Palos Heights Police Blotter: DUIs, $300 In Stolen Razors Reported

TUESDAY, JAN. 18

Can't Pass The Buck

Jakob W. Buck, 26, of the 9800 block of 144th Street in Orland Park, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of cannabis, speeding and no insurance. Police said they stopped Buck’s car in the 12100 block of Harlem Avenue around 3:15 a.m. for speeding.

Cut Off Police Car

Thomas W. O’Connor, 32, of the 11800 block of Komensky Avenue in Alsip, was charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane use. Police said they stopped O’Connor’s car in the 13500 block of Harlem Avenue around 2:45 a.m. for speeding, cutting off a police car and tailgating another car.

Felony Retail Theft

Melinda S. McMichael, 23, of the 7100 block of 107th Street in Worth, was charged with felony retail theft and obstructing identification. Police said McMichael entered a grocery store in the 6400 block of 127th Street around 2:15 p.m. and came out with "numerous" unpaid packages of razor blades. According to the report, McMichael lied to police about her name. Police said they upgraded McMichael’s charge to felony retail theft because the value of the stolen items totaled more than $300.

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