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
Jan. 31
Samantha N. Palermo, 22, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 100 block of E. First St. at around 4:36 p.m. While in custody for another charge, police said Palmero struck an officer in the arm, and kicked the officer in the arm and leg, as officers placed her in a cell. She was additionally charged with state counts of battery and for obstructing a police officer.
Jan. 29
A complainant in the 100 block of Brush Hill Road at around 7:14 p.m. told police that while the victim was placing an unknown suspect into restraints, the suspect punched the victim in the throat.
Criminal damage or trespass to property/motor vehicle/ damage to city property
Feb. 3
April Lester, 28, of Glendale Heights, was arrested in the 1000 block of N. York at around 10:40 p.m. Police said officers responded to a customer dispute at the above location. Lester slammed the victim’s cab car door shut, causing damage, according to police. She gave an officer a false name and was found to be wanted out of DuPage County for a failure to appear warrant/driving while license suspended, police said. She was charged with criminal damage to property and obstructing identification.
Jan. 30
An officer found the Pioneer Park sign to be broken off the wooden posts at around 10:01 p.m. An investigation is pending.
Jan. 27-Jan. 28
Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was reported in the 600 block of N. York. A complainant told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) spray-painted an unknown symbol or word on a rental van he was using. Approximate damage was $200.
Disorderly conduct
Feb. 2
A complainant at a restaurant in the 100 block of E. Butterfield told police that the suspect, a restaurant employee, came into the business and started an argument, was loud and disruptive in the store, refused to quiet down and made threats to beat up the store manager. The suspect’s employment was terminated and the suspect left the store.
Jan. 30-Jan. 31
A victim in the 100 block of Garfield told police she received an obscene phone call from an unknown male suspect, who continued to call her phone early that morning, leaving her a voicemail with the suspect’s name. An investigation is pending.
Domestic battery
Feb. 1
A 22-year-old Elmhurst woman was arrested in the 900 block of E. Euclid at around 4:19 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect arrived home after being released from DuPage County Jail. Police said he suspect grabbed the victim’s wrist, dug her nails into the victim and slapped him across the side of the head. She was charged with domestic battery and violation of bail bond.
Jan. 29
A 26-year-old Addison man was arrested in the 300 block of N. York at around 8:57 a.m. A victim told police that her ex-boyfriend grabbed her hair and neck, pushed her to the ground and struck a second victim with a closed fist. The suspect was charged with battery and domestic battery.
DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/possession of alcohol by a minor/public intoxication
Feb. 2
Marquis Smith, 40, of Downers Grove, was arrested near Route 83 and North at around 1:50 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Smith was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, and speeding 35 miles over the speed limit.
Jan. 31
Audrey Blumenshine, 20, of Addison, was arrested in the 100 block of S. York at around 12:49 a.m. Police said Blumenshine was located inside a location at the bar with a beer. She provided an officer with a false ID, according to police. She was taken into custody and found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, police said. She was charged with minor on a licensed premise, consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a false ID.
Jan. 30
• Shawn Braxton, 20, and Eric Daughtry, 20, both of Elmhurst, and Jonathan Dodd, 20, of Lakeview, Minn., were arrested in the 800 block of S. Fairfield at around 11:58 p.m. Braxton was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor, allowable blood-alcohol concentration for motor vehicle operators under the age of 21, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Daughtry was charged with disorderly conduct and consumption of alcohol by a minor. Dodd was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor.
• Four suspects were arrested subsequent to a bar check at a bar in the 100 block of S. York between 10:17 p.m. and 11:11 p.m., according to police. Police said Alexander Stitgen, 19, of Bensenville, was charged with using the identification of another and also consumption of alcohol by a minor. Madison Babich, 18, of Willow Springs; Julia Bartolomei, 18, of LaGrange Park; and Alexandra Gutierrez, 20, of Franklin Park, were charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor and false identification.
• Two juveniles were arrested near Cottage Hill and St. Charles at around 12:39 a.m. Police said an officer learned the teens were violating curfew and were in possession of cannabis and tobacco. Both teens had consumed beer and were en route to a party, according to police. The teens were arrested and transported to the station. Juvenile #1 was charged with consumption and possession of alcohol by a minor as well as curfew violation. Juvenile #2 was charged with consumption and possession of alcohol by minor, curfew violation and for possession of illegal fireworks.
Jan. 28
• Caleb Mowry, 20, of Elmhurst and Sophie Sodlowski, 20, of Niles, were arrested at a bar in the 100 block of S. York at around 10:40 p.m. and 10:52 p.m., respectively. Subsequent to a bar check, police said an officer observed Mowry, who appeared to be younger than 21, attempting to enter the bar. Upon making contact with Mowry, police said it was learned he had consumed alcohol and had presented a fraudulent Illinois identification card to enter the bar. Mowry was charged with possession of false identification and consumption of alcohol by a minor. Subsequent to the same bar check, police said Sodlowski was found to be under the age of 21 and drinking in the bar with a fraudulent Illinois ID card. She was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor and possession of false identification.
• Five suspects were arrested subsequent to a bar check at a pub in the 100 block of N. Addison between 11:05 p.m. and 11:47 p.m., according to police. Police said Marin Antene, 19, of Brookfield; Alison Moran, 20, of Geneva; Amy Schryver, 20, of Elmhurst; Joseph Garland, 20, of Ottawa; and Krystyna Kohinski, 20, of Niles, were charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor and possession of false identification.
Harassment
Feb. 1
A victim in the 100 block of E. Brush Hill told police an unknown suspect had called his office three times throughout the day. The suspect became upset and stated he was going to shoot the victim. An investigation is pending.
Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/possession of a controlled substance/possession of tobacco
Feb. 3
• Nichola Elizondo, 47, of Elmhurst, was arrested near North and Elm at around 6:54 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer observed an off-white powdery substance (suspect cocaine) on the suspect’s lap area, and she admitted to recent cocaine use. During a consent search of the vehicle, a clear plastic bag containing an off-white powdery substance (suspect cocaine) was recovered from inside of her purse, according to police. She was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI-drugs and speeding.
• Sandra Favela, 37, of Bensenville, was arrested in the 600 block of County Line Road in Leyden Township at around 10:37 p.m. Subsequent to a drug investigation, police said Favela was stopped and found to have cocaine in her purse. Also in the vehicle was a digital scale, cannabis and a metal smoking pipe, according to police. Favela was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis, littering and speeding.
Jan. 29
Ciara Michelle McDonald, 26, of Waukegan, was arrested near North and Route 83 at around 4:40 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said McDonald was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. McDonald was charged with those crimes, as well as having no insurance and avoiding a traffic control device.
Jan. 28
Three of four juveniles stopped by police near Van Buren and Mitchell at around 5:38 p.m. were issued citations. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said the driver of the vehicle was found to be in possession of a black bag with cookies which contained cannabis. Juvenile #1 and Juvenile #2 were cited for no seat belt. Juvenile #3 was released without charges and Juvenile #4 was cited for possession of cannabis. All were released to their parents.
Resisting arrest
Jan. 29
Rocco C. Longo, 33, of Melrose Park, was arrested near York and Grand at around 1:06 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Longo’s driver’s license was found to be revoked. According to police, he fled on foot and was apprehended a short time later. He was charged with felony driving while license revoked, resisting arrest and speeding.
Suspicious circumstances
Feb. 1
A complainant in the 100 block of W. Church told police an unknown suspect called a church looking to speak with a pastor regarding his problems. He made a statement that his problems may cause him to kill himself or others. The Forest Park Police Department responded to the area of the subject’s cell phone and will follow up.
Jan. 31
A complainant in the 300 block of N. Ferndale told police she received but did not answer two calls from an unknown number. The unknown caller sent a text message stating “answer b—-, I need weed.” The responding officer called the suspect number and the caller refused to identify herself. Complainant was advised to block the number.
Jan. 30
While checking on a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of car rental facility located in the 800 block of N. York, police said an officer observed a red Dodge Caravan occupied by a male black driver, exit the lot and head south of York at around 2:06 a.m. The officer checked the lot and found a white Ford van missing its spare tire. An investigation is pending.
Theft/burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/ robbery
Feb. 3
• Responding to a report of a theft at a food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller St., officers reviewed in-store CCTV surveillance of the liquor aisle, where a suspect wearing a black jacket and a winter hat was seen placing several bottles into a cart. The suspect was then seen placing something over the liquor bottles then, proceeding past all points of sale without paying for the merchandise.
• A victim at a restaurant in the 100 block of S. Route 83 told police while working there, he placed his cell phone on top of the paper dispenser in the restroom. When he returned two hours later, the phone was gone.
Feb. 1
• Joseph Kelso, 41, of Northlake, was arrested at a store in the 200 block of N. York at around 7:42 p.m. Police said Kelso took headphones and a phone case and reportedly left without paying. According to police, Kelso was taken into custody and was found to have a hypodermic syringe in his pants pocket. He was charged with felony retail theft and possession of a hypodermic syringe.
• A victim in the 500 block of Rex told police she owns a rental home and was advised by the tenant that on two occasions last week people had come to the home in response to a Craigslist ad for a rental property. The victim stated she did not place any ad and the advertisement has since been removed.
Jan. 31
• Brianna D. Washington, 19, of Chicago, was arrested at a restaurant in the 500 block of W. North Ave. at around 6:27 p.m. A complainant told police that Washington had reportedly attempted to purchase food with a counterfeit $100 bill. She was charged with forgery. Subsequent to a fraud-in-progress call about a neighboring business in the 500 block of W. North Ave., police said an officer learned that Washington had been dropped off by a vehicle occupied by three unidentified male subjects. It was later learned one of the males from that vehicle had just purchased liquor and two cups using a counterfeit $100 bill. An investigation is pending.
Jan. 30
A victim in the 500 block of Lorraine told police she received an email that she had been selected to be a secret shopper and was given a check for $2,900, which she deposited into her bank account. She became suspicious when she received a second check for $4,000 and was told to deposit it. An investigation is pending.
Jan. 29-Jan. 30
An employee from a car rental facility in the 800 block of N. York told police he noticed a spare tire was missing from a rental van which was parked in the rear lot. The van had been returned to the business on Jan. 29 with the spare tire intact.
Jan. 29
• Victim stated he withdrew currency from his bank account and brought the cash to be deposited into his second bank account. The teller at that bank put the cash through the cash counter and was notified that one bill was counterfeit. The victim was to complete an affidavit and file a complaint with the bank where he obtained the cash.
• Theft was reported at an oil change facility in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 7:15 p.m. A victim told police that while at the facility having his vehicle inspected, he believes one of the suspects removed a tin containing an unspecified amount of cash from the driver’s side door pocket. The suspects denied taking the tin, and a search of the area yielded negative results. The victim then admitted the tin could have been taken somewhere else.
Jan. 28
A victim in the 300 block of St. Charles told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed his brown leather wallet containing his Illinois driver’s license, an unspecified amount of cash and miscellaneous gift cards from his unattended backpack.
Oct. 1, 2015-Jan. 28
Theft was reported at a college in the 100 block of Prospect. A victim told police that between the above dates, she has had miscellaneous items missing from her dorm room. An investigation is pending.
Aug. 18, 2015-Jan. 27
A victim at a bank in the 500 block of S. York Road told police that while getting her bank statements together for her attorney, she found three unauthorized transactions on her account. The bank stopped the payment and returned the money to the victim’s account.
Jan. 27
A victim in the 500 block of W. Belden told police there were four unauthorized transactions on her checking account.
Jan. 26
Forgery was reported at a food store in the 900 block of S. York at around 5:43 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used one $100 and one $20 counterfeit bill.
Jan. 24
A victim’s wallet was turned in to the police department; he stated he lost it on the above date. He learned that an unknown person(s) had purchased food from a restaurant with his credit/debit card without his authorization. He believes he accidentally dropped it and the suspects took it. An investigation is pending.
Jan. 13
A victim in the 100 block of E. Lake St. told police her wallet was stolen about a month ago, and since she has received a letter from her bank notifying her that her mailing address was successfully changed, yet she had not requested a change of address. There also were two credit cards opened without her knowledge or consent.
Dec. 21, 2015
A victim in the 1000 block of S. York told police that he threw a party on the above date and believes an attendee stole items from his home.
Nov. 10, 2015
A victim in the 400 block of S. Mitchell told police that she received a collection notice for cell phones that she didn’t purchase. The victim told police someone had used her Social Security number to open an account and purchase these phones.
Aug. 7, 2015
Theft was reported in the 200 block of E. Vallette St. A victim told police that jewelry was removed from his home, possibly by construction workers who had done work there.
Dec. 31, 2014-Oct.31, 2015
Police said a victim in the 600 block of Lorraine was notified by the IRS that an unknown person(s) used her and her husband’s Social Security numbers. They filed extensions for last year’s taxes and have no suspects.
Trespassing
Feb. 3
The director of admissions from a local high school came into the police department requesting to sign a No Trespass Order against an unidentified suspect. The suspect was observed riding his bicycle on the school property by the playground. An officer is to follow up with the suspect.
