Winthrop Harbor Police Department

PRESS RELEASE


February 26, 2008: Arrest Notices 2/21/08- 2/25/08

Traffic Arrests-
On 2/21/08, an Officer stopped a vehicle at 9th Street and Whitney Avenue for improper turning. The driver, Ryan K. Mitchell, 19, of Kenosha was arrested for DUI. Mitchell was cited for improper turning, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI, DUI over .08, and no valid driver's license (driving DUI on a WI instruction permit). Mitchell was later released on a personal recognizance bond and given a future court.

On 2/22/08, an Officer stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of Sheridan Road for suspended registration. The driver, Mauro Nieto-Medina, 43, of Waukegan was arrested for driving while his license was revoked. Nieto-Medina was cited for suspended registration and driving with a revoked license. Nieto-Medina was later released on a personal recognizance bond and given a future court date.

Battery Arrests-
On 2/21/08, Officers responded to the 1400 block of 1st Street for a report of an unwanted subject. Upon the Officer's arrival, Dacoda D. Ashmore, 18, of Winthrop Harbor was arrested for battery. Ashmore was cited for battery and trespass to a residence. Ashmore was later released on a personal recognizance bond and given a future court date.

On 2/24/08, Officers responded to the 1000 block of Sheridan Road for a report of a battery. Upon the Officer's arrival, Tiffany M. Fanale, 21, of Winthrop Harbor was arrested for battery. Fanale was later released on a personal recognizance bond and given a future court date.

Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse Arrest-
On 2/25/08, the Missouri State Police assisted the Winthrop Harbor Police Department's Sex Crimes Unit in the arrest of Frank E. Meier, 67, of Eldon, Missouri. A warrant was obtained by the Winthrop Harbor Police Department for Meier on 2/19/08 for eight counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Meier is currently being held in the Jefferson City County Jail and is being held on a $500.000 bond.


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