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
April 5
A victim in the 600 block of S. Sunnyside told police he purchased a house on Sunnyside Avenue from the suspect on March 30. Since that date, the suspect has entered the residence without the victim’s
consent for the purpose of retrieving mail addressed to the suspect. Victim does not want to pursue charges at this time.
April 4
A victim in the 100 block of N. Oak told police at 9:18 a.m. while she was driving north on Oak Street, an unknown object struck her windshield causing it to shatter. The cause of the damage is undetermined.
A victim told police at 4:31 p.m. while at a store in the 900 block of S. York, an unknown suspect described as an Hispanic pulled behind him stating he could fix the dent in his car cheaper than the dealership. The victim was unaware of any previous damage. The suspect showed him a dent, used a suction cup to pull the dent out, put an unknown substance on it, and then asked for payment. The victim drove the suspect to the police department where he jumped out and fled to a black Jeep Cherokee without plates. The Jeep fled the scene and was located near I-290 where it fled from officers.
March 29
A victim in the 300 block of W. Lake told police at 12:13 p.m. that he obtained video of a suspect slashing the tires on his vehicle and putting something in his gas tank. Pending further investigation.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
April 6
A 51-year-old Elmhurst man was charged domestic battery in the 500 block of N. Adele at 10:35 a.m. According to police, a victim related that during an argument, the suspect choked her.
April 5
A 45-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery in the 500 block of W. St. Charles at 2:45 p.m. Police said it was learned the suspect battered her girlfriend, causing scratches and a cut.
April 2
Jack Brennan, 28, of Chicago, was charged with disorderly conduct/false 911 report, in the 100 block of S. York at 12:11 a.m.
March 31
A reporting officer met with a victim in the 300 block of E. Yorkfield at 10:46 p.m. who reported her son grabbed her following a verbal argument. No arrests were made due to conflicting statements and no apparent injuries.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
April 2
Fernando Brito De La Cruz, 35, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, endangering the life of a child and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Oak Lawn at 1:56 a.m.
Delilah Munoz, 21, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis in a vehicle and no valid driver’s license near St. Charles and Fair at 4:05 a.m.
April 1
Salvador Temores, 27, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, driving the wrong way, possession of open alcohol and no insurance subsequent to a vehicle parked the wrong way near York and Schiller at 2:10 a.m.
March 31
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop for driving on one exposed rim near Grand and Willow at 3:43 a.m., the suspect was found to be revoked for DUI. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the police station where he was found to be in possession of one pill, not prescribed. The suspect was released without charges pending lab results.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of unlawful possession of cannabis in a vehicle by a driver or passenger: Nicole E. Bajner, 24, of Schiller Park near York and Diversey on April 4; Jocelyn Garcia, 23, of Northlake, near North and Addison on April 4; and Mitchell Holmes, 21, of Elmhurst, near Butterfield and Poplar April 5.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance
April 2
Amarion Kavea Lee Davis, 19, of Rockford, a passenger in a vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis near North and Route 83 at 8:04 p.m.
Juan Hernandez, 21, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in the 300 block of N. York at 10:40 p.m.
April 1
Jorge Aguilar Gonzalez, 24, of Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended, speeding and possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Indiana at 8:38 p.m.
Suspicious circumstances
March 29
Due to previous incidents and items in his home in the 400 block of S. Mitchell being moved, a complainant believes the suspect is entering his home uninvited when he is not home. There is nothing reported missing.
Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
April 5
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 2:06 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect described as a black male between 20 and 25 years old with facial hair and neck tattoos took various colognes and perfumes and left without paying. The suspect fled on foot eastbound on St Charles Road.
April 3
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at 7:11 p.m. A victim told police that a suspect described as a black male wearing a face mask took five pairs of gym shoes and one backpack, and ran out the back door of the store.
April 1
Police said officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed eastbound near North and Route 83 at 1:40 a.m. The vehicle was found to be stolen out of Aurora.
Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Addison at 11:32 a.m. A victim reports the suspect used her Social Security number to open a ComEd account for her home and now has unpaid electric bills. Pending further investigation.
March 31
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 900 block of S. Kent at 3:36 p.m. A victim reports that an unknown offender took a SeeSnake standard camera, fiber optic cable with a camera on it, and a locater and case from the back of his work vehicle. The vehicle was parked on the street at the above location.
Attempted deceptive practice was reported in the 200 block of E. First at 3:45 p.m. A victim reports she received an email stating her Amazon order had shipped. The victim called the number listed and she was told to purchase a Google gift card for $200 to help reverse the Amazon charges. The victim hung up and is not out any money.
March 29
Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Berteau at 9:45 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) had used the victim’s personal information in an attempt to open a charge account at Target. The victim also learned that several credit inquiries about the victim were made by various businesses. The victim did not apply for credit at any of these inquiring businesses.
March 16-March 29
A victim at an ambulance service in the 300 block of W. Lake reports a few fleet gas cards were missing. Numerous purchases were made using those gas cards using the two suspects’ PIN numbers. Further investigation is pending.
March 28
Identity theft was reported at Elm Creek Drive at 4:21 p.m. A victim reports an unknown suspect used her information to open a checking account with Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo flagged and froze the account.
Theft of catalytic converters
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two incidents of catalytic converters being removed and stolen from vehicles at the following locations: in the 800 block of S. Route 83 and in the 200 block of N. West
Warrant arrest
April 6
Police said Antoni Figueroa, 20, of Elmhurst, was found to not have a valid license and to have a warrant out of DuPage County subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Fullerton at 9:51 p.m.
April 5
Police said Jace Kelm, 25, of Bensenville, was found to be wanted out of DuPage County subsequent to a traffic stop near York and North End at 1:54 p.m.
