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.
Criminal damage, criminal trespass
Jan. 13-Jan. 14
A victim in the 100 block of N. Pine told police that an unknown suspect(s) slashed the rear driver side tire of her vehicle sometime between the above dates.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Jan. 19
Julie McFadden, 25, of Glenwood, was charged with illegal transportation of open alcohol by a driver, driving while license suspended and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Clinton at 9:52 p.m.
Jan. 16
Hugo V. Campos, 35, of Bolingbrook, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, no insurance, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and leaving the scene of an accident subsequent to a traffic crash near Lake and County Line at 4:59 a.m.
Pastor Sanchez Felix, 47, of Bellwood, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, speeding and improper lighting subsequent to a traffic stop near I-290 and York at 2:31 a.m.
Esben Garcia-Lopez, 28, of Addison, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, transportation of open alcohol and having a loud muffler subsequent to a traffic stop near North End and York at 12:52 a.m.
Jan. 15
Sameh Adwan, 22, of Alsip, was charged with DUI-drugs, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis by a driver, parking in the roadway and no insurance in the 400 block of N. York at 8:28 a.m. While on routine patrol, a reporting officer observed Adwan asleep behind the wheel in the area of York and Lake, according to police.
Jan. 14
Santos Rivera, 22, of Alsip, was charged with DUI-drugs, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, possession of open alcohol by driver, improper lane usage and no insurance near Route 83 and North at 3:33 p.m.
A reporting officer in the 400 block of N. West located the victim who appeared to be intoxicated on the ground. The victim was transported by medics to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment. He was later cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor and released to a guardian.
Harassment, threats
Jan. 13
Police said a victim in the 400 block of S. Argyle was notified by co-workers of threats posted on social media by an activist group regarding his medical practice.
Possession of cannabis by a driver of a vehicle
Jan. 12-Jan. 19
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. 14
A victim in the 600 block of N. York told police at 1:37 p.m. that he received a phone call from an unknown subject identifying himself as a police officer and attempted to gain information from the victim. The subject ended the call when the complainant questioned the subject.
Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Dec. 25-Jan. 19
Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of E. Park between the above dates. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) had attempted to open an account using the victim’s personal information.
Jan. 16
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 100 block of W. Industrial at 3:07 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle at the above location, the offending vehicle fled upon seeing officers. Upon investigation, one truck was found to be missing its catalytic converter and a sawzall blade was located on the driver side of one of the vehicles. The offending vehicle was last seen westbound I-290 from York. An ISPERN message was broadcasted.
Retail theft was reported at a food store in the 900 block of S. York at 7:18 p.m. Upon arrival, the complainant relayed that an unknown suspect described as a black male in his 40s exited the store with multiple products which he did not pay for. The suspect’s vehicle was last seen heading eastbound on Butterfield. An investigation is pending.
Jan. 15
Commercial burglary was reported at an auto dealership in the 300 block of W. Grand at 9:53 a.m. A complainant told police that a suspect described as a black male between 35 and 50 years old entered the open service shop with his vehicle and loaded four brand new tires with rims into his vehicle.
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 800 block of N. York at 2:05 a.m. A reporting officer located a vehicle which was determined to have its catalytic converter removed. This case is pending investigation.
Jan. 13-Jan. 15
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 800 block of N. York. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from her blue Hyundai Tucson sometime between the above dates.
Jan. 14
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 500 block of W. Grand at 3:42 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from his vehicle.
Jan. 13-Jan. 14
Attempted theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 500 block of W. Grand. A victim reported upon hearing a loud noise, he observed an unknown suspect crouched under his vehicle. The victim yelled at the suspect who fled the scene in a newer model Ford sedan.
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 800 block of N York. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from her vehicle sometime between the above dates.
Dec. 20-Jan. 14
Identity theft was reported in the 600 block of W. Lake between the above dates. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) gained access to one of the company’s checking accounts and made fraudulent charges.
Jan. 12-Jan. 13
Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 300 block of W. Butterfield. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from his vehicle which was parked at the above location sometime between the above dates.
Jan. 12
Edwin Enger, 44, of Addison, was charged with burglary and theft at a store in the 600 block of W. Lake at 6:40 a.m. According to police, a reporting officer discovered a forced entry had been made to the business through a rear window. Upon further inspection, police said it was determined Enger took cash from a desk drawer and fled the area.
Dec. 23-Jan. 10
A victim in the 400 block of W. Butterfield told police at 1:18 p.m. that he was missing several coins from a green box which was kept in a dresser. It was later discovered approximately two years ago the coins were given to a trustee of the bank to sell for the victim.
July 30, 2021-Jan. 5
Identity theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Spring, where a victim told police that an unknown suspect used her information to obtain NICOR gas service at an address in Steger Ill. Pending further investigation.
Dec. 26
Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of Argyle at 11:28 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used his personal information in an attempt to open a bank account. Due to insufficient identification, the bank denied the suspect’s request. The victim has contacted the bank’s fraud department.
Dec. 16
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of W. Grantley at 4:08 p.m. A victim told police that he received a letter and credit card from PNC Bank in the mail that he did not apply for. The victim notified PNC of the identity theft.
Nov. 20
Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 12:30 p.m. A victim told police that used the ATM at the above location and a few days later he received notification an unknown suspect(s) used his debit card and PIN information at the same ATM. The suspect(s) withdrew cash from the victim’s checking account.
Nov. 1-Nov. 5
Credit card fraud was reported in the 100 block of S. Hawthorne between the above dates. A victim told police that after returning home from shopping, she was unable to locate her wallet. A few days later, her wallet was found on the roadway and was returned to her. Upon receiving her wallet, she found she was missing two credit cards and received notification of fraudulent activities on those credit cards.
July 9, 2021
Forgery was reported in the 100 block of N. Richard at 4:25 p.m. A victim was notified by a financial institution regarding an outstanding business loan. The victim believes the suspect had forged her signature to obtain the loan from the lender. This case is pending investigation.
Warrant arrest
Jan. 19
Police said David Bonner, 49, of Elmhurst, was arrested on a warrant for criminal trespass to a vehicle subsequent to an ambulance assist in the 400 block of W. St. Charles at 11:40 p.m.
Jan. 17
Police said Mariusz Czyz, 30 of Morton Grove, was found to have a valid warrant from the Skokie Police Department in the 100 block of N. York at 12:19 a.m. Czyz also issued a citation for possession of open alcohol in public and released to the custody of the Skokie Police Department.
