Police Blotter: Cell Phone Use Leads to Two Arrests

Rogelo Bautista, 35, of Chicago was arrested Nov. 6 for driving without a license and using a hand held cellular phone while driving, according to Deerfield Police reports. 

Police observed Bautista driving eastbound on Lake Cook Road near the intersection of Ellendale Road talking on a hand held cell phone, according to the report. After the stop, police discovered he did not have a valid driver’s license. 

Bautista was released after posting a $150 cash bond, according to the report. He is scheduled to appear in Lake County Court at 3 p.m. Dec. 18. 

Carlos Martinez, 36, of Glenview was arrested Nov. 7 for driving without a valid license and driving while operating a hand held cellular phone, according to Deerfield Police reports. 

Martinez was spotted by police stopped at a red light at the intersection of Lake Cook and Pfingston Roads holding a cell phone to his ear, according to the report. When the light turned green, Martinez continued to talk while driving. After stopping him, police learned his driver’s license expired on Nov. 18, 2005. He will appear in Lake County Court at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in Park City. 

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