Manhattan Police Report
July 18, 2025/Comments Off on Manhattan Police Report
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
On July 16th, officers were in the 500 block of West North when they observed a black Dodge Dakota with suspended registration. Officers spoke to Stapinski, Edward B (50) of Joliet Illinois and learned his driver’s license was revoked. Officers arrested Stapinski and issued citations for driving while license revoked & operating a vehicle when registration is suspended for non-insurance. Stapinski was assigned an initial court date of August 22, 2025, at Will County Courthouse.
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