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 Driverโ€™s 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 driverโ€™s 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 Driverโ€™s 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 driverโ€™s 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 Driverโ€™s 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 driverโ€™s 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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