Burglarized Chicago Area Gaming Café, Kicked Officer, Police Say
Man Arrested for Burglary and Assault on Police Officer
Police in north suburban Lake County said a man burglarized a gaming café and later kicked an officer early Sunday morning while police attempted to restrain him.
Burglary and Discovery
Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the café in the 34500 block of Route 45 in Third Lake around 1:15 a.m. and found a shattered front glass door and clear evidence of a burglary, police said. They also found fresh blood inside the café.
Arrest and Confrontation
As deputies searched the area, they found Gilberto Mojarro-Garcia, 36, who had fresh cuts on his hands and arms and blood-stained clothes. Deputies also found a stolen, damaged cash register nearby.
Surveillance footage from the gaming café confirmed Mojarro-Garcia’s alleged involvement in the burglary, police said. Deputies arrested him on the scene.
Kicking an Officer
While he was in a squad car, police said Mojarro-Garcia kicked the door. When deputies tried to further restrain him, he kicked one of the deputies, although they were not injured.
Escalating Behavior
After officers took Mojarro-Garcia to the Lake County Jail, police said his “aggressive behavior” escalated, requiring officers to use pepper spray, although they did not specify what specific behavior caused that response.
Charges and Investigation
Mojarro-Garcia was then charged with two counts of battery, aggravated battery to a peace officer, criminal damage to property, criminal damage to government property, and resisting arrest. He was being held at Lake County Jail awaiting an initial court hearing Sunday morning.
Lake County Sheriff’s police are investigating whether he is connected to other burglaries reported in the area last week.
Conclusion
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of swift and firm action in dealing with criminal activity. The victim of this burglary and the responding officers are fortunate to have escaped serious harm, and we are grateful for the diligent work of the Lake County Sheriff’s department in bringing Mojarro-Garcia to justice.
FAQs
* What was the alleged crime? A burglarized gaming café.
* Who was arrested? Gilberto Mojarro-Garcia, 36.
* What were the charges? Two counts of battery, aggravated battery to a peace officer, criminal damage to property, criminal damage to government property, and resisting arrest.
* What was the outcome? Mojarro-Garcia was being held at Lake County Jail awaiting an initial court hearing Sunday morning.
