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.
Criminal damage or defacement to property/criminal damage to a vehicle/criminal trespass to property/criminal trespass to a vehicle/damage to city property/damage to property
Sept. 23
A victim in the 200 block of S. Prospect told police at around 2:03 p.m. that she parked her vehicle in the lot at the Wilder Mansion and upon returning to the vehicle, she noticed the front hood was damaged and dented. The damage appeared to have been caused by someone jumping on the hood.
Disorderly conduct, trespass notice
Sept. 25
• Steven P. Kott, 62, of Joliet, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/public intoxication in the 900 block of S. York at around 12:13 p.m.
• Jorie Vandermolen, 30, of Elmhurst, was charged with disorderly conduct and aggravated assault near Vallette and Cambridge at around 10 a.m. Police said a complainant stated that Vandermolen was arguing with a person in a vehicle that dropped her off, then broke a carriage light on a house nearby and was found in a backyard on Cambridge, heavily intoxicated. She was non-compliant and belligerent with officers and spit at an officer, according to police.
• Police said that while inside a store in the 900 block of S. York at around 1:19 p.m., a suspect began making comments to a victim after being told previously not to have any contact with the victim. The reporting officer contacted the suspect who admitted to talking to the victim. The reporting officer advised her there were no charges at this time; however the victim will pursue criminal charges if it continues.
Sept. 24
Willie Scott, 39, of Villa Park, was charged with disorderly conduct/public intoxication, possession of open alcohol and befouling property in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 10:59 p.m.
Domestic incident, domestic battery
Sept. 27
A 30-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery, aggravated assault to a police officer, resisting arrest and violation of bail bond in the 200 block of E. Vallette at around 4:24 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect pulled her hair, grabbed her face, and scratched her. The victim had several small scratches to her face and was bleeding. The suspect resisted arrest by pulling away and spitting at officers.
Sept. 26
A complainant in the 800 block of N. Indiana told police at around 8:20 p.m. that her nephew and son were physically fighting. The suspect and his girlfriend fled the residence. The victim swore at officers and refused to talk to them. No complaints were signed.
Sept. 22
Police said officers responded to the report of a fight in progress in the 600 block of N. York at around 4:01 p.m. Upon arrival, it was learned that the suspect sprayed the victim in the face with pepper spray after he was involved in an argument with her boyfriend. The victim stated he did not wish to pursue complaints and did not come to the Police Department when asked.
Sept. 21
Police said that officers responded for the domestic incident in the 300 block of Highview at around 9:15 p.m. Upon arrival, a victim told police that he and his wife had a verbal argument. They both stated she hit him in the stomach after he called her a name. The victim had no injuries and did not want to sign complaints. Both were separated and family shelter was notified.
DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of open alcohol, illegal possession of open alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance
Sept. 27
Manuel Carrillo, 29, of Addison, was charged with DUI, violation of bail bond order, no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Maple at around 11:34 p.m.
Sept. 26
Demetrio Moreno, 38, of Addison, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license suspended and driving without headlights near Route 83 and I-290 at around 7:27 p.m.
Sept. 24
Viktoriia Barnum, 25, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic crash involving a vehicle reportedly striking a light pole near Spring and Butterfield at around 2:59 a.m.
Sept. 23
• Police said Nicholas Delia, 20, of Northlake, was issued a citation for possession of alcohol by a minor subsequent to a suspicious vehicle report in the 600 block of E. North at around 11:35 p.m.
• A victim in the 1000 block of N. York told police at around 11:45 p.m. that he forgot his I-Phone 7 on the pay counter at a gas station. When he returned, the phone was gone. He was able to track his phone to Addison but was unable to locate it. The cell phone was entered into LEADS.
Sept. 21
• Jason Callahan, 36, of Lombard, was charged with DUI and no tail light near while and Brian Carney, 40, of Schaumburg, was issued a citation for illegal transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Quarry at around 12:46 a.m.
• Sharon K. Matz, 60, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol in the 300 block of W. Butterfield at around 1:22 p.m. Police said the Secretary of State Police stopped Matz, who was swerving on the roadway.
Liquor law violation
Sept. 21
Police said that subsequent to a business check, Bradley Martin, 20, of Elmhurst, and Howard Olson, 20, of DeKalb, were found to be drinking underage. Olson charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor and minor on a licensed premise. Martin was charged with possession of a false ID and consumption of alcohol by a minor.
Possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, controlled substance
Sept. 24
Jason C. Macon, 24, of Glen Ellyn, was charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended and no registration subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Myrtle at around 10:45 a.m.
Sept. 23
Sergio A. Ruiz Bolanos, 20, of Northlake, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, failure to yield turning left and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and North at around 7:05 p.m.
Sept. 22
Police said that subsequent to an anonymous crime tip in the 500 block of N. Evergreen at around 7:35 p.m., officers made contact with two suspects. According to police, Cynthia A. Carter, 27, and John R. Guerriero, 30, both of Elmhurst, were found to be in possession of two cannabis plants, cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Carter was charged with unlawful production of cannabis sativa plants and possession of cannabis. Guerriero was charged with unlawful production of cannabis sativa plants, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also wanted on a warrant out of Cook County, according to police.
Suspicious circumstance
Sept. 25
A victim told police at around 4:02 p.m. that while walking north on Parkside, she noticed a white sedan with heavy damage and rust following her. The driver was described as a 55-60 year old male with a dark complexion and grey beard. The vehicle stopped twice in the middle of street and then in front of victim’s residence before quickly driving off westbound on Vallette. The driver did not speak or motion to the victim. The area was checked for the vehicle with no results.
Sept. 22
• A victim in the 200 block of S. Oakland Grove told police at around 1:33 a.m. that she pulled into her driveway and observed a male standing there. The unknown white male, who was wearing a hat, a gray T-shirt, and shorts, then ran eastbound on Rose. The area was checked with no results and nothing was disturbed at the victim’s residence.
• A victim in the 100 block of Arthur Street told police at around 4:03 p.m. that she attempted to set up an intervention at her sister’s place of work. The victim’s sister works at a school. She stated when she was there, an employee put his hand on her shoulder and tried to push her out of the room. The employee was contacted and stated that the victim arrived agitated and disruptive and was asked to leave repeatedly. He told police that he put his hand on her shoulder as a gentle encouragement for her to leave. There were no signs of injury and neither party wished to pursue charges.
Sept. 18
A complainant in the 100 block of Sunnyside told police at around 4:10 p.m. that telephone calls on his wife’s cell phone account were being forwarded to an unknown number and the calls were being answered by a male subject. The complainant reviewed the cell phone bill and noticed several calls involving a telephone number he did not recognize.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Sept. 27
• Abed Oweina, 51, of Bensenville, was charged with retail theft in the 600 block of N. York at around 6:16 p.m.
• Dumitru Purice, 53, of Bensenville, was charged with retail theft at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 7:41 p.m. Police said Purice placed merchandise in his shopping cart and walked past the registers without paying.
• Police said officers responded to a liquor store in the 100 block of E. Fullerton at around 2:41 a.m. for a commercial burglary alarm. Officers arrived on scene and upon further investigation it was learned two suspects described as black males had attempted to gain entry into the business. No merchandise was taken or noted damage was observed. The two suspects fled the scene in a newer model white Chevrolet Malibu.
Sept. 24
• Maurice Chapman, 24, of Chicago, and Malika Brantley, 23, of Bellwood, were charged with theft at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York at around 1:31 a.m. Police said both suspects failed to pay at the restaurant for their meal.
• A victim told police at around 12:19 p.m. that after leaving a restaurant in Westmont, he checked the glove compartment in his vehicle and his pistol with ammunition was present. He then drove to a hotel in the 300 block of Route 83 and parked his vehicle in the lot, locking the doors. When the victim returned to his vehicle at approximately 12 noon, he found the vehicle locked; however, the glove compartment and center console were opened and the pistol was gone. The pistol was entered into LEADS as missing.
Sept. 23-Sept. 24
A victim in the 400 block of Elm Avenue told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle and removed a bag of food and two bags containing clothing between the above dates.
Sept. 22-Sept. 24
A victim in the 300 block of Walnut told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed a Bluetooth speaker and phone charger from an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway between the above dates.
Sept. 23
• The loss prevention department at a food store in the 600 block of N. York reported at around 12:59 p.m. that an unknown suspect described as a black male attempted to steal merchandise. The suspect was confronted by loss prevention; he abandoned the cart and left in a silver Chevrolet Impala after loading some food items into his trunk. The suspect is described as being between 30 and 40 years old, 5’11” to 6’, 150-170 pounds, wearing a black cap, a black Superman T-shirt with a silver “S” logo and stripes on the sleeves, black shorts and black Nike gym shoes with a white “swoosh” logo and white soles.
• Police said an unknown suspect stole a box of wedding cards and gifts from a wedding reception at a hotel in the 900 block of S. Riverside Drive at around 9:42 p.m. Video surveillance footage showed a suspect described as either a white or Hispanic male walk into the lobby near the doors to the reception hall and take the gift box.
Sept. 22
• Timothy Reaves, 25, of Berkeley, was charged with retail theft at a food store in the 900 block of S. York at around 2:49 a.m.
• A victim in the 300 block of N. Addison told police at around 10:49 a.m. that they recently had terminated a suspect and mailed his final check. The suspect notified the victim that he did not receive the check. The victim reported that they would be canceling the check and issuing the suspect a new one. It was determined the suspect had cashed both checks on two different dates. An investigation is pending.
• A victim in the 300 block of Eggleston Avenue told police at around 12:55 p.m. that she heard her alarm beep as though an exterior door had been opened. She found her sliding glass door in the kitchen open about a foot, closed and locked the door, and then called the police. Officers cleared the residence and the victim reported nothing was missing.
Sept. 4-Sept. 22
A victim in the 600 block of S. Fairfield told police that Hillside Police contacted him stating someone attempted to purchase a vehicle using his name between the above dates. The victim has LifeLock Credit Protection Services which also alerted him last week about a credit card application that was denied in his name. The victim was advised to check is credit report and advise the credit bureaus of any discrepancies.
Sept. 21
William A. Purnell Jr., 51, of Hillside, was charged with felony retail theft at a food store in the 600 block of N. York at around 4:45 p.m.
Sept. 20-Sept. 21
The victim in the 500 block of N. Walnut told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her automobile and removed a pair of sunglasses, a pair of black sunglasses, a phone charger and miscellaneous change sometime between the above dates.
Sept. 18
A victim in the 400 block of East Court told police at around 2:08 p.m. that someone had opened an AT&T account in her name after she got a bill. The victim notified AT&T and they related they will complete a fraud investigation.
Warrant arrest
Sept. 25
A reporting officer responded to the 600 block of N. Van Auken at around 5:15 p.m. to attempt a warrant service for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. According to police, officers made contact with Henryk W. Migas, 29, of Elmhurst, who had an active warrant.
Sept. 22
Police said officers responded to the report of someone refusing to leave after being terminated from his employment. According to police, Altay Enon, 49, of Miami, Fla., was found to have a warrant out of Rock Island County. He also was served with a no-trespass notice.
