Police Officer Threatened, Speed and Weed: Police Blotter

TUESDAY, APRIL 30

Weed Possession

Vincent Shumpert, 18, of the 1000 block of Thomas in Oak Park, was charged with reckless driving, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Shumpert was speeding at 60 mph in a 30-mph zone down North Avenue at about 1:11 a.m. When police stopped him, they said they saw marijuana in the center console of the car. 

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

Verizon Store Theft

Seven iPhones were missing from a safe at the Verizon Wireless store at 7261 W. Lake St. in River Forest. The store security will conduct an internal investigation to determine if a criminal investigation is warranted. 

THURSDAY, MAY 2

Police Officer Assaulted

Officers stopped a man who was walking down the middle of Chicago Avenue and obstructing traffic. When police stopped him, the man grabbed a metal pipe from his waistband and yelled at the officer.

Ricky Warren, 54, of Gary, IN, was charged with felony aggravated assault. Police also found he had an active warrant for his arrest out of Lake County, IN, on charges of possession of stolen property. 

Retail Theft

Shannon Bonds, 37, of the 2500 block of Hainsworth in North Riverside, was chared with retail theft after police were called to Whole Foods, 7245 W. Lake St. Store security said she tried to take $40 in hair products. Police also discovered she had an active warrant for her arrest in Pinellas County, FL, on larceny charges. 

SUNDAY, MAY 5

Bikes Stolen

Two 13-year-old juveniles were seen taking bikes from a garage in the 7600 block of Vine in River Forest, and the bikes were later recovered in Forest Park. The juveniles were charged and will appear in juvenile court. 

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