.m. on March 13 and 9 a.m. on March 14.

Criminal Damage to Property

Jeremie N. Turner, 24, of Chicago was arrested and charged with criminal damage to property at 5:10 p.m. on March 13 on the 1900 block of Ridge Avenue. His court date is set for March 16.

Domestic Battery

A 15-year-old Evanston resident was arrested and charged with domestic battery at 4:35 p.m. on March 14.

Public Urination

Barry A. Marquez, 25, of Evanston was arrested and charged with urinating in public at 2:45 a.m. on March 14 on the 200 block of Chicago Avenue. His court date is set for April 11.

Possession of Marijuana

Kevin O. Osbourne, 31, of Evanston was arrested and charged with marijuana possession at 5:23 p.m. on March 14 on the 800 block of Brummel Street. His court date is set for March 31.

Driving without a License

Christal L. Henry, 23, of Evanston was arrested and charged with driving without a valid license at 5:23 p.m. on March 14 on the 800 block of Brummel Street. Her court date is set for March 14.