Crime & Safety
6 Marijuana-Related Incidents in 1 Week in 2 Towns
The following information was supplied by the Batavia and Geneva police departments. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Batavia and Geneva police reports included six, separate arrests for possession of marijuana or possession of drug equipment between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5.
Driving in the Wrong Lane
Batavia police arrested Matthew Arnold, 20, of Batavia at the intersection of South Batavia Avenue and Main Street on charges of driving in the wrong lane, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of cannabis, according to a report filed at 1:22 a.m. Oct. 3. He has a court date of Nov. 19.
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BATAVIA
19-Year-Old Auroran Charged
Batavia police arrested Adam Kreiner, 19, of Aurora on charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful consumption of alcohol and unlawful possession of cannabis in the 400 block of Alberosky Way, according to a report at 12:05 a.m. Oct. 4. He posted $150 and has a court date of Nov. 19.
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Cannabis, Public Intoxication
Geneva police arrested Mark Arensmeir Jr., 23, of Geneva on charges of possession of less than 2.5 grams of cannabis and was cited for public intoxication around 1:40 a.m. Oct. 2 in the 500 block of North Second Street, reports said. He has a court date of Nov. 19 at the Kane County Branch Court, 530 S. Randall Road.
GENEVA
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Geneva police arrested Nicholas Ruffino, 19, of St. Charles on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding around 4:32 p.m. Sept. 30 in the 400 block of Division Street, reports said. He has a court date of Oct. 15 at the Kane County Branch Court.
GENEVA
Drug Equipment, No License
Geneva police arrested Daniel Palacios, 24, of St. Charles on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving with no insurance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended or revoked license around 7:17 p.m. Sept. 29 in the 200 block of West State Street, reports said. He has a court date of Nov. 19 at the Kane County Branch Court.
GENEVA
Drug Equipment at School
Geneva police arrested Kristin Combs, 18, of Geneva on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia around 8:29 p.m. Oct. 5 at Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Avenue Geneva, reports said. She has a court date of Nov. 11 at the Kane County Branch Court.
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