DUI, Stolen Car and More: Police Blotter

THURSDAY, MARCH 14

DUI Charge

Raymond Monzon, 47, of the 4600 block of W. 79th Street in Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:11 a.m. in the 400 block of Harlem. Police said they could smell alcohol on Monzon and that he failed field sobriety and Breathalyzer tests. He was also charged with parking on the roadway, improper lane usage, driving without insurance and driving with an expired license. 

TUESDAY, MARCH 12

Car Stolen

A blue 1998 Toyota Corolla was stolen from a home in the 1500 block of William. Police said the car was unlocked and was taken between 10 p.m. March 11 and noon March 12.

Property Damage

Someone damaged the steering wheel of an unlocked car parked at Grandma Sally's, 7301 W. North Ave., after a possible attempt to steal the car. Nothing was reported missing.

Car Burglary

Sunglasses and an iPod were stolen from an unlocked car parked in the 1400 block of Forest. The estimated loss was $220. Police said the burglary occurred between 7:30 p.m. March 11 and 8:30 a.m. March 12. 

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