Crime & Safety

Funny Money Used at Taco Bell Drive-Through, Twice: Blotter

Homewood police reports, July 9-11.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Fake ID


Rodney Moore, 30, of the 6000 block of Wabansia Avenue, Chicago, was charged with felony unlawful use of an identification card, according to a report. Moore is accused of trying to use a fake Indiana driver's license at the Homewood Police Department, 17950 Dixie Hwy., to get his mother's vehicle out of the impound lot. He told police he bought the fake ID a couple of years ago in Chicago for $35. Moore was taken to Markham court to wait for a bond hearing.

TUESDAY, JULY 9

Funny Money


Quantavious Jones, 22, of the 15200 block of Dorchester, Dolton, was charged with two counts of theft of labor or services, according to a report. Police said Jones used fake $20 bills to buy food at Taco Bell, 17601 Halsted St. He reportedly went through the drive-thru window twice and paid for a small drink each time with fake money. When police arrested him, Jones had more than $200 in real money with him.

Jones is due on July 23 in Markham court.

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