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
April 21
A victim in the 400 block of W. Butterfield told police that while visiting her grandmother, the victim’s uncle pushed her after an argument almost knocking her over. Contact was made with suspect who related he hasn’t seen his niece in more than a month. An investigation is pending.
Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/criminal trespass to property/motor vehicle/damage to property
April 24
A victim in the 900 block of Saylor told police that an unknown suspect knocked over a heat lamp which was on the rear deck of their residence. The suspect also reportedly removed a 10-foot market umbrella. The umbrella was found damaged and laying on the driveway.
Domestic battery
April 24
A 58-year-old Elmhurst man was arrested in the 200 block of Hampshire at around 5:02 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect, a household member, struck him, causing bodily harm. The suspect was charged with domestic Battery
April 23
A 20-year-old Villa Park woman was arrested near Prospect and Park at around 11:21 a.m. Subsequent to a call of a domestic trouble, a victim told police that the suspect had reportedly hit him in the face when he got too close to her. Upon searching the suspect, police said an officer located a green leafy substance in her purse. The suspect was charged with domestic battery and possession of cannabis.
Domestic incident
April 20
Officers responded to the 800 block of Chatham at around 11:30 p.m. for the report of an unnamed suspect refusing to leave. Upon arrival, the victim told police the suspect was intoxicated and had broken a door the victim was holding closed. The victim stated there was no physical altercation and the suspect agreed to leave for the night.
DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/possession of alcohol by a minor/public intoxication/hosting an underage drinking party
April 23
• Kitzia Chavez, 18, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation by police near Willow and Crestview at around 3:20 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Chavez, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to have consumed alcohol. She was cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor. The driver was given a warning for having no registration plate light.
• John Tranchitella, 28, of Addison, was arrested near Lake and Route 83 at around 6:15 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop for a driver sleeping behind the wheel, Tranchitella was charged with DUI and obstructing traffic.
April 21
Francisco Guzman, 28, of Franklin Park, was arrested in the 600 block of N. Emory at around 11:02 p.m. Police said Guzman hit a guard rail, baseball field fence and a tree with his vehicle. He then left the scene, according to police, was located a short time later walking and was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, leaving the roadway, leaving the scene of an accident and no insurance.
Harassment
April 21
A juvenile told police they were receiving threatening text messages from an unnamed suspect. The case is pending investigation.
Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco
April 26
Jessica Good, 20, of Berwyn, was arrested near Geneva and First at around 8:03 p.m. Police said an officer observed Good walking along railroad tracks and upon contact, obvious signs of heroin use were present. She was in possession of needles and empty baggies, according to police. She was charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, violation of bail bond and trespass to railroad property
April 24
Dylan Knox, 18, of Naperville, was arrested near Third and Highland at around 12:55 a.m. subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Knox was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. She was charged for those crimes as well as no insurance and no rear registration plate light.
April 23
Arturo Reyes, 18; Oluwatobi Akinsanya, 19; and Victor Rivera, 22, all from Chicago, were arrested in the 300 block of Ridgeland at around 11:46 p.m. Police said that subsequent to observing three suspicious suspects, they were found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. All were charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Reyes and Akinsanya also were charged with consumption of alcohol by minor.
April 21
Thomas Colon, 27, of Chicago, was arrested near North and Addison at around 2:03 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Colon was found with cannabis and a smoking pipe. He was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and no rear registration plate light.
Suspicious circumstances
April 7
A victim in the 100 block of E. Schiller told police that while he was shopping at a local food store approximately three weeks ago, an unknown male had taken a photo of him on a phone. The victim also reported that while inside the store he was being followed by two more unknown males. Victim has had previous issues with “seeing things,” according to his brother. The incidents are a matter of record.
April 1-April 20
A complainant in Butterfield Park told police they located two empty baggies containing a white powdery substance and a stem of a plant at various locations while he was picking up trash in the park. The complainant also located a glass pipe and a smoking pipe made from a converted drinking cup. The items were collected and submitted to evidence for destruction.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
April 25
A victim told police that she found an unknown cell phone in the juvenile suspect’s room. The suspect told police he had purchased the cell phone from one of his friends. The victim also reported that she found an unauthorized ATM withdrawal, and stated that the suspect left the house one evening after taking her debit card and went to an ATM to withdraw the money.
April 24
• Theft was reported at a local hotel in the 900 block of S. Riverside Drive at around 2:45 a.m. A complainant, an employee at the hotel, told police that an unknown suspect described as a black male reportedly took three bags of potato chips and three ice cream bars from the bistro located inside the hotel.
• The manager of a local store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police they observed a masked suspect at the jewelry counter inside the store at closing time. The manager left the store and contacted the police. Officers searched the building with no results. Loss prevention reports that jewelry was missing from the jewelry display cases.
April 23-April 26
Theft was reported at a home remodeling and construction business in the 700 block of S. Washington St. An officer met with the complainant at the business who is remodeling a home at the above address and realized sometime over the weekend a generator had been removed from the rear of the property. The complainant also found one of the garage doors ajar.
April 23-April 24
A complainant told police he stopped in the 500 block of W. Lake for gas at around 6:29 a.m. and noticed the front window of his vehicle was shattered. Officers arrived on scene and found the ATM was missing from inside the gas station. The Bensenville Police Department located the stolen ATM.
April 22
• Eddy J. Herrera, 18, of Berwyn, and a juvenile suspect, were arrested in the 300 block of S. Hill Ave. at around 3:24 a.m. According to police, a victim told police her family was sleeping when she heard the overhead garage door open and looked out the bedroom window to see the garage light was on, indicating someone had entered the garage. Police stopped a vehicle reportedly driven by one of the suspects. Herrera was charged with residential burglary. The juvenile suspect was also charged with residential burglary and was transported to Kane County Juvenile Detention.
• An employee at a car dealership in the 700 block of W. Grand told police that an unnamed suspect made a threat to drive his car through the front window. The employee added that the suspect had become angry after having to wait for his car for more than half a hour. The suspect was told not return to the business.
• Police arrested a juvenile suspect in the 300 block of Hill at around 5:26 a.m. Officers responded to the area and located the suspect in the detached garage. Police said the suspect had removed property from the kitchen counter and had it in his pocket, showing he had been inside the home. The suspect was charged with residential burglary.
• Forgery was reported at a local pharmacy in the 100 block of W. Vallette. The pharmacy manager told police that an unknown male suspect purchased a bottle of aspirin using a counterfeit $100 bill. The suspect was described as a black male in his mid-40s. An employee also told police that while at the register, she could see approximately eight other $100 bills.
April 21
A victim in the 700 block of Hillside told police that an unknown suspect(s) remove a Chicago White Sox flag from the front porch of his residence.
April 20-April 21
A victim in the 700 block of S. Prospect told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle that was parked in her driveway and took an unspecified amount of cash and her iPhone charger.
April 13
A victim in the 700 block of Stuart told police she was notified by I.R.S. that an unknown suspect(s) used her Social Security number to file an income tax return.
April 5
A victim at a recreational facility in the 100 block of S. West Ave. told police he had an unspecified amount of cash taken from his wallet while at the facility earlier this month. The victim was one of five burglary victims at the facility on this date.
March 23
A victim in the 300 block of S. Hawthorne told police than an unknown suspect(s) used his information to open an unauthorized cellular account. The victim notified the cell phone company and was told to make a police report. An officer advised the victim to check his credit report and was provided an identity theft pamphlet.
Feb. 17
A victim at a car dealership in the 500 block of W. Lake told police a suspect rented a vehicle on the above date and was to return it on Feb. 18. The dealership made contact with the suspect who stated she would return it but has not. An officer had the suspect’s local police department check her listed address with no results. An officer left a message for the suspect.
Truancy
April 22
The dean of students at a local high school advised that a student had missed 195 class periods since Jan. 4. An officer issued a compliance citation for a must-appear.
Warrant service
April 24
Isaiah Rodriguez, 22, of Alsip, was arrested near York and Vallette at around 1:14 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Rodriguez was found to be wanted by Will County authorities for a failure to appear warrant. Rodriguez also was charged with driving while license suspended, no insurance and failure to signal.
