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.
Assault, battery
Sept. 4
Police said officers responded to the report of a fight near Third and Maison Court at around 8:04 p.m. Upon arrival, it was learned a victim and suspect were fighting and the suspect reportedly retrieved a knife and swung it at the victim. An investigation is pending.
Sept. 3
A victim told police that he was walking on the Prairie Path near Poplar Avenue at around 8:43 p.m. when an unknown suspect reportedly jumped out and punched him in the right rib cage area. The unknown suspect then ran northbound on Poplar. He was described as a male wearing a dark hoody and sweatpants. The victim reported a similar incident had also occurred to him on Aug. 25. The victim was released to his parents.
Sept. 1
A complainant in the 900 block of N. Virginia told police at around 11:27 p.m. that while walking through a parking lot, he was approached by a male suspect who asked why he was walking in the middle of the road. A verbal argument began, mutual pushing occurred and the suspect allegedly punched the victim in the side of the head. The victim received a cut to his left hand and refused medical treatment. The suspect was described as an Hispanic male, approximately 20 years old, with a medium build and short hair, wearing a white tank top and dark cargo shorts.
Child neglect
Sept. 4
Police said it was learned at around 7:45 p.m. that a victim had been left home alone and was not registered for school. A reporting officer contacted DCFS and the victim left with his grandmother.
Disorderly conduct
Sept. 1
Roberto Andres, 27, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-public intoxication subsequent to a well-being check near Illinois and Elmhurst at around 10:42 p.m.
Aug. 30
A complainant at a business in the 100 block of S. York told police at around 11:33 p.m. that a patron threw a beer bottle at the door of the business. The bottle did not cause any damage to the door. The suspect left the establishment, was located by an officer and denied throwing the bottle. The suspect was served with a no trespass notice and was released on the scene.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance
Sept. 5
A complainant told police at around 5:11 p.m. that she had a verbal argument with her sister over the way she treats her children. The victims relate their mother yells and screams and keeps them up at night. The victims stayed with their aunt for the night. DCFS was contacted.
Sept. 3
A 31-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 800 block of S. Poplar at around 6:19 p.m. Police said a reporting officer responded to the Naperville Police Department for the report of a domestic battery occurring in Elmhurst. It was learned, after an argument, the suspect allegedly grabbed the victim’s arm, causing an injury.
Police said officers responded to a report of a physical domestic in the 900 block of S. Hillcrest at around 3:24 a.m. Officers arrived on the scene and determined that a 38-year-old Elmhurst man pulled Victim 1’s hair causing her to fall to the ground and injure her left knee and elbow. The suspect also reportedly punched Victim 2 in the right leg. The suspect was charged with three counts of domestic battery and interfering with a 911 call.
Police said officers responded to a report of a physical domestic in the 500 block of W. Armitage at around 12:57 a.m. Upon arrival, the victim’s mother stated the victim began knocking over items in the house. The victim calmed down and returned to his bedroom without incident.
A victim in the 900 block of Virginia Lane came to the police station at around 7:03 p.m. to report a domestic battery involving her ex-boyfriend. Officers were unable to locate the suspect. An investigation is pending.
Sept. 2
Police said officers responded to a report of a domestic in the 900 block of Hillcrest at around 9:20 p.m. Upon arrival, it was learned the victim threw his phone against a wall and punched a kitchen cabinet. The victim went to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment to his hand.
Police said officers responded to a report of a physical domestic in the 600 block of N. West at around 9:32 p.m. Upon arrival, a victim told police that subsequent to a verbal argument, her father battered her. The suspect denies physical contact with the victim. No signs of injury were observed and Family Shelter was contacted.
Aug. 30
A complainant in the 100 block of E. First told police at around 8:28 p.m. that during a custody exchange, he and his wife remained in their parked vehicle in the parking lot. A suspect approached his vehicle with a knife in his hand and the complainant quickly left the scene to avoid a confrontation. The complainant drove home and returned to the police station later to make a report. The officer was unable to make contact with the suspect.
A complainant in the 100 block of E. Park came into the police department at around 8:48 p.m. to report that a victim and a suspect had a physical altercation following an argument. The victim responded to the police department and related they were involved in an argument which was followed by mutual pushing, and she was never injured. There were no signs of injury to the victim. An officer was unable to make contact with the suspect. An investigation is pending.
DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Sept. 4
Daniel Griffin, 27, of Darien, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and driving too fast for conditions near Route 83 and the UPRR at around 12:26 a.m.
Sept. 3
Aviel Yates, 26, of Mount Prospect, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 1:06 a.m.
Diane Hoffman, 47, of Addison, was charged with DUI subsequent to a well-being check in the 500 block of W. Comstock at around 11:38 p.m.
Sept. 2
Wendi Roman-Soto, 36, of Chicago, was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license suspended, failure to secure a child in a child restraint, failure to secure a child in a seat belt, unlawful use of an electronic communication device and no insurance, while Yurida Roman, 24, of Chicago, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Glade at around 1:08 a.m.
Sept. 1
Brayan T. Soc Perez, 22, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI and transportation of open alcohol, while Omar Perez, 30, of Bensenville, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a roadside safety check near Lake and Walnut at around 2:22 a.m.
Aug. 31
Adam M. Clayton, 39, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, failure to signal, speeding and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Diversey and Virginia at around 12:48 a.m.
Harassment, threats
Aug. 31-Sept. 1
A victim in the 200 block of E. North told police at around 6:02 p.m. that a suspect contacted her and made several threatening statements between the above dates. The suspect was contacted and related the victim contacted her first, and she denied making any threatening remarks. Due to conflicting stories no charges filed.
Leaving the scene
Sept. 2
Luke Freeman, 31, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for leaving the scene of an accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 100 block of Garfield at around 6:16 p.m.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a
controlled substance
Sept. 5
Jeffrey Noerr, 22, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 8:39 p.m.
Juan Villanueva, 35, of Maywood, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Willow at around 12:23 a.m.
Sept. 4
Enrique Bonilla, 23, of Berkeley, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, while Alec Smith, 23, of Berkeley, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near Commerce Parkway and Schiller at around 7:23 p.m.
Sept. 2
Joseph T. Daniels, 27, of Northlake, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic safety check near York and Industrial at around 1:32 a.m.
Jose N. Zavala, 19, of Verona, Wis., was issued citations for possession of alcohol by a minor and speeding, while Yoana A. Hernandez-Galan, 19, of Madison, Wis., was issued a citation for possession of alcohol by a minor subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Marshall at around 1:15 a.m.
Sept. 1
Jeremy H. Kennebrew, 30, of Addison, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a roadside safety check near Lake and Walnut at around 12:38 a.m.
Jesus Ortiz, 18, of Hanover Park, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a roadside safety check near Lake and Walnut at around 1:18 a.m.
Noel J. Ramos, 35, of Lyons, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a roadside safety check near Lake and Walnut at around 2:04 a.m.
Aug. 31
Curtis W. Beers, 35, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at around 12:15 a.m.
Aug. 30
Jonathan Leiva, 34, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, suspended registration and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Grand at around 4:04 p.m.
Suspicious circumstances
Sept. 4
A complainant in the 400 block of N. West told police at around 4:28 p.m. that while participating in an after-school activity, she and several others observed a white van in the area and the driver appeared to be taking pictures. The area was checked for the suspect with no results. The suspect was described as a white male, between 18 and 20 years old, with short black hair, carrying a blue and black phone case. The suspected vehicle was a Transit Connect type van, newer, shiny, without any signage on the sides, and only two side windows.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Sept. 5
A victim at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police at around 11:46 a.m. that a suspect attempted to purchase two $200 Visa cards, a case a bottled water and grapes with what appeared to be a fake credit card. The complainant asked the suspect for an ID which she said would need to go out and get it. The suspect left the store and did not return. The credit card was placed into evidence. The suspect was described as a black female, around 5’5”, 160 pounds, wearing black pants, a black T-shirt with green writing and a black Pittsburgh Pirates baseball cap.
A victim at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York told police at around 5:40 p.m. that she left her brown, red and blue wallet on the table outside. When she returned the wallet was gone. The victim’s driver’s license was entered into LEADS as stolen.
Sept. 4
Michael A. Astorino, 28, of Roselle, was charged with residential burglary in the 600 block of W. Armitage at around 9:16 a.m. Police said that subsequent to checking the area for a suspicious person, officers were made aware of a broken back door at the above location. According to police, the victim was able to report numerous jewelry items missing, along with a handgun and a Samsung tablet. Astorino was located in Chicago by detectives, arrested, and the property was recovered. In an incident in the 500 block of W. Fay at around 8:09 a.m. police said a victim found Astorino in his sun room at the back of the victim’s residence after hearing a loud bang within the house. The victim asked Astorino what he was doing, and Astorino asked if the victim wanted his grass cut, according to police. Police said that after Astorino left, the victim noticed a four-inch tear in the screen and the sunroom door was unlocked.
Michael Ward, 37, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, driving while revoked, improper display of registration, driving on an unsafe tire and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Hagans at around 4:55 p.m.
Residential burglary was reported in the 300 block of N. Oak at around 4:48 p.m. A victim told police that unknown suspects entered their unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway and removed a bracelet and a portable charging dock. The victim then checked the garage and found an air compressor and air compressor hose missing.
Theft was reported in the 600 block of N. York at around 6:30 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed his cell phone from his locker while he was working out. The victim believed he locked the locker and nothing else was disturbed in the locker. There were no signs of forced entry. The phone has been deactivated.
Sept. 3
Forgery was reported at the York Theatre, 150 N. York, at around 7:17 p.m. A victim told police that a suspect described as a black male in his 40s with a shaved head came into the theatre and purchased a large drink and large popcorn totaling $12.50. The suspect allegedly paid with a $100 bill. The complainant was informed by Community Bank that the $100 bill was counterfeit. Complaints will be signed if suspect is located.
Sept. 1-Sept. 3
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 1-100 block of Elm Creek. A victim told police entered her vehicle and removed a white canvas bag containing miscellaneous items sometime between the above dates. The victim believed the car was locked but there were no signs of forced entry(s).
Sept. 2
A reporting officer responded to a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 8:13 a.m. for the report of a forgery that occurred the previous night. The suspect reportedly purchased small dollar items using counterfeit $100 bills. The suspect is described as a black female in her late teens to early 20s with black hair, wearing a red-white checkered shirt and shorts, red purse, red shoes, and wearing sunglasses on her head.
Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of Walnut at around 8:14 p.m. A victim told police that he was contacted by his Visa credit card company and informed him there were fraudulent charges made at gas stations in Plainfield and Joliet. The card has been cancelled.
Aug. 31
Nickey Frank, 45, and Sandy Frank, 37, both of Chicago, were charged with residential burglary in the 400 block of N. West at around 11:01 p.m. A victim told police that the suspects allegedly entered her residence to repair her chimney. Once inside, police said the suspects removed jewelry and cash from the residence and then left the area.
Aug. 27-Aug. 31
A victim in the 1100 block of S. York told police that an unknown suspect has been cashing fraudulent checks under her and her husband’s business account between the above dates.
July 28
Identity theft was reported in the 600 block of W. Fay at around 6:39 p.m. A victim told police that he believed his ex-wife had hacked into his Home Depot and TCF Bank accounts and changed his contact information. The suspect denied all claims.
