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.
Disorderly conduct
Feb. 27
Azam Mohammed, 40, of Villa Park, was issued a citation by police in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 5:15 p.m. Subsequent to observing a suspicious subject, police said Mohammed was found urinating on the wall by the dumpsters off of West Ave.
Domestic incident
March 2
Officers responded to the 900 block of N. Virginia Lane to the report of a separated husband and wife who were arguing. The victim told police that the suspect kicked her car door closed. The suspect stated as he began to drive away, the victim broke his driver’s side mirror. Neither party wished to pursue complaints.
DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/possession of alcohol by a minor/public intoxication
March 2
Korell Johnson, 38, of Chicago, was arrested near Roosevelt and Route 83 at around 2:12 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Johnson was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI.
Feb. 28
John Krichbaum, 43, of Villa Park, was arrested near North and Ridgeland at around 3:45 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Krichbaum was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI and improper lane usage.
Feb. 27
Jose Ruiz-Alanis, 20, of Melrose Park, was arrested near Grand and County Line at around 2:48 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said the suspect was found to be DUI and in possession of a controlled substance. He was charged with DUI, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, no valid driver’s license and failure to dim lights.
Harassment
Feb. 27-March 1
A victim in the 600 block of Lorraine Avenue told police that her ex-boyfriend has been harassing her on several occasions by calling her, using a restricted number. Victim also claims the suspect had reportedly damaged her vehicle while it was parked in her driveway at the above location.
Feb. 28
A victim in Four Seasons Court told police that she has been receiving harassing phone calls and texts—averaging nine phone calls and one text per day—from a suspect who was not identified. The victim said she feels threatened by the person’s attempts to contact her.
Ordinance violation
Feb. 25
• James Cox, 29, of Algonquin, was issued a citation by police at a store in the 1000 block of N. York at around 5:51 p.m. While conducting a tobacco compliance test at the above location, police said an officer observed Cox sell tobacco products to a person younger than 18 years of age.
• Catherine Hamby, 25, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation by police at a store in the 100 block of W. Park Ave. at around 6:02 p.m. While conducting an alcohol compliance test at the above location, an officer observed Hamby sell an alcoholic product to a person younger than 21 years of age.
• Michael Mendoza, 33, of Chicago, was issued a citation by police at a store in the 100 block of W. Park Ave. at around 5:46 p.m. While conducting an alcohol compliance test at the above location, an officer observed Mendoza sell an alcoholic product to a person younger than 21 years of age.
• Christopher Noerr, 26, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation by police at a store in the 500 block of W. Lake St. at around 6:30 p.m. While conducting an alcohol compliance test at the above location, police observed Noerr sell an alcoholic product to a person younger than 21 years of age.
• Rachel O’Brien, 24, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation by police at a store in the 100 block of N. York at around 7:42 p.m. While conducting an alcohol compliance test at the above location, police reportedly observed O’Brien selling an alcoholic product to a person younger than 21 years of age.
Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco
March 2
• Alec Gade, 19, of Schaumburg, and Jeremiah Shea, 20, of Elmhurst, were arrested in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 7:55 p.m. Subsequent to observing a suspicious vehicle, police said Gade was found to be in possession of cannabis, while Shea was found to be in possession of cannabis and a smoking pipe. Gade and Shea were both charged with those crimes.
• Dylan Horne, 19, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 100 block of S. Rex at around 8:49 p.m. Subsequent to a drug investigation, police said an officer met with Horne at his residence and subsequently recovered cannabis. Horne was charged with possession of cannabis.
Feb. 29
Nina Scavone, 20, and Omar Juma, 25, both of Chicago, were arrested near York and Roosevelt at around 8:44 p.m. Subsequent to a report of a suspicious vehicle, police said Scavone, the driver, admitted that the occupants of the vehicle had purchased Xanax®. A K-9 search was conducted on the vehicle, where cannabis, Xanax pills and U.S. currency were located, police said. Scavone was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and of cannabis, as well as improper lane usage and no insurance. Juma, a passenger in the vehicle, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and of cannabis.
Feb. 28
Xavier Fulton, 24, of Berkeley, was arrested, and Omar Barrera-Sanchez, 22, of Addison, was issued a citation near St. Charles and Fair at around 3:26 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Barrera-Sanchez was found to have open alcohol and Fulton, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Fulton was charged with possession of cannabis and of drug paraphernalia; Barrera-Sanchez was cited for possession of open alcohol, no insurance and having only one headlight.
Feb. 27
• Brianna Ellis, 21, of Chicago, was arrested near Roosevelt and York at around 2:19 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Ellis provided an officer with a false name and also was found to be in possession of cannabis. She was charged with possession of cannabis, obstructing identification, driving while license suspended, no insurance and improper lighting.
• James Farace, 18, of St. Charles and two juveniles were arrested in the 100 block of S. Prospect at around 8:57 p.m. Subsequent to observing a suspicious auto, police said the suspects were found to be in possession of cannabis. Farace and one of the juveniles were charged with possession of cannabis; the second juvenile was charged with possession of cannabis and of drug paraphernalia.
Feb. 26
Alberto Torres, 31, of Northlake, was arrested near York and I-290 at around 9:46 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Torres was found to be in possession of cannabis. He was charged with possession of cannabis, illegal transportation of alcohol and speeding.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Feb. 26
The manager of a food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller told police that at around 6:35 a.m., two suspects entered the store and went to the liquor aisle, removed several bottles of liquor and then left the store without paying for them. The manager stated he was unsure exactly how many bottles had been stolen.
Feb. 25
• Security at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police that juvenile suspects took several items without paying the full retail value. The suspects were detained at the scene. They were charged with retail theft and released to their respective parents.
• At around 1:50 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at a pharmacy in the 700 block of N. Church. Upon arrival, the officers found a side walkway window broken and entry was gained. An investigation is pending.
• Officers responded to an alarm call at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. Vallette at around 2:04 a.m. and found the front window broken. The building was checked by a K9 and was cleared.
• A victim in the 800 block of Saylor Ave. told police he was contacted by an unknown suspect claiming to be his grandson. The suspect stated he needed an unspecified amount of cash for bail because he had been arrested for DUI. Shortly thereafter, another unknown suspect contacted the victim with instructions on how to wire the money. The victim sent the money and later discovered that the phone call had been a scam.
Feb. 24
• A victim in the 300 block of N. Highview told police she received a call from a store’s security department regarding a store charge card. Police said an unknown suspect opened a charge account using the victim’s maiden name and purchased goods. The victim doesn’t know who may have used her identity to open this account.
• The owner of a cigar shop in the 100 block of W. Park Ave. told police that he received a phone call from his security company, advising him that the burglar alarm at his store had sounded. He gave proper codes and told them not to call the police because he thought it was a false alarm. Upon arriving at the store at 7:15 a.m., the owner found items missing, including lottery tickets.
• A victim in the 600 block of W. North told police that an unknown suspect broke the passenger side rear window of her parked vehicle. The suspect then removed her property inside the vehicle.
Feb. 17
A complainant at a store in the 600 block of N. York Road told police that an unknown suspect came into the store at around 10:14 a.m. and stole a large floral arrangement and vase. Security cameras were able to capture the suspect leave the store and parking lot in a vehicle. An officer was able to make contact with the suspect, and he will come into the police department to discuss the matter.
June 21, 2015-Feb. 15
A victim in the 100 block of E. Quincy told police she had recently received a 1099 tax form for 2016 in the mail, which indicated that an unknown suspect(s) had apparently used her identity to file a 2015 tax return. Victim has contacted the company that filed the tax return and received an affidavit to sign and return.
More crime news…
Youth accused of library fight released to parents
Battery was reported between two young people at the Elmhurst Public Library on February 26. At around 7:38 p.m., police were advised that two youths were arguing over the use of library space. The suspect reportedly grabbed the victim by the neck and pushed him against a window. The suspect admitted he had battered the victim. An officer spoke to both parties and their respective parents.
Suspects leave salon following alleged fight
On Feb. 28, officers were called to a fight in progress at a nail salon in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at around 3:46 p.m. The suspect, who was not identified, told the other people in her party to get up and leave the salon. When the manager said the suspect still needed to pay for unfinished services, the suspect replied they were not going to pay for anything. The suspect and her mother were advised they were not to return to the salon in accordance with a no-trespass notice.
Victim claims to be harassed, threatened in library lot
On Feb. 26, a complainant told police that while stopping at a stop sign in the Elmhurst Public Library parking lot, the vehicle behind her began honking. As she drove to the drop-off lane, the driver behind her continued to honk, yell profanities at her and exit his vehicle with his hands raised, saying, “Who wants it? Because one of you is going to get it.” The man’s words and actions alarmed the complainant. An investigation is pending.