Police Blotter for Feb. 7

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Updated: March 11, 2012 8:11AM

The following incidents were listed in the official reports of the Northbrook Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest by police does not constitute a finding of guilt; only a court of law can make that determination.

DUI

James R. Doar, 48, of 1052 Briarwood Lane, Northbrook, was charged Jan. 30 with driving under the influence and failure to yield. He was released on $1,000 bond with a Feb. 27 court date. Police said he was arrested after he was involved in an accident at Waukegan and Walters.

FRAUD

Cosmin F. Catalinoiu, 21, of 38599 Draper, Westland, Mich., was charged Feb. 2 with possession of a fraudulent identification in connection with the investigation of an incident at the Northbrook Currency Exchange, 2750 Dundee Road. He is to appear in court Feb. 16. In addition, a second person, Dinu R. Rascol, 27, of 3923 Mayfair, Dearborn Heights, MI., was arrested during the investigation on an outstanding warrant from the Chicago Police Department for theft. He is to appear in court March 6.

DRUGS

Kayla G. Epstein, 44, of 905 Enfield Drive, Northbrook, was charged Jan. 30 with possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on $1,500 bond with a March 6 court date. Police said an officer saw her at Dundee and Midway cleaning, filling and attempting to light a small pipe.

BURGLARY

A backpack was taken Jan. 31 from a vehicle on the 2500 block of Shermer Road. The rear passenger window was broken and another window was damaged in an effort to enter the vehicle.

A portable generator valued at $3,500 was taken between Jan. 24 and 27 from a house on the 1100 block of Whitfield.

A GPS unit valued at $200 and two packs of cigarettes were taken Jan. 31 from an unlocked vehicle in a lot on the 2300 block of Shermer Avenue.

THEFT

The driver’s side mirror was taken Feb. 3 from a vehicle on the 1500 block of Lake Cook Road.

An unspecified number of iPods valued at $8,810 were taken Feb. 4 from a locked cabinet at Best Buy, 1072 Willow Road.

A customer at Whole Foods in Willow Festival told police Jan 29 that her wallet containing more than $500 was taken from her purse while she was shopping. In addition, she said, the wallet contained credit cards that were used.

ALCOHOL

Two 16-year-old boys, one from Glencoe and one from Wilmette, were charged Feb. 3 in court appearance tickets with possession of alcohol by a minor after they received two cases of beer from a Glenview man who police say purchased it for them at Otis and Lee Liquors, 1026 Waukegan Road. Both juveniles were turned over to their fathers. Police said Ian Mooney-Salazar, 21, of 3124 Mary Kay Lane, Glenview, was approached by the juveniles as he entered the store. He came out and placed two cases of beer in the vehicle used by the boys, police said. Mooney-Salazar was charged with contributing to the delinquency of a child and possession of marijuana. He was released on bond with a March 6 court date. Police said a passenger in his car, Michael A. Johnson, 20, of 2250 Arbeleda Lane, Northbrook, was charged in a court appearance ticket with possession of marijuana. He is to appear in court March 1.