Winthrop Harbor Police Department

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February 21, 2008: Arrest Notices 2/11/08- 2/12/08

Traffic Arrests-
On 2/11/08, an Officer stopped a vehicle in the 1300 block of Franklin Avenue for improper stopping. The driver, James F. Vepley, 21, of Winthrop Harbor along with the two passenger's, Joshua D. Varner, 18, of Winthrop Harbor and Matthew L. Swanson, 18, of Winthrop Harbor were all arrested. Vepley was cited for improper stopping, unlawful possession of cannabis, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI, and DUI over .08. Varner was cited for unlawful consumption of liquor by a minor and unlawful possession of cannabis. Swanson was cited for unlawful consumption of liquor by a minor, unlawful possession of cannabis, and criminal defacement of property. Swanson also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for failure to appear on a DUI charge. Vepley and Varner were later released on a personal recognizance bonds and given future court dates. Swanson was transported to the Lake County Jail for the warrant.

On 2/12/08, Officer's were dispatched to the area of 9th Street and Sheridan Road for a report of a vehicle accident and people fighting in the roadway. Upon the Officer's arrival, Chelsey F. Pilman, 23, of Beach Park was arrested. Pilman was cited for domestic battery, aggravated assault (with a vehicle), DUI, DUI over .08, unlawful possession of cannabis, uninsured vehicle, and obstructed rear license plate. Pilman was later transported to the Lake County Jail for Bond Court.

Warrant Arrest-
On 2/11/08, an Officer stopped a vehicle in the 1600 block of Lewis Avenue for a burnt out headlight. The passenger of the vehicle, Brian M. Whiteside, 37, of Kenosha was arrested for an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The warrant was for failure to appear on a driving while suspended charge through the Lake County Sheriff's Department. Whiteside was later transported to the Lake County Jail for the warrant.


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