Berwyn Police Blotter
Drunken brawl spills out of house, attracts neighbors’ shocked attention
October 26, 2009, 10:27 PM
Callers to 911 reported hearing a woman scream for help at 2633 Clarence. As officers approached, dispatchers alerted them that the disturbance had moved outside and men were now brawling in the street. Police noticed seven or eight people in front of the house; two men saw police, attempted to enter 2633 and, according to the report, “met resistance with the door”. Officers ordered all parties to lie on the ground, but the men—all of whom reportedly reeked of alcohol—elected not to comply. Instead, they used abusive language and walked around with clenched fists. Police said two men pushed them rather than comply with instructions; one had to be Tasered to gain his compliance.
A woman in the house told police the incident started when her son—one of the brawlers—punched her during an argument. The woman refused to prosecute and was uncooperative with police. During the ride to the police station, the son—Michael W. Neuman, 19—continuously banged his head against the window and prisoner-divider of squad car #117. He was also found to have an outstanding warrant out of Stickney, for which he was processed.
Neuman was charged with resisting an officer, battery and disorderly conduct, as was William J. Pusateri Jr, 21, of 10845 south Talman, Chicago. Terry Stephens, 18, was charged with disorderly conduct. Candi Neuman, 51, was charged with public intoxication, use of abusive language toward officer, and use of the premises to disturb the peace.
Police reported that, while in the Berwyn lockup, Pusateri yelled, banged on the cell window and attempted to flood his cel. When told to stop, he allegedly yelled “F@!* YOU!” and spit on the window.
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