Police Press Release Activity 07/12/23 to 07/18/23

All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Theft Arrest

On 07/12/2023 at 12:57 P.M., police arrested JAVONTAE L WILLIAMS, male, age 18, in the area of a business in the 2000 block of Milwaukee Rd after an employee reported he had just exited the store and was the same person who committed a theft at the location on 06/15/23. Williams was charged with Theft (local ordinance) from the June 15th incident. He was additionally charged with Resisting a Peace Officer and Obstructing Identity (both local ordinances) after a brief foot pursuit and supplying false information once in custody.

DUI Arrest

On 07/15/2023, at 2:48 A.M., police arrested NICHOLAS G. GOERGEN, male, age 31, of the 1800 block of Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL, near Lake Cook Road and Portwine Road for Speeding, Illegal Transportation of Alcoholic Liquor and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.  He was released on a $3,000.00 personal recognizance bond and is scheduled to appear at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan on 08/16/2023 at 9:00 A.M.