DUI With BB Gun in Car: Police Blotter

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

DUI Charge, BB Gun

Nicholas Stevic, 18, of the 900 block of S. Home Ave. was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and other traffic offenses after police saw him speeding on the 1400 block of Harlem Ave. at approximately 12:51 a.m.

Police reports say Stevic had slurred speech, smelled of alcohol and failed field sobriety tests. He refused to take a breathalyzer test. After police took him into custody, they found a replica Beretta semi-automatic BB gun, duct tape and a hammer in his car.

Further police investigation revealed that the items may have been stolen from the River Forest Jewel, but the store did not pursue the matter or report the theft. 

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Electronics Stolen

Someone stole clothing and electronics from a locker room in the Geiseman Gymnasium at Concordia University. The locker room was locked, and police and university officials are investigating the incident. 

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