Police Blotter: Eggs, Glass Damage Siding

The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.

COMPLAINT A resident of the 1200 block of Brandywyn Lane reported that a white man, about 25 years old and 6 feet tall, came to the door to solicit for AT&T at 7:24 p.m. Jan. 24. The solicitor asked the residents several questions and left, only to return later in the evening and ask the same questions. Officers checked the area but the solicitor left prior to their arrival.  PROPERTY DAMAGE Someone threw a landscape brick at the glass panel next to the main entrance door between 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and 8 a.m. Jan. 24 on the 1000 block of Corporate Grove Drive. The brick shattered both panes of glass but did not penetrate the glass or enter the building.  Someone threw a glass bottle and eggs at the side of a house on the 900 block of …

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Man Causes Disturbance Over Twinkie Policy

A customer at Buffalo Grove's Jewel sparked a call to police after he tried to purchase more Twinkies than the store allowed.

A Buffalo Grove Jewel customer intent on stocking up on Twinkies Tuesday was upset to learn that the store had set a purchase limit for Hostess treats. A Buffalo Grove police report states that a man “was making a disturbance” in the grocery store at 9:10 p.m. Dec. 11 because an official would not allow him to buy a large quantity of Twinkies. The store had set a limit of 10 Twinkies per person. Jewel announced Monday on its Facebook page that its stores were about to receive “what may be the FINAL shipment of Twinkies in the country.”  The Hostess company is being liquidated and the future of its popular treats is uncertain. Twinkies were scheduled to be delivered to the Buffalo Grove location between 2-8 p.m. Tuesday. Police said the …

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Top Stories on Buffalo Grove Patch Week of Nov. 26

Buffalo Grove's help with rescue attempt, police blotter and fun with elf

UPDATE: Man Dies After Fall at Sunnyside Corp in Wheeling Police Blotter: Christmas Inflatables Slashed   Rescue crews attempt to rescue man from 6,000-gallon tank in Wheeling.   Voice Your Opinion on Aptakisic Road   Road project gets input from residents.   5 Creative Ideas to Have More Fun with your Elf on the Shelf News ways the elf can bring fun to your household.    Police Blotter: Scam At Starbucks; Wrong Powerball Tickets Before the big drawing, someone gets the wrong kind of tickets. Police Blotter: Christmas Inflatables Slashed Neighbor's Christmas decorations are damanged.  

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Police Blotter: Identity Thefts, Lottery Scam

The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.

IDENTITY THEFTS A resident reported Nov. 6 that he received a call from a cable provider and was told that he has an outstanding bill for $400. The resident advised the provider that he does not have service with them. It was determined that the service is to an address in Chicago and that someone there used the resident’s identification.  A resident received a call from a retailer in Cicero Oct. 27 who asked the resident if he was making a $1,500 purchase using a credit card. The resident advised the retailer that he was at home and did not authorize any purchase. The retailer advised that the transaction will be canceled and the resident will receive a new credit card. The following day, the same retailer called asking if the resident …

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Police Blotter: Weather Upsets Gas Station Customer

The following information was supplied by the Buffalo Grove Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction. Email cristel@patch.com with questions about this blotter.

ANIMALS A citizen reported that he was jogging at 12:20 p.m. July 18 on the 1000 block of Knollwood Drive, a yellow Lab broke free from its leash and chased him. The dog jumped and scratched the victim’s back, leaving four deep scratches. The dog’s owner was told that the dog needed to be seen by a vet in 24 hours and again in 10 days.  A resident reported that while walking his dog at 2:45 p.m. July 19 on the 400 block of Gregg Lane, another dog jumped a fence and ran after them. The owner called the dog and it returned to its house. An officer spoke with the owner who stated that the boxer gets excited when people and dogs walk by and wants to say hi to them. The owner was told to keep control of her dog.  COMPLAINT A citizen reported a …

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Police Blotter: Vulgar Text Messages, Fraudulent Charges

These were among the reports released May 24 by the Buffalo Grove Police Department.

ALCOHOL Fallon M. Groh, 20, of the 3000 block of Palm Lane, Northbrook, was charged with possession and consumption of alcohol by a minor and speeding at 2:10 a.m. May 24 on westbound Lake-Cook Road from Milwaukee Avenue. BURGLARY A resident of Roberta Court reported that someone entered his unlocked vehicle and removed an IBM Thinkpad T43 computer between 3 p.m. May 22 and 7:15 a.m. May 23. ORDINANCE VIOLATION A resident reported May 23 that a neighbor’s lawn has not been cut and is too long. An officer checked and found the grass to be in violation. The officer contacted the owner, who stated that he has been traveling and would return the following day and take care of the lawn. A resident reported May 23 that his neighbor’s lawn that …

Police Blotter: Man Caught Flashing, Four Cited For Unmowed Grass

These were among the reports released May 23 by the Buffalo Grove Police Department.

ALCOHOL A 17-year-old Wheeling resident was charged with possession and consumption of alcohol by a minor at 9:55 p.m. May 22 on the 1-100 block of Dundee Road. Cheryl A. Workman, 53, of the 100 block of Old Oak Drive, Buffalo Grove, was charged with driving under the influence at 1:35 a.m. May 21 on northbound Buffalo Grove Road at Dundee Road. Officers responded to a report of underage drinking at 11 p.m. May 20 at a home on the 400 block of Longwood Drive. Officers were not allowed entry into the home.  The homeowner was contacted and requested that a neighbor stay in his home until he returned from his trip. BATTERY Bartholomew E. Jones, 25, of the 1400 block of Winslow Drive, Palatine, was charged with domestic battery at 12:50 a.m. …

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Police Blotter: Customer, Phone Call and Solicitor Complaints

These were among the reports released April 21 by the Buffalo Grove Police Department.

DISPUTE The owner of a business on the 300 block of Half Day Road reported April 20 that when he told a customer that his account number would not be accepted, the customer began to yell. Another customer stated that the offending customer was acting belligerently, taunting and calling the owner names. An officer left a voice message for the customer telling him not to return to the store. PHONE HARASSMENT A resident reported receiving numerous calls in the early morning hours between March 1 and April 15. Caller ID indicates Private Caller. The resident believes the caller(s) to be kids that go to school with one of his sons. The resident was given instructions for *57. A resident reported April 20 that he received eight calls from a male…

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Police Blotter: Phone Call Complaints, Graffiti

These were among the reports released April 20 by the Buffalo Grove Police Department.

ALARM A resident stated that when she arrived at home at 7:30 p.m. April 19, her alarm panel indicated motion in the basement. The resident requested that officers check the house and they found everything in order.   Officers responded to an active alarm at 2:45 a.m. April 20 on the 700 block of South Buffalo Grove Road. They found a rear door to the business not secured. Officers checked the interior and found everything OK. A store official responded and verified that all was in order. The door was secured. HARASSING/OBSCENE PHONE CALLS A resident received a phone call April 19 from an unknown male subject, who asked about one of the resident’s friends, and then made several sexual comments. When the caller would not identify himself, …

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Police Blotter: Early Fireworks, Found Wallet

These were among the reports released April 15 by the Buffalo Grove Police Department.

ALARM Officers responded to an active alarm at 12:50 a.m. April 15 a business on the 1000 block of Corporate Grove Drive. The building was checked and everything was in order. A message was left for an official. FIREWORKS A resident of the 100 block of Stonegate Road reported that a youth rang his doorbell at 10:40 p.m. April 14, and when he answered the youth ran. The resident chased after the youth, whom he said lit fireworks. Officers checked the area with negative results. FOUND ITEM A citizen gave an officer a man’s brown wallet containing a driver’s license, bank card and miscellaneous gift cards that was found at 8:45 a.m. April 14 in a parking lot on the 700 block of South Buffalo Grove Road. An attempt to contact the owner failed…

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