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 28
Police said an officer responded to Elmhurst Hospital for the report of a sexual assault. The officer met with the attending nurse who related the victim checked herself into the hospital and reported she was sexually assaulted on the above date. The victim refused to meet with law enforcement, refused all tests, and refused to provide any information regarding the incident.
Criminal damage
June 22
A complainant in the 200 block of Prospect told police at 2:50 p.m. that an employee found the fountain in front of Wilder Mansion had been knocked over. The cost to repair the damage to the fountain is unknown.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
June 28
A victim in the 500 block of W. Grand told police at 11:13 a.m. that when she confronted the suspect and asked for the return of her car keys, he became physical and grabbed her. The suspect fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle. A warrant was issued for the suspect’s arrest and will be entered into LEADS.
June 27
Ulan Dzhumagulov, 38, of Chicago, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-befouling property in the 100 block of W. North at 3:57 a.m. Police said the suspect was observed urinating next to a dumpster.
A 23-year-old Addison woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of Addison at 6:16 p.m. A victim told police that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect attacked him. Officers observed scratches on the victim.
June 26
A 56-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence in the 100 block of S. York at 9:16 p.m. A victim told police she and the suspect were involved in
a verbal argument, which turned physical. The suspect took the victim’s phone and grabbed the victim causing injury.
June 25
A victim in the 200 block of Yorkfield told police at 2:29 p.m. that while walking her dog in front of the above location, a dog broke free from its tether and attacked her dog. As the victim attempted to separate the dogs, she and her dog were bitten several times.
DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, illegal possession of alcohol
June 27
Rasheed A. Aregbesola, 27, of Hampshire, was charged with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at 11:05 p.m.
Marjulia K. Freeney, 29, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, disobeying a traffic control signal, improper lane usage, failure to signal and possession of cannabis by the driver subsequent to a traffic stop near Michigan and North at 1:08 a.m.
Henry S. Gonzalez, 31, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident subsequent to a traffic crash near Cottage Hill and Adelaide at 12:06 p.m.
June 26
Marcelo Garcia Lopez, 33, of Bensenville, was charged with aggravated DUI, driving while license suspended and illegal transportation of alcohol in the 1000 block of N. York at 6:48 p.m.
June 24
Krystal Corcoles, 23, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Route 83 at 1:46 a.m.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of fleeing and eluding in which drivers of a vehicle or a motorcycle reportedly fled after a traffic stop was conducted.
Obstructing
June 28
Mabel Rodriguez, 44, of Joliet, was charged with DUI, obstructing justice, improper lane usage, failure to signal when changing lanes and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at 1:15 a.m.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance
June 30
Khaliah Norals, 23, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis by a driver and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Route 83 at 9:27 p.m.
June 27
Jessica Oliver, 25, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis by a passenger in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Cottage Hill at 8:02 p.m.
June 26
Jamisha M. Bryant Evans, 19, of Maywood, was issued citations for possession of cannabis by the driver and no valid driver’s license subsequent to investigating a disabled vehicle near Route 83 and St. Charles at 3:30 p.m.
Raul Cazres, 22, of Stone Park, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near Spring and Butterfield at 8:09 a.m.
Suspicious circumstances
June 23
Police said officers responded with medics for the report of a fall near Edgewood and Vallette at 9:30 p.m. Medics arrived on scene and transported the victim to Loyola University Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. The complainant stated the victim was on a skateboard which was being pulled by a bicycle when he hit a metal plate covering a hole in the roadway. He fell to the ground and struck his head. The victim’s guardian was notified of the incident.
Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
June 27-June 28
A complainant in the 400 block of W. Butterfield told police that an unknown suspect(s) stole her 2011 black Kia Sorrento while it was parked on the apron of her driveway. The complainant left the vehicle’s key fob inside of the unlocked vehicle. The vehicle was entered into LEADS. It was located by Franklin Park police the following day and removed from LEADS.
June 26-June 28
A complainant in the 400 block of Spring told police that an unknown suspect mailed a letter and a check to him. The letter instructed the victim to deposit the check, purchase Walmart gift cards as a secret shopper, and text the gift cards and their security information to the suspect. The complainant attempted to cash the check and learned the check was fraudulent.
June 25-June 28
Theft of vehicle parts was reported at a business in the 700 block of N. York. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed catalytic converters from two of the company’s Isuzu box trucks, which were parked in the rear parking lot, sometime between the above dates. Each truck had two catalytic converters.
June 17-June 28
Theft and damage to city property were reported near Fremont and Oaklawn. Police said a reporting officer observed the street signs at the intersection were missing. The Fremont Avenue sign was missing and the Oaklawn Avenue sign was partially broken off sometime between the above dates. Public Works was notified.
June 27
Forgery was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North at 4:50 p.m. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect provided the pharmacist with a prescription for Promethazine/Codeine. After calling the doctor to verify the prescription’s authenticity, it was found to be fraudulent. An investigation is pending.
June 23-June 27
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of N. Ridgeland. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used his personal information to fraudulently purchase cell phones. The suspect attempted to purchase merchandise at an unknown Nordstrom, but the transaction was declined. The victim will sign complaints if the suspect is located.
June 26
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 2:41 p.m. A victim told police that while checking out after shopping, he could not locate his phone case, which contained his driver’s license, credit cards and cell phone. The victim learned an unknown suspect used his credit card to make fraudulent purchases. After using an application to locate his phone, the victim located his discarded property in a garbage can. An evidence technician processed the recovered items.
June 24
Robert J. Giacomino, 18, of Elmhurst, was charged with retail theft and possession of alcohol by a minor and was issued a no trespass notice at a store in the 100 block of Schiller at 10:07 p.m. According to police, a complainant related that Giacomino proceeded past the last point of sale with a case of beer; but when confronted, left the beer behind and ran from the store. Police said officers located Giacomino, who was found to be in possession of several bottles of alcohol (brands not sold at the store).
Police said a victim’s unlocked running vehicle was taken from a parking lot in the 500 block of W. St. Charles and was abandoned a short distance from the scene. An investigation is pending.
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of Addison at 9:19 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her personal information to open a fraudulent Verizon wireless account.
June 14-June 21
Theft was reported in the 400 block of N. York. A victim told police that her wallet containing her driver’s license is missing. She and her roommate believe their new caregiver used their debit card and fraudulently withdrew money from their joint checking account.
June 13
Police said a reporting officer met with a complainant from a restaurant in the 200 block of N. York who stated he believes a former employee had taken cash from a safe. This case is pending investigation.
Dec. 11, 2020
Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of Rex. A victim reported that an unknown suspect used his credit card information and made an unauthorized purchase. The victim thought the matter was settled with his bank until he received a collections letter. The victim requested a police report to show the collections agency the purchase was fraudulent.
Unemployment benefits identity theft
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of identity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
Warrant arrest
June 27
Police said Deonte D. Craig, 23, of Chicago, was found to be in possession of cannabis and a warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Diversey at 10:26 a.m. Craig was charged with speeding, possession of open cannabis in a vehicle and no insurance.
June 26
Police said officers responded for a check on well being of a pedestrian panhandling in the roadway. According to police, Joseph S. Nichols, 36, of Villa Park, and Charmaine Sukolowsky, 37, of Itasca, were found to be in possession of cocaine. Nichols also was found to have a suspended driver’s license, a warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and a warrant for the Bellwood Police Department, according to police. Police said Sukolowsky was found to have a warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.
