Revolver Found During Traffic Stop: Blotter

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

Unlawful Firearm

Solomon Richards, 32, of the 18400 block of Cherry Creek Drive in Homewood, was charged with unlawful use of a handgun, driving with one headlight and driving without insurance, according to a report. Police stopped Richards at about 11:32 p.m. near 18162 Harwood Ave., when they noticed he had only one working headlight. An officer reported smelling marijuana in the vehicle. Police found a fully loaded, silver Smith and Wesson .357 revolver with "MON P.D." engraved near the trigger. Richards does not have a Firearm Owners Identification card. He is due in Markham court on May 8.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Burglary On Elder Road

Someone broke into an apartment in the 900 block of Elder Road and took numerous items, according to a report. The victim believes it happened sometime between 8:45 a.m. and 4:40 p.m.

Willow School Field Damaged

Someone drove on a field at Willow School, 1804 Willow Rd, damaging about 13,800 square feet of grass, according to a report. Police believe this happened sometime between noon April 6 and 11:09 a.m. April 8. Tire grooves were found in the field.

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