OMG PD: 'Wet Floor' Sign as Weapon, Balloon Animal Dreams Burst

FOREST PARK

Man Beats Woman at McDonald's With 'Wet Floor' Sign

A Franklin Park man was charged with battery after beating a woman in McDonald's with a "wet floor" sign, Forest Park police said. 

Levare Boston, 43, was charged after police were called to McDonald's, 420 Des Plaines Ave on March 12. Police saw a woman with cuts on her cheek and nose, and she said she knew Boston from the PADS shelter. 

Police reviewed video surveillance and said Boston was seen with another woman, later identified as his girlfriend. The victim tried to leave the restaurant after spotting Boston, who then got up and began arguing with her.

He then was seen grabbing a "wet floor" sign and hitting the victim with it multiple times, police said. 

At the station Boston said the woman threw hot coffee at his face, but police said none of his clothes were wet and he showed no signs of injuries. The victim said Boston was mad at her because she "turned down his advances." 

Boston was given a May 16 court date.

'Success Story' Steals a Bunch of Baby Formula

A Chicago man who said he was a "success story" for only stealing things and not committing robberies was charged with theft after taking numerous bottles of baby formula from Walmart on March 8.

Walmart store security said Cornell A. Woods, 46, of Chicago, put several bottles of baby formula in his pocket and left the store without paying. When police arrived, Cornell Woods was lying in the back of a car. 

Police recovered eight bottles of formula from Cornell Woods but saw numerous other bottles in the car. The driver, Alonzo Woods, 47, also of Chicago, said he only drove to Walmart and didn't take anything else. Cornell Woods said he got them at another store in Waukegan. 

Both men were taken to the police station, where it was discovered that Alonzo's drivers license was suspended. 

At the station, both men continued to deny stealing the additional bottles of forumla, of which there were 26 total. Cornell told police he is a "success story" and only steals, but doesn't do drugs or commit robberies or burglaries. 

Because of a prior burglary conviction, Cornell was charged with felony retail theft and he was given a March 14 court date. 

Alonzo was ticketed for the suspended license and was given an April 16 court date. 

$300 Whisky Stolen, Smashed

Jesse D. Fells, 49, of Berwyn, was charged with retail theft after police were called to USA Beverage, 7200 Madison St. The store clerk said Fells stole a bottle of whisky, but then dropped it when chased out of the store. Fells fled on his bike, police said, but he was eventually caught. The bottle of whisky was valued at about $300. Fells said he planned to go home to "drink it with some girls." Felony charges were approved because he has a prior burglary conviction. He was given a March 21 court date. 

Peeing on Redeye

Lamar Hunt, 56, of Chicago, was charged with disorderly conduct after police said he was seen peeing on a Redeye newspaper box at the CTA Blue Line terminal, 711 Des Plaines Ave. 

Police said the box was located just outside of the entrance, and "as morning commuters walked past, it was obvious by the expressions ... on their faces that they were disturbed." Hunt said he has a bad heart and had to pee badly. He was given a May 7 court date.

LA GRANGE

Homeless man makes mess in bank

Chase Bank, 14 S. La Grange Rd., reported that a homeless man was inside the bank “making a mess” around 4:11 p.m., police said. The man has been warned that he is banned from the bank, but police said he keeps coming back. Officers sent the man on his way.

Balloon animal business goes bust

A man set up a stand and was making balloon animals for cash in front of DiNico’s around 8:18 p.m., police said. He claimed the restaurant invited him to do this, but DiNico’s denied it. The man was warned that he will be arrested if he does this again without a permit.

WESTERN SPRINGS

Car Stuck in Mud after Teen Drives into Sereda Park: Police

A Western Springs teen found herself in a sticky situation Sunday after police said she drove her car into the middle of Sereda Park.

Police received a call in the early evening about a car that was driving recklessly through the park, located at 3940 Hampton Avenue. When they arrived, officers said they found Elizabeth P. Thomson’s car stuck in the mud.

Thomson, 18, of the 4100 block of Linden Avenue in Western Springs, was arrested around 7:38 p.m., police said. 

She was issued a local ordinance citation for reckless conduct, according to the report.