Peachtree Corners' Barbara Howard Recognized at Art Awards Ceremony

March 4, 2013, 10:33 am

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Peachtree Corners' Barbara Howard Recognized at Art Awards Ceremony

Patch Peachtree Corners, GA --

Peachtree Corners resident Barbara Howard and business owner of Suzanna’s Kitchen, was among the local artists, arts leaders, supporters and organizations honored at the second Fusion ArtWorks! Gwinnett Art Awards recently.

Fusion Awards were presented at the second annual awards ceremony Feb. 25 at the Buford Theatre and Community Center. The awards recognized the artists, arts administrators, and citizens who support the arts countywide.

Barbara Howard, founder of Suzanna's Kitchen won the Corporate Arts Citizen Award and accepted the award for the company.

The Duluth Fine Arts League and Sherry Ingbritsen, president and artistic director of New Dawn Theater Company, were among the Duluth artists, arts leaders, supporters and organizations honored at the second Fusion ArtWorks! Gwinnett Art Awards.

The Duluth Fine Arts League won the Community Impact Award for Community Arts Program. Kay Montgomery, president of DFAL, accepted the award.

Ingbritsen was the winner of the Community Impact Award for Performing Artist.

The Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth was named the winner of the Community Impact Award for Visual Arts Organization.

Judy Waters, representing the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia, was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Arts supporter Bill McCargo won the Vision Award.

Sally Corbett, former executive director of Duluth-based ArtWorks! Gwinnett, was recognized for her service as the inaugural director and for organizing the first Fusion Art Awards.

“This was a wonderful night for the arts in Gwinnett County,” according to Raye Varney, ArtWorks! Gwinnett’s interim executive director. “Arts leaders, corporate patrons of the arts, and artists all came together tonight, and the result was an exceptional evening – and a vision of a wonderful future for the arts in Gwinnett County.”

The event began with a reception in the Phillip Beard Ballroom and moved to the Sylvia Beard Theatre for the awards ceremony, which featured acceptance speeches by the winners and performances by Gwinnett artists.

Performances included a dynamic hip-hop routine by the Kingsmen from Royal Dance Academy, a soulful original song composed and performed by Herman Pennamon, a captivating contemporary dance routine from Advocate Arts, an original orchestral work by Zephyr Instrumental, and a sneak peak at “The Drowsy Chaperone,” the upcoming musical from Aurora Theatre.

Fusion is a fundraiser for ArtWorks! Gwinnett, a non-profit organization that promotes and supports the arts in Gwinnett County.

*Complete Fusion Art Award Winners List *

(Winners highlighted in bold)

*Lifetime Achievement Award* – an individual who has had a significant, multi-year impact on the arts in Gwinnett. (Last year’s winners: Ann Parsons Odum, Barbara Howard, and Cynthia Sutt)

Nominees: Johnnie Rowe and *Judy Waters*

*Corporate Arts Citizen Award for Individuals* – a member of the corporate community who has made a significant impact on the arts. (Last year’s winners: Karen Fine Saltiel and Theresa Bullock)

Nominees: *Laura Grams*, Suzanne Holtcamp and Eddie Owen

*Corporate Arts Citizen Award for Organizations* – a company in Gwinnett that has made a significant impact on the arts. (Last year’s winners: Chocolate Perks, Gwinnett Daily Post, and Primerica Foundation)

Nominees: Advance Auto Parts and Ultra Car Wash, Gwinnett Tech, Holtcamp Heating and Air, Peach State Federal Credit Union, *Suzanna’s Kitchen*

*Community Impact Award for Community Partnership* – a community partnership that has made a significant impact in Gwinnett this past year. (Last year’s winner: Barefoot in the Park)

Nominees: Art Thru the Lens, Aurora Theatre and Georgia Gwinnett College, Barefoot in the Park, *Gwinnett Plein Air Challenge*, Holtcamp Heating and Air, The Hudgens Center for the Arts, Zephyr Instrumental

*Community Impact Award for Community Arts Program:* a community arts program that has made a significant impact in Gwinnett this past year. (Last year’s winners: Gwinnett Public Libraries Arts Programs and Suwanee SculpTour)

Nominees: Barefoot in the Park, *Duluth Fine Arts League*, Eddie Owen Presents, Live Arts Theatre, North Gwinnett Arts Association, Tannery Row Artist Colony

*Community Impact Award for Creative Business* – a creative for-profit business that has made a significant impact in Gwinnett this past year. (Last year’s winner: Accent South Media)

Nominees: Eddie Owen Presents and *Mighty 8th Media*

*Community Impact Award for Performing Artist* – a performing artist who has made a significant impact in Gwinnett this past year (New Award)

Nominees: Jennifer Hite, *Sherry Ingbritsen*, John Lazlo, Rebecca Parker

*Community Impact Award for Visual Artist* – a visual arts artist who has made a significant impact in Gwinnett this past year. (New Award) (Last year’s artist category winner: Vickie Johnson)

Nominees: Donna R. Biggee, *Richard Calmes*, Vernon Smith, Mavis Stevens

*Community Impact Award for Visual Arts Organization* – visual arts nonprofit that has made a significant impact in Gwinnett this past year (New Award)

Nominees: Duluth Fine Arts League, *Hudgens Center for the Arts*

*Community Impact Award for Performing Arts Organization* – a performing arts nonprofit that has made a significant impact in Gwinnett this past year. (Last year’s Arts Presenter category winner: Aurora Theatre)

Nominees: Eddie Owen Presents, *Gwinnett Ballet Theatre*, Live Arts Theatre, New Dawn Theatre, Zephyr Instrumental

*Arts Educator of the Year Award* – an outstanding arts educator. (Last year’s winner: Robert Andrews)

Nominees: Chase Garner, Whitney Sue Jones, Lynn Urda, *Debi West*

*Arts Volunteer of the Year Award* – an outstanding arts volunteer. (Last year’s winner: Holley Calmes)

Nominees: Holley Calmes, Sean Casey, Jean Harrivel, *Suzanne Holtcamp*, Ann Morrow, Rebecca Parker

*Community Impact Award for Arts Leaders* – an arts leader who has made a significant impact in Gwinnett this past year. (Last year’s winner: Teresa Osborn)

Nominees: Sally Corbett, Duluth Fine Arts League, Angela Nichols, Eddie Owen, Rebecca Parker,* Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence*, Zephyr Instrumental

*Vision Award* – an individual (or company) who has changed the arts in Gwinnett for the better through their vision and focus. (Last year’s winner: Margaret Parsons Andrews)

Nominees: Sally Corbett, Nancy Harris, *Bill McCargo*, Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence, Cathy Rohloff Reported by Patch 2 days ago.

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March 4, 2013, 5:13 am

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UPDATE: North Aurora Man Turns Himself in After Allegedly Choking, Threatening to Kill His Wife

March 4, 2013, 8:53 pm

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UPDATE: North Aurora Man Turns Himself in After Allegedly Choking, Threatening to Kill His Wife

Patch Geneva, IL --

A North Aurora man who is the foster child of Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner has been charged with domestic battery and interference reporting a domestic battery after an incident Sunday in which police say he choked and threatened to kill his wife.

North Aurora police reported to the 200 block of Magnolia Drive around 10:29 a.m. Sunday, March 3, for a report of a domestic dispute and spoke with a woman, who said her husband, Anthony J. Scotti, 35, had fled the scene in a vehicle after pushing her to the ground, choking her and threatening her life.

Scotti later turned himself in to the North Aurora Police Department, police said, and was booked and charged with the following Class A misdemeanors: one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm and one count of interference with reporting of domestic violence.

Scotti was taken to bond court at the Aurora Branch Court, 1200 E. Indian Trial, Aurora, Monday morning, and bond was set at $4,000, reports said.

Scotti was transferred to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.

Weisner issued a statement to The Beacon-News:

"Formerly a ward of the state, Tony joined our family at age 14. He later became our foster child, living with us until age 18. I was saddened to learn of the allegations and do not condone violence of any kind."

Patch reports on law enforcement activity in North Aurora, using information provided by official agencies. Persons charged with a crime, or issued a citation for violation of a local ordinance, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you or a family member are charged with a crime or cited for a violation, and the charge or citation is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify Patch editor Rick Nagel at rickn@patch.com and we will do follow-up reporting on the case. Reported by Patch 2 days ago.

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Police: North Aurora Man Turns Himself in After Allegedly Choking, Threatening to Kill His Wife

March 4, 2013, 1:09 pm

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Police: North Aurora Man Turns Himself in After Allegedly Choking, Threatening to Kill His Wife

Patch Batavia, IL --

A North Aurora man has been charged with domestic battery and interference reporting a domestic battery after an incident Sunday in which police say he choked and threatened to kill his wife.

North Aurora police reported to the 200 block of Magnolia Drive around 10:29 a.m. Sunday, March 3, for a report of a domestic dispute and spoke with a woman, who said her husband, Anthony J. Scotti, 35, had fled the scene in a vehicle after pushing her to the ground, choking her and threatening her life.

Scotti later turned himself in to the North Aurora Police Department, police said, and was booked and charged with the following Class A misdemeanors: one count of domestic battery causing bodily harm and one count of interference with reporting of domestic violence.

Scotti was taken to bond court at the Aurora Branch Court, 1200 E. Indian Trial, Aurora, Monday morning, and bond was set at $4,000, reports said.

Scotti was transferred to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.

Patch reports on law enforcement activity in North Aurora, using information provided by official agencies. Persons charged with a crime, or issued a citation for violation of a local ordinance, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you or a family member are charged with a crime or cited for a violation, and the charge or citation is subsequently adjudicated, we encourage you to notify Patch editor Rick Nagel at rickn@patch.com and we will do follow-up reporting on the case. Reported by Patch 2 days ago.

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Majestic Realty plans industrial building in Aurora

March 4, 2013, 1:44 pm

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Majestic Realty Co. plans to start moving dirt by May 1 on an industrial warehouse/distribution facility at Interstate 70 and Tower Road in Aurora, the company announced Monday. The 500,000-square-foot building is being built on the company’s 1,000-acre Majestic Commercenter campus, which has 2.5 million square feet of developed space, according to Majestic Realty. Majestic’s Randy Hertel, senior vice president and director of development, said in a news release that the company is responding… Reported by bizjournals 2 days ago.

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'Sleeping Beauty' Coming to Perimeter Church

March 5, 2013, 8:56 am

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'Sleeping Beauty' Coming to Perimeter Church

Patch Peachtree Corners, GA --

You won't be caught sleeping when the magical tale of "Sleeping Beauty" comes to Perimeter Church this weekend.

The church's Academy of the Arts Ballet presents the classic tale of Princess Aurora, who is awakened by her prince after being cursed by the evil queen into a deep sleep.

Performances are:

· Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
· Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m.
· Sunday, March 10, 3 p.m.

Kristi Necessary Loveless, a school instructor, said in a press release, “My goal as a teacher is to use my knowledge and experiences to inspire a lifetime of arts appreciation and involvement. This is especially true and most rewarding when I can channel my personal experiences toward getting the best out of the talented, dedicated dancers at Perimeter.”

Loveless danced as Aurora as a member of the Atlanta Ballet Company in 2011. Perimeter's "Sleeping Beauty" case includes two guest dancers from the Atlanta Ballet.

A special “Sleeping Beauty” tea with the cast will follow the Saturday performance.

To purchase tickets, visit www.perimeter.org/ballet. Reported by Patch 1 day ago.

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Adopt Me! Rocco, Cindy Lou, Zoe, Tara

March 5, 2013, 10:39 am

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Patch Naperville, IL --

*A.D.O.P.T. Shelter*

*Cindy Lou*

*Age:* 3-1/2 years old

*Breed:* Domestic Short Hair - Black and White Tuxedo Mix

*Background:* Aurora Rescue - has been ad A.D.O.P.T. since August, 2010.

*Personality:* Cindy Lou is a cat with a big personality. She is feisty and lots of fun. Sitting on your lap, looking out your windows, checking out your closets and playing with your shoe laces are her favorite activities. Cindy Lou is always entertaining and never boring and can be found in the Annex.

*Adoption Fee:* $50.00

*Other:* All animals at A.D.O.P.T. are vet checked, spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and are up to date on age related vaccines.

*Where to find this pet:* Please contact A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter at 630-355-2299. The shelter is a no-kill, nonprofit, animal shelter at 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville. Visit us at www.adoptpetshelter.org.

*Rocco*

*Age:* 10 months old

*Breed:* Pit bull terrier

*Background:* Rocco was brought to A.D.O.P.T. in a shelter transfer from Aurora. He has been at the shelter since early December 2012.

*Personality:* Rocco is a favorite with the staff at A.D.O.P.T. He’s a friendly pup with a great temperament. Rocco knows many commands like: sit, stay, heel, down and no. Rocco is 38lbs of pure puppy love. He much prefers snuggling to playing around. He’ll make a great companion to anyone who adopts him.

*Adoption fee:* $275

*Where to find this pet:* For more information about any of the cats and dogs we have available for adoption, please contact A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter at 630-355-2299. All animals are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped and are up to date on age related vaccines. The shelter is a no-kill, nonprofit, animal shelter at 420 Industrial Drive, Naperville. Visit us at www.adoptpetshelter.org.

*Naperville Area Humane Society*

*Tara*

*Age:* 4 years

*Breed:* Retriever mix

*Background:* Adopted from NAHS and returned after 1 year because previous owner didn’t have time for her anymore.

*Personality:* Very friendly and energetic. Sweet disposition and playful—likes playing with other dogs. Good with cats and children at least 8 years old. Has a food allergy and must be on grain-free food for the rest of her life.

*Adoption fee:* $200

*Other:* All animals at NAHS have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have been microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.
*Where to find this pet:* Visit Tara at the Naperville Area Humane Society. Hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Stop by at 1620 W. Diehl Road in Naperville or online at www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org.

*Zoe*

*Age:* 9 years

*Breed:* Domestic Shorthair

*Background:* Surrendered because her previous family developed allergies.

*Personality:* Previous owner said she’s affectionate, lazy, and sometimes shy around visitors. Would do best in a quieter home with older children and no other pets. Has been up for adoption at NAHS for over 1 year. She’s front declawed. Has a discounted adoption fee ($3.65).

*Adoption fee:* $3.65

*Other:* All animals at NAHS have been examined for health and temperament, are up-to-date on vaccines and have been microchipped. They are spayed and neutered at adoption.

*Where to find this pet:* Visit Zoe at the Naperville Area Humane Society. Hours are 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Stop by at 1620 W. Diehl Road in Naperville or online at www.napervilleareahumanesociety.org. Reported by Patch 1 day ago.

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DUI, Defacement, Theft: Police Blotter

March 5, 2013, 8:54 am

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Patch Wheaton, IL --

MONDAY, FEB. 25

*Suspended Driver's License*

· Police charged Dajeon D. McDowell, 19, of the 1600 block of Briarcliffe Boulevard in Wheaton with driving on a suspended license and registration. He drove a black 2006 Ford 500 near the intersection of Briarcliffe Boulevard and College Lane South at about 5:12 p.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that day.
· Police charged Randy M. Jones, 25, of the 1400 block of West Illinois Avenue, Aurora, with driving on a suspended license. He drove a white 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix near the intersection of Madison Street and Roosevelt Road at about 9:40 a.m. when police stopped him. He was released later that morning at the Wheaton Police Department.

*Warrant*

Police charged Devonte R. Turner, 21, of Carol Stream with a failure-to-appear warrant. He was arrested at about 4:05 p.m. at the intersection of Gary Avenue and Front Street. He was transferred shortly afterward to the DuPage County Sheriff's Office.

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*Criminal Defacement*

Someone spray-painted the backside of a fence on the 2000 block of West Appaloosa Court. A resident reported the incident at 9:46 a.m. Feb. 25. The incident took place sometime between noon Dec. 20 and 9:30 a.m. Dec. 25.

*Purse Stolen At Train Station*

A woman reported that someone took her purse while she was at the downtown train station on the 400 block of West Front Street. At 9 a.m., she went into the restroom where she set her purse on the floor. When she left the restroom, she walked to the ticket counter to purchase a train ticket. At this time, she realized she left her purse in the restroom. She checked the restroom, but the purse was not there. The purse contained $5 in U.S. currency and unspecified personal items.

*No Driver's License*

· Police charged Joseph M. Martineck, 32, of the 4700 block of Old Oaks Drive, Lisle, with driving without a license. He drove a blue 2007 Pontiac G6 near the intersection of Stoddard Avenue and Geneva Road at about 7:45 a.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.
· Police charged Isaac Chavez-Gurrola, 42, of the 500 block of Superior Street, Aurora, with driving without a license. He drove a white 1999 Ford Ranger near the intersection of Cole Avenue and Main Street at about 1:50 a.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.

SUNDAY, FEB. 24

*Suspended Driver's License*

Police charged James N. Baker, 38, of the 800 block of Heatherbrook Court, Wheaton, with driving on a suspended license. He drove a blue 2001 Ford Taurus near the intersection of Haverhill Drive and Heatherbrook Court at about 11:34 p.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released shortly after midnight.

FRIDAY, FEB. 22

*DUI*

Police charged Zachary T. Mayeau, 20, of the 1700 block of Harrow Court, Wheaton, with driving under the influence of drugs, as well as cannabis and drug paraphernalia possession. He drove a dark green 1999 Pontiac Grand Am near the intersection of Briarcliffe Boulevard and Lakecliffe Drive at about 5:03 p.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that night.

*See also:*

· BB Gun Shot, Wallet Thefts: Police Blotter
· Fugitive From Justice, DUI, Controlled Substance: Police Blotter
· Teens Charged With Theft: Police Blotter
· DUI, Suspended License Charges: Police Blotter
· DUI, Theft, Graffiti: Police Blotter
· DuPage DUI Arrests, Feb. 24
· OMG PD: Poop Flinger, Creepy Texter, Stubborn Guest
· Michael Delaney Guilty of First-Degree Murder
· Michael Delaney: 'I Was in an Incoherent State' During Fatal Fight
· 'Zero Evidence' Scalzo Murder was Pre-Meditated: Defense

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Police Blotter: 9 DUI Arrests, Cyber Stranger, Possession of Cannabis

March 5, 2013, 10:39 am

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Police Blotter: 9 DUI Arrests, Cyber Stranger, Possession of Cannabis

Patch Naperville, IL --

**Friday, March 1 **

*Deceptive practice*

David Brian Levesque, 53, was arrested at 7:24 p.m. in the 3100 block of Teal Bay Court, Naperville Police Department said. He was charged with deceptive practice and transported to DuPage County Jail.

*Assault*

Scott Anthony Peterson, 40, was arrested at 12:43 a.m. in the 800 block of East Ogden Avenue, police said. He was charged with assault. He posted bond.

*Suspended/revoked license*

Mohammed Mustafa Mirza, 27, was arrested at 12:54 a.m. near Cantore Road and South Route 59, police said. He was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license. He posted bond.

*Leaving scene of accident*

Andrew Joseph Wanda, 28, was arrested at 11:58 a.m. near Ogden Avenue and West Jefferson Avenue, police said. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident. He posted bond.

*Warrant arrest*

Shirley Jean Evans, 68, was arrested at 8:03 p.m. in the 600 block of Rock Spring Road, police said. She was charged on a warrant. She posted bond.

*Property damage*

Kyle Donald Vangsness, 19, was arrested at 8:10 p.m. in the 200 block of East Chicago Avenue, police said. He was charged with criminal damage to property. He posted bond.

**Saturday, March 2 **

*Driving under the influence*

· Chanise Rochelle Spencer, 35, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. near Jefferson Avenue and South Route 59, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She posted bond.
· Kaily Kristine Deblock, 37, was arrested at 2:25 a.m. near Washington Street and West Bauer Road, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She posted bond.
· Steven Joseph Cooper, 29, was arrested at 3:13 a.m. near Sara Lane and South Naper Boulevard, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond.

*Suspended/revoked license*

Michael Anthony Powell, 50, was arrested at 11:45 a.m. near Ogden Avenue and North Mill Street, police said. He was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license. He posted bond.

*Warrant arrest*

William Hayden Debusk, 48, was arrested at 8:32 p.m. in the 300 block of Meadow Green Drive, police said. He was charged on a warrant. He posted bond.

**Sunday, March 3**

*Driving under the influence*

· Tamara Abbaszadeh Tavassoli, 51, was arrested at 1:19 a.m. near Diehl Road and North West Street, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She posted bond.
· Nicole Elizabeth Comis, 37, was arrested at 2:17 a.m. near North Avenue and North Loomis Street, police said. She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She posted bond.
· Eric Michael Oyster, 20, was arrested at 2:59 a.m. near Chicago Avenue and South Loomis Street, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond.
· Alexey Ferapontov, 31, was arrested at 7:28 p.m. near Mill Street and Diehl Road, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond.
· Michael George Alanis, 24, was arrested at 9:17 p.m. near Aurora Avenue and South Webster Street, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond.
· Carlos S. Hoyos, 53, was arrested at 11:44 p.m. near Chicago Avenue and South Wright Street, police said. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. He posted bond.

*No insurance*

Fortunato Beltran, 36, was arrested at 12:59 a.m. in the 900 block of South 59, police said. He was charged with operating a vehicle without insurance. He posted bond.

*Suspended/revoked license*

Raul Varela, 20, was arrested at 4:58 p.m. near Mill Street and West Benton Avenue, police said. He was charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license. He posted bond.

*Possession of cannabis*

· Thomas Lynch Miller, 19, was arrested at 5:31 p.m. near Knoch Knolls Road and West Street, police said. He was charged with possession of cannabis. He posted bond.
· Willie Jermaine Lewis, 26, was arrested at 9:18 p.m. near Aurora Avenue and Forth Hill Drive, police said. He was charged with possession of cannabis. He posted bond.

*Cyber stranger*

A woman reported she was concerned about someone they met online in the 1200 block of Whispering Hills Court, police said.

*Mailbox damaged*

A mailbox was damaged by a bat or similar object in the 3700 block of Parador Drive, police said.

*Window obscenities *

Someone used "window paint" to write obscene words and pictures on a car in the 400 block of South Sleight Street, police said. Reported by Patch 1 day ago.

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Local Man Charged in Incident Involving Dog Bite: Sheriff's Reports

March 5, 2013, 8:52 am

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Local Man Charged in Incident Involving Dog Bite: Sheriff's Reports

Patch Montgomery, IL --

*Saturday, March 2*

*Theft*

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported theft that occurred at 6:54 p.m. in the 1100 block of Route 30, Montgomery. The victim reported that $2,500 cash was stolen from their motel room and believes that a friend sharing the room might have information. Attempts to contact the friend via telephone were unsuccessful.

*Harassment by electronic means*

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating reported harassment via electronic means. The victims reported that they are receiving threatening text messages.

*Thursday, Feb. 28*

*Driving with revoked license*

John S. Rausch, 53, of the 600 block of North Lincoln, Aurora, was arrested at 9:28 p.m. at Route 30 and Baseline Road and charged with driving with a revoked license, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. A sheriff’s deputy observed Rausch make a left hand turn from a right turn only lane and subsequently stopped him.

*Disorderly conduct*

Nicholas Lee Stadler, 22, of the 0-100 block of Chatham Place, Montgomery, was arrested at 11:18 p.m. in the 0-100 block of Chatham Place and charged with disorderly conduct, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. Stadler had been asked to leave the residence earlier in the evening before returning shortly afterwards and shouting at the victim and disturbing the residents.

*Wednesday, Feb. 27*

*No valid driver’s license*

· Nayeli Mendez, 25, of the 500 block of South Spencer Street, Aurora, was arrested at 1:03 a.m. at Hill Avenue and Route 34 and charged with driving without a valid license, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. She was stopped for driving without headlights when required.
· Maria Del Carmen Huerta-Espino, 24, of the 800 block of Lake Terrace, Aurora, was arrested at 5:03 p.m. at Circle Drive East and Saugatuck and charged for driving without a valid driver’s license, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. She was also cited for operating an uninsured vehicle and failing to stop at a stop sign.

*Criminal damage to property*

Steven Michael Plum, 46, of the 0-99 block of Fernwood Road, Montgomery, was arrested at 11:33 p.m. in the 100 block of Heathgate Road and charged with criminal damage to property, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. Deputies had responded to a report of a male subject smashing the windshield of a truck and were provided a description of the subject. During a canvass of the neighborhood deputies located Plum.

*Harassment through electronic means *

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported harassment in which a victim was receiving unwanted text messages and phone calls. The victim requested that deputies tell the person that they did not want any further contact with the caller.

*Tuesday, Feb. 26*

*Leaving scene of an accident*

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a traffic vehicle accident that occurred at 6:34 p.m. at Briarcliff and Fernwood Roads. One vehicle, described as a red SUV with sustained front-end damage and possible silver paint transfer, fled the scene.

*Domestic battery*

Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported domestic battery that occurred on Feb. 23 in the 100 block of Longbeach Road. The victim did not wish to follow through with the report. The Sheriffs office continued to investigate the battery and did not charge the accused male.

*Monday, Feb. 25*

*Unlawful possession of cannabis*

Roman Mendel III, 22, of the 0-99 block of Clinton Street, Joliet, was arrested at 7:41 p.m. in the 8100 block of Route 47 and charged with the unlawful possession of cannabis less than 2.5 grams, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. He was also cited for speeding 74 mph in a 55 mph zone.

*Harassment*

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a reported telephone harassment that occurred at 5:41 p.m. in the 0-99 block of Knollwood Drive, Oswego. The victim reported receiving vulgar and threatening voicemail on their cell phone from an unknown female voice.

*Possession of drug paraphernalia*

Richard Reed Smith, 21, of the 0-99 block of Springdale Road, Montgomery; and Amanda Marie Stacy, 20, of the 0-99 block of Springdale Road, Montgomery, were arrested at 4:24 p.m. at Fernwood and Pendleton and charged with the possession of drug paraphernalia, said the Sheriff’s office. Deputies stopped the vehicle after witnessing it disobey a traffic signal and a K9 unit dog was used to sniff the vehicle where they found the odor of narcotics.

*Sunday, Feb. 24*

*Criminal damage to property, interfering with reporting of domestic battery*

Jason Edward Toutant, 31, of the 0-99 block of Rocky Way, Montgomery, was arrested at 10:04 a.m. at his residence and charged with criminal damage to property and for interfering with reporting of domestic battery, said the Kendall County Sheriff’s office. Toutant removed all phones from the residence, preventing a family member from calling 911 after being bitten slightly on the face by the family dog, said the sheriff’s office. He also smashed two packets of cigarettes of another family member. Reported by Patch 1 day ago.

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Aurora incentives keep security company in town

March 5, 2013, 5:35 am

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ADT Security Systems Inc. will expand in Aurora and create new jobs after the city council's unanimous approval of an incentives deal, the Aurora Sentinel reports. The Aurora City Council unanimously approved giving ADT all of the sales and use tax rebates generated by the company's future equipment purchases. That amounts to a maximum of $508,909 over a 10-year period ADT would retain. ADT, which was considered expanding its operations to either the Denver Tech Center or Texas instead of in Aurora,… Reported by bizjournals 2 days ago.

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March 5, 2013, 1:12 pm

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Civil lawsuits against the company that owns the Century Aurora movie theater have narrowed to a question of whether the theater should have been better prepared for a violent attack like the Reported by Denver Post 1 day ago.

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Urban Outfitters And Anthropologie Could Be Expanding To Williamsburg

March 5, 2013, 4:07 pm

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Urban Outfitters And Anthropologie Could Be Expanding To Williamsburg

In a nod to the area’s growing cachet as a shopping destination, trendy retailer Urban Outfitters and its sister company Anthropologie are in advanced talks to secure spaces in Williamsburg, Crain’s reported.

Anthropologie is working out the details of a 10,000-square-foot space at a 150,000-square-foot retail complex located at 242 Bedford Avenue between North Third and North Fourth Streets. The complex will be anchored by a Whole Foods, sources familiar with the property told Crain’s. The complex is also in leasing talks with Canadian retailer Joe Fresh, New York Sports Club, and Citibank.

“We are in conversations with several retailers regarding the remaining retail spaces,” Jared Epstein, vice president of Aurora Capital Associates, told Crain’s. Aurora partnered with Midtown Equities and Alex Adjmi to buy the property last year for $23 million.

The deal would see Anthropologie – which has carved an enviable niche for itself as an upscale hipster retail destination – open its first Brooklyn location, following the recent opening of the company’s fifth Manhattan store on the Upper East Side, and another store opening on the Bowery later this year, as The Real Deal first reported.

Meanwhile, Urban Outfitters has landed a space at nearby 102 North Sixth Street, between Berry and Wythe Streets. The store will be located next door to American Apparel. Even J. Crew is a prospective tenant of a space that will come online in the neighborhood, as The Real Deal reported.

Rents in Williamsburg have been steadily climbing, and currently range from $185 to $225 a square foot on Bedford Avenue to $70 to $100 a foot for side streets such as North Sixth Street. [Crain’s]

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Casimir Capital maintains $8.50 target price on Guyana Goldfields after president resigns

March 6, 2013, 11:31 am

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Casimir Capital on Wednesday reiterated its speculative buy rating and $8.50 target price on Guyana Goldfields (TSE:GUY), after the company announced the resignation of its president and COO, Marcel DeGuire.

Guyana late Tuesday said that DeGuire was leaving the company for personal reasons and noted that a search for his replacement is underway. It also noted that the development program at its flagship Aurora gold project in Guyana has not been affected by DeGuire’s resignation.

“And we would not expect it to do so, given the continued employment of St. John Lees, VP of projects, who was hired in May 2012 to directly manage the mine’s construction and development,” Casimir analyst Stuart McDougall said in a Wednesday research note.

“However, we are surprised by the update, given that Mr. DeGuire only assumed the role in September and that his resignation marks the second departure from the president and COO role in less than one year.”

Casimir said that while DeGuire’s departure is “certainly a corporate setback”, it does not expect it to have a negative effect on the Aurora’s project’s advancement.

The equities research firm first raised its price target on Guyana Goldfields in January, after the gold company released a long-awaited feasibility study update for the Aurora project.

The Tetra Tech Inc.-led study estimated the after-tax internal rate of return (IRR) at 38% and the net present value, at a 5% discount rate, at $800 million, assuming a base-case gold price of $1,300 per ounce.

McDougall said the results marked a "significant improvement" over the feasibility study last February, which estimated a base-case after-tax IRR of 12.7%.

The latest report also saw a 19% decrease in life-of-mine average cash costs, reflecting a tighter mine site, a 49% reduction in the stripping ratio, and a 49% decline in underground unit costs.

Life-of-mine average recovery rates were basically unchanged, but processing unit costs fell almost 19% on lower power consumption rates. The company also increased its peak processing rates by 25%, helping to keep life-of-mine production rates within 2% of the original feasibility study - at 194,000 ounces per year.

Shares of Guyana Goldfields fell more than 11% as at about 2 p.m. EDT, trading at $2.56.

Reported by Proactive Investors 9 hours ago.

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PDAC Guyana Day Seminar highlights region's growth in mining, featuring Guyana Goldfields, Sandspring, Sacre-Coeur Minerals and others

March 6, 2013, 12:23 pm

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Providing a break from the hustle and bustle at the PDAC conference in Toronto, investors gathered at the Guyana Day Seminar on Monday for an in-depth look at the mining industry in the country.

The dominant theme of the event, which was held at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto, was that the mining sector is the driving force behind Guyanese growth, with "the country having one of the highest GDP growth rates of all Carribbean countries in the past year".

The event was started with welcome remarks from Chairman Bobby Gossai, Jr. of the Ministry of Natural Resources & the Environment of Guyana, followed by a speech from the High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, David Devine, and key note remarks from the Honorable Minister of Natural Resources in Guyana, Robert Persaud.

This was followed by five presentations from Canadian companies operating in the region, including Guyana Goldfields (TSE:GUY), Sandspring Resources (CVE:SSP), First Bauxite Corp (CVE:FBX), Reunion Gold Corp (CVE:RGD) and Sacre-Coeur Minerals (CVE:SCM).

High Commissioner Devine emphasized Canada's commitment to Guyana in helping the country through to the next stage of development, including offering technical training courses to miners.

While Persaud touched on the issue of corruption in the country, alluding to one unnamed company at the event specifically, he stressed the importance of transparency and that Guyana is open for investment, with levels of foreign direct investment so far illustrating the optimism toward the country's future.

"Not a single geologist that I've spoken to so far globally is not optimstic about the future of Guyana. There is a high level of optimism, and certainly we can talk in the near future about moving away from exploration and prospecting to discovery and development," Persaud asserted to the audience.

He added that just a few days ago, he was able to sign a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, in terms of partnering and providing support, with the government of Trinidad and Tobago - "not only for exploration, but also for potential development, as they too recognize the potential of Guyana."

Indeed, Guyana's declaration of gold increased to around 439,000 ounces in 2012, more than 20% higher than the previous year's record output. Total export value was US$716.9 million for 2012, which is over 38% more than the value of gold exports for 2011.

The Minister said he hopes gold output in Guyana this year will surpass in excess of 450,000 ounces, with all of it coming from alluvial/elluvial mining, meaning there is no large scale mining operation as of yet.

But the hope is that this will all change as investment into the mining sector in the country grows.

The first up to present Monday afternoon was Guyana Goldfields, whose chief emphasized the company has $122 million in cash, and zero debt, with the IFC of the World Bank Group being a shareholder for the past six years. The company boasts 3.48 million ounces of life-of-mine gold production from its Aurora project, with a projected start up date in the first quarter of 2015, and the potential to employ some 400 persons per year.

The project, with an estimated 17-year initial mine life, has a net present value of US$800 million and a 38% internal rate of return (IRR) using a $1,300 gold price. Life of mine cash costs have been pegged at US$527 an ounce.

A feasibility study for the project is expected this month, with the company planning on a staged approach for the mine. It intends to start with a processing rate of 5,000 tonnes per day initially, eventually boosting it to 10,000 tonnes a day.

"There is also upside potential for exploration success, with a land package of some 400,000 acres which for all practical purposes remains unexplored," said CEO Patrick Sheridan.

All together, the company has 6.5 million ounces in the measured and indicated categories, and another 1.8 million ounces in the inferred category, with its Aurora project being fully licensed and permitted.

Next was Reunion Gold, which is actually focused on manganese, with a large, strategic land position in north-western Guyana and Eastern Suriname. Last month, the company announced its initial resource estimate for the Matthews Ridge manganese project, and aims to have a pre-feasibility out by June of this year.

Total constrained measured and indicated resources measure 29.1 million tonnes grading 14%, at a cutoff grade of 6-8% manganese, a widely used metal in steel production, which Minister Persaud said has the potential to transform Guyana in terms of economic stability.

The company has an aggressive exploration program in place for its land package, armed with what it calls an in-country experienced team.

Shortly after was a presentation from First Bauxite Corp, a company focused on becoming a near-term, medium-size producer of refractory grade calcined bauxite - the main source of aluminum and an area into which Guyana is looking to expand. According to the company's CEO, only China and Guyana supply high grade refractory bauxite.

First Bauxite controls a large land package in Guyana's historical coastal bauxite belt, including the Bonasika Mining License, covering near surface deposits which were drilled in the 1940s-60s by ALCAN.

The company has so far spent $30 million to date, with "everything done for engineering and permitting".

But a 2011 feasibility study of the Bonasika project showed a net present value of $123.6 million after tax at a 7.5% discount rate, less than the estimated capex of $160.8 million. President and CEO Hilbert N. Shields told the audience that the company is looking to boost economics through by-products.

Sandspring Resources followed First Bauxite on the podium, speaking of its multi-million ounce Toroparu gold-copper deposit, which was discovered in 2007 on the company's Upper Puruni property - an area of contiguous mining claims in the Upper Puruni River area of western Guyana. The company is focused on bringing the deposit toward potential large-scale gold and copper production in 2015, and continues to explore its properties for additional deposits through a systematic sampling campaign.

And finally, perhaps the most interesting presentation came from the company with the smallest market cap of the bunch - Sacre-Coeur Minerals.

In what the CEO Gregory Sparks called an "extremely challenging environment" for junior exploration companies, Sacre-Coeur has adapted a paradigm that the company believes best deals with the challenges and opportunities provided in Guyana. It plans to leverage its current operating cash flow for organic growth, without relying on capital markets.

Sacre-Coeur has a half million ounce surface mineable gold resource at its Million Mountain Zone 1 property, with another eight targets situated along the 20 kilometre structural trend.

"We haven't been as fortunate as Guyana Goldfields or Sandspring in finding a giant resource, but we found a half a million ounces at Million Mountain, and we also have current production from our alluvial/elluvial operations," Sparks said.

The company is working to more than double its gold output at its nearby alluvial/elluvial operations in Guyana by early April, targeted at 6,000 ounces per year, giving the company "leverage for developing the Million Mountain hard rock deposit".

By the end of the year, Sacre-Coeur hopes to be in construction at the Million Mountain hard rock mine, and to have more than doubled its alluvial output. Starting in 2014, it is aiming to issue dividends through its cash flow from operations.

Sparks says that favourable results from an internal preliminary economic assessment at the Zone 1 Million Mountain deposit "sufficiently encouraged" the company to move directly toward an NI 43-101 compliant feasibility study, which it recently commissioned and is expected in late June or early July.

Indeed, the hard rock deposit, which is expected to produce an average of 40,000 ounces a year and had a modelled IRR of 115% from internal assessments based on a $1,500 an ounce gold price, is anticipated to come online by the third quarter of 2014.

The company has a strong foothold in Guyana, with its land position spanning some 860 square kilometres of properties.

The junior has already completed scout drilling into some of the eight additional targets along the 20km structural trend on its Million Mountain block of properties. Indeed, scout drilling at Million Mountain Zone 9 - its highest priority for resource development drilling - returned 13 metres of 4 grams per tonne (g/t) gold and several one metre high grade vein intercepts of up to 85 g/t.

"We have only been modestly successful so far in finding mineable resources in Guyana but we believe we have the ground for an Aurora or Toroparu," the CEO said, adding that Sandspring’s Toroparu 5 million ounce gold-copper deposit is its next door neighbour, and Guyana Goldfields is just up-trend.

"We like where we're positioned relative to our big brothers."

Taking up the Minister's earlier comments, Sparks emphasized that Sacre-Coeur chose to operate in Guyana because the region is mining friendly, and "relatively free" of corruption and the issues related to developing nations. He also noted that the workforce is "large, robust and willing", but that considerable technical training is in order, adding that he is pleased to see this is underway.

Just a few months ago, Sacre-Coeur raised more than $6 million through the issuance of gold-denominated bonds, following a $1 million private placement late last year - which it expects will be its last equity raise. The company says another $30 million will be raised this summer through a debt financing to develop the Million Mountain hard rock resource.

"Our proposal is to distribute excess cash flow from multiple producing mines, and not to provide benefits solely dependent on a big discovery. We believe our cash generating model and distribution of dividends is sufficiently attractive, giving our shareholders more shots on gold," Sparks said.

"We believe Sacre-Coeur is fairly unique among our junior resource peers, and that our business model provides an opportunity for a significant return among investors - all in the mining-friendly and politically stable Guyana." Reported by Proactive Investors 8 hours ago.

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Aurora Networks Completes Asset Acquisition of Harmonic’s Optical Transmission Equipment Business

March 6, 2013, 2:05 pm

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aurora Networks completes asset acquisition of Harmonic’s optical transmission equipment business, smooth transition process now the major focus Reported by Business Wire 6 hours ago.

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March 6, 2013, 6:25 pm

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Acclaimed director Miguel Gomes returns with a sumptuous, eccentric two-part tale centered on Aurora, shown first as an impulsive, cantankerous elderly woman in present-day Lisbon. When Aurora is hospitalized, she sends her neighbor, Pilar, to pass... Reported by Rotten Tomatoes 2 hours ago.

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UPDATE: Male Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by BNSF Metra Train in Westmont

March 7, 2013, 7:01 pm

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UPDATE: Male Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by BNSF Metra Train in Westmont

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Updated at 8:27 p.m.

A 30-year-old male pedestrian was struck and killed by an eastbound train at the Cass Avenue crossing in Westmont Thursday evening, police confirmed.

The man was struck at approximately 5:45 p.m., said Sgt. Steve Thompson, Westmont Police Department spokesman. A press release sent out by Westmont Police Chief Thomas Mulhearn detailed the incident.

"The pedestrian was crossing the tracks at the grade crossing when he was struck by an eastbound Metra Rail Commuter train," the release reads. "The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:03 p.m. by medical personnel from Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove via paramedics from the Westmont Fire Department."

Thompson said "it's too early to make any calls" on what led to the collision. The identity of the victim is being withheld as family are notified.

BNSF trains were halted until about 6:45 p.m., Mulhearn's release reads, and Cass Avenue traffic was detoured around the crossing until 8:30 p.m.

"This accident is currently under investigation by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Police, the DuPage County Coroners Office and this department," Mulhearn's release says. "This incident is being classified as a death investigation at this time."

BNSF passengers have experiencing delays throughout the night as a result.

Trains #1283, 1287 and 1267 to arrive Rt. 59 at 6:54pm, Aurora at 7:47pm and Rt. 59 at 6:03pm are operating 81-162 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier pedestrian incident at Westmont.

Here are the latest updates to the train schedule:

· Train #1292 to arrive Chicago at 7:40 p.m. is operating 50-60 minutes behind schedule.

· Train #1296, scheduled to depart Aurora at 8:20 p.m. and arrive Chicago at 9:40 p.m., will be delayed in departure due to late arrival of equipment.

· Train #1291 to depart Chicago at 7:40 p.m. and arrive Aurora at 8:56 p.m., and #1294 to depart Downers Grove Main at 8 p.m. and arrive Chicago at 8:48 p.m., will not operate tonight. This is due to an earlier pedestrian incident at Westmont.

· The following trains are now on the move and are operating 30-130 minutes behind schedule due to an earlier pedestrian incident at Westmont: #1277 to arrive Rt. 59 at 6:25 p.m.; #1287 to arrive Aurora at 7:47 p.m.; #1285 to arrive Aurora at 7:34 p.m.; #1283 to arrive Rt. 59 at 6:54 p.m.; #1281 to arrive Aurora at 7:21 p.m. and #1267 to arrive Rt. 59 at 6:03pm.

At 6:08 p.m., Metra announced on its website that the BNSF train departing Chicago for Aurora at 6:18 p.m. would not run.

It was announced at 6:47 p.m. that trains were moving through the Cass Avenue area at restricted speeds, but customers should expect 75-85 minute delays. Reported by Patch 18 hours ago.

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James Holmes Plea Expected Next Week

March 7, 2013, 9:18 pm

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ABC News’ Carol McKinley and Clayton Sandell report: Accused Aurora movie theater shooter James Holmes is expected to enter a plea next week, sources told ABC News, after his legal team lost an attempt to challenge the constitutionality of Colorado laws governing mental health defenses... Reported by ABCNews.com 16 hours ago.

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Car Stolen From Dealership Recovered In Solon

March 7, 2013, 9:17 pm

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Car Stolen From Dealership Recovered In Solon

Patch Solon, OH --

A 38-year-old Solon man was arrested and charged with stealing a car from a dealership in Mentor, according to Solon Police.

A police officer on patrol on March 3 noticed a tan 2008 Honda Accord parked at the Solon Motel on Aurora Road that matched the description of a car that was stolen from Honda of Mentor.

The police officer located the man who arrived in the car in a room and found the keys to the stolen car in the man's pocket, according to the police report.

The man was taken to the Solon jail and held for Mentor Police. Reported by Patch 16 hours ago.

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