On May 22, at approximately 12:56 a.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Kenita Head, 41, of  Chicago. Head was issued citations for improper lighting and operating a vehicle while her driver’s license was suspended or revoked. She was released with a notice to appear via her citations.

On May 22, at approximately 9:51 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Ashanti Brown, 21, of Joliet. Brown was issued citations for operating a vehicle when his registration was suspended for no insurance and driving while his driver’s license was suspended or revoked. He was released with a notice to appear via his citations.

On May 23, at approximately 12:20 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance call in the parking lot of Monee Elementary School. Upon arrival, a pair of witnesses advised officers they saw a female subject ‘roughing-up’ a child in the parking lot area. They described the female as very angry and grabbing at a child’s neck and nearly pushing him to the ground.

While obtaining the initial complaint, officers were informed more witnesses had called the school, stating a female subject appeared to be hitting a child inside a car leaving the area. The information immediately was relayed to area patrol units, while the initial evidence was being gathered. Ultimately, Monee PD was able to identify the suspect and victim from witness statements and school sources.

A short time later, the child was dropped-off at the school by his mother. The school nurse and officers were able to determine what had happened and that injuries may have been incurred. The child was transported to Franciscan in Olympia Fields for treatment. MPD Detectives, in conjunction with the Department of Children and Family Services Investigators and the Will County State Attorney, were able to put together enough evidence to seek the arrest of Mariah Taylor, 24, of University Park. With the assistance of University Park Officers, Taylor was located and agreed to turn herself in to Monee PD.   Taylor was taken into custody at 9 p.m. and charged with aggravated domestic battery, domestic battery, and endangering the life or health of a child. Taylor was transported to Will County Adult Detention, where she remains.

On May 24, at approximately 8:50 p.m., a Monee Officer observed a male subject walking north in the divider of the north and south lanes of Governors Highway. The officer was concerned for his safety because he was walking in the middle of Governors Highway, so he made contact with him. He was identified as Derrick Tomsic, 39, of Chicago. After speaking with Tomsic, the officer asked if he had any drugs or alcohol on him and discovered he was in possession of controlled substances. Tomsic was sent to the hospital to check his well-being, because he appeared to be under the influence of unknown substances. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance after being released from the hospital, was booked, and released with a pre-trial notice to appear.

On May 25, at approximately 8:24 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Augustus Wright, 35, of Chicago. Wright was charged with disobeying a traffic control device, operating an uninsured vehicle, operating a vehicle when registration suspended for non-insurance, operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license, driving under the influence of alcohol, and resisting arrest, and obstructing a police officer. Wright was given a notice to appear via his citations.

On May 26, at approximately 3:54 p.m., officers responded to 6605 W. Monee-Manhattan Road (Amazon) for a complaint of delayed theft. Upon arrival, officers met with the onsite Amazon Loss Prevention Specialist, who stated an employee, Alicia Robinson, 28, of Chicago, was observed on video removing merchandise from packaging and leaving the building. Robinson was charged with theft of property under $500. She was released with a notice to appear.

Do you have information about a crime or have you witnessed suspicious activity? Are you a victim or do you know someone who needs assistance? Don’t stand on the sidelines! Don’t be a victim! Call MPD at 708-534-8308 or email moneepolice@villageofmonee.org.