Man found with loaded pistol, expired concealed carry license
On Sept. 1, Salvatore S. Purpora, 49, of Elmhurst, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon without a valid concealed carry license and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near Arlington and Marion at around 4:54 p.m. Police said an officer learned that Purpora’s Illinois concealed carry license was expired, and a loaded Beretta Nano pistol was located near the center console of his vehicle.
Suspect in custody allegedly spits on nurse, officer
On Aug. 30, police said that while a suspect was in the custody of Hillside Police for felony charges, the suspect was transferred to Elmhurst Hospital. During treatment, the suspect reportedly spat on an officer and attending nurse. The suspect was charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery.
Suspect escorted out after alleged bar fight
On Aug. 29, police said officers responded to a bar in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 1:20 a.m. for the report of a fight. A complainant advised that the suspect came into the bar and tried to punch some of the patrons. The intoxicated suspect punched the victim in the face and was escorted out of the establishment. The victim refused to sign complaints.
Man reportedly exposes genitals to neighbors
On Aug. 29, Thomas S. Wright, 22, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct in the 500 block of Evergreen at around 5:35 p.m. A complainant, according to police, related that while he and his younger sister were in the front yard, Wright stood across the street and exposed his genitals.
