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
Jan. 11
Andrew Hare Jr., 37, of Woodridge, was charged with battery in the 400 block of W. St. Charles at 6:28 p.m. Police said a victim related that due to a verbal altercation, Hare Jr. grabbed her. The victim threw a piece of a broken bottle at Hare Jr., causing a cut to his forehead, according to police.
Criminal damage, criminal trespass
Jan. 11
DuPage County Adult Probation reported at 1:45 p.m. that the offender removed an ankle monitor from his person and discarded the item in the vicinity of Arlington Cemetery. Officers located the abandoned ankle monitor at Lake and Northwest. The monitor was placed into evidence. A charge of criminal damage to government supported property was approved and a warrant for the offender’s arrest was issued.
Jan. 6
Police said officers responded to the 300 block of S. Poplar at 10:51 p.m. for the report of a damage to property. The reporting officer met with the victim who reported an unknown suspect(s) threw a rock at a front window of the residence. Officers checked the area but were met with no results.
Jan. 5-Jan. 6
Police said a victim in the 100 block of Elm Tree Lane reported that an unknown suspect(s) shattered the passenger side window of her vehicle which was parked in the driveway sometime between the above dates.
Police said a victim in the 100 block of S. Linden reported at 1:18 p.m. that an unknown suspect(s) threw a rock through an exterior storm door window.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
Jan. 10
A victim near Route 83 and the Canadian National Rail Road told police at 9:11 p.m. that subsequent to a traffic accident he believes he observed the other driver hold a black handgun out the driver side window towards him. The reporting officer contacted the other driver who relayed that due to the accident he thought the victim was going to flee the scene so he began recording the incident with his cell phone.
Jan. 7
Police said a reporting officer met with the complainant near First and Addison who reported Lance Alexander, 59, of Maywood, urinated on the floor of the bus and was refusing to leave. Alexander was cited for disorderly conduct, then transported by medics to Elmhurst Hospital.
Police said officers responded to Elmhurst Hospital at 4:17 a.m. for the report of a patient being verbally abusive to staff. The reporting officer met with hospital security who stated the suspect was seen by a doctor and was cleared to leave. He was served with a no-trespass notice and released from the scene.
Police said a victim in the 200 block of N. Larch reported his ex-wife forced her way inside and pushed and kicked him before leaving the residence with the victim’s cell phone. The reporting officer attempted to contact the suspect but was met with no results. This case is pending investigation.
A 50-year-old Lemont man was charged with domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence in the 600 block of Prospect at 3:23 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect slapped her in the face and took her phone, preventing her from contacting the police.
DUI, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol
Jan. 9
Tyray Wilkerson, 20, of Naperville, was issued citations for possession of alcohol by a minor and expired registration. Legend Wilkerson, 18, of Naperville, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for unlawful possession of cannabis under the age of 21.
Jan. 8
Tiarra Peet, 27, of Arlington Heights, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, tinted windows and no insurance near Lake and York at 10:14 p.m.
Jan. 5
Juan Maya-Felegrino, 45, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, improper lighting, improper display of front license plate, illegal transportation of open alcohol and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and I-290 at 2:50 a.m.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two incidents of fleeing and eluding in which the driver of a vehicle or a motorcycle reportedly fled after a traffic stop was conducted.
Harassment, threats
Jan. 10
A victim in the 400 block of W. St. Charles told police at 7:25 a.m. that he received a threatening text from the mother of his child. Upon further investigation, it was learned this text was sent on July 14, 2021. The suspect stated she recently filed for child support and that is why he is upset. The victim stated he would forward any threatening messages to the reporting officer.
Dec. 22
Police said a reporting officer spoke with a victim in the 700 block of N. Parker at 10:56 a.m. who reported receiving threatening text messages from an unknown suspect. This case is pending investigation.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance
Jan. 11
Franky Gonzalez, 25, of Lansing, was charged with driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of cannabis, speeding, improper window tinting and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Lake at 8 a.m.
Monique Turcotte, 36, of Northlake, was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in the 500 block of W. Grand at 2:28 a.m.
Possession of cannabis by a driver of a vehicle
Jan. 6-Jan. 11
Between the above dates, Francisco Caksarrubias, 32, of Stone Park, was issued a citation for unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver.
Suspicious circumstances
Jan. 6
Police said Officers responded to 800 block of N. York at 3:30 a.m. for the report of an unknown suspect possibly looking underneath vehicles. The reporting officer arrived on the scene and observed a dark colored sedan leave the parking lot and traveled southbound on York Road at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to locate the vehicle but were met with no results.
Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Jan. 11-Jan. 12
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 800 block of N. Church. A complainant related that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from a work truck which was parked in the parking lot. Upon further investigation, it was learned that two additional vehicles also had their catalytic converters removed.
Jan. 11
Theft by deception was reported at Elm Creek Drive at 12:20 p.m. A victim told police that as she was attempting to link her Amazon Prime account to her smart TV, she received an error message. She contacted the phone number on the screen and was instructed to purchase gift cards. The victim complied and gave the suspect(s) access to the cards. The victim then discovered her checking account had been emptied.
Jan. 10
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 5:58 p.m. Upon arrival, the reporting officer met with the complainant who stated that she observed one of the suspects loading products from the store into her car. The complainant relayed that she was calling the police and the suspect fled eastbound on Butterfield leaving a cart full of other items in the parking lot. An investigation is pending.
Jan. 3-Jan. 10
Theft of vehicle parts was reported at a medical business in the 600 block of W. Grand. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from two company vans which were parked in the parking lot overnight sometime between the above dates.
Dec. 20-Jan. 10
Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of Scott at 11:50 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her Verizon account to order an Apple iPhone and Apple watch. Also, there was an attempt to open an additional credit account in her name. The victim stated she will freeze her credit.
Jan. 6
Attempted identity theft was reported in the 800 block of S. Cambridge at 9:06 a.m. A victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) used his personal information in an attempt to open multiple bank accounts. No money loss reported at this time.
Jan. 3
Identity theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Chatham at 1:18 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect forged a check using his checking account and routing number and was able to withdraw funds from the account. The victim reported the forgery to BMO Harris Bank.
Jan. 2-Jan. 6
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 800 block of N. York at 9:59 a.m. A victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from their vehicle while it was parked in the parking lot sometime between the above dates.
Dec. 31-Jan. 3
Identity theft was reported in the 800 block of Euclid at 12:18 p.m. A victim reported that an unknown suspect(s) attempted to open a Wells Fargo account using his information.
Dec. 31
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of E. Columbia at 11:21 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect used his personal information to open two credit cards accounts. The victim reported the fraudulent activity to the credit card companies.
Dec. 29
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of W. Grand at 12:23 p.m. A victim relayed that several items were taken from his vehicle while it was at a dealership for service. Subsequent to reviewing surveillance video, an unknown suspect was seen entering the building through the southeast service door which was unlocked and entering the victim’s vehicle.
Dec. 27
Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of S. Kenmore at 10:59 a.m. A victim reported that while reviewing his bank account he discovered a fraudulent transaction. The victim contacted his bank and closed the account.
Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 12:20 p.m. A victim reports that an unknown suspect(s) opened a Wells Fargo account in her name. The account was closed by the bank.
June 2-Dec. 17, 2021
Police said a victim in the 1000 block of S. Euclid reported in 2019 he sent several checks in payments to an unknown suspect claiming the victim would receive much more money in return. The victim never received the money but was again contacted in 2021 by the same unknown suspect and again sent more checks.
Unemployment benefits identity theft
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported no incidents 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
Jan. 6
Police said that subsequent to a motorist assist in the 600 block of W. St. Charles at 9:20 a.m., it was discovered that Eileen Alvarez, 32, of Chicago, had an active warrant out of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. she also was charged with no valid driver’s license and attempted obstruction.
