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The Following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Burbank Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest by the police does not constitute a finding of guilty. Only a court of law can determine whether an offender is guilty or not guilty of the offence with which he or she has been charged. All court dates are for the Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview, unless otherwise noted.

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April 2008

 

12 Apr 08- DUI/ Accident

Daniel VanHowe III M/ 29 yoa, 5539 Fairway Drive, Crestwod, IL. has been charged with DUI, to fast for conditions, no insurance, and driving off the roadway, striking several vehicles parked in the 8500 block of Central Ave. A court date has been set for May, 13, 2008.

12 Apr 08- DUI/ Accident

Grzgorz S. Sojka, M/22 yoa, 4446 S. Archer Ave, Chicago, IL has been charged with DUI, no valid drivers license, no proof of insurance, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident following an accident at 79th Street and Cicero Ave. A court date has been set for May, 13, 2008.

06 Apr 08-Battery

Sandra J. Gooden, F/46 yoa, 8911 S. Emerald, Chicago, Il has been charged with simple battery, damage to property, and disorderly conduct. Gooden was arrest after causing a disturbance at the Jewel Food Store, 79109 S. Cicero. Once at the station Gooden struck a Burbank booking officer in the face while being processed. A court date has been set for 2 May 08.

06 Apr 08- DUI

Jacek Paul Dziadkowiec, M/20 yoa, 9112 S. Central, Oak Lawn, IL has been charged with DUI, underage possession of alcohol, and disobeyed a stop sign following a traffic stop in the 7700 block of Central Ave. Court has been set for May 2, 2008.

06 Apr 08- DUI /accident

Tina M. Hedges, F/36 yoa, 14513 S. Trumble, Midlothian, IL has been charged with DUI and no insurance following a single vehicle accident in the parking lot of Just tires, 8640 S. Cicero. A court date has been set for May, 13, 2008.

03 Apr 08- DUI

Mark J. Beslic, M/52 yoa, 6600 W. 87th Street, Burbank, IL has been charged with DUI and speeding following a traffic stop. A court date has been set for 13 May 08.


March 2008


28 Mar 08- DUI/ resisting arrest

Justin R. Martyka, M/20 yoa, 8741 S. 55th Ct. Oak Lawn, IL has been charged with DUI, suspended D/L, resisting arrest, transportation of alcohol, and, speeding following a traffic stop in the area of 81st Street and Laramie. Court date was April 28, 2008.

22 Mar 08- DUI

Michael F. DelamoraM/31 yoa, 6021 S. Kolmar, Chicago, IL has been charged with DUI, suspended D/L, no proof of insurance, and resisting a police officer after a suspicious auto investigation in the area of 82nd and Melvina. Court date has been set for 6 May 08.

16 Mar 08- DUI

Bud Tserenjankhar, M/43 yoa, 9089 1st Street, Berrien Springs, MI has been charged with DUI following a complaint of an intoxicated driver in the area of 85th and Cicero Ave. a court date has been set for 2 May 08.

16 Mar 08- DUI

Christopher H. Danhoff, M/31 yoa, 9700 S. Normandy Ave, Oak Lawn, IL has been charged with DUI, no proof of insurance, speeding, and failure to signal following a traffic stop in the area of 87th Street and Mayfield Ave. A court date was set for 17 Apr 08.

14 Mar 08- Armed Robbery

Two subjects, one armed with a black semi-automatic handgun, entered a rear kitchen door of St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th Street, Burbank, IL, at approximately 1:30 PM. The subjects ordered a lunch room staff member into the kitchen office and the two proceeded to remove the currency from the days register drawers. Both subject subsequently fled the school and entered a maroon or burgundy mid sized vehicle and fled the school parking lot.

The offenders had no contact with any students during the incident and no one was injured as a result of the incident.

All the schools in close proximity to St. Laurence High School were placed on a temporary lock down and officers were assigned to each school. Schools were able to resume their regular schedule when it was determined that the area was clear of any potential danger.

The offenders are described as:

Offender #1: M/B, approximately 30 yoa, 6’00”, 240 lbs, wearing a black leather jacket and dark colored pants.

Offender #2: M/B, approximately 25 yoa, 5’11”, 185 lbs, wearing a grey hooded sweat shirt, black jeans and armed with a semi-automatic handgun.

Possible vehicle description: Older model mid sized maroon vehicle, possibly a 4 door.

09 Mar 08- DUI/ Accident

Pawel Garczek, M/21 yoa, 7503 S. Latrobe Ave, Burbank, IL has been charged with DUI, alcohol level over .08, damage to city property, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and improper turn following a single vehicle accident at State Road and Latrobe Ave. a court date was set for 28 Apr 08.

03 Mar 08- DUI/ Accident

Ronald J. Tellone M/46 yoa, 8055 S. Nashville, Burbank, IL has been charged with DUI, revoked D/L, and failure to yield while turning following an accident at 83rd street and Central. A court date was set for 7 Apr 08.

 

February 2008

 

23 Feb 08- DUI

Jorge O. Ramos, M/22 yoa, 1326 W. 18th Place, Chicago, IL has been charged with DUI, BAC over .08, suspended drivers license, and no insurance following a one car accident in the parking lot of the Oliver Garden Restaurant at 4801 W. 77th Street. The vehicle was found stuck on a snow bank with Ramos sleeping behind the wheel with the engine running and in gear at 8:20 AM. Ramos has a court date of March 31, 2008.

22 Feb 08- Possession of controlled substance/ DUI

Gilbert Wade Sandovol, M/40 yoa, 16544 Coachwood Trail, Tinley Park, IL has been charged with possession of cocaine, DUI, BAC over the legal limit, and speeding following a traffic stop in the 8000 block of Nottingham at 11:18 PM. Bond was set at $50,000 D-bond with a pending court date of March 13th, 2008.

21 Feb 08- Residential Burglary

Ronnie L. Esterling M/ 21 yoa, 7723 S. Shore Drive Apt. 315, Chicago, IL has been charged with two counts of residential burglary and one count of attempted residential burglary following his arrest on the listed date. Burbank police responded to a burglary in the 8300 block of South Lawler with a description of a possible offender. Police located Esterling fitting the description in the 8200 block of Lawler. Esterling was identified by witnesses and taken into custody. Evidence and a subsequent statement implicated Esterling in two other residential burglaries in Burbank. Esterling was issued a $150,000 d-bond with a pending court date of February 28th.

19 Feb 08- Possession of controlled substance

William H. Martin M/ 28 yoa, 4558 S. LaCrosse, Chicago, IL ahs been charged with possession of a controlled substance and traffic offenses following a stop on the listed date in the 8400 block of S. Cicero Avenue. It was also discovered that Martin had a warrant for his arrest from a previous drug charge. A bond amount was set at $100,000.

15 Feb 08- Home Invasion

Two offenders forced their way into a home in the 7700 block of Menard Avenue and stole $100 and some credit cards from the 86 year old victim. The incident occurred at 12:33 AM on the listed date. The victim received minor injuries which were treated by Burbank Paramedics. The offenders were described as male whites, between the ages of 17-19, offender #1 being approx 5’06”, 165 lbs and offender # 2 being approx. 5’08”, 185 lbs. Both subjects were wearing dark clothing. This appears to be an isolated incident.

14 Feb 08-DUI

Nicholas M. Latona, M/23 yoa, 7835 S. Blazer, #2, Justice, IL has been charged with DUI, open alcohol, no head lights, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. On the listed date at 2:00 AM Latona struck the rear of another vehicle. Latona received minor injuries as a result of the accident. He has a pending court date of March 21, 2008.

09 Feb 08- DUI

Joseph W. Dore, M/21 yoa, 8428 S. Latrobe, Burbank, IL has been charged with DUI, reckless driving, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and no insurance following a traffic accident in the 8000 block of Latrobe at 11:25 AM. There were no injuries as a result of an accident. A court date has been set for 31 Mar 08.

09 Feb 08-DUI

Erald Groballi, M/18 yoa, 7749 W. Joliet Rd. Tinley Park, IL has been charged with DUI, BAC over the legal limit, no insurance, and speeding following a traffic stop in the 6000 block of 87th Street at 3:39 AM. A court date has been set for 12 Mar 08.

08 Feb 08- Criminal trespass to property

Andrezj J. Galas, M/ 28 yoa, 8733. S. Tully, Oak Lawn, IL and Krzysztof P. Galas, M/31, 5613 W. 88th St. Oak Lawn, IL were both charged with criminal trespass to property after they were found in a new house under construction in the 8500 block of South Meade. A day earlier over 250 pieces of lumber were stolen from the premises. A court date has been set for March 21, 2008.

04 Feb 08- Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle

Balios Antunez, M/24 yoa, 1636 S. 61st Ct. Cicero, IL has been charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, driving on a revoked DL, criminal damage to property, and illegal transportation of alcohol, following a traffic stop on the listed date at 12:20 PM. Antunez was held for a bond hearing and was issued a $50,000 D bond.

02 Feb 08- DUI

Hernan P. Guallpa, M/30 yoa, 4418 N. Tripp, Chicago, IL has been charged with DUI, speeding, and disobeying a stop sign following a traffic stop on the listed date at 3:00 AM. Guallpa has a pending court date of March 12th, 2008.

02 Feb 08- DUI/ Accident

Walter A. Noah, M/47 yoa, 4059 S. 58th Street, Chicago, IL has been charged with DUI, BAC over the legal limit, and disobeying a stop sign following an accident on the listed date at 12:50 AM. No reported injuries as a result of the accident. Noah has a pending court date of March 21, 2008.

01 Feb 08 – Battery to a Police Officer

Leland E. Sorensen, M/35 yoa, 7909 S. Lamon, Burbank, IL has been charged with simple battery to a police officer and public intoxication following an incident which occurred on the listed date at 4:40 AM in the 6600 block of West 79th Street. Sorensen expectorated in the face of the officer while the officer was arresting him for public intoxication. Sorenson has a pending court date of March 12th, 2008.


 

JANUARY 2008

 

31 Jan 08- Possession of Controlled Substance

Laura M. Swenson, F/46, 7842 S. Newland, Burbank, IL has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of drug equipment, and possession of cannabis following a search warrant at the listed residence. Swenson is being held on a $350,000 bond awaiting trail.

 

27 Jan 08- Burglary from Motor Vehicle

Janusz Z. Palka, M/26 yoa, 7800 S. Luna Ave, Burbank, IL, has been charged with burglary following his arrest on the listed date for an incident which occurred in the 7900 block of Nagle. Palka entered an unlocked vehicle and removed property. He was located near the area by police and taken into custody. Palka was taken to a bond hearing and issued a $10,000 bond.

27 Jan 08- DUI, Accident

Adam Lesnicki, M/29 yoa, 8507 S. 79th Ct. Justice, IL has been charged with DUI, no valid drivers license, and improper lane usage following an accident which occurred in the 7000 block of 87th Street. While investigating the accident it was learned that Lesnicki had a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear for a deportation hearing. Lesnicki has a pending court date of 31 Mar 08 for the traffic charges.

22 Jan 08- Identity theft

Richard Ricardo Nash, M/43, 7221 S. Ellis Chicago, IL has been charged with identity theft and credit card fraud following an incident which occurred at the Kohl’s Store, 7608 S. La Crosse, Burbank, IL. Nash was issued a $15,000 bond and has a pending court date of 11 Feb 08.

19 Jan 08- DUI

Jerzy Ligecki, M/53yoa, 5321 S. Narragansett, Chicago, IL has been charged with DUI and improper lane usage following a traffic stop in the 8000 block of Central Ave. A court date has been set for 12 Mar 08.

18 Jan 08- DUI

Jason S. Barker, 5852 W. 81st Place, Burbank, IL, M/30 yoa, has been charged with DUI, BAC over the .08, suspended drivers license, and speeding following a traffic stop in the 7500 block of Central Ave. A court date has been set for 22 Feb 08.

17 Jan 08- DUI/ Accident

Mary F. Bazan, 3741 W. 103rd St. Chicago, IL, F/23 yoa, has been charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and improper lane usage following a traffic accident in the 79th and Lamon Ave. A court date has been set for 5 Feb 08.

14 Jan 08-Retail Theft

David Bradford, M/50 yoa, 10538 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL, has been charged with retail theft after allegedly stealing a leather coat at Burlington Coat Factory, 8320 S. Cicero Ave. Burbank, IL. Bradford was transported to a bond hearing and issued a $75,000 bond. He has a pending court date of 6 Feb 08.

13 Jan 08- DUI

Alan E. Michowicz, M/48yoa, 5550 W. 91st Street, Oak Lawn, IL, has been charged with DUI and speeding following a traffic stop in the 8500 block of Central Ave. A court date has been set for 14 Feb 08.

12 Jan 08- DUI

Fernando Sanchez, M/29 yoa, 1530 S. 4th Ave. Kankakee, IL, has been charged with DUI, BAC over .08, and speeding, following a traffic stop on 79th Street at Natoma Ave. A court date has been set for 12 Mar 08.

09 Jan 08- DUI

Keith L. Bozeman, M/39 yoa, 7705 S. Lotus, Burbank, IL, has been charged with DUI, BAC over .08, and speeding, following a traffic stop in the 6500 block of 79th Street. A court date has been set for 22 Feb 08.

03 Jan 08- DUI

Rosa M. Herrera, F/23 yoa, 4147 W. 57th Place, Chicago, IL, has been charged with DUI, BAC over .08, and speeding, following a traffic stop at 79th Street and Cicero Ave. A court date has been set for 18 Jan 08.

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