Man Arrested After Alleged Confrontation With Police in Park Forest

Kyland A. Johnson charged with criminal trespass, resisting arrest after incident involving Waymo vehicle

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Police in Park Forest, Illinois arrested a 31-year-old Homewood man, Kyland A. Johnson, on December 23 and charged him with criminal trespass to a vehicle and resisting a police officer. The charges stem from two separate incidents earlier that month where Johnson allegedly entered a resident's vehicle without permission and refused to exit when confronted by police, at one point telling officers "You're going to have to fight me."

Why it matters

The incidents highlight ongoing tensions between some residents and the growing presence of autonomous vehicles in urban areas, as well as concerns about repeat offenders and public safety in Park Forest, a suburb of Chicago that has seen its share of property crime in recent years.

The details

According to police reports, on December 23 officers responded to a call about a disturbance on Main Street, where a resident alleged that Johnson had entered her vehicle without permission and tampered with it. When police arrived, they found Johnson lying in the passenger seat and refusing to exit the vehicle. Johnson allegedly told officers they would "have to fight" him if they wanted him to leave. After a struggle, police were able to remove Johnson from the car and take him into custody.

  • On July 4, Quinn allegedly dove onto the hood of a Waymo vehicle and covered sensors.
  • On July 29, Quinn allegedly damaged a Waymo's tires and driver's side mirror.
  • On August 11, Quinn allegedly stomped on a windshield while someone was inside.

The players

Kyland A. Johnson

A 31-year-old resident of Homewood, Illinois who has been charged with criminal trespass and resisting arrest in connection with two incidents involving a resident's vehicle in Park Forest.

Park Forest Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the incidents and arrested Kyland A. Johnson.

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What they’re saying

“You're going to have to fight me,”

— Kyland A. Johnson (Park Forest Police Department report)

What’s next

Johnson has a preliminary court date of March 3, 2026 at the Markham Courthouse to face the charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing tensions between some residents and the growing presence of autonomous vehicles in urban areas, as well as concerns about repeat offenders and public safety in Park Forest, a suburb of Chicago that has seen its share of property crime in recent years.