20-Year-Old Possessing Booze; Shoplifting from a Grocery Store: Blotter

SUNDAY, DEC. 8

Pot Possession

Christopher C. Hernandez, 21, of the 100 block of Luana Road, Joliet, was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug equipment and illegally transporting alcohol. He was arrested at about 12:03 a.m. after officers responded to a disturbance near Helene Road and School Road. Hernandez posted bond and was released.

Domestic Battery

Kevin M. Smith, Jr., 22, of the 2300 block of Green, Crest Hill, was charged with domestic battery. He was arrested at about 2:42 a.m. after officers responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of Cobblestone Court. Smith was taken to Will County jail.

Drug Equipment

Roy V. Sanchez, 19, of the 1900 block of Cumberland Drive, Plainfield, was charged with possession of drug equipment and improper lane use. He was arrested at about 5:57 a.m. after his vehicle was stopped near Black Road and Interstate 55 for a lane violation. Sanchez posted bond and was released.

FRIDAY, DEC. 6

Retail Theft

Jared B. Dickey, 20, of the 22800 block of South Anna Drive, Channahon, was charged with retail theft and illegally possessing alcohol by a minor. He was arrested at about 1:55 p.m. after officer responded to a theft of alcohol at Dominick’s, 950 Brookforest Ave. Dickey posted bond and was released.

SUNDAY, DEC. 1

Battery

Antonio J. Alvarez, 22, of the 2200 block of Irvine Lane, Plainfield, was charged with battery and trespassing in a vehicle. He was arrested at about 2:50 a.m. after officers responded to a fight in progress in the 100 block of East Jefferson. Alvarez posted bond and was released.

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