The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. 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.
Battery
Oct. 19
• A victim in the 100 block of S. Arlington Ave. came to the Police Department and told police she had been battered by a male suspect she met on a dating website. An officer observed visible bruises on the victim’s face and body.
Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/trespass to property/vehicle
Oct. 25
• Damage to city property and theft were reported near Vallette and Bryan at around 12:07 a.m. Subsequent to a call informing officers of a two teens hanging on a stop sign, an officer arrived on the scene and found the stop sign to be missing. The area was checked for the suspects with no results.
• Library personnel reported that an unknown suspect was yelling and being disorderly while in the library. A no-trespass order was served to the suspect.
Oct. 24-Oct. 26
Criminal damage to property was reported at a dental office in the 100 block of S. York. Police said that between the above dates, the front window of the business had been broken. It was broken into numerous pieces but still in the frame. The front door was locked and the other front window was intact.
Disorderly conduct/mischievous conduct/disturbance
Oct. 24
Disorderly conduct was reported at a PADS shelter in the 300 block of S. Spring at around 7:49 p.m. Subsequent to a call for an unwanted person at the shelter, police said the suspect had gotten into a verbal argument with two other individuals at the shelter and had made threatening comments. The suspect was subsequently escorted out of the building and transported to Wheaton.
Domestic incident
Oct. 22
A victim in the 100 block of N. Willow told police the suspect wanted to use the victim’s vehicle, but when the suspect was denied use, she became upset, and began yelling and throwing things around the house. The suspect left on foot prior to an officer’s arrival, but was later located by officers and told police the argument was only verbal.
Driving while license revoked
Oct. 26
Cesar Cifuentes-Garcia, 36, of Bensenville, was arrested near Lake and Walnut at around 7:13 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said the suspect was found to have a revoked driver’s license. He was charged with felony driving while license revoked, no insurance and driving without a registration plate light.
Oct. 25
James E. Mahoney, 38, of Wheaton, was arrested near Route 38 and the westbound ramp to Commonwealth at around 4:45 a.m. An officer responded to the gazebo at a local health care facility to a call of people being loud. Police said the officer encountered Mahoney, who stated he lost control of his vehicle while exiting westbound Route 38 to Commonwealth and crashed into a concrete block. According to police, Mahoney does not have a valid driver’s license as it shows revoked for DUI. He was charged with aggravated driving while license revoked, no insurance, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed.
DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/possession of alcohol
Oct. 28
Julie Mitchell, 37, of Downers Grove, was arrested near Riverside and Route 83 at around 9:26 p.m. and charged with two counts of DUI.
Oct. 25
Jose Brito-Salgado, 41, of Cicero, was arrested near York and Palmer at around 1:39 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said the suspect was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, disobeying a traffic control device and no insurance.
Oct. 24
Aaron T. Koontz, 45, of Chicago, was arrested near Lake and I-294 at around 12:35 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Koontz was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis and failure to signal.
Oct. 23
Andrez Narez, 31, of Des Plaines, was arrested in the 600 block of W. Lake St. at around 5:03 a.m. Police said an officer was dispatched to a traffic accident on Lake St., and was later determined that the offending vehicle had veered into on-coming lanes and off the roadway, striking a parked vehicle. According to police, Narez showed signs of intoxication. Narez was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
Fleeing and eluding
Oct. 23
An officer observed a vehicle near E. Butterfield and S. York violate the median and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. However, the unknown suspect fled the scene southbound on York at a high rate of speed, failing to signal and committing improper lane usage. An investigation is pending.
Harassment
Oct. 26
A victim in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police she is being harassed by a suspect with whom she had a previous relationship. According to police, the suspect has come to the victim’s place of work four times; the victim feels the suspect is pursuing her. An officer contacted the suspect, who denied recently being in Elmhurst. A trespass notice will be served to the suspect at a future date.
Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco
Oct. 28
Melaine Ortiz, 19, of Chicago, was arrested near Roosevelt and York at around 7:36 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer smelled an odor of burnt cannabis coming from inside the vehicle. A search was conducted, with cannabis and drug paraphernalia being located, according to police. Ortiz was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance and expired registration.
Oct. 25
Yahnira Mas, 26, of Aurora, was arrested in the 900 block of Oaklawn at around 5:02 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer detected an odor of cannabis emitting from the vehicle. After investigation, police said Mas was found to be in possession of cannabis, and was wanted on a warrant by the Norridge Police Department. Mas was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper use of registration, driving while license suspended and obstructing identification. The suspect was unable to post bond on the Norridge warrant.
Oct. 24
Sandra J. Huizar, 21, of Elmhurst was arrested near York and I-290 at around 5:02 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said cannabis and a cannabis grinder were located inside of the vehicle. Huizar, the driver, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, and tinted windows.
Oct. 23
Yury Yakupov, 29, of Niles, was arrested near St. Charles and West at around 6:19 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Yakupov was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. He was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug equipment.
Oct. 22
Deante L. Beard, 25, of Hazel Crest, and Zachary W. Perkins, 24, of Homewood, were arrested in the 1000 block of N. York at around 8:58 p.m. Subsequent to the suspects reportedly posting an internet advertisement for the sale of cannabis, police said they arranged for the sale of 14 grams of cannabis and met with officers. Beard was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, while Perkins was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver, and failure to yield at a stop sign.
Suspicious circumstances
Oct. 24
Police said a victim in the 1000 block of N. York Road was approached by a suspect described as a black male who was asking about the tires on her vehicle. While talking to her, he kept one hand inside a fanny pack, while his other hand held a dirty rag. The victim believes the suspect may have been looking for an opportunity to take the victim’s purse, which was on the passenger seat in full view.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Oct. 28
A food store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police that a suspect, described as a black male around 5-foot-7, wearing a black baseball cap and a black leather jacket attempted to make a purchase using a counterfeit $100 bill. The store rejected the bill, and the suspect fled the scene with the counterfeit bill.
Oct. 27
• Manuel Amato, 32, of Chicago, was arrested at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North at around 9:40 a.m. Police said officers located Amato in the area, and during a search of the suspect, located stolen merchandise and drug paraphernalia. He was charged with retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Oct. 26
• Elizabeth Hidbrader, 36, of Auburn, Ind., and Perison Bowling, 46, of Brookfield, were arrested at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 3:57 p.m. Police said Hidbrader was found to have removed $124.98 worth of merchandise and left the store without paying. She also was found to be in possession of suspected heroin, hypodermic needles and drug paraphernalia, according to police. Police said Bowling was found to have removed a baseball cap valued at $21 and left the store without paying. He also was found to have a failure to appear warrant/assault out of the Brookfield Police Department. Hidbrader was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic syringes, possession of drug paraphernalia and retail theft. Bowling was charged with retail theft.
• A complainant at an oral and maxillofacial surgery center in the 500 block of W. North Ave. told police that a suspect, who was not identified, received $633 worth of dental work. The suspect wrote two personal checks, which later returned as the account being closed. The complainant attempted to contact the suspect with no results.
Oct. 23-Oct. 26
Theft of motor vehicle parts was reported in the 900 block of Riverside. A victim told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect removed the tailgate from a company-owned pickup truck while it was parked in the business’ parking lot.
Oct. 23
A victim in the 600 block of S. Hillside told police he noticed he was missing $80. He last observed the currency around 3 p.m., when he used a credit card to pay for a taxi. He signed the receipt for payment and handed the clip board back to the driver, along with his wallet unknowingly. The wallet was located on the driveway and missing the $80.
Oct. 22
• Rosalinda Paricio, 48, of Addison, was arrested at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 6:46 p.m. An officer responded to the report of retail theft, and police said the suspect took approximately $200 worth of merchandise without paying for it. Paricio also was found to have a failure to appear warrant/traffic out of DuPage County. Paricio was charged with retail theft.
• Residential burglary was reported in the 300 block of N. Larch at around 8:07 p.m. A complainant told police that entry was made into their home through an unlocked real sliding door. No items were successfully taken.
Oct. 21-Oct. 22
• A complainant in the 300 block of E. Fullerton told police he woke up for work at 3:30 a.m. Oct. 22, and while leaving the house, found the brass-colored latch and handle to the front exterior door lying on the ground. The door handle on the inside was intact and the latch mechanism inside the door panel was bent by unknown means.
• Theft was reported in the 300 block of W. Grand Ave. at around 2:38 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect(s) removed the tailgate off a victim’s vehicle.
Oct. 20
A complainant at a health and wellness facility in the 1100 block of S. Euclid told police that 25 tablets of Norco 10® medication went missing at around 11:30 p.m. An officer contacted the patient and any staff members who were in the room that day. None of the individuals contacted remembered seeing the Norco medication.
Oct. 9
A victim in the 700 block of S. Fairview told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her personal information to open several phone lines with Sprint. The victim received a bill for $780.92.
Warrant service
Oct. 25
Scott J. Stojak, 22, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 800 block of S. Bryan St. at around 9:14 a.m. Police said an officer responded for a security alarm call. Stojak was found in the rear of the residence and was asked for identification, according to police. Police said the officer ran the suspect’s name through DuComm and was advised there were two active warrants, one out of Cook County/DUI and DuPage County/DUI-failure to appear.
More crime news…
Victim dragged out of car, onto ground; suspect charged with battery
On Oct. 19, Aleksandra B. Trimovski, 21, of Roselle, was arrested near York and Third at around 2:03 a.m. According to the police report, a victim said that she and Trimovski got into an argument, which resulted in Trimovski pulling the victim from the front seat of the vehicle and onto the ground, causing visible scrapes to the victim’s arm. Police arrived and Trimovski was charged with battery.
Suspect to business owner: “I’m going to kill you”
On Oct. 26, a business owner in the 900 block of Industrial Drive told police he had returned a phone call to a prospective customer (the suspect). During the phone conversation, the suspect stated, “I’m going to find you and kill you.” An officer was able to contact the suspect, whom police said denied making any threatening statements. No complaints are to be signed.
Uncle released from incarceration attempts visit at middle school
On Oct. 27, police was contacted by the assistant principal of Churchville Middle School on Victory Parkway at around 9:58 a.m. regarding a concern for the safety of a student. The victim’s uncle (the suspect) was recently released from being incarcerated, and threatened to show up at the school and take the victim so he could spend time with him. The suspect is known to drive a red Toyota Camry or a dark Chevy Impala, according to police. School staff was notified to call 9-1-1 immediately if the suspect is seen in the area.
Person on dating site scams victim out of $11,000
On Sept. 28, a victim told police she has been corresponding on a dating website with a suspect who convinced her to send him three separate cash advances totaling $11,000. The victim has been unable to recover any of the funds.
Maywood arrestee found with stun gun
On Oct. 23, Rayvina Barnes, 28, of Maywood, was arrested near North and West at around 11 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Barnes was charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon (stun gun), operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, driving while license suspended and no insurance.
Victim’s WWII-era M-1 rifle stolen from garage
On Sept. 18, a victim in the 800 block of Fairfield told police that he placed a World War II-era U.S. Military M-1 carbine rifle on a work bench in his garage, intending to perform maintenance on it. On several occasions, the victim said the garage door was left open and unattended while the rifle was on the workbench, but recently the rifle was discovered missing. To pellet rifles, also in plain view, were left undisturbed.
Late-breaking crime news from Villa Park…
Early Monday morning, November 2, The Independent learned there had been a gang-related shooting at a townhouse complex on North Avenue in Villa Park. According to the report, it involved a known gang member and the incident was non-life-threatening.
