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Woman Uses OnStar to Call Police While Held at Gunpoint
Published : Sunday, 16 May 2010, 8:46 PM CDT

Sun-Times Media Wire

Chicago - Police used the OnStar vehicle security system to capture a man who allegedly forced a couple into their new Cadillac at gunpoint during an early Friday robbery on the South Side, police.
Jerrell Arterberry approached a couple, both in their 50s, as they walked to their home in the 7400 block of South Harvard Avenue and demanded money at gunpoint about 4:30 p.m. Friday, police said.
When the armed robber was not satisfied with the amount of money the couple had on them, he forced them to let him inside their home, where he took the money in the residence, police said.
Arterberry then forced the couple into their black 2010 Cadillac four-door vehicle at gunpoint and began driving them to a Currency Exchange at South Vincennes Avenue and West 79th Street, police said.
While being held in the Cadillac at gunpoint, the woman secretly pressed the vehicle’s emergency button, and the OnStar vehicle security system called police after not getting a response to the emergency notification, police said.
When officers arrived at the Currency Exchange, the woman told police they were being robbed and pointed to Arterberry, according to police. Officers wrestled with Arterberry as the gun in his waistband fell out his pant leg and eventually subdued and arrested him, police said.
During the struggle, a female police officer was punched in the face, police said.
Arterberry, 24, of the 3200 block of West Walton Street, was charged at 1:32 a.m. Saturday with one count each of aggravated battery to a police officer and home invasion, according to police, who said Arterberry was on parole.
He was ordered held on $50,000 bail and was booked into the Cook County Jail at 2600 S. California Ave. on Saturday, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s office website.
OnStar is an in-vehicle security, communications and diagnostics system available on more than 50 General Motors models, according to the company’s website.
Calumet Area detectives are investigating.

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KBB Announces Top Family Vehicles.

Detriot- Today, Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com recognized three Chevrolet vehicles as their 2010 Top 10 Family Cars, including Equinox, Suburban and Traverse. The list represents the kbb.com editors’ recommendations for the best vehicles for families, based on factors such as resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and kid-friendliness.
"The factors Kelley Blue Book editors consider are in line with what we believe appeals to modern families who consider Chevrolet vehicles," says Jim Campbell, Chevrolet General Manager. "As such, it’s no coincidence that Equinox, Traverse, and Suburban assembly plants are all running overtime to keep up with customer demand."
Here’s what Kellley Blue Book’s kbb.com editors had to say about Chevrolet line-up:

2010 Chevrolet Traverse
Boasting more cargo volume than even its Chevy Tahoe stablemate, the Traverse is the biggest crossover on the road -- yet it beats the fuel economy of many smaller three-row vehicles. We like both of the Traverse's siblings -- the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia -- but the Chevrolet’s lower starting price makes it our choice for families.

2010 Chevy Suburban
Even when carrying nine passengers, the Chevy Suburban still offers a cavernous 45.8 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. Still not enough? Hook up a trailer and the Suburban can tow up to 9,600 pounds. Beyond sheer size and strength, the Suburban delivers a comfortable ride and plenty of occupant-coddling niceties.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox
In the highly populated crossover category, the Chevy Equinox stands out from the crowd as a vehicle that competently embodies function and form. In addition to an upscale interior and bold exterior styling, the Equinox is also able to achieve a class-leading 32 mpg on the highway (in four-cylinder form).

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