Police Blotter: DUI; Endangering the Life of a Child

These incidents were among the official reports of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.

DUI

Juan Antonio Falcon, 41, of 965 Westmoreland Drive, No. 1, Vernon Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol June 2 on the 1100 block of Downing Place in Mundelein. He also was cited with DUI with a blood-alcohol content greater than .08, not having insurance, not having a valid driver’s license, improper yield and improper right turn. He was released on a $3,000 recognizance bond pending a June 20 court date.

Endangering the Life of a Child

Stacy Salome Castro-Montenegro, 28, of 670 Westmoreland Drive, No. 304, Vernon Hills, was charged with endangering the life of a child June 2 on the 600 block of Westmoreland Drive. She was released on $150 cash bond pending a June 20 court date.

Warrant

Brian A. Schmidt, 32, of 250 Leisure Living Drive, Elkton, Va., was arrested May 26 on a Sangamon County warrant for larceny. He was turned over to the Lake County Jail.

Theft

A 12-year-old boy was charged with theft May 30 at Hawthorn Middle School South, 201 W. Hawthorn Parkway. Police said the boy took candy from a teacher's desk. The boy was released on a notice to appear.

For questions or concerns about this report, email Vernon Hills Patch Editor Korrina Grom at korrina.grom@patch.com.

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