Beanie Babies Creator Charged, Gun Brought to BMW Championship: Crime Catch-Up

For those readers interested in keeping up on local crime, Patch has compiled all of the crime stories published this week on Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Patch and other nearby sites.

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills

• Man Caught Doing 108 MPH on Route 83: Police Blotter: Clarendon Hills police reports, Sept. 15-16.
• Resident Reports Identity Theft: Police Blotter: Hinsdale police reports, Sept. 15-16.
• Beanie Babies Creator Ty Warner Charged With Tax Evasion: The U.S. Attorney's Office alleges the owner of Westmont-based TY Inc. failed to report more than $3 million in income he earned in a secret offshore account. Warner lives in Oak Brook.
• Hinsdale Woman Charged Twice With DUI in 2 Days: Hinsdale police reports, Sept. 10-12.
• Hinsdale Officers Respond to Threat in Oakbrook Terrace: Police action, evacuation, result of a "misunderstanding," Fox News is reporting.
• DuPage Sheriff's Manhunt Monday: Have You Seen Len Dawkins?: Each Monday the DuPage Sheriff’s Office will highlight one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's Len Dawkins Jr.

Western Springs

• Man Charged With DUI After Rear-Ending Stopped Car: Western Springs crash reports, Sept. 9-15.
• Attempted Burglary Reported on Caroline Avenue: Western Springs police reports, Sept. 9-15.

La Grange

• Car Chasing Kids Reported on Blackstone: La Grange police reports from Sept. 11-13 include men arrested for verbally abusing officers at a crash scene, a cat fight on Bluff and some friends that didn't let their friend drive drunk.
• Men Yell, Strip Down in Fight Outside Church: La Grange police reports, Sept. 13-14.
• 2 Suspended License Arrests Reported in LG Park: La Grange Park police reports, Sept. 10-11.
• Dog Struck, Killed by Car; Washer, Dryer Stolen From Vet Center: Recent La Grange police reports include harassment reports, suspended license arrests, theft and more.
• Boy Tries to Light Napkin on Fire in School, Mom Reports: Also in La Grange police reports from Sept. 12-16: Homeless man arrested for yelling at woman; Warrant arrests; iPhone theft.
• ARREST WARRANTS: Wanted in La Grange, LG Park: There are a number of suspected criminals wanted in the La Grange and La Grange Park area. Patch highlights a few of them.

Darien

• Police Blotter: DUI Charge for Michigan Man: Darien police reports, Sept. 1-2.
• Westmont Man Brings Gun to BMW Golf Championships: Lake Forest police arrested a man Sept. 16 who they said tried to bring a concealed weapon into the BMW Championships. A portion of Riverwoods Road was closed for two hours while police investigated.
• Juveniles Steal Car in Darien: The car was found at Indian Prairie Public Library.