Crime & Safety
Police Blotter: Underage Drinking Party Hosted by Parent, Retail Theft
The following arrest information was supplied by the Deerfield Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Retail Theft
Linda Baenen, 52, of Lake Forest, was arrested last week for retail theft, according to Deerfield reports.
According to the report, loss prevention personnel at Whole Foods spotted Baenen and an elderly male putting items in a shopping cart and then sitting down in the café area. She then left the store, came back and left again with the man and the food. She did not pay, according to the loss prevention person from the store.
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After Baenen told police the man was supposed to pay, police checked records to learn a similar complaint was filed against her at Wal-Mart in Vernon Hills, according to the report. She was released on bond and will appear in Lake County Court at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 in Park City.
Underage Drinking
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Kari Hector, 43, of Deerfield was charged with creating a public nuisance August 10 for allowing underage drinking in and around her home, according to Deerfield Police reports. Fourteen people were cited for underage drinking, possession of cannabis or both.
A neighbor called police to complain about noise from a loud party coming from the house. When police arrived they estimated between 30 and 40 people were present, according to the report. After gaining control of the situation, police tested each person under 21 for alcohol consumption.
People who tested negative were released and those who showed traces of alcohol were detained.
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