Thursday Blotter: Combative Driver at Gas Station

Customer rage

Police responded to a battery compliant at a gasoline station in the 9400 block of McCormick Boulevard on July 11 around 2:20 p.m. According to the report, a motorist tried to pay the clerk for gas but another customer was interfering.

The annoying customer was blocking access to the clerk and said that he wasn’t going to allow anyone to pay for gas. When the motorist ignored him and placed money in a tray, the man in front of the cashier became angry. He struck the paying customer across the face, breaking his glasses, and then fled the area in a dark sedan.

No further information was provided.

DUI

Christopher M. Lagioia, 21, of the 7700 block of Octavia Avenue in Niles, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on July 12 around 1 a.m. Police stopped Lagioia for speeding near Laramie Avenue and Golf Road. He had a blood alcohol content level of .104. His court date is Aug. 26. 

Graffiti

Police responded to a criminal damage compliant in the 5000 block of Touhy Avenue on July 12. According to the report, a five-point-star was drawn using black spray paint. The symbol is known to be associated with gangs, primarily the Latin Kings.

Stolen bicycles

Three children’s bikes were reported stolen from the basement common area in a building in the 9100 block of Lawler Avenue on July 12.