Winthrop Harbor Police Department

PRESS RELEASE


January 7, 2009: Arrest Notices 12/29/08 - 1/1/09

Traffic Arrests-
On 1/1/09, an Officer stopped a vehicle at 5th Street and Whitney Avenue for having no taillights. The driver, Carlos Valencia, 39, of Winthrop Harbor was arrested for not having a valid driver's license. Valencia was later released on a personal recognizance bond and given a future court date.

On 1/1/09, an Officer stopped a vehicle in the 800 block of Sheridan Road for improper lane usage. The driver, Mario M. Chagoya, 22, of Watertown, WI was arrested for DUI. Chagoya was also cited for DUI over .08 (BAC .126). Chagoya was later released on a personal recognizance bond and given a future court date.

Warrant Arrest-
On 12/29/08, an Officer stopped a vehicle at 9th Street and Monroe Avenue for speeding. The driver, Thomas E. Geer, 57, of Antioch was arrested after the Officer discovered Geer had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The warrant was through the Lake County Sheriff's Department for failing to appear on a deceptive practices case. Geer was later transported to the Lake County Jail for the warrant.

Domestic Battery Arrest-
On 1/1/09, Officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of 6th Street for a report of a domestic battery. Upon the Officer's arrival, Tyler J. Garbett, 18, of Winthrop Harbor was arrested and charged with domestic battery. Garbett was later transported to the Lake County Jail for Bond Court.

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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