Police Blotter: Oak Forest Man Accused of Possessing Cocaine

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

Cocaine Possession

Luis L. Escalona, 19, of 5009 159th St., Oak Forest, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. An officer was investigating a report of a stolen cell phone in the 5200 block of Laramie Avenue, according to a police report. While talking with police, Escalona pulled out his wallet, at which time the officer noticed a small bag with white powder inside. It tested positive for 0.04 grams of cocaine.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19

Theft From Car

An Oak Forest woman told police that her GPS and a notebook holding at least 50 CDs went missing some time on April 19 or April 20 from a car parked in the 5000 block of Newport Drive. According to a report, police found no signs of a break in. The car owner told police that it was possible that the car was unlocked during the night.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18

DUI Arrest

Juan M. Cardenas, 36, of 9237 Whitehall, Orland Park, was charged with improper lane usage, no insurance and driving under the influence. Police stopped a white Chevy van, driven by Cardenas, in the 6300 block of 159th Street after an officer saw it cross the painted median barrier without signaling, according to a police report.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19

Resisting Arrest 

Joseph M. Mikos, 56, of 5120 Shadow Ave., Oak Forest, was charged with for criminal trespass to real property and resisting a police officer. Police were called to Walgreens for call about a drunk person inside the store, according to a report. An officer attempted to arrest Mikos, who tried to push him away.

THURSDAY, APRIL 19

Domestic Battery

Steven M. Fedorenko, 42, of the 16000 block of South Oak Avenue, Oak Forest, was charged with domestic battery.

Police Blotter information is provided by the Oak Forest Police Department. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken on a given day, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. If you or a family member are charged or cited and the case is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify the editor. We will verify and report the outcome.