Crime & Safety

Pot Possession, DUI Charges Follow Traffic Stop

Darien police reports, Sept. 11-13.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Attempted Burglary

A basement window was broken in attempt to gain entry to a house on the 400 block of Pheasant Ridge Court.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Theft Charge

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Mark Grzeda, 42, of the 0-100 block of S. Lake Drive in Willowbrook was charged with theft following an incident in the 1100 block of 79th Street.  

Chair Stolen

Someone stole a canvas chair from a back patio in the 8500 block of Sandalwood. The estimated loss is $80.

Mailbox Damaged

A mailbox in the 6700 block of Clarendon Hills Road was knocked over between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The estimated loss is $80.

Pot Possession, DUI

Christopher Zanayed, 21, of the 1400 block of Plainfield Road in Darien, was charged with possession of cannabis over 30 grams, driving under the influence, possession of drug equipment, improper lane usage and disobeying traffic control device following a traffic stop at 2:24 a.m. in the 1100 block of Plainfield Road.

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