SUV Crashes Through College Drive Office Building

An elderly woman drove her car into a Palos Heights office building leaving a six-by-six foot hole in the brick wall.

For the second time in less than a week a car has come crashing through a Palos Heights building.  A 73-year-old woman crashed her SUV into an office building at 7800 West College Drive, leaving a gaping hole in a brick wall measuring six feet across. The accident occured at about 9:30 p.m. Monday night, but was not discovered until 7 a.m. Tuesday morning when an employee arrived for work, said Palos Heights Officer George Drikos. The damage was to a suite occupied by Quest Diagnostics.  The woman turned into the parking lot after becoming disoriented and drove her car into the southwest corner of the building. She then drove into the Manor Care parking lot next door where her entire front bumper fell off, Drikos said. Whe police received …

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Palos Heights Police Blotter: DUIs and Marijuana

Palos Heights police reports, May 9 to 13.

SUNDAY, MAY 13  Larry Simpson, 61, of the 1100 block of Mason in Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence and driving without insurance. He was stopped at 11:23 a.m. for crossing lane lines, police said. He was unable to safely complete field sobriety tests, police said.  SATURDAY, MAY 12 Julia Larkin, 33, of the 15400 block of Orchard Lane in Oak Forest, was charged with driving under the influence. She was stopped at 3:05 a.m. in a seat belt safety check, police said. She failed field sobriety tests, police said.  FRIDAY, MAY 11 Adael Sweis, 26, of the 10900 block of 140th Street, in Orland Park, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Sweis was parked in the Palos Heights Metra lot on Southwest Highway when an …

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Palos Heights Police Blotter: Twice the Limit DUI, Theft at Jewel

Palos Heights police reports, April 30 to May 6.

SUNDAY, MAY 6 A woman described as being in her early 20s with long blond hair stole several items from Jewel, 7100 W. 127th Street, police said. She was standing at the camera counter and began removing items when she was approached by an employee. She pushed the employee who fell to the ground and ran out of the store, police said. Peter Adamski, 27, of the 13600 block of Dublin Road in Homer Glen, was charged with drunken driving and criminal damage to property. He was observed driving 76 mph in a 40 mph zone and was following several cars too closely, police said. He failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest, police said. During booking he hit a computer keyboard and damaged it, police said.  SATURDAY, MAY 5 Rytis …

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Palos Heights Police Blotter: Two DUIs on Harlem

Palos Heights police reports, April 27-30

MONDAY, APRIL 30 William E. Erickson, 36, of the 11500 block of Natchez Avenue in Worth was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving on a suspended license and speeding. Police said Erickson failed field sobriety tests after his car was stopped in the 11900 block of Harlem Avenue around 2:30 a.m. SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Justin A. Weiss, 35, of the 11500 block of Joalyce Drive in Alsip was charged with DUI, operation of uninsured motor vehicle and failure to wear seat belt. Police said Weiss failed all field sobriety tests after his car was stopped in the 12200 block of Harlem Avenue around 1:45 a.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Wilfredo Alvarado, 24, of the 7600 block of 60th Street in Summit was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia …

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Palos Heights Police Blotter: DUI and A Warrant

Palos Heights police reports, April 17 to 22.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 Nikola Ostojic, 38, of the 12900 block of Forestview Road, was charged with driving under the influence. He was stopped at 4:53 a.m. and failed a field sobriety test, police said. A breath test revealed a blood alcohol level of .143, police said. Trevor King, 33, of the 5000 block of 171st Street in Tinley Park, was charged with drunken driving. He was stopped at 1:50 a.m. for doing 55 miles per hour in a 35 zone, police said. He was also wanted on an outstanding $10,000 warrant in Cook County for failure to appear in court, police said.   Read More Palos Crime News Sign Up for the Palos Patch Daily Newsletter  Police report information is provided by the Palos Heights Police Department and other law enforcement agencies…

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Palos Heights Police Blotter: DUIs and Marijuana Possession

Palos Heights police reports, April 10-15.

SUNDAY, APRIL 15 Joseph Schadt, 33, of the 9200 block of Massasoit Avenue in Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence. He was stopped at 3:32 a.m. for speeding and failed a field sobriety tests and a breath test, police said.  Ralph Wojcik, 37, of the 7400 block of 162nd Street in Tinley Park, was charged with driving under the influence and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was stopped at 2:19 a.m. and officers noticed the smell of alcohol and his bloodshot and glassy eyes, police said. He failed all field sobriety tests, police said. SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Kyle Roderick, 24, of the 13300 block of 108th Avenue in Orland Park, was charged with driving under the influence and operation of an uninsured vehicle. He was stopped at 2…

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Palos Heights Police Blotter: Drug Possession, DUIs

Palos Heights police reports, April 2 - 8.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Robert Antonelli, 19, of 5500 block of Crestwood Drive in Crestwood, was charged with possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license and driving without insurance. Antonelli was stopped at 3:37 p.m. for an equipment violation and during a search of his car hashish was found, police said. THURSDAY, APRIL 5  Donal Burns, 22, of the 12000 block of Bishop in Chicago, was charged with drunken driving. He was stopped for speeding at 2:20 a.m. and failed a breath test, police said. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Mark Smith, 36, of the 12900 block of Golf View in Palos Heights, was charged with drunken driving. He was stopped for speeding at 1:07 a.m. and failed field sobriety tests, police said. MONDAY, APRIL 2 …

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Palos Heights Police Blotter: Seven DUIs on Harlem Avenue

Palos Heights police reports, March 29 - April 1

Palos Heights Police Blotter: Seven DUIs on Harlem Avenue

Palos Heights police reports, March 29 - April 1

SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Amber R. McGowan, 31, of the 2400 block of 183rd Street in Homewood was charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving with BAC greater than 0.08, improper lane usage and speeding. Police said McGowan failed field sobriety and breath tests after stopping her car in the 12200 block of Harlem Avenue around 2 a.m. for drifting between lanes and traveling 49 in 35 mph zone. SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Bernard L. Cooper, 25, of the 7300 block of Sandalwood Drive in Tinley Park was charged with DUI, driving with BAC greater than 0.08, and speeding. Police said Cooper failed field sobriety and breath tests after stopping his car in the 13100 block of Harlem Avenue around 12:30 a.m. for traveling 51 in 35 mph zone. James S. …

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