The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. 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
March 13
Police said officers responded to the Elmhurst Hospital parking lot for a physical domestic. Subsequent to reportedly battering the victim, the suspect allegedly struck a hospital security guard and fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. A warrant has been issued for the suspect’s arrest for two counts of domestic battery, aggravated battery and criminal trespass to a vehicle.
March 12
Police said officers were dispatched to Gottlieb Hospital for a report of a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle in the area of North and York at around 1:37 a.m. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the victim was involved in a traffic altercation, was intentionally struck by a vehicle and suffered minor injuries. An investigation is pending.
March 9
A victim told police at around 4:57 p.m. that she and her boyfriend had a verbal exchange between an unknown male and female while at a pub on Spring Road. A short time later, the victim and her
boyfriend went to a pub in the 100 block of N. York where another argument ensued with the same two subjects. The unknown male then pushed the victim in the face and victim’s boyfriend punched the unknown male twice. The area was checked for the unknown male and female with no results. The victim did not wish to sign complaints.
Disorderly conduct
March 10
Brandon Travelstead, 30, of Wheaton, was issued citations for public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 10:59 a.m.
March 9
William Bell, 49, of Villa Park, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-public intoxication at the Elmhurst Public Library at around 4:52 p.m.
Connor Brewer, 24, of Addison, was charged with disorderly conduct-public intoxication in the 300 block of Berkley at around 2:26 p.m.
Sean Wetherell, 24, of Rock Island, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-public intoxication in the 400 block of S. Argyle at around 5:02 p.m.
Josiah Yeaman, 45, of Wheaton, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-public intoxication subsequent to conducting a bar check in the 100 block of S. York at around 6:31 p.m.
March 8
Police said officers responded to the report of an intoxicated subject who fell numerous times while walking down the street and was accompanied by three small children near York and Church at around 4:57 p.m. The subject, Matthew K. Decker, 43, of Elmhurst, was located and found to be highly intoxicated, according to police. A family member responded to the scene to care for the children. Decker was charged with disorderly conduct-endangering the life of a child, pedestrian under the influence of alcohol.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance
March 11
A 21-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 600 block of N. Willow at around 12:33 a.m. Police said the suspect pushed the victim to the ground and struck him numerous times in the face with his forearm.
DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication
March 9
Danielle Melone, 40, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI-physical control, endangering the life of a child, resisting a police officer and disobeying a stop sign subsequent to a traffic stop near Vallette and Mitchell at around 6:16 p.m.
March 8
Taurus M. Tyler, 26, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, improper turn and no valid registration subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Grand at around 1 a.m.
Harassment, threats
March 8
Police said officers responded to a report of a road rage incident involving a gun near Route 83 and I-290 at around 12:47 p.m. The suspect was located and admitted to being involved in a road rage incident with another vehicle. It was determined the incident occurred in Addison. The Addison Police responded to the scene and took over the investigation.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a
controlled substance
March 14
Erik Vazquez, 25, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegally tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Berteau at around 2:36 a.m.
March 13
Gabriela Navar, 20, of Elmhurst, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended and illegally tinted front side windows subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 1:39 p.m. Police said Navar was found to be in possession of amphetamines.
March 11
Claudio Calderon, 31, of Northlake, a passenger in a vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Glade at around 9:57 p.m.
March 8
Duron Mann, 24, of Chicago, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Butterfield at around 4:01 p.m.
March 7
Trenton G. Mathis, 27, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near North End and York at around 7:25 a.m. Police said Mathis was found to be in possession of a baggie containing heroin residue and also had a valid warrant from the Bloomingdale Police Department.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
March 13
A victim in the 100 block of E. Schiller told police at around 5 p.m. that while shopping, she noticed her wallet was missing. The wallet was later located on a sidewalk, a short distance from the store. The victim stated that her driver’s license and her debit card were missing from the wallet. The victim contacted her bank and learned that there were no transactions conducted using her debit card. Her driver’s license was entered into LEADS.
March 6-March 13
A vehicle was reported stolen from a car dealership in the 200 block of W. Grand. A complainant told police that the suspect used fraudulent personal information to purchase a vehicle from the dealership. The suspect told the complainant that he would return the vehicle, but has failed to do so. The vehicle and license plates were entered into LEADS.
March 11
Retail theft was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North at around 1:17 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect described as a black male took clothing and left without paying. The suspect left in a possible black Nissan Altima with unknown
registration.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 12 noon. A complainant told police he was informed by an employee that there was an open spot on the liquor shelf where bottles of vodka are displayed. Upon reviewing security footage, a male suspect was observed placing four bottles of vodka inside his coat and exiting the store without paying. Total value is $131.96.
March 9
A complainant at a store in the 100 block of W. North told police at around 4:10 p.m. that a suspect described as a black male, around 6’3”, with a slender build and wearing a baseball cap, a black coat, blue jeans and white sneakers walked into the store and was recognized by the complainant from a previous retail theft. He left the store a few minutes later setting off the security alarm. After reviewing the security footage, the male was observed concealing two bottles of Hennessey in his coat. The area was checked for the suspect with no results.
March 8
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 12 noon. Upon reviewing the store’s video surveillance, loss prevention employees observed the suspect select five bottles of vodka and several cleaning products. The suspect exited the store without paying for the items. The suspect was described as an Hispanic male, between 25-35 years old, around 5’10” to 6’, between 200 and 220 pounds, with a thin moustache or goatee, wearing a white straight billed baseball cap, a blue Chicago Cubs coat, a dark colored hoodie and dark pants.
Theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 10:17 a.m. A victim told police that he went to the store to receive an appraisal for his coin collection. Upon getting the coin collection back, the victim related that the sleeve for a 1984 Olympic Gold Coin was missing. The suspect denied taking the sleeve, stating it has no value and he would have no use for it.
A complainant related at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police at around 11:38 a.m. that he observed a suspicious suspect riding a bicycle and circling the parking lot on the north side of the store. The suspect fled the scene after noticing he was being watched. A search of the area yielded a tagged and packaged comforter set and pillow. The store director was notified and the items were placed into evidence. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, wearing a white hat, a dark jacket, dark jeans and riding a dark colored mountain bike.
March 7
A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. York told police at around 9:30 p.m. that related two suspects concealed bottles of alcohol in their jackets. The suspects were confronted and relinquished four bottles of alcohol and food items. The suspects exited the store and left the scene in a red Toyota van. It is unknown if the suspects left the scene with any stolen merchandise. One of the suspects was described as a black male, approximately 40 years old, with an average build, wearing a black jacket with a gray jacket underneath. The second suspect was described as a black male approximately 40 years old, 5’7” with an average build, wearing a black skull cap, a black jacket and blue jeans.
March 2-March 7
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 700 block of N. Church between the above dates. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered the storage lot and burglarized a landscape utility trailer.
Feb. 23-Feb. 25
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of S. Poplar between the above dates. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle and scattered the contents throughout the vehicle. The victim believes quarters were taken from the center console.
Feb. 6
Forgery was reported in the 900 block of Hillside at around 2:31 p.m. A victim told police that she placed a check in her mailbox to pay a credit card bill. The victim later received a bank statement showing the check was cashed for an amount over what was originally written.
Dec. 14, 2018
Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of East Court. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) ordered merchandise from a home and gifts shop using his name and address. The order was shipped to Gary, Ind., under a name that the victim did not know. The victim did not suffer any dollar loss.
Warrant arrest
March 12
Police said Tara Gilligan, 23, of Joliet, was found to have a valid warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office subsequent to a traffic stop near West and St. Charles at around 8:21 p.m. Gilligan also was charged with driving while license suspended, driving without headlights when required and no insurance.
Police said officers confirmed that Daniel Jasch, 24, of Elmhurst, had an active warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office in the 15W600 block of Diversey at around 7:33 p.m.
Police said officers confirmed that Vance E. Lubben, 24, of Elmhurst, had a warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office in the 100 block of Virginia at around 9:44 p.m.
March 10
Police said Alfredo Campos, 22, of Elmwood Park, was found to have a valid warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office subsequent to a traffic stop near York at Crestview at around 9:40 a.m. Campos also was charged with driving while license revoked and tinted windows.
