Arrests: DUI, Battery Brian Phillip Brown, 25, of the 9200 block of Lawler in Skokie, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in the 400 block of Barton, according to police. Laura Lynn Haag, 31, of the 3900 block of West Lake Street in Chicago, was arrested and charged with battery at 9:40 a.m. in the 2700 block of Eastwood, police reported. Alejandro Aleman Zamora, 23, of the 800 block of Main Street in Evanston, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, according to police.  Woman Offers to Help, …

Aggravated assault  A person was threatened with a baseball bat by an unknown offender in the 1800 block of Howard Street on May 15 around 7:17 p.m. Burglary Cash and lawn equipment were reported stolen from a residential garage in the 2100 block of Keeney Street on May 15. -- A wallet, cash, sunglasses, tools, athletic equipment and other items were reported stolen from a residential garage in the 2100 block of Seward Street on May 15. Vehicle vandalism An unknown person busted out the window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of South Boulevard on May 13. Stolen wallet A man reported his …

Theft from auto Cash, credit cards and keys were reported stolen from a car parked in the 500 block of Florence Avenue on May 13. Retail theft Goods were reported stolen from a grocery store in the 800 block of Dodge Avenue on May 9. Smashed window A large rock was used to smash the window of a car parked in the 200 block of South Boulevard on May 12. -- A brick was used to smash the window of a car parked in the 200 block of South Boulevard on May 13. -- A brick was used to smash the window of a car parked in the 200 block of South Boulevard on May 13. -- Apartment burglary An Apple case and…

Burglary Police responded to a burglary in the 700 block of Asbury Avenue on May 8. According to the report, a garage door was opened, but no items were missing. Residential burglary A laptop and Sony Playstation were reported stolen from a home in the 1300 block of Brummel Street on May 10. Weapon displayed Police responded to an aggravated assault in the 900 block of Chicago Avenue on May 12 around 12:30 a.m. According to the report, two subjects displayed a weapon at a victim.  No further information was provided.  Battery A person was struck in the face in the 900 block of Maple Avenue on…

Arsonist Sets Car on Fire On Case Police found a 2003 Ford on fire with a gas can next to it in the 800 block of Case Avenue at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8.  Gunfire Reported On Darrow Police investigated a report that someone fired a gun in the 2100 block of Darrow Avenue at 12:19 a.m. Friday, May 10. Nothing was found in the area. Arrests: DUI, Warrant, Domestic Battery Sean M. Freund, 46, of the 3100 block of Central Street in Evanston, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, May 9, according to police.  Seth Gillman, 44, of the 3300 block of …

The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Arrests: Assault, Battery, Criminal Damage Joe Nathan Norman, Jr., 47, of the 1400 block of Chicago Avenue in Evanston, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after he police say he threatened someone with a knife in the 1700 block of Orrington Avenue at 1:15 a.m. Friday, May 3. Tony Reaves, 50, of the 800 block of Main Street in Evanston, was arrested and charged with battery in the 600 block of Davis Street at 5:09 p.m. Monday, May 6, according to police.  Robert Nicholas Saenz, 37, of the 1400 …

Arrests: DUI, Battery, Assault Jay Michael Courage, 60, of the 800 block of Green Bay Road in Winnetka, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 1:35 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the 2200 block of Green Bay Road in Evanston, according to police.  Ashley Leshaun Johnson, 22, of the 1500 block of Dobson Street in Evanston, was arrested and charged with aggravated battery at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, May 2, police reported.  Ruth Ann Kolade, 44, of the 700 block of Mulford Street in Evanston, was arrested and charged with assault at 7:30 a.m. Friday, may 3, in the 1700 block of Maple …

Vandalized vehicle A car parked in the 2000 block of Cleveland Street had its side view mirror broken on May 1. -- A side view mirror belonging to a vehicle parked in the 2000 block of Orrington Avenue was reported broken on May 2. -- Another side view mirror was broken off a vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Orrington Avenue on May 2. -- A fourth side view mirror was broken off a vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Orrington Avenue on May 2. Retail theft A bottle of alcohol was reported stolen from a groccery store in the 2400 block of Howard Street on May 2. Stolen purse A purse, along …

The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Arrests: DUI, Battery, Etc. Erik Zachary Abron, 23, of the 700 block of Florence Avenue in Evanston, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 1:25 a.m. Thursday, May 2, in the 300 block of Ridge Avenue, according to police.  Laura Graham Harris, 41, of the 2500 block of Hastings Avenue in Evanston, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 9:51 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, police reported. Michael Lynell Rogers, 28, of the 2000 block of Dodge in Evanston, was arrested and …

Stabbing on school grounds Updated 4:44 p.m. ~ Officers responded to an aggravated battery complaint at Rice Children's Center, 1101 Washington St., on April 30 around 3 p.m. The victim was a minor, police said, and received a minor laceration on the stomach. It was later revealed that the juvenile was "allegedly horse playing around" and is unsure how the injury occurred or what type of weapon was used, according to police.  "There's mitigating circumstances," said Cmdr. Jason Parrott. "The injuries were minor and the incident is under investigation." Parrott added the incident may be …

Stolen bikes Two bicycles were reported stolen from a garage in the 1400 block of Seward Street on April 26. Stolen purse A woman reported her purse stolen while shopping at a store in the 2200 block of Howard Street. According to the report, the item was taking from her cart. -- A woman reported her purse stolen after visiting a medical building in the 2600 block of Ridge Avenue on April 28. Gang graffiti Police observed gang graffiti in the 1000 block of Dodge Avenue on April 29. Stolen cell phone A smartphone was taken from a park bench in the 1000 block of McDaniel Avenue on April 29. The…

Slashed tires Police observed a vehicle with slashed tires in the 1700 block of Monroe Street on April 28 around 3:40 a.m. Vehicle vandalism A car owner reported his or her side view mirror and window broken in the 1100 block of Madison Street on April 27.   Burglary About eight to 10 bottles of alcohol were reported stolen from a restaurant in the 1500 block of Sherman Avenue on April 28. The offender(s) gained entry by prying open the front door, the report stated. Man with gun A citizen reported seeing a man display a pistol while inside a vehicle near the intersection of Maple and Simpson…

Police spot man with gun Officers responding to a complaint about a male subject flashing a pistol in the 1500 block of Brummel Street on April 25 around 7:17 p.m. According to the report, a victim told police that the offender pointed a gun at him or her from a "2007 Cadillac." No further details or suspect description were provided. Stolen hygiene products Several hygiene products were reported stolen from a store in the 1700 block of Sherman Avenue on April 24. Retail theft Shelika Currie, 18, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft on April 25. The offender was arrested in the 5800 …

Broken window Police observed a broken window that belonged to a city building in the 2200 block of Oakton Street on April 24. Dented car A vehicle owner reported that an unknown person(s) dented his or her car parked in the 600 block of Dodge Avenue on April 24. Stolen purse A woman reported her purse stolen from a hospital in the 2600 block of Ridge Avenue on April 24. Bullet holes found in vehicle Police observed bullet holes in a car parked in the 1700 block of Payne Street on April 25. No further information was provided. Graffiti Police observed graffiti in the 800 block of Brummel …

Attempted burglary Police responded to a burglary in the 1500 block of Madison Street on April 23. According to the report, the offender(s) removed a screen door to gain entry. It is unclear what - if anything - was taken. Retail theft Two bottles of alcohol were reported stolen from a store in the 2400 block of Main Street on April 19. -- A bottle of alcohol was reported stolen from a store in the 1900 block of Dempster Street on April 22. Stolen wallet A wallet was reported stolen from the 2300 block of Oakton Street on April 14. -- A wallet was reported stolen from a school locker in the …

Stolen auto A car parked in the 1100 block of Elmwood Avenue was reported stolen on April 22. Theft from auto A GPS device was reported stolen from a car parked in the 2000 block of Lincoln Street on April 21. Apartment burglary Cash was reported stolen from an apartment in the 1000 block of Emerson Street on April 20. Shots fired Police responded to a shots fired complaint at the intersection of Simpson Street and Darrow Avenue on April 23 around 12:50 a.m. Officers canvassed the area but found nothing, the report stated. Vehicle vandalism A car owner reported that a person broke the window …

Man Arrested With Gun During Traffic Stop Tyrone E. Gibbs, 21, of Evanston, was arrested and charged with unlawful use of a weapon around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, after police found a gun during a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Foster Street. There were several occupants in the car, and Gibbs was charged because he was closest to the gun, according to police. Man Holds Gun, Says "You Should Die" An employee at the Whole Foods in downtown Evanston told police that he was outside smoking on break when he was approached by an unknown person at the northwest corner of Chicago Avenue and …

Woman Threatens to Pepper-Spray Store Owner A woman stole two Onyx packages of hair from a store in the 1100 block of Howard Street at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, according to police. An employee told police that she threatened to spray him with pepper spray when he confronted her.  Arrests: Criminal Trespass, Aggravated Battery Tera Latrice Allen, 37, of the 1100 block of Pitner, was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing at 7:02 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the 1900 block of Colfax Street, according to police. Ira J. Anderson, 62, of the 1500 block of Darrow in Evanston, was arrested…

Car burglary A vehicle's driver's side window was smashed open in the 2400 block of Howard Street on April 18. While the offender gained access, nothing was reported missing. -- A Michael Kors wallet and purse were reported stolen from a car parked in the 1900 block of Green Bay Road on April 11. Bullet holes reported in several vehicles A total of five car owners reported bullet holes in their vehicles on April 14 around 11:35 p.m. Four of the cars were hit in the 2100 and 2200 block of Emerson Street while another was hit in the 1800 block of Hartrey Avenue, police said. No further details …

Stolen camera A handheld camera and accessories were reported stolen after being left unattended at an apartment in the 900 block of Washington Street on April 11, police said. Stolen wallet A man reported his wallet stolen after visiting a federal building in the 1100 block of Davis Street on April 11. -- Evanston Patch on Facebook