Peoria police arrest man for stalking, burglary and recording
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — Israel Ruiz, 41, was arrested for about a dozen different offenses on Wednesday, Oct. 15, including aggravated stalking.
In addition to that allegation, he was arrested on three counts of violating an order of protection, two for residential burglary, three more for unauthorized recording, possession of a controlled substance, harassment through telecommunications and an apparent earlier theft that already has a case number.
The details released by the Peoria Police Department said the agency received a call Saturday, Oct. 4 at approximately 6:40 p.m., claiming someone was recording video without permission at a residence in the 1100 block of North East Glen Oak Avenue.
When officers arrived, they reported recovering recording evidence at the home. According to the statement, detectives eventually linked it to Ruiz, who “was also wanted for a Violation of an Order of Protection related to a previous incident.”
Detectives arrested him after they saw him leaving a home in the 2200 block of West Howett Avenue. Following his arrest, it says police got a search warrant for the home where they reportedly turned up “additional surveillance cameras, multiple cellular devices, and illegal narcotics.”
Ruiz is being held at the Peoria County Jail, pending a detention hearing.
The police statement asks anyone with information regarding this case to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521 or provide anonymous tips through tip411 or by calling Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
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