Blotter: Halloween Decorations Stolen, DUI Charge Filed

Sunday, Oct. 23

Retail Theft Charged

Julian A. Gonzalez, 31, of the 4100 block of Klatt Street, Plano, was charged with retail theft after Yorkville police said $183 worth of clothing was taken from a store in the 900 block of Erica Lane around 5 p.m.

Hand Tools Found

Hand tools with a tool belt were found in the 200 block of Dickson Court and turned into police at about 2:15 p.m.

Pumpkins Damaged

Two pumpkins were reportedly damaged in the 1400 block of Orchid Street at about 7:30 a.m.

Charges Filed in Accident

Alex G. Traintafillow, 23, of the 300 block of Olsen Street, Yorkville, was charged with following too closely and leaving the scene of an accident about 1:15 p.m. Traintafillow rear-ended another vehicle at Heustis and Van Emmon streets and left the scene, Yorkville police said.

Charges Related to Accidents

• Katharine D. Malloy, 31, of the 3800 block of Munson Court, Plano, was charged with driving without insurance and following too closely after an accident at about 4:50 p.m. at Route 47 and Wheaton Avenue, police said.
• David Scholtz, 21, of the first block of Jack Street, Plano, was charged with disobeying a traffic signal after an accident about 2:30 p.m. at Route 34 and Eldamain Road, police said.

Yard Decorations Stolen

Four Halloween decorations were stolen between 6:15 and 7 p.m. from a front yard in the 900 block of South Main Street, police said. The combined value of the decorations was estimated at $50.

Retail Theft Alleged

Three juveniles were charged with retail theft after police said they stole clothing from a store in the 800 block of Erica Lane at about 4:50 p.m.

DUI Charged

Kenneth J. Kuefler, 64, of the 2900 block of Grove Road, Oswego, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at about 9:30 p.m. at routes 127 and 71, police said.