Police Blotter: License Violations, Forgery and Theft Alleged

SaturDAY, feb. 12

Men Charged for License Violations

• Robert A. Gilford, 22, of Chicago, was stopped around 5:16 p.m. at 95th Street and Rockwell Avenue after police said his front license plate was not displayed. According to reports, Gilford had no driver's license and police noticed he had a prior driving under the influence conviction and several other convictions for driving on a suspended license. Police said Gilford was charged with felony driving on a revoked license because of a previous felony theft for a car jacking.
• Police said Jesus Aranda, 29, of Harvey, was stopped at 10:12 p.m. in the 3200 block of 93rd Street for not having a front license plate. Because his license was suspended twice and previously revoked, police said Aranda was charged with felony driving on a suspended license.

Felony Forgery Reported

Cedrick D. Frye, 20, of Chicago, was charged with felony forgery after police said he attempted to cash a fraudulent check Friday evening. According to reports, Frye attempted to cash a check for $2,308.38 around 5:30 p.m. at PLS Check Cashers, 2705 W. 95th St.

The store clerk called to verify the check, found it was fraudulent and called the police, according to reports. Police said Frye admitted to producing and signing the check. According to police, Frye said he and a friend had planned to split the proceeds, however the friend, who was driving the car Frye was in, claimed he did not know about the check and was not charged with the crime.

Sam's Club Employee Charged With Theft

Lacy M. Hardy, 20, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft after police said she stole $200 from a Sam's Club cash register Feb. 4. Police said Hardy, a store employee, admitted stealing the money after Sam's Club security noticed the theft on video surveillance.

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