On October 8, at 5:45 a.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of Donato Velasquez-Gomez, 68, from Schererville, Indiana. Velasquez-Gomez was charged with operating a vehicle when its registration is suspended for non-insurance, driving while his license is suspended, no valid insurance, and disobeying a traffic control device. He was subsequently released with a notice-to-appear.
On October 8, at 2:18 p.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of Guy Bellevue, 47, from Reading, Pennsylvania. Bellevue was charged with failure to obey a local weight restriction sign and driving while his license is suspended. He was subsequently released with a notice-to-appear.
On October 8, at 4:35 p.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of Eric Lear, 34, from Frankfort. Lear was charged with disobeying a stop sign and driving while his license is suspended. He was subsequently released with a notice-to-appear.
On October 10, at 11:25 p.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of Brian Wilson, 50, from Chicago. Wilson was charged with reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol, and resisting or obstructing a police officer. He was subsequently released with a notice-to-appear.
On October 11, at 3:50 p.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of Semajay Price, 21, from Sauk Village. Price was charged with passing a vehicle while on the shoulder of the road, no valid license or permit, and no valid insurance. He was subsequently released with a notice-to-appear.
On October 15, at 2:52 a.m., Monee officers were dispatched to the 26100 block of Ruby Street in reference to an attempted burglary to motor vehicles. Upon arrival, they met with the victim, who showed them a video of the offender checking her car doors parked in the driveway. From that video, officers were able to locate two other vehicles that also were probed by individuals caught on the camera of the original caller. The video showed an individual dressed all in black checking the vehicle of the original caller, then opening the door of a second vehicle, on the street just south of the caller’s home. The video showed a second offender checking vehicles across the street. The victims reported nothing taken at this time. Later the same morning, officers were dispatched to the 5000 block of Hawk Lane. They met with a second victim, who also had a camera that showed an offender in a light-colored hoodie checking cars in their driveway, with the offender in dark clothing walking nearby. Monee investigators are reviewing the camera data to further the investigation. The Monee Police Department is asking residents to please lock their car doors and keep their property lights on and their residence secure. Do you have information about a crime, or have you witnessed any 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.