Man Accused of Hitting Best Buy Manager, DUI Arrests: Police Blotter

SUNDAY, FEB. 17

DUI

Wendy Bahena, 40, of the 14400 block of Independence in Plainfield, was arrested around 3:16 a.m. near Main and 63rd streets, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage and driving in the wrong lane. She was issued a March 27 court date.

SATURDAY, FEB. 16

DUI

Jeffrey A. Schiefelbein, 20, of the 800 block of Valley View Drive in Downers Grove, was arrested around 2:42 a.m. near Main and Franklin streets, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful consumption by a minor, speeding and no insurance. He was issued a March 27 court date.

Obstructing a Peace Officer

Yaw Korkuo Aboagye, 27, of Downers Grove, and Amanda M. Helle, 23, of Romeoville, were arrested around 11:21 p.m. in the 6300 block of Main Street, police said.

According to reports, police stopped Aboagye's vehicle due to bright headlights, and observed the male driver switch places with the female in the passenger seat.

When officers ran their information through LEADS, they discovered Aboagye was driving on a suspended license, police said.

Both were charged with obstructing a peace officer. Aboagye was also charged with driving on a suspended license, and cited for failure to dim his headlights.

THURSDAY, FEB. 14

Battery at Best Buy

Matthew Wieczorek, 33, of the 6100 block of Pinewood Court in Willowbrook, was arrested around 6:30 p.m. after an incident at the Downers Grove Best Buy, 7401 Lemont Road, police said.

The manager told police he was hit multiple times by a customer, later identified as Wieczorek, after an incident at the Geek Squad counter, according to reports.

Employees said Wieczorek had spilled a liquid on the counter and was "yelling something about fixing his phone," police said. He then "kicked his phone toward the ceiling" and grabbed a pair of headphones, which he also kicked, according to reports.

The manager said Wieczorek walked toward the front exit of the store to check on his bicycle, then attempted to walk back in. The manager told him he was not allowed back in due to his actions, prompting Wieczorek to walk back to the counter and demand his phone, according to reports. 

After Wieczorek was given his phone, he walked toward the front door, knocking over several items of merchandise on his way out, police said.

The manager followed Wieczorek, and told an employee to call the police. Wieczorek walked toward him and hit him in the abdomen twice with the back side of his hand, according to reports. 

When the manager backed away and told Wieczorek not to touch him again, Wieczorek grabbed the back of the manager's head with his left hand and hit him with his right hand, police said.

Wieczorek left the scene on his bicycle, but was later stopped by police.

He was charged with one count of battery and one count of disorderly conduct. He was released on an I-Bond.

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