Crime & Safety

Theft from Hospital Donation Tree, DUI Arrests: Police Blotter

Downers Grove police reports, Nov. 22-27.

SUNDAY, DEC. 2

Man Steals from Hospital Giving Tree

Erik R. Oppenhagen, 43, of the 700 block of Liberty Street in Wheaton, was arrested around 3:49 a.m. at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 Highland Ave., police said.

According to reports, officers were called to the hospital after a security camera recorded Oppenhagen stealing a scarf from the Mitten Tree, which is set up in the lobby for donated mittens, scarves and hats.

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A hospital security officer confronted Oppenhagen, and told him to sit on the floor until police arrived. 

He was charged with theft, and was trespassed from the hospital, police said. 

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DUI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Ernesto Romero, 26, of the 1600 block of Cuyler in Berwyn, was arrested around 12:13 a.m. near Maple and Hillcrest avenues, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane usage and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was issued a Jan. 2, 2012 court date in Wheaton.

SATURDAY, DEC. 1

DUI

Keyolanda M. Neal, 28, of the 14600 block of Jefferson in Harvey, was arrested around 3:23 a.m. near Highland Avenue and Butterfield Road, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. She was issued a Jan. 2, 2013 court date in Wheaton.

FRIDAY, NOV. 30

DUI

Bradley J. Barnes, 20, of the 700 block of Main Street in Normal, was arrested around 2 a.m. in the 2100 block of 63rd Street, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to give information after a crash. He was issued a Jan. 2, 2013 court date in Wheaton.

THURSDAY, NOV. 22

DUI

Matthew J. Collins, 21, of the 6000 block of Ridge Court in Downers Grove, was arrested around 12:03 a.m. near Plymouth Street and Jefferson Avenue, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed. He was issued a Dec. 19 court date in Wheaton.

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