Friday, April 26, 2013
Kelly J. Skamra, 45, of Chicago, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after he pled guilty to residential burglary in Cook County Circuit Court in Skokie this week.
A 45-year-old Chicago man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for a burglary that took place in southwest Evanston last December, police say. Kelly Skamra, of the 500 block of West 14th Place, pled guilty to residential burglary in Cook County Circuit in Skokie on Tuesday, April 23. Police say a 37-year-old woman was at her home in the 500 block of Grey Avenue around 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, when Skamra rang the front door bell. When no one answered, he forced his way in through the side door, according to police. Earlier: Police Charge Burglary Suspect Out On Parole The woman’s son and daughter, both under the age of 18, were home at the time, but ran away once they realized someone was in the house, police said. The woman remained …
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Man Pointed Weapon at Victim, Police Say Thomas Wendell Haywood, 47, of the 1400 block of Pitner Street in Evanston, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault at his home after he pointed a weapon at his victim at 12:39 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, according to police. Man Charged With Battery On Oakton Carl Point du Jour, 40, of the 200 block of Custer Street, was arrested and charged with battery after he grabbed his victim, then threw him to the ground at a gas station in the 2400 block of Oakton Street at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, police reported. Chicago Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct Andre D. Kennedy, 34, of the 1300 block of West Estes in …
Monday, January 28, 2013
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Robbers Hit Victim, Steal Earbuds Two men struck their victim in the face, then tried to grab his cell phone at 3:27 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the intersection of Dempster Street and Dodge Avenue, according to police. The men took off with the victim’s Apple earbuds, police said. Assault Reported on Brummel A known offender “clenched her firsts” during an assault in the 700 block of Brummel Street at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, police reported. Arrests: Possession of Cannabis, Credit Card Fraud, DUI Marcus Aimond Austin, 24, of the 1700 block of Payne in Evanston, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis at 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in the 1700 block of Simpson Street, police reported. Stephanie Antionette Brown, 26, of the …
Friday, January 18, 2013
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Gunfire Reported On Darrow Police investigated a report that someone had fired a gun in the 1200 block of Darrow Avenue at 3:14 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18. Nothing was found in the area. Residential Burglary Reported On Washington Someone damaged the bedroom window of a home in the 2100 block of Washington Street between Sunday, Jan. 13, and Thursday, Jan. 17, according to police. Arrests: Retail Theft, Possession of Cannabis, Battery Antonio R. Hooper, 25, of the 2100 block of Dewey Avenue in Evanston, was arrested and charged with retail theft at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, after he allegedly stole a 1.75 liter bottle of Bacardi rum from a business in the …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Gunfire Reported on Brown Avenue Police investigated a report that someone had fired a gun in the 200 block of Brown Avenue at 12:10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Nothing was found in the area. Attempted Burglary on Brummel Police say someone opened the window of a home in the 1900 block of Brummel Street between 8:15 and 11:10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, in an attempted burglary. Auto Thief Takes Busted Minivan Someone stole a 2004 green Nissan minivan from an auto shop in the 1300 block of Chicago Avenue at 5:56 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, according to police. The vehicle has the license plate N139631 and has damaged front and passenger windows as well as a …
Monday, January 14, 2013
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Gunfire Reported On Gross Point Road Police investigated a report that someone had fired a gun in the 2700 block of Gross Point Road at 9:27 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Nothing was found in the area. Two Men Charged With DUI Brian J. Hillebrand, 48, of the 9500 block of Harding in Evanston, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 4:44 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, in the 1700 block of Grey Avenue, police reported. Jared Chandler Lester-Childs, 26, of the 700 block of Grey Avenue in Evanston, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 11:06 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at the intersection of Davis Street and Dewey Avenue, according to …
Friday, December 21, 2012
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Man Charged With Aggravated Assault Eric Dale Moore, 33, of the 1700 block of Grey Avenue in Evanston, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault at his home at 9:04 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, police reported. Burglar Steals Franklin Mint Coin Collection Someone broke the door of a home in the 1700 block of Cleveland Street between 7:30 a.m. and 9:57 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, and stole an Apple laptop computer, gold ball earrings, cash and Franklin Mint silver coins, according to police. Burglar Steals Purse From Garage Someone stole a quilted Vera Bradley purse with its contents from a 2007 Toyota that was parked in an unlocked garage in the 1000 …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Burglar Steals Coffee Grinder, Laptop From Restaurant Someone broke into a restaurant in the 900 block of Foster Street and stole a Toshiba laptop computer, Mazzer Luigi coffee grinder and spiral notebook with bookkeeping entries between 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, and 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, police reported. Burglar Steals Playstation, Games On Case A man stole a black Sony PS3 Playstation gaming console, PS3 video games and Sony PS3 video controllers from a home in the 700 block of Case Street between 9 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, according to police. Car Burglar Steals Bongos, Shakers Someone entered an unlocked 2001 Jeep parked in an alley in …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Arrests: Deceptive Practice, Identity Theft Paul Corro Bautista, 35, of the 4700 block of North Monticello in Chicago, was arrested and charged with deceptive practice at 11:05 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, in the 1800 block of Dempster Street, police reported. Amit Kirean Grumet-Morris, 22, of the 1000 block of Mulford in Evansotn, was arrested and charged with theft at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the 1700 block of Maple Avenue, according to police. Jason Terrell Hardy, 24, of the 2100 block of Brummel Street in Evansotn, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the 700 block of Dobson Street, police reported…
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Nov. 6 and 7, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Arrests: Retail Theft, Domestic Battery, DUI Danielle Lorean Evans, 20, of the 7300 block of North Sheridan Road in Chicago, was arrested and charged with retail theft at 7:03 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at the Target at 2209 Howard St., according to police. A 39-year-old Evanston man was arrested and charged with domestic battery at 4:27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, police reported. Adam David Ware, 37, of the 4200 block of Northeast 77th Avenue in Portland, OR, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, in the 600 block of Sheridan Square, according to police. Dawan Dontae Watson, 23, of the 500 block of North Valerie Lane…
Randy Williams
3:09 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013
Been there! Done That! How did I ever? like a dog returns to vomit! But 20 years on a guilty plea! What message is the Judge in this case conveying to the on-that and would be burglar's waiting to be released from IDOC back into Chicagoland upon their release!? This guy obviously started back on a road to self-destruction with the quickness upon his release. Whatever chances he had (potentially … more ›