OMG PD: Lewd Gestures at H&R Block, Lots of Stolen Meat

FOREST PARK

Man Refuses to Leave H&R Block

Lonnie V. Crawford, 38, of Chicago, was charged with public indecency after police were called to H&R Block, 7316 Roosevelt Rd. in Forest Park. A receptionist at the business said Crawford asked to leave the bathroom, then made a masturbatory gesture without exposing himself. The woman demanded he leave three times after calling the police. He was given a June 5 court hearing.  

Illegal Cigarette Seller

Jamal J. Allen, 35, of Hillside, was issued a local ordinance violation for disorderly conduct after police were told he was selling cigarettes outside of a concession store near the CTA Blue Line at 711 Des Plaines Ave. 

Police said they located Allen on a CTA bus, and he denied selling cigarettes. Officers reminded him that he has been arrested on similar charges for selling cigarettes near other CTA stops. 

Allen was carrying $8.44 in change and $12 in singles, which is "consistent with a subject that would be selling single cigarettes," police said. He was given a June 5 court hearing. 

RIVER FOREST

Meat Stolen

Graham Baker, 47, of the 500 block of Des Plaines Ave., was charged with felony retail theft. Police said he tried to steal $79 in meat products from the North Ave. Dominicks. Baker’s charges were upgraded to a felony because of a 2005 theft conviction.

Man With Weed Flees Stranded Car

Darren P. Knutson, 35, of the 1400 block of N. Fairfield Ave. was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended license.

Police responded to a call reporting a stranded car near the intersection of Hawthorne St. and Thatcher St. The driver, Knutson, left the car along with a juvenile companion. They were later found and police discovered Knutson had 21 grams of marijuana and a glass smoking pipe on him, police said. A records check indicated that he was also driving on a suspended license.

LA GRANGE

Masked Man Takes Pictures

A caller reported that a man was driving around taking pictures while wearing a ski mask near the intersection of Lincoln and Tilden around 10:26 a.m., police said. Officers were unable to locate the man, who was driving a blue Chevy Avalanche.

Engines Revving, Loud Music Playing

Several people were revving their engines and playing loud music on the top level of the downtown parking garage, 80 South 6^th Avenue,La Grange police said. Officers sent them on their way.

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