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Domestic Battery, Residential Burglary, More Open Warrants

There are dozens of warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Des Plaines. Patch highlights a few of them today.

The following information was posted on the Cook County Sheriff’s website. The Cook County Sheriff’s website states every effort is made to keep the information accurate and current, but it is not guaranteed. Roger S. Jones, 40, is wanted on charges of domestic battery. Bail was set at $75,000. This warrant dates back to February 2005. His last known address was on the 9900 block of Holly Lane in Des Plaines. Michael Carter, 42, is wanted for armed violence. Bond was not set. This warrant dates back to April 1997. His last known address was on the 0-99 block of Delaware Road in Des Plaines. Dejan Colic, 35, is wanted on charges of residential burglary. Bond was not set. This warrant dates back to November 2009. His last known address was …

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Predatory Criminal Sexual Acts, Domestic Battery, More Open Warrants

There are dozens of warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Des Plaines. Patch highlights a few of them today.

The following information was posted on the Cook County Sheriff’s website. The Cook County Sheriff’s website states every effort is made to keep the information accurate and current, but it is not guaranteed. Juan Contreras, 36, is wanted on charges of predatory criminal sexual acts. Bond was not set. This warrant dates back to August 2004. His last known address was on the 800 block of E. Oakton Street in Des Plaines. Brandon K. Gray, 30, is wanted for battery. Bail was set at $25,000. This warrant dates back to March 2005. His last known address was on the 9300 block of Hamlin Street in Des Plaines. Andrzej Bialek, 53, is wanted on charges of domestic battery. Bail was set at $10,000. This warrant dates back to January 2011. His last …

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Sexual Abuse Victims Sought by Cook County Sheriff

Cook County detectives believe there may be more sexual abuse victims of a Des Plaines man charged with criminal sexual assault, the Cook County Sheriff’s office stated on Friday.

The following arrest information was provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. It does not indicate a conviction. The Cook County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help to locate sexual abuse victims of a Des Plaines man charged with criminal sexual assault, the sheriff’s office stated on Friday. Pareshkumar Desai, 50, of Des Plaines, was charged with seven felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and two felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse on Feb. 20, the Cook County Sheriff’s office stated, after police received a call about young girls being touched by Desai. “Relatives called sheriff’s police on Feb. 10 after a nine-year-old girl told a relative that Desai inappropriately touched her and two eight-…

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Aggravated Battery to a Child, Burglary, More Open Warrants

There are dozens of warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Des Plaines. Patch highlights a few of them today.

The following information was posted on the Cook County Sheriff’s website. The Cook County Sheriff’s website states every effort is made to keep the information accurate and current, but it is not guaranteed. Jose M. Gaona, 48, is wanted for aggravated battery to a child. Bond was not set. This warrant dates back to May 2003. His last known address was on the 100 block of W. Dover Drive in Des Plaines. Victor Cossio, 68, is wanted on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Bond was not set. This warrant dates back to October 2009. His last known address was on the 1600 block of E. Ashland Avenue in Des Plaines. Anthony Banks, 32, is wanted for manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. Bond was not set. This warrant dates …

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Aggravated Arson, Sexual Abuse, More Open Warrants

There are dozens of warrants out for the arrest of accused criminals in Des Plaines. Patch highlights a few of them today.

The following information was posted on the Cook County Sheriff’s website. The Cook County Sheriff’s website states every effort is made to keep the information accurate and current, but it is not guaranteed. Aaron L. Casey, 26, is wanted on charges of aggravated battery. Bond was not set. This warrant was issued Jan. 9, 2013. His last known address was on the 10000 block of Holly Lane in Des Plaines. Leonel Contreras, 43, is wanted for aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Bond was not set. This warrant dates back to February 2001. His last known address was on the 100 block of Wolf Road in Des Plaines. Panfilo Carlos-Ventura, 39, is wanted on charges of manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance. Bond was not set. This warrant dates …

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Update: Elderly Des Plaines Man Found Safe

William L. Robinson, 81, may have been driving around all night in a disoriented state, the sheriff's office said.

  UPDATE: An elderly Maine Township man who was last seen on Tuesday and may have been disoriented due to not taking some heart medication, was found at his Maine Township residence by a Cook County detective at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said. William L. Robinson, 81, of unincorporated Maine Township near Des Plaines, was last seen driving his white pickup truck to a grocery store at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, said Frank Bilecki, spokesperson for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office asked for the public’s help to locate Robinson on Wednesday morning, after Robinson’s family contacted them. “The family didn’t notify us until this morning, only because he’s done …

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Cops: Convicted Killer Returned to Prison

Steven L. Robbins was taken back to an Indiana prison after being mistakenly released last week.

  Steven L. Robbins has returned to the custody of the Indiana Department of Corrections, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said.  Robbins, 44, made a brief court appearance Friday at the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse, located at 26th and California Ave., where a judge quashed the warrant for Robbins’ arrest that was issued after he was mistakenly released from Cook County Jail on Wednesday.  Members of the Sheriff’s Police Central Warrants Unit returned Robbins early this afternoon to the Indiana Department of Corrections, where he is serving a 60-year sentence for murder and having a gun without a license.  Sheriff Dart led the apprehension of Robbins on Friday night in Kankakee with more than 20 members of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police…

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Convicted Killer Mistakenly Released, Sheriff Seeks Public's Help

The Cook County Sheriff's office is looking for Steven L. Robbins, 44.

  The Cook County Sheriff’s office is seeking the public’s help apprehending an offender that has been mistakenly released.  Steven L. Robbins, 44 years of age, is described as a black male, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighs 190 pounds. He has a tattoo on the right side of his neck that reads “Nicole.”  Robbins was born in Gary, Ind. and is serving a sentence in the Indiana Department of Corrections for murder.  The Sheriff has ordered an investigation into the facts and circumstances regarding his court appearance and release from custody.  Law enforcement is searching for Robbins. If anyone has any information on his whereabouts please call 708-865-4915. If you see Robbins, please do not approach him. Dial 911 and tell the …

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Sheriff Warns of Ruse Burglaries

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said seniors are being targeted in these types of crimes.

  Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is warning senior citizens to be cautious when someone comes to their door claiming to be a worker and has no proper identification – that “worker” may be trying to rob them of their valuables.  In this type of burglary, offenders pose as some type of home repair, utility, or village employee. They tell the victims they have a question or an issue they need to discuss with them and will try to lure them outside or in the basement. The “worker” often is talking in a language other than English to let another individual know when to come inside. While the victim is distracted with questions or offer of service from the “worker,” the other goes inside the residence and takes cash, jewelry, or other items…

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