Winthrop Harbor Police Department

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August 12, 2008: Arrest Notices 8/6/08- 8/10/08

Traffic Arrest-
On 8/7/08, Officer's were dispatched to the 2800 block of 12th Street for a domestic disturbance. Upon the Officer's arrival they came in contact with, Holly L. Russell, 22, of Winthrop Harbor and Eric F. Busch, 21, of Beach Park. Russell was illegally parked and was still in her vehicle when Officer's made contact with her. Busch was in the roadway yelling at Russell when Officer's were investigating the incident. Russell and Busch were both arrested and transported to the Winthrop Harbor Police Department for processing. Russell was charged with DUI and improper parking. Busch was charged with public intoxication. Russell and Busch were later released on personal recognizance bonds and were given future court dates.

Warrant Arrest-
On 8/6/08, an Officer while working contacted services in Old Mill Creek stopped a truck at Route 45 and Milburn Road for being over weight. The driver, Chris H. Franke, 48, of Lake Villa was arrested for driving while his license was suspended. Franke also had an active warrant for his arrest through the McHenry County Sheriff's Department for failing to appear in court for traffic offenses. Franke was able to post bond for the warrant and was released from the Winthrop Harbor Police Department.

Disorderly Conduct Arrest-
On 8/6/08, Officer's were dispatched to a business which was located in the 800 block of Sheridan Road for a disorderly person. Upon the Officer's arrival they came in contact with, Donna L. Walsh, 46, of Winthrop Harbor. A short time later Walsh was arrested for disorderly conduct. Walsh was later released on a personal recognizance bond and given a future court date.

Robbery Arrest-
On 8/6/08, Officer's were dispatched to a business located in the 300 block of Sheridan Road for a report of a domestic battery and robbery. Upon the Officer's arrival the victim told Officer's his son had battered him and pushed him down on a bed. The victim's son then took $50 dollars from the victim by force. The Officer's a short time later located the suspect in the 300 block of Sheridan Road at a local restaurant. The suspect, Jeffrey A. Herrell, 52, of Inverness was arrested and charged with Robbery and Domestic Battery. Herrell was later transported to the Lake County Jail for Bond Court.

Drug Arrest-
On 8/10/08, Officer's were in the 1300 block of Franklin Avenue for a suspicious person report when they came in contact with, Emily D. Machonga, 18, of Winthrop Harbor. Machonga was arrested for unlawful possession of cannabis and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Machonga was later released on a personal recognizance bond and given a future court date.

Note: Any person charged with an offense has the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty according to law. Persons named herein are merely alleged to have committed the offense(s) they are accused of.

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