Palatine Police Blotter: Officer Kicked in Shin

March 9

Maria E. Baron, 60, of Vernon Hills, was charged with retail theft, resisting arrest and battery after an incident at 3:22 p.m. at T. J. Maxx, 1311 N. Rand Rd. Baron allegedly filled a trash bag with two pairs of shoes and some bed linens, went to customer service, and returned the items. Police said Baron received a customer gift card and used it to buy $87 worth of merchandise. Police said that Baron resisted arrest and kicked an officer in the shin.

March 9

Isidoro Venegas, 20, Palatine was charged with burglary to motor vehicle and criminal trespass to vehicle. The incident occurred at about 2:04 a.m. Police were called to the 100 block of Dundee Quarter after an individual was seen in the parking lot pulling on door handles. Police said Venegas was found with four $1 bills and a car key that was not his.

March 12

Joshua Rodriguez, 24, Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis after a traffic stop in the 2200 block of Rand Road. Officers said they found 2.5 grams of marijuana in the center console.

March 13

A burglary to motor vehicle occurred sometime between 5:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. in the 800 block of Panorama Drive. A purse valued at $25 containing various personal and financial cards was taken from an unlocked beige 1993 Toyota Camry.