OMGPD: Fast End to Fight; Things to Avoid When on Parole, Wanted

ST. CHARLES

KO Ends Fight Before It Begins: Two Charged

An officer on patrol early Saturday, Nov. 2, in downtown St. Charles came across a group of people arguing when one individual ran up to three others and began pushing. One of the three punched the apparent aggressor in the face, and the man fell to the ground, knocked out cold, police said. Alexander Mathew Springhorn, 24, of the 300 block of Clover Court, Geneva, told police he was protecting his brother when he punched Mark A. Akers, 23, of the 100 block of Swanson Road, Sycamore. Both men were cited with public fighting. Springhorn’s size and display of strength was enough to prompt the officer approaching the ruckus to take no chances — the officer drew a Taser and directed Springhorn to drop to his knees and the onto his stomach, which he did without incident, police said. Springhorn’s size required the use of two pairs of handcuffs to secure him, police said. While Springhorn was taken to the police station, an ambulance took Akers to a Geneva hospital, police said.

BATAVIA

Don’t Dump Beer If You’re on Parole

Batavia police arrested Austin Bellm, 25, of Batavia, on charges of delivery of more than 10 grams and less than 30 grams of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at McDonald’s, 125 W. Wilson St., according to a report at 9:45 p.m. Oct. 31. According to reports, Bellm was in the drive-through of McDonald’s drinking beer, yelling at employees and dumping beer out the window. “Arrestee is on parole at time of arrest,” reports said. He was transported to the Kane County Jail for morning bond call.

BATAVIA

Don't Sell Your License Plates With Trailer

A victim told Batavia police he sold a trailer on Craig’s List to someone named “Jake.” The victim forgot to remove his plates from the trailer, so he contacted “Jake,” who offered $100 if the victim would transfer ownership of them. According to the report, the victim then received a letter from the Illinois Tollway for toll violations of $111.25 for five unpaid tolls from the plate.

GENEVA

OMG, What Would YOU Do?

This is an OMG for a couple reasons, and it depends entirely on your point of view. A Geneva woman called the cops when she saw a woman slap a 1-year-old at Portillo’s, according to Batavia police reports. The Aurora mom said the slap was “light” and came after the child bit the grandparent, and the Geneva person was out of line and over-aggressive. Who’s right or wrong? You decide.

DOWNERS GROVE

Disgruntled DeVry Student Storms in, Leaves

A student who had been expelled from DeVry University returned to campus and demanded to speak to the school’s president. A security officer at DeVry, 3005 Highland Parkway, Downers Grove, reported that the former student stormed onto campus Oct. 30, but that she left the scene without incident and no charges were filed.

ST. CHARLES

Don’t Speed if You’re Wanted

Bertha R. Marroquin, 20, of the 400 block of St. Charles Street, Elgin, was charged at 6:38 a.m. on the 1200 block of Dunham Road with speeding-53 in a 35 mph, zone, and no driver’s license. She also was arrested on a Kane County warrant for failure to appear in court on a charge of shoplifting/retail theft. She was released on her own recognizance on the traffic charges pending a Nov. 21, 2013 court appearance. She posted $300 cash bond and a $75 failure to appear fee on the Kane County warrant and was released pending a Nov. 20, 2013 court appearance.

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