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.
Attempted child luring
Nov. 13
A victim in the 500 block of Comstock told police he was walking down Comstock when a tan Chevy pickup drove up alongside him. The driver was described as a male Hispanic in his 30s with a thick mustache and short beard and wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt over his head. Police said the suspect asked the boy if he could help him find his dog, that he would give the boy a treat if he did, and that all he needed to do was get in his car. The boy immediately told the man “no” and ran. He recalls the pickup driving away at a high rate of speed eastbound of Comstock. The vehicle had damage to the rear tailgate with large dents and visible rust.
Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/trespass to property/motor vehicle/damage to city property
Nov. 12
A victim in the100 block of E. Schiller told police that he parked his vehicle in the Schiller parking deck at around 8:20 a.m. Upon returning to his vehicle at 4:45 p.m., he noticed key marks on the left rear door.
Dissemination of private images
Nov. 13
A victim in the 600 block of N. Michigan Ave. came to the police station to report that someone submitted a compromising photo of her to a website. An investigation is pending.
Disorderly conduct/mischievous conduct/disturbance
Nov. 18
A victim in the 700 block of S. Saylor told police his neighbors have on several occasions flipped the front mat at his residence over, blew leaves onto the front porch and moved a plastic chair from the back door area to the middle of the driveway. On the above date, he noticed two light scratches on the side of the garage.
Nov. 17
A victim in the 400 block of N. Oak told police around 1 p.m. that an unknown male approached his house and rang his door bell. When the victim answered the door, an unknown male advised him that he was with the “City” and wanted to install an electric pole in his back yard. Victim did not let the unknown male enter his home or his back yard. The unknown male then left the scene west on Fremont.
Nov. 16
• Ralph Robertson, 50, of Wheaton, received a citation near Myrtle and Park at around 2:02 p.m. for public intoxication, according to police.
• A complainant in the 400 block of N. Berteau told police he received an email requesting his service as a limo driver. He then received a check from someone out of Kent, Wash. for $2,759 as advance payment. Upon receipt of the check, the complainant was asked to send $2,000 to another individual out of state. The complainant did not send any money.
Nov. 15
Gregory Hunt, 37, of Chicago, was arrested in the 600 block of W. Lake St. at around 2;50 p.m. A complainant told police he saw Hunt reportedly walking around the parking lot, acting suspicious, talking to himself, and it looked like he was tampering with the electrical boxes belonging to the business next door, according to police. Police said the suspect initially gave officers a wrong name and date of birth. According to police, he showed officers what he did to a phone box, three cords were unplugged and he also admitted to shutting off the power on the ComEd box. He was charged with prowling and disorderly conduct (obstructing identification).
Domestic incident
Nov. 15
• Officers responded to Elm Creek at around 2:44 p.m. on the report that a suspect threatened to put a knife to the victim’s throat because he was having a difficult time adjusting to her breaking up with him. Police said the suspect denied saying this. A no trespass order was issued to the suspect for the victim’s residence.
• A victim in the 400 block of E. Adams told police that she got into a verbal argument with her husband while in Chicago. They got a ride back to their vehicle in Elmhurst, and the victim locked the husband out of the vehicle, leaving him at the Adelaide parking garage. The husband walked home, woke her up and told her to get out of bed. There were no signs of injury.
Nov. 14
• A complainant in the 100 block of E. Belden told police that an unknown suspect took the complainant’s purse containing her wallet and keys to her vehicle and drove to Chicago to purchase heroin. Suspect returned home and agreed to go to Alexian Brothers Hospital to complete a detox program.
• A complainant in the 100 block of E. First St. told police he was involved in a domestic dispute with his brother, the suspect. During the confrontation, the suspect told his brother that he was going to kill someone, and that he had made prior comments about killing himself. The suspect was transported by medics to a hospital for a psychological exam.
DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/possession of alcohol
Nov. 15
Miguel Nava, 33, of Addison, was arrested near York and Lake at around 2:25 a.m. Police said an officer stopped the suspect after he was going the wrong way down a one-way road, and was found to be DUI. He was charged with two counts of DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and disobeying a traffic sign.
Nov. 14
Ivan Gutierrez, 22, of Rolling Meadows, was arrested in the 200 block of N. Illinois at around 2:47 a.m. Police said Gutierrez was found passed out in a vehicle on a lawn at the above location and was found to be intoxicated. He was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license and no insurance.
Donald Wagner, 53, of Elmhurst was arrested near College Hill and St. Charles at around 5:56 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Wagner was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and no headlights.
Mischevious conduct
Nov. 13
A victim in the 700 block of Fairfield told police that an unknown suspect(s) threw eggs at the front of her house. The victim observed a small black SUV flee the area southbound from the scene.
Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco
Nov. 17
Jose Flores, 24, of Chicago, was arrested near North and Elm at around 10:24 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Flores was found to be in possession of cannabis. He was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, operating a vehicle with expired registration plate, unlawful display of a registration sticker, failure to display a front registration plate and no insurance.
Nov. 15
Bryan Mezera, 18, of Elmhurst, was arrested near North and York at around 12:39 a.m. Police said an officer observed a vehicle stopped at an intersection through two cycles of lights without moving. The officer woke up the driver, whom police said was found to be in possession of cannabis. Mezera was charged with possession of cannabis, impeding the flow of traffic and no insurance.
Nov. 13
Kaylon Miller, 20, of Lombard, was arrested near Alexander and Rex at around 4:32 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said officers smelled the odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. Located was a cannabis smoking pipe belonging to Miller, according to police. Miller was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Nov. 17
A complainant in the 200 block of N. Clinton told police that while inside the basement of her home, she heard two loud “bangs” and came upstairs to investigate the noise. She made eye contact with an unknown suspect, described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, medium build, wearing a red hoodie with a baseball cap standing in her unlocked enclosed porch. The suspect then left the porch and was seen walking quickly northbound on Clinton.
Nov. 13
• Elmhurst officers assisted the Chicago Police Department after a pursuit ended in Elmhurst regarding a stolen vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting. A Chicago Police Department helicopter and Chicago Police Department units advised the vehicle, and the suspects fled on foot in the area of Armitage and Walnut. One suspect was located on the fifth floor of a hotel in a utility closet. A Chicago Police Department helicopter directed officers to the other three suspects who were hiding in the 500 block of Walnut. All were taken into custody by the Chicago Police Department. Two handguns were located inside the recovered vehicle, according to police.
• Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of N. York at around 9:30 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect took approximately $30 in merchandise and left without paying. The suspect got into red Toyota Corolla. The victim will sign complaints if the suspect is located.
• Retail theft was reported at a store in the 500 block of Spring at around 7:23 p.m. a store clerk told police that a suspect, described as a white male, 18 years old, 5-8, 250 pounds, entered the store and removed two cartons of eggs, then left the store without paying for the merchandise. Estimated loss is $7.98.
Nov. 9-Nov.12
A victim in the 1000 block of Euclid told police she is missing seven rings and one bracelet from the jewelry box on her dresser. The victim said the jewelry was taken sometime between the above dates. An investigation is pending.
Oct. 1-Nov. 12
A maintenance worker from an apartment complex discovered the sprinkler system was missing some pieces. The first piece had a value of $1,295 and the second piece had an unknown value but belonged to City of Elmhurst. The case is pending investigation.
Sept. 11
A victim in the 500 block of S. Hawthorne was notified on the above date by his bank, stating that approximately $2,274 worth of fraudulent charges had occurred on his account. The victim has reported the charges to the bank’s fraud department.
Aug. 24-Oct. 22
Theft was reported at a car dealership in the 200 block of W. Grand Ave. Police said an unknown suspect came into the parts department claiming to be with a car dealership. He ordered parts for a 2006 Dodge Sprinter totaling $142.90. Victim called the dealership which advised him it did not have an employee with that name. Case pending.
