Someone carved the “N” word onto playground equipment at Willard Elementary School over the weekend. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.
Graffiti
2700 Hurd
The racially objectionable “N” word was carved onto a rubber bridge on the playground at Willard Elementary School over the weekend. It was discovered by a parent and reported to police and District 65 officials.
Assault
1567 Dodge
Tracy S. Williams, 42, of 1567 Dodge Ave., was arrested at that address at 5:38 p.m. Friday and charged with aggravated assault. A court date has been set for March 21 at 9:30 a.m.
1335 Howard
Keith D. Wint, 41, of 2433 W. Fargo Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 1335 Howard St. at 2:24 p.m .Friday and charged with assault. He is due in court on May 7 at 9 a.m.
Battery
1600 Dodge
Christian A. Hammond, 27, of 1712 Dodge Ave., was arrested at 1600 Dodge Ave. at 3:53 p.m. Thursday and charged with battery. He is due in court on April 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Burglary
900 Judson
Tools and documents were taken from an unlocked 2006 Subaru in an apartment parking space in the 900 block of Judson Ave. between 2 p.m. on March 4 and 9 a.m. Saturday.
400 Howard
A musical instrument, stereo equipment, and alcoholic products were stolen from an apartment in the 400 block of Howard Street between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Other
1325 Howard
Steven C. Dykes, 31, of 1818 Brown Ave., was arrested at 1325 Howard St. at 7:22 p.m. Friday and charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
Robbery
1500 Sherman
A cell phone case and cash were taken in an armed robbery in the 1500 block of Sherman Avenue around 12:23 p.m. Saturday.
Theft
1200 Chicago
A purse was removed from a shopping cart at Trader Joe’s on Chicago Avenue around 2:30 p.m. yesterday.
900 Church
Clothing items were taken from a store in the 900 block of Church Street around 1:04 p.m. yesterday.
100 Asbury
Some merchandise was reported stolen from the CVS Pharmacy in the 100 block of Asbury Avenue at about 10:30 a.m. Friday.
Traffic
807 Howard
Willie Anthony Mills, 39, of 2811 Glen Flora Ave., Waukegan, was arrested at 807 Howard St. at 2:56 p.m. Friday and charged with a traffic violation. He is due in court on March 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Ridge at Washington
Danielle A. Pillow, 30, of 835 Case St., was arrested at Ridge Avenue and Washington Street at 12:56 a.m. today and charged with driving under the influence. She is due in court on April 4 at 10:30 a.m.
439 Dodge
Theodore R. Thomas, 48, of 1009 Florence Ave., was arrested at 439 Dodge Ave. at 3:38 p.m. Saturday and charged with driving under the influence. He is due in court on May 7 at 9 a.m.
Incidents listed appear among the official reports of the Evanston Police Department. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt, which can only be determined by a court of law. Court appearances take place in Cook County 2nd District Circuit Court in Skokie.