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.
Battery
Oct. 19
Carlando J. Hurt, 47, of Hammond, Ind., was issued a citation for battery in the 400 block of N. Oaklawn at 8:10 p.m. According to police, a victim told police that while officiating a softball game, the suspect threatened him and struck him with his shoulder.
Oct. 16
A victim told police at 5:08 p.m. that during a fight involving juveniles, a juvenile suspect punched the victim several times. Officers observed a large welt on the victim’s forehead. The suspect admitted to punching the victim several times. The suspect was taken into custody, transported to the police station and was released to his parents pending a juvenile petition.
Criminal damage, criminal trespass
Oct. 14-Oct. 15
Police said a member of Elmhurst Lions Club reports an unknown suspect cut off two master padlocks which secured the donation box at the Lions Club pumpkin sale sometime between the above dates. The complainant does not believe any money is missing from the box.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
Oct. 16
Joseph L. Taglia, 41, of Glendale Heights, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct in the 100 block of Elmhurst at 10:45 a.m. Police said a victim related he was alarmed and disturbed after Taglia aggressively approached him, clenched his fists and yelled at him.
Oct. 14
A complainant in the 300 block of Larch told police at 1:34 a.m. that the suspect yelled at him and struck him. The suspect related as she leaned over the complainant, the complainant struck her. There were no signs of injury to either subject. Due to conflicting statements and no visible signs of injury, no arrests were made. The suspect left the residence for the
evening.
DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, illegal possession of alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Oct. 19
Cory D. Piotrowski, 30, of Carol Stream, was charged with DUI subsequent to officers responding to the parking lot in the 600 block of W. North at 11:01 p.m. for the report of an unresponsive subject within a parked and running motor vehicle.
Oct. 16
Mohammed S. Rashid, 23, of Lombard, was charged with DUI, no insurance, unlawful use of cannabis by a driver, speeding, improper lane usage and transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at 1:54 a.m.
Rudy G. Ramos Velazquez, 34, of Addison, was charged with DUI, transportation of open alcohol by driver and driving the wrong way subsequent to a traffic stop near North and I-290 at 1:07 a.m.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance
Oct. 21
Holland J. Richardson, 20, of Burlington, Iowa, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, two counts of endangering the life of a child, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, reckless driving, driving too fast for conditions and no insurance in the 200 block of N. Elm at 12:15 a.m. Two juveniles who were in the vehicle were both cited for violation of curfew and turned over to their parents.
Oct. 16
Duglas A. Cifuentes Hernandez, 21, of Bensenville, was issued a citation for unlawful use of cannabis in a vehicle in the 100 block of Addison at 2:44 a.m.
Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Oct. 20
A complainant at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer told police at 8:39 p.m. that two unknown suspects placed cigarette packs inside of a bag and fled the store. The suspects were last seen in a red older-model four-door sedan heading southbound. This case is pending investigation.
Oct. 18
Robert S. Cairo, 20, of Elmhurst, was charged with burglary at a restaurant in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 1:05 a.m. Police said officers observed a shattered glass entry door and checked the area for Cairo, who was located and taken into custody. During this investigation, police said Cairo was found to be in possession of a watch, TV monitor, and an Xbox One gaming console. According to police, Cairo admitted to entering a victim’s unlocked vehicle and stealing a watch and a tote bag containing a 15-inch monitor and an Xbox One. He was charged with burglary and theft.
Theft was reported in the 600 block of N. York at 6:30 p.m. A victim told police she had her cell phone shipped to the above address. An unknown suspect signed for it. An investigation is pending.
A victim in the 500 block of W. Grand told police at 3:57 a.m. that an unknown suspect described as a white female helped the victim with her luggage and items. The victim believes the suspect stole two wallets containing her driver’s license, Social Security card and credit cards. The victim found there were several unauthorized withdrawals from her bank accounts. The driver’s license and Social Security card were entered into LEADS. An investigation is pending.
Oct. 17-Oct. 18
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 100 block of E. Van Buren. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from his vehicle while it was parked in front of his residence sometime between the above dates.
Oct. 17
Robert S. Cairo, 20, of Elmhurst, was charged with residential burglary and aggravated robbery in the 300 block of S. Scott at 3:37 p.m. Police said a reporting officer met with the victim who reported that Cairo entered her residence without permission while holding a knife. According to police, Cairo stated the victim’s son owed him money. Police said Cairo then demanded the victim provide him with prescription drugs. Cairo reportedly left the area but was later located and placed under arrest.
Theft was reported in the 300 block of E. Van Buren at 11:58 a.m. A victim reports while at Butterfield Park, his wallet was taken by unknown suspect. Upon returning home, he received text notifications of several unauthorized purchases using his credit cards. The victim canceled his credit cards. The victim’s driver’s license was entered into LEADS.
Oct. 14
Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of N. York at 10:28 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect gained unauthorized access to her bank accounts and made two fraudulent withdrawals.
Violation of an order of protection
Oct. 19
A victim in the 100 block of S. York told police at 5:47 p.m. that she and her daughter have an order of protection against the suspect. The suspect drove next to the victim’s daughter and spoke to her as she walked home from school. Attempts to reach the suspect were unsuccessful. An investigation is pending.
Warrant arrest
Oct. 16
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Addison at 2 a.m., Adrian Alvarez, 29, of Elmhurst, was found to have a warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. Alvarez also was charged with suspended registration and no insurance.
Oct. 15
Police said officers responded to Elmhurst Hospital for the report of a subject who was causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the premises. Police said Carolina Alcantra, 40, of Villa Park, left the hospital prior to police arrival. Officers located Alcantra and she was found to have a warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, according to police.
Officers and medics responded for a well-being check in the 500 block of W. Grand at 3:36 p.m. The victim was found to have a warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and a warrant from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was released at this time, pending arrest.
