Crime & Safety
Men Throw Bricks at Each Other in Fight: Police Blotter
Forest Park police reports, June 17-18.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
22 Men Throw Bricks at Each Other in Fight
Police were called to the 900 block of Thomas in Forest Park because of a fight that involved about 22 people. A resident who called in the fight said the men were throwing bricks at each other.
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Several men fled the scene and ran through residents’ yards. Brian A. Robinson, 20, of Forest Park; Tevin D. Russell, 21, of Chicago; and a juvenile were found in one yard and charged with mob action and disorderly conduct. Robinson was also charged with possession of marijuana.
MONDAY, JUNE 17
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Suspended License
Joshua A. Hamm, 27, of Forest Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance and improper lane usage following a traffic stop. A computer check also revealed Hamm had an active warrant for his arrest in DuPage County.
Open Alcohol Violation
La Rue L. Lofton, 56, of Chicago, was charged with an open alcohol violation after police stopped him for failure to wear a seat belt. Police saw an open can of Ice House beer in the cup holder, to which Lofton said, "Yes, officer, I'm drinking. I just came out of the liquor store." He was also charged with a seat belt violation and driving with a suspended license and no insurance.
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