Dog survives being dragged by train
According to this week’s police reports, on May 14, a person near Park and Kenmore told police he was walking his dog alongside the train tracks when his dog got too close to a train. The dog’s leash got caught on the train, dragging the dog. The subject tripped on the rocks and track area, cutting his finger and shins while attempting to free the dog. The subject was transported to a hospital and the dog’s collar detached, freeing the dog.
Two arrested after police observe drug deal
On May 12, Fernando Olivo, 30, of Addison, and Edward G. Wright, 41, of Chicago, were arrested in the 100 block of North Avenue at around 6:14 p.m. According to the police report, officers observed what appeared to be a hand-to-hand drug transaction, after which Wright left the parking lot in his vehicle and disobeyed two stop signs. Subsequent to the traffic stop, police said Wright admitted to selling drugs. Officers made contact with Olivo who, according to police, admitted being in possession of a substance he believed to be cocaine. Police said Olivo was searched and yielded a clearcut straw with a white powdery residue. Olivo was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Wright was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.
Man hears noise, finds intruder in house
On May 16, victim in the 700 block of S. Stratford reported that an unknown suspect had forced entry into his home through the back door of the residence. After hearing a noise, the victim said he went to investigate downstairs, where he reportedly saw an unknown black male suspect standing inside his home. The suspect fled the premises, entering a silver Nissan last seen heading southbound on Stratford. The case is pending investigation.
