Crime & Safety
Orland Park Driver Skidded Past Stop Sign, Charged with DUI: Blotter
Orland Park DUI reports, July 27-28.
SUNDAY, JULY 28
Swerving In The Lane
Chris G. Kurtz, 22, of the 9600 block of Pulaski Avenue, Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, speeding and improper lane use, according to an Orland Park police report.
Police spotted a silver Honda Accord at about 2:21 a.m. swerving in its lane on Harlem Avenue, the report states. The officer pursued and caught up to the driver, who accelerated to faster than 70 mph in a 40 mph zone. Police stopped the car in the 14100 block of Harlem Avenue.
There was a strong odor of alcohol coming from the car, the report states. The driver, Kurtz, told police he had a couple of drinks that night. He submitted to tests for intoxication and a breath test. Kurtz was arrested and booked.
SATURDAY, JULY 27
Skidded To A Stop
Ryan A. Flores, 29, of the 9800 block of Corboda Court, Orland Park, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence for a previous conviction, driving under the influence, disobeying a stop sign, improper lane use and driving with a suspended license, according to a report.
A cop saw a driver slam on the brakes and his car skid past as stop sign at about 10:19 p.m. in the 15600 block of West Avenue, the report states. The driver, Flores, then tried to make a turn but hit the median barrier instead. He stopped in a nearby parking lot and got out of the car.
Police could smell a "very strong" odor of alcohol on the driver's breath, the report states. Flores was arrested after performing tests for intoxication. He was booked and scheduled to appear in court on July 28.
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