CSI*: Buffalo Grove

* Crime Scene Insanity

Wonder if she left the light on…

Resident reported that her estranged husband, who has moved out of state, gave permission to an acquaintance to stay in the apartment that is leased by the resident. The resident does not want the acquaintance to stay there and he was asked to leave. The acquaintance requested several hours to clear out and the time was granted. 

So much for an after-school treat…

School bus driver requested assistance for an out of control juvenile on the bus. Officers found the boy hiding under a seat and had difficulty dealing with him. The boy was transported to the police station, and his mother came to pick him up. 

Open wide and say ah….

Center official reported that an intoxicated male white subject came into the center looking for a dentist office. The subject then began speaking with customers and making a nuisance of himself. Officers located the subject and gave him a ride to his dentist’s office. 

Was May pick-on-a-dentist month?

Dentist reported that when he arrived at work, he found that someone had knocked the security camera from its mounting on the rear of the business. The dentist has also found graffiti on his storage shed and numerous empty beer bottles around the building. The dentist has requested a check of the property on the weekends. 

Empire today, sidewalk tomorrow?

Resident reported that someone unknown dumped a rolled up carpet between the walking path and the Chevy Chase Golf Course. Officer inspected the carpet and found nothing rolled up inside and no indicators of ownership. A work order to remove the carpet was issued. 

Unexcused tardy?

Dad reported that his son was refusing to go to school. The boy stated that he was tired and wanted to go back to bed. Officer spoke with the boy telling him the importance of school and the consequences for not attending. The boy took a quick shower and dad drove him to his classes. 

A good reason for a car wash…

Resident reported that someone wrote vulgar and derogatory words in the dust on her van. The resident does not know who did this but has had on-going neighbor problems.

Huh?

Resident stated that a neighbor walked her dog in front of his house, and the dog sat on his parkway. The resident then stated that the neighbor yelled at him but he could not hear what was said because he was cutting the lawn. The neighbor told the officer, yes to walking the dog by the house, and yes the dog sat on the parkway. She stated that she said nothing to the resident because she was on the phone. The neighbor is upset because the resident files complaints over nothing and she feels this is harassment. 

Unexcused tardy – Part 2

Father reported that his 16-year-old son was refusing to go to school. After some conversation dad drove the boy to his classes. 

There’s comedy in this…

While on patrol, officer located a black Craftsman three ton capacity floor jack, sitting in the middle of the street. The jack was placed into property at the police station. 

Love was a many splendid thing…

Employee stated that she has an order of protection against her ex boyfriend and he has sent an instant message profession (ed note – do you think he meant professing?) his love for her. Now the employee is receiving sexually explicit web sites on her work computer, and she believes the ex is sending them. Officer found nothing specifically that indicates the ex is sending the emails. 

Huh?  Part 2

Complainant reported a group of youths that were carrying sticks and one stated that he would put a knife into another. Officers located a number of youths who stated that one flipped out because he though another took his IPod. The youth that had his IPod taken had a sharpened stick in his hand and refused to put it down when the officers told him to do so. The youth resisted and argued with the officers refusing to do as he was told. The youth was arrested and charged. 

Not the dreaded loose poodle...

Citizen saw a small white poodle running loose. When the citizen opened his car door, the dog jumped in. The dog had a collar and tags and was reunited with its owner. 

Well, at least they cleaned up...

Resident reported that teens were drinking in the park and left beer and wine bottles all over the place. The resident also stated that the teens draped toilet paper all over the swing set. When the officer arrived at the park, the park was clear of bottles and toilet paper. 

At least it didn’t come postage due…

Resident stated that she received a letter from an inmate of the Hill Correctional Center, in Galesburg. The letter requests the resident be the inmate’s friend and to correspond with him. The resident has no idea how the inmate got her address. The resident was instructed to contact the correctional center and request officials to have the inmate stop writing to her. 

Ex marks the spot

Complainant stated that her ex boyfriend took her keys and drove off with her car. It was determined that the ex boyfriend drives the car all of the time, and it is actually owned by the complainant’s ex husband. 

Huh?  Part 3

Resident reported a woman screaming and asking someone to call the police. The resident stated that he heard this from his balcony but did not see anyone. Officer located a male subject who stated that he and his friend had been drinking and argued over one using too many briquettes in the grill. Both apologized and were fine. 

And there’s a good deal on swamp land in Jersey….

Resident received a phone call advising her that her husband won $200,000.00 and that she needed to wire $2,850.00 to cover the taxes before the prize could be processed. The caller provided an account number and a routing number to a bank, and the resident sent the money. A second call requested an additional amount of $3,563.00 to cover fees, which was sent. A third call requested and additional amount of $3,587.00 to cover additional taxes which was sent, but then cancelled when the resident became suspicious. The phone number the caller used is an unlisted number from Washington DC. 

A Mexican jail in Canada, eh?

Resident received a phone call from a person saying he is her grandson, that he is in a Mexican prison, and needs $2,500.00 to get out. A second person spoke with her stating that he is a prison official and instructed her where to send the money. When she went to purchase the money order, another person in line picked up on the story and told the resident it was a scam. The resident then called her daughter who verified that her son was not in Mexico. The phone number of the caller comes back to Ottawa, Canada. 

Imagine what they would have been doing if they were watching the Cubs?

Little League official reported some adults drinking alcohol while watching a little league game. When the officer arrived the game was over and people were leaving. Officer reminded the remaining adults of the prohibition of drinking alcohol in the parks. All stated that they understood. The officer did not witness anyone drinking.