Crime & Safety
Two Drivers In Hit & Run Crashes Did Not Have Driver's Licenses
There was also an attempted burglary. An arrest is merely an accusation, not evidence of a conviction.

The following information comes from the Morton Grove Police Department police blotter.
12/17/13ย
Hit and Run/No Valid Driverโs License
Greenwood/Shermer
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Jesus Bahena Guadarrama, 29, of Chicagoย was involved in a crash and left the scene, police said,ย but was later apprehended and charged. According to the report,ย he did not have a valid driverโs license. Court date is scheduled for 01/13/14.
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12/13/13ย
Intimidation/Parole Violation
7300 Davis
Joseph Jando, 27, of Morton Grove,found a stray dog and threatened to have the dog killed if the owner did not pay him $1,200.00, according to the report.ย After being charged, a parole violation warrant was issued. Court date was scheduled for 12/23/13.
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12/15/13ย
Theft and No Valid Driverโs License
6100 Crain
Diego Salina, 43, of Chicago, and Gregorio Ruiz, 54, of Chicago,ย stole a Weber Smoker Grill from an alley behind a residence, according to the report, and were later apprehended by police on a traffic stop.ย The driver, Ruiz, was also charged with driving without a valid driverโs license. Court date is scheduled for 02/07/14.
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12/14/13ย
Possession of Cannabis
6000 Dempster
Joseph T. Peake, 20, of Nilesย was stopped for traffic violations, police said, when the officer noticed a strong odor of cannabis emanating from his vehicle.ย A search of the vehicle yielded approximately 2 grams of suspected Cannabis, according to the report. Court date is scheduled for 01/13/14.
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12/12/13ย
Hit and Run/Revoked Driverโs License
7300 Dempster
John Chisom, 58 of Evanton, was involved in a crash and left the scene, but was later apprehended and charged. It was also discovered he had a revoked driverโs license. Court date is scheduled for 12/31/13.
12/18/13 (13-37935)
Retail Theft
6301 Oakton
Elizabeth Breede, 37, of Chicago,ย took property from Menards without paying. Court date is scheduled for 01/16/14ย
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MISCELLANEOUS
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12/13/13ย
8600 Callie
Burglary to Motor Vehicle
Unknown offender(s) stole two iPhone cords from an unlocked vehicle.ย
12/12/13
9000 Mcvicker
Identity Theft
Unknown offender(s) used the victim's credit card to purchase $300 worth of merchandise from an electronics store
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12/08/13
6900 Beckwith
Burglary Attempt
Unknown offender(s) damaged a door in an attempt to gain entry to a residence.
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