Hinsdale Man Resists Arrest, Charged With Battery in Darien

Police say the battery charge stems from a struggle that took place while trying to take the man into custody.

A man from unincorporated Hinsdale was arrested on the 800 Block of Plainfield Road in Darien on Nov. 6. Police said Victor A. Martinez, 21, of Marybeth Lane, was arrested around 2:20 a.m. Darien police said Martinez refused to get out of the car when asked to do so. "He physically had to be taken into custody," said Darien Deputy Police Chief Dave Skala. "He was calling officers names and was verbally abusive to officers." Skala said the battery charge stems from a struggle that occurred while they attempted to take Martinez into custody. Martinez was charged with aggravated driving under the influence, resisting an officer, battery, improper lane use, speeding, an improper turn, disobeying a red light and driving with a license suspended…

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From the Hinsdale Police Blotter

Arrest Made in Alixandra Collections Thefts

Suspect in Oct. 5 theft was arrested after she returned to the store.

Marie E. Sanchez, 49, of 4713 Prince Street in Downers Grove, was arrested at Alixandra Collections on Oct. 12. Sanchez was a suspect in a theft that occurred at the store a week earlier. "Store personnel had recognized her as the person from the incident on Oct. 5," said Deputy Chief Mark Wodka. "Upon recognizing her, the employee notified us that she was in the store again. This prompted us to respond there again yesterday." Police say Sanchez stole two pieces jewelry that had a combined value of $309.95. She was arrested and charged with retail theft and released on bond to appear in court.   Patch reports on law enforcement activity in our town, using information provided by official agencies. Persons charged with a crime, or issued a …

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