'Crack Rock' Allegedly Found During Traffic Stop: Blotter

SUNDAY, FEB. 24

Crete Driver Faces DUI

Pablo G. Salazar, 44, of the 26400 block of South Dixie Highway, Crete, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI with a blood-alcohol level greater than 0.08, failure to signal, disobeying a stop sign, improper lane use, driving without proof of insurance and driving without a valid license, according to a police report. Police stopped Salazar’s vehicle at about 4 a.m. turn left onto northbound Halsted Street without signaling. During the stop, the driver was unable to provide a license or proof of insurance. An officer allegedly could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from Salazar. He was asked to perform field sobriety tests, after which he was arrested. While at the police department, he took a breath test for his blood-alcohol level.

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THURDAY, FEB. 21

Jewelry & Electronics Taken

A flat screen television, jewelry and laptop were reported stolen from a Chicago Heights home, according to a police report. The victim told police that someone broke in through the garage and forced open the inside door of the home in the 1500 block of Euclid Avenue. A $900, 60-inch LG flat screen television, a $300 XBox 360, a DVD player, a laptop computer and jewelry were snatched. A search of the area failed to turn up any of the items or a suspect.

TUESDAY, FEB. 19

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Guy D. Wasney, 56, of the 3300 block of Halsted St., Steger, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane use and driving without a valid license, according to a report. Police said they saw Wasney's vehicle weave across the traffic lines. During the traffic stop, he allegedly told police he had a "crack pipe" and "crack rock," which were found after a search.

Active Warrant

Paras M. Fisher, 23, of the 300 block of West 16th Street, Chicago Heights, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Cook County for criminal damage to property, according to a police report. He also was charged with obstructing his identity. Police had stopped Fisher, who was allegedly seen carrying copper pipes while walking at about 10:22 a.m. near 470 W. 16th St. He reportedly refused to provide identification when asked. Police eventually determined who he was.

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