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Crime & Safety

Man Arrested for Unlawful Use of Weapon, MP3 Player, Laptop Stolen

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Man Charged With Unlawful Use of a Weapon

John Wesley Dawkins, 18, of the 1800 block of Lemar Avenue in Evanston, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon at police headquarters at 8:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, police reported.

Individual Charged with Retail Theft Arrest

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Lecia V. Davis, 40, of the 7000 block of N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago was charged with retail theft after an incident in the 2200 block of Howard Street in Evanston at 4:45 pm on Thursday, Dec. 20, police reported.

Man Charged with Simple Battery

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Ethan Mathias Goldsmith, 22, of the 2200 block of Washington Avenue in Wilmette, was charged with simple battery after an incident on the 1400 block of Sherman Avenue at 1:22 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, police reported.

Individual Charged with Cannabis Possession

Jabrey Hill, 19, of the 1400 block of Foster Street in Evanston was charged with possession of cannabis on Dec. 23. Hill was arrested in the 1900 block of Dodge Avenue around 9:00 a.m., according to police.

Man Charged with DUI

Michael Karouzos, 26, of the 4800 block of West Catalpa Avenue in Chicago was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on the 1200 block of Howard Street on Friday, Dec. 21 at 12:00 p.m., according to police.

Woman Charged with Simple Assault

Timika Moore, 33, of the 2002 block of West Jarvis Avenue in Chicago, was charged with simple battery after an incident on the 1400 block of Elmwood Avenue on Sunday, Dec. 23 at 9:30 p.m., according to police.

Man Charged with Simple Assault

Eric Mitchel Samuels, 21, of the 800 block of Echo Lane in Glenview, was charged with simple assault after an incident on the 1400 block of Sherman Avenue on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 1:22 a.m., according to police.

Burglar Steals Purse From Car

A woman reported her purse stolen from her parked vehicle in the 2400 block of Main Street on Sunday, Dec. 23, according to police.

Jewelry and Cash Stolen from Home

Someone entered a home on the 900 block of Ridge Avenue between 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, and stole cash and jewelry, according to police. 

Pick Pocket Steals MP3 Player

A thief stole an MP3 player from a customer at a store on the 2300 block of Howard Street between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, according to police.

TV, DVD Player and Furniture Stolen From Home

A thief stole a TV, DVD player and furniture from an apartment in the 1700 block of Darrow Avenue between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, according to police.

Computer Stolen From Convenience Store

A laptop computer was reported stolen as it sat on a counter at a business in the 900 block of Davis Street sometime between 8 and 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, according to police.

Cell Phone Taken From Dry Cleaner

A cell phone was reported stolen from a business in the 500 block of Dempster Street on Dec. 22, police said.

Spare Tire and Rim Stolen from Car

A spare tire and rim were reported stolen from a car parked in the 1900 block of Grey Avenue at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, according to police.

Shots Fired at Residence

Shots were fired at an apartment in the 2000 block of Dodge Avenue at 1:04 a.m. No suspect has been identified.

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