Police: Teen Driver Drank Alcohol, Had No License

A teen driver and two passengers, all from Glenview, were found to be under the influence of alcohol during a Hinsdale traffic stop, police said.

The male teen driver was pulled over at 2:27 a.m. Sept. 29 at Ogden Avenue and Vine Street, police said. He was charged with unlawful use of alcohol by a person under 21, no valid driver's license and speeding.

Police also cited a 17-year-old male and Marco A. Cortez, 19, of the 3200 block of West Lake Street, Glenview, with unlawful use of alcohol by a person under 21.

The driver was initially stopped for violating the speed limit and observed to be under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Here are some other recent Hinsdale police reports:

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26

Burglary to Motor Vehicle

Someone entered a vehicle and took two DVDs and a book. The incident occurred sometime between 3 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. on the 200 block of West Chicago Avenue, police said. 

There were no signs of forced entry into the car — a case is pending. The DVDs and book had a combined value of $90, according to police.


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25

Residential Burglary

A woman at 10:45 a.m. reported a $2,500 watch missing from her home on the 600 block of South Garfield.

"(The woman) found an open door when she returned to her house after being away for approximately 15 minutes," the police report said.

There were no signs of forced entry into the home and no signs that any items within the home were disturbed. The woman recently had authorized workers in her home, police said.

A case is pending.

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