Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
On August 2, officers responded to the 24700 block of Foxford Drive for a hit and run accident. It was reported a black Chevy Monte Carlo struck two mailboxes and fled the scene. Officers located the suspected Chevy, with the assistance of APLR. The driver, Michael Vallera, 51, of Joliet, was located days later and issued citations for hit and run accident and processed for a warrant out of Will County.
On August 14, officers observed a black Toyota in the area of Rt. 52 and Gougar, with improper displayed registration. A traffic stop was conducted at which time officers spoke with Adrian E. Perdomo-Zambrano, 21, of Joliet. It was learned Perdomo-Zambrano has never been issued a valid driver’s license. Perdomo-Zambrono was issued citations for improper display of registration, driving while license suspended, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
On August 14, officers were in the area of Manhattan-Monee Road and Brynn, when they observed a trailer being towed with no registration displayed. Officers spoke with the driver, Maguel Vega, 26, of Joliet, and learned he has never been issued a valid driver’s license. Officers issued citations for improper display of registration, no safety test, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and driver’s license never issued.
On August 17, officers stopped a commercial motor vehicle in the area of State and Second for an overlength violation. Officers asked the driver, who is now identified as Geoffrey A. Teets, 54, of Louisville, Kentucky, for his driver’s license and insurance, to which Teets advised he would have to be arrested to provide it. Teets was asked multiple times for identification and refused, at which time he was arrested and charged with obstructing a peace officer, overlength vehicle, and disobeying a police officer.
On August 19, Manhattan Police obtained an arrest warrant for Alexander Pullara, 34, of Elwood, for criminal damage to property. Pullara is wanted for damaging two Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the parking lot of Fritz’s Saloon on July 31.