Blue Island police officer observed Defendant's vehicle improperly parked on street within City of Chicago. Officer ticketed Defendant for improper parking on roadway, a petty offense; and DUI. Sections 7-4-7 and 7-4-8 of Municipal Code gave officer full authority and power to go into any part of police district that encompassed Blue Island, including Chicago (because it is an adjoining municipality in same county), to exercise that authority and power. Court erred in granting Defendant's motion to quash arrest and suppress evidence solely on legal issue of jurisdiction. Remanded for court to reconsider its ruling on Defendant's motion to quash and suppress after making factual findings and credibility determinations.(HYMAN and NEVILLE, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Criminal Court
Motions to Suppress