The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.
Assault, battery
Dec. 17
Essence L. Wallace, 21, of Chicago, was charged with assault and battery at a gas station in the 400 block of N. York at around 11:04 p.m. Police said officers responded for the report of a group of people outside screaming at each other and one possessed a crowbar. Subsequent to a verbal argument, police said Wallace, who was holding a crowbar, ran toward the victim and pushed the victim, causing her to fall to the ground.
Criminal damage, criminal defacement, criminal trespass
Dec. 18
A complainant near Palmer and West told police at around 3:37 p.m. that a juvenile suspect threw a rock off of the bridge, which struck her vehicle and caused damage to the roof of her car. The suspect gave officers a false name, eventually gave his correct name, and admitted to throwing the rocks. The suspect was taken into custody, transported to the police station, and was released to his parent. Charges are pending.
Dec. 17
Police said an officer responded to the report of a street sign knocked to the ground near Elmhurst and Michigan at around 8:58 a.m. Upon arrival, the officer observed the damaged street sign on the ground and tire tracks on the grass.
Dec. 14
Jessica Cox, 28, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for criminal damage to property near North and Berteau at around 4:04 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of a road rage incident. According to police, a victim stated that Cox threw pennies at her car, which caused damage to her vehicle’s paint. A reporting officer spoke to Cox, whom police said admitted to throwing pennies at the other vehicle.
Dec. 12
Dana Fritz, 22, of Bensenville, was charged with criminal defacement of property at Elmhurst College at around 9:15 p.m. According to police, a victim stated that she had discovered a note on the windshield of her car from a witness stating that Fritz had damaged her vehicle. A reporting officer spoke to Fritz, whom police said admitted to keying the car because she was angry with the way the victim was parked.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
Dec. 16
A 54-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of S. Fairview at around 6:20 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect grabbed the victim by the arm and pushed her to the floor.
Dec. 13
A 22-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery, aggravated battery of a police officer, unlawful restraint, resisting a police officer and aggravated battery on a public way near West and Grantley at around 3:18 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a complaint of a domestic battery in progress, the suspect fled on foot from officers at the scene.
Police said two suspects were engaged in a fight on the second floor of York High School at around 2:16 p.m. The fight was ended by school staff. Both of the suspects were charged with disorderly conduct and their parents were notified.
DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication
Dec. 17
Roberto Tinoco, 33, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop in the 100 block of W. North at around 2:04 a.m.
Dec. 14
Octavio Gonzalez, 36, of Elmwood Park, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding and improper lane usage near Brush Hill and York at around 4:30 a.m.
Harassment, threats
Dec. 12-Dec. 17
A victim in the 700 block of Van Auken told police about receiving numerous e-mails and photographs from the suspect between the above dates. The victim and suspect were previously involved in a dating relationship. The victim has told the suspect the messages are unwanted. The reporting officer contacted the suspect and left a message to cease all communications with the victim.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Dec. 18
Mauricio Oviedo, 21, of Elmwood Park, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and no valid driver’s license, while Alexandria Wallenda, 19, of Lombard, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis near Grand and Lake at around 4 p.m.
Dec. 17
A school resource officer at York High School heard loud coughing and voices coming from the boys bathroom. Upon entering the bathroom, the officer immediately detected a strong odor of burnt cannabis. The suspect relinquished two vape devices and three vape cartridges. One of the vape cartridges tested positive for cannabis. The suspect was cited for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. The suspect’s parent was advised of the incident and the suspect was released back to school.
Suspicious circumstances
Dec. 15
A reporting officer responded for the report of unlawful visitation interference in the 300 block of S. West at around 1:15 p.m. Upon arrival, the complainant stated that the suspect had not returned their daughter at the time specified in their custody agreement. A reporting officer attempted to contact the suspect and was met with no results. The complainant told police that she did not believe her daughter was in danger, but wanted the incident documented.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Dec. 18
Frank R. Alagna, 22, of Oakwood Hills, and Mellisa M. Alagna, 24, of Elgin, were charged with attempted burglary to a vehicle at a gas station in the 400 block of N. York at around 12:41 a.m. Police said that subsequent to an earlier altercation, officers were watching several individuals in the gas station parking lot that were yelling and swearing. According to police, the suspects attempted to gain access to an unattended vehicle.
Dec. 11-Dec. 16
Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of N. Chandler. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her personal information and opened a fraudulent credit card. At this time, it is unknown if there were any charges to the account. The account was closed and the victim was provided information on how to protect herself against identity theft.
Dec. 15
Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of E. Oneida at around 8:04 p.m. A victim told police that his credit monitoring service notified him of a pending fraudulent credit application. The victim canceled the application and has no dollar loss. A reporting officer provided the victim with information on how to protect himself against identity theft.
Dec. 13
Theft of lost or mislaid property was reported in the 400 block of N. Berteau at around 2:42 p.m. A victim told police that he misplaced his black, bi-fold leather wallet. The wallet contained cash, an Illinois driver’s license, a health insurance card, credit cards, Social Security numbers, passwords and other personal information. At 1 p.m., the victim learned that his credit card had been used to make purchases at three different locations. The victim canceled his credit cards, and his Illinois driver’s license was entered into LEADS.
Burglary was reported in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 8:26 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect entered his locked locker and removed his wallet containing numerous credit cards, driver’s license and other miscellaneous items. The victim’s credit cards were then used in an attempted purchase at Best Buy in Melrose Park, which was denied. Further investigation is pending.
Dec. 12
Tahj Harris, 22, of Riverdale, and Tajarai Frazier, 22, of University Park, were charged with felony retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 9:26 p.m. Police said Harris and Frazier were stopped and found to be in possession of stolen merchandise and were taken into custody. Frazier was additionally charged with driving while license suspended, tinted windows and no insurance.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 600 block of York at around 1:37 p.m. A complainant told police that she witnessed two suspects described as black males leaving the store with a cart full of energy drinks and diapers. The two suspects entered a silver Pontiac and placed some of the items in the vehicle, while abandoning the rest of the merchandise.
Fraud was reported in the 100 block of W. Industrial. A complainant told police that they received an email inquiring about purchasing 50 cases of energy drinks. A few days later, an unknown suspect came in to pick up the order and paid using a money order. The complainant later received notification that the money order had been altered or was fictitious. This case is pending investigation.
Dec. 11-Dec. 12
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of E. Grantley. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle sometime between the above dates and stole her black computer bag containing her Apple iPad and Apple laptop computer.
Sept. 1-Dec. 12
Forgery was reported in the 400 block of W. Butterfield at around 3:42 p.m. Police said a victim’s bank received three unauthorized checks between the above dates. The signature on each check did not match the victim’s signature on file and all of the transactions were denied. The victim learned she was missing a pack of checks and closed the account.
Jan. 1-Dec. 11
Forgery was reported in the 700 block of N. Larch. A complainant told police that the suspect used the victim’s Social Security number during the hiring process between the above dates. The suspect was terminated from the company and they do not wish to pursue charges. The reporting officer will attempt to locate the victim.
Dec. 6-Dec. 7
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of N. Geneva. A victim reports that an unknown suspect(s) used her personal information to obtain five fraudulent bank loans to purchase Apple iPhones. The victim contacted the bank, initiated a fraud report and closed the loan accounts. The reporting officer provided the victim with information on how to protect herself against identity theft.
Dec. 6
Identity theft was reported in the 500 block of W. Gladys at around 12:48 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her personal information and fraudulently opened a Verizon Wireless account and purchased an iPhone 11 Pro Max. The victim also discovered a fraudulent Capital One credit card had been opened in her name. The credit card has not been used and was canceled.
Dec. 4
Police said a victim in the 500 block of S. Spring went to a bank to deposit a check. Upon reviewing his bank statement, the victim learned that subsequent to the deposit, there was an immediate withdrawal for the same dollar amount. The victim did not request to cash the check, nor did he receive any cash back. An investigation is pending.
Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of S. Hillside at around 8:48 p.m. A victim told police that she received a Discover credit card in the mail with her name and the suspect’s name on it. The victim did not apply for the credit card and learned that it was never activated. The credit card was canceled.
Warrant arrest
Dec. 16
Police said that subsequent to the report of a disabled motorist in the 200 block of W. Butterfield at around 1:15 p.m., Shaikeyla L. Brock, 26, of Bellwood, was found to have a suspended driver’s license, an active failure to appear warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, and was in possession of cannabis. She was arrested, transported to the police station and was processed and posted bond for the warrant. Brock also was charged with driving while license suspended and possession of cannabis.
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