People v. Niedzwiedz

PRESIDING JUSTICE INGLIS

delivered the opinion of the court:

Defendant, Bruce Niedzwiedz, appeals the order of the circuit court of Du Page County convicting him of driving under the influence of alcohol (625 ILCS 5/11—501(a)(2) (West 1992)) and denying his motion to dismiss the charges, quash the arrest, and suppress the evidence. Defendant contends that the arresting officer exceeded his authority by arresting defendant outside the officer’s jurisdiction. The parties stipulate the facts as related in the arrest report.

At about 10:20 p.m. on October 28, 1993, Elk Grove Village police officer…