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
June 23
Police said officers responded to the 600 block of W. North at around 4:40 p.m. for a report of two suspects involved in a physical altercation. The victim reported the suspect punched him after he asked him to leave him alone. The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle prior to officers’ arrival. Medics arrived on scene to treat the victim. The case is pending investigation.
Criminal damage, criminal trespass
June 17
A complainant in the 800 block of S. Route 83 told police at 10:35 a.m. that a suspect forced entry and removed several items from a storage unit. The complainant stated the items belonged to the suspect; however, access to the unit was revoked due to an unpaid balance. The complainant stated they are not sure if they will pursue charges at this time.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, damage to property, disturbance
June 20
Juan A. Sosa, 53, and Luis Urias-Roque, 40, both of Addison, were charged with disorderly conduct-public urination in the 400 block of W. St. Charles at around 2:20 p.m.
DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, possession of alcohol
June 21
Natalia Gianesin, 19, of Northlake, was issued a citation for consumption of alcohol by a minor subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at around 1:08 a.m.
Douglas E. Morris, 25, of Carol Stream, was charged with DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, speeding and driving without lights subsequent to a traffic stop near West and North at around 11:11 p.m.
June 20
Davell L. McGregory, 29, of Chicago, was charged with DUI-drugs, possession of cannabis in a vehicle, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license suspended, speeding and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and Route 83 at around 1:08 a.m.
June 19
James S. Kennedy, 60, of Atlanta, Ga., was charged with DUI and making an improper left turn subsequent to a traffic stop near Second and Addison at around 11:48 p.m.
Pascual A. Payan, 56, of Stone Park, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage near North and Emory at around 11:18 p.m.
June 18
Yanez Ordaz, 25, of Bellwood, was issued citations for illegal transportation of alcohol, possession of cannabis in a vehicle and speeding near St. Charles and Poplar at around 4:29 p.m.
Harassment, threats
June 21
Police in the 700 block of N. Church said the suspect, a former colleague of the complainant, has been sending messages to the complainant via Facebook. The complainant does not want to have any
contact with the suspect. An officer spoke with the suspect and advised him to cease all communication with the complainant.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance
June 24
Paul Fullerton, 34, of Elmhurst, was charged with possession of adult-use cannabis in a vehicle, driving under the influence and violating a raised center median subsequent to a traffic stop near Third and Evergreen at around 1:55 a.m.
June 21
Mariah Gregory, 20, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of adult-use cannabis in a vehicle, driving while license suspended, speeding, improper lane usage and a seat-belt violation subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at around 2:21 a.m.
Prostitution
June 19
Lisa L. Randle, 35, of Bolingbrook, was charged with prostitution and massaging without a license in the 500 block of W. Grand at around 7:15 p.m. Police said the Elmhurst Police Department became aware of online postings for prostitution services at a hotel in Elmhurst. Randle was contacted and agreed to provide sexual services, according to police.
Suspicious circumstances
June 24
A complainant in the 100 block of N. Myrtle told police at around 7:33 p.m. that he observed two male suspects pulling on his front door. A witness reported seeing the same suspects at the front door of a neighboring residence. The reporting officer spoke with the suspects who stated they were going door-to-door advertising maintenance work. One of the suspects stated they pulled on the handle of an exterior door to knock on the interior door.
June 23
A complainant near Route 83 and Lake told police at around 12:38 a.m. that while she was driving near the above area, she was followed by an unknown vehicle. The complainant reported her friend received two phone calls from an unknown male stating he was outside of the friend’s residence. The area was checked with no results.
June 22
A complainant in the 200 block of Winthrop told police at around 10:57 p.m. that an unknown suspect threw a glass bottle at his house. The reporting officer observed a shattered glass bottle near the front door of the home. There was no damage to the complainant’s home and he did not wish to sign complaints. A search of the area for the suspect was met with negative results.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
June 23-June 24
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of N. Maple. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and removed cash sometime between the above dates.
June 23
Burglary to a vehicle was reported at a store in the 300 block of W. Grand at around 5:51 p.m. Police said a reporting officer responded to the above location for a report of a delayed burglary to a vehicle. The complainant stated a vehicle and unknown suspect were seen entering the business lot. The suspect was seen taking a pressure washer and bicycle, and then leaving the scene in a silver Jeep.
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 500 block of S. Spring at around 5:38 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle and stole her purse.
June 22-June 23
Theft was reported in the 100 block of S. Pick. A reporting officer spoke with the complainant who reported her purse was missing from her home. The complainant believes her purse may have been taken while she walked to her neighbor’s house leaving her front door unlocked, with the purse visible through a glass door.
June 22
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 700 block of N. York at around 11:44 p.m. While on patrol, an officer observed two grey 2020 Mazda 3 vehicles which were up on jacks and were missing the rear tires and rims. An unlocked Hyundai Kona was missing its jack from inside the trunk. The officer left a message for the business to contact him regarding the incident.
June 15-June 22
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of N. Addison. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used his information to open an account with Sprint and ordered three phones sometime between the above dates. The unknown suspect then attempted to pick the items up at the victim’s apartment complex but was unsuccessful. The case is pending investigation.
June 20-June 21
Attempted burglary to a vehicle was reported near Riverside and Monroe. A victim told police that an unknown suspect cut the padlock on his parked semi-trailer and gained entry. Nothing was observed missing from the trailer.
June 7-June 18
Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of W. Fremont between the above dates. A victim told police he was contacted by The Illinois Department of Employment Security regarding an unemployment claim which was filed using his personal information. The victim stated he has not filed for unemployment benefits and would contact the Department of Unemployment Security to report the fraud.
June 12-June 16
Attempted theft by deception was reported between the above dates. A victim told police about receiving an email from a company requesting payment. The victim sent the payment, but later realized the email was a fraud. A reporting officer was able to contact Chase Bank and successfully freeze the account and return the funds to the victim.
June 11-June 12
Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Walnut. A victim told police that an unknown suspect used the victim’s personal information to open a bank account sometime between the above dates. The victim contacted the bank to freeze the account.
Warrant arrest
June 22
Police said that subsequent to making contact with a suspicious subject near Kenilworth and Fullerton at around 2:53 a.m., it was learned that Diquoine R. Wells, 26, of Elmhurst, had a valid warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.
June 20
Police said Aimee S. Hodges, 38, of St. Charles, was found to have a valid warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office subsequent to a traffic stop near Villa and North at around 2:48 a.m. Hodges also was issued citations for transportation of open alcohol, driving while using an electronic communication device, no valid driver’s license and no seat belt.
June 18
Police said Fidencio Munoz, 42, of Wood Dale, had an active warrant out of Bensenville Police Department near North and Route 83 at around 7:07 p.m. Munoz also was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol, speeding, driving while license suspended and no insurance.
