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
May 6
Shaun Haddad, 36, of Indianapolis, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery at Elmhurst Hospital at 3:55 p.m. Police said the victim, who works in security at Elmhurst Hospital, related he was posted outside of the suspect’s room when the suspect allegedly threw a cup of his urine in the face of both victims.
David Rasziszewski, 28, of Elmhurst, was charged with aggravated assault in the 600 block of N. Indiana at 10:49 p.m. According to police, a victim related while driving southbound on Indiana, the suspect walked into traffic carrying an axe over his shoulder, signaling the victim to turn around. Police said the victim felt threatened and called 911.
Criminal damage, criminal trespass
May 10
Michael Hayford, 46, of Elmhurst, was charged with criminal damage to property in the 800 block of N. Addison at 8:06 a.m. Police said a complainant reported reviewing security video footage which showed an employee damaging another employee’s vehicle in the parking lot. The reporting officer met with Hayford, who admitted to causing the damage, according to police.
A victim at a school in the 300 block of E. St. Charles reported he discovered his vehicle had been scratched and the registration sticker was partly peeled off. This case is pending investigation.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance, dispute
May 9
A 47-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at 4:14 p.m. Police said witnesses reported seeing the suspect strike the victim in a parking lot.
May 6
A complainant at a store in the 600 block of N. York told police at 12:37 p.m. that a subject was being loud and belligerent towards employees and customers. The complainant requested the subject to be served with a no trespass notice. The subject was served with a no trespass notice and was released on scene.
May 5
While on patrol in the 100 block of W. Second at 11:42 p.m., a reporting officer was flagged down by a victim who relayed she needed help getting to her residence in Downers Grove as she was lost in town. The victim stated after a physical altercation with the suspect, the suspect broke her cellphone. The reporting officer attempted to contact the suspect with negative results. An investigation is pending.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
May 11
Victor H. Vela, 32, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Riverside at 3:53 a.m.
May 8
Anna Agosta, 26, of Oakbrook Terrace, was charged with DUI, stopping on roadway and possession of open alcohol near Grand and Lake at 3:12 a.m. While on patrol, a reporting officer observed a vehicle stopped in the roadway at the intersection of westbound Grand and Lake. According to police, the traffic signal illuminated green indicating the vehicle should proceed through the intersection. However, the vehicle remained stopped through several cycles. Subsequent to a well-being check, police said Agosta was found to be asleep behind the wheel.
Ulises Chavez-Montoya, 36, of Dubuque, Iowa, was charged with DUI, obstructing identification and no insurance in the 1000 block of N. York at 9:06 p.m.
Devon Proud, 19, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for possession of alcohol by a minor and possession of cannabis in the 200 block of E. Crestview at 5:13 a.m.
May 6
Emirjona Hoxha, 33, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, improper U-turn and violating minimum speed regulations near North and Route 83 at 12:23 p.m.
May 5
Ariel E. Cifuentes Ramos, 33, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, obstructing an officer, improper lane usage, transportation of open alcohol and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop in the 900 block of N. York at 1:38 a.m.
Fleeing, eluding
May 9
Nya D. Wilkins, 21, of Harvey, was charged with Fleeing and Eluding, Reckless Driving and no insurance in the 400 block of N. York at 7:32 a.m. Police said that subsequent to the investigation of a possible DUI driver,
an unknown suspect, driving a GMC Envoy struck a police squad car and a red Chevrolet Colorado as he fled from officers. Wilkins allegedly followed the suspect, exchanged vehicles with the suspect, and was subsequently apprehended by officers.
Harassment, threats
May 8
A victim told police at 4:07 p.m. that her stepbrother was coming over and had threatened her in the past. The suspect was contacted and stated it was a legal matter and didn’t want to say much about it. At 5:14 p.m., the suspect was outside protesting in front of the victim’s house. A reporting officer responded and informed both parties he is not violating any laws.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
The Elmhurst Police Department said last week that the following individuals were issued citations for possession of cannabis by either a driver or a passenger in a vehicle: Nevidian King, 26, of Chicago, near York and Industrial at 2:26 a.m. May 5; and Christopher Diego, 22, of Bensenville, in the 400 block of W. Lake at 6:09 p.m. May 6.
Possession of a controlled substance
May 8
Miguel Flores, 25, of Joliet, was charged with obstructing justice, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended and leaving the scene of an accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near Lake and Grand at 2:33 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a hit and run, Flores fled on foot and was later located and taken into custody. Flores was also in possession of cocaine, according to police.
May 6
Jose Perez, 34, of Elmhurst, was charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance and obstructing identification in the 100 block of E. Lake at 8:08 p.m. Subsequent to a call for a verbal domestic, police said a complainant stated her son ran off towards York Road. The suspect was located, provided a false name and was in possession of a white powdery substance and was also wanted out of DuPage County, according to police.
Suspicious circumstances
May 11
A complainant in the 900 block of S. Cadwell reported she reviewed home surveillance footage which appeared to show an unknown female attempting to gain entry to the residence and vehicles in
the driveway. The unknown female was seen entering the complainant’s backyard before leaving the area in a dark colored sedan. This case is pending investigation.
Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
May 10
Theft was reported in the 400 block of S. Spring at 9:54 p.m. A reporting officer met with the victim who reported a dark brown planter was missing from the front of her business. The victim spoke to a witness who stated he observed an unknown suspect take the planter and leave the area in a Gray Honda Accord. This case is pending investigation.
May 9
Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of Huntington at 10:30 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect used his personal information to open a fraudulent bank account. The victim has no dollar loss.
May 7-May 9
Commercial burglary was reported in the 500 block of W. Wrightwood. A complainant related that an unknown suspect(s) shattered the front door to the business and found an unknown number of vape devices and CBD products strewn about. An investigation is pending.
May 8
Theft was reported near Schiller and Willow at 5:13 a.m.
May 7-May 8
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 400 block of E. Schiller. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle and stole her iPhone charger sometime between the above dates. The victim is also unable to locate her driver’s license. If she is unable to locate her driver’s license, she will follow up with the officer.
May 7
Retail theft was reported at a liquor store in the 500 block of S. York at 3:17 p.m. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect described as a black male entered the store, removed three bottles of tequila and left the store without paying. The suspect fled the area south on York in a red Ford sedan.
Attempted residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of S. Kenmore at 9:53 p.m. A victim told police that upon returning home, she noticed damage to her front door and the door jamb. The door was still locked and upon checking the apartment nothing appeared missing.
May 6
Shatara S. Collins, 30, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of retail theft; Dorothy King, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft and obstructing a police officer; Enosha A. Walls, 24, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft; Darquel S. Williams, 21, of Iowa City, was charged with obstructing a police officer; and Raychel A. Toney-Edwards, 23, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing a police officer at a liquor store in the 500 block of S. York at 7:51 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for a report of a retail theft that just occurred, and upon arrival, a complainant stated that three females entered his store and stole liquor before fleeing westbound on Vallette. Officers were able to locate the suspects’ vehicle unoccupied. Officers set a perimeter, took the five suspects into custody and transported them to the police station, according to police.
Theft was reported at Elmhurst Hospital at 8:57 p.m. A victim told police that while in the emergency room at the hospital, an unknown person(s) stole her coach purse with matching wallet. The victim’s cell phone and driver’s license were entered into LEADS as stolen. An investigation is pending.
March 7-May 6
The complainant, a service director with an auto dealership in the 300 block of W. Grand, related while conducting inventory they were unable to locate one of their courtesy cars—a black 2022
Honda HRV. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen.
April 29
Identity theft was reported in the 600 block of S. Hillside at 2:41 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown person(s) attempted to change the address and email address to her Chase bank account. There was no dollar loss and the accounts were closed.
Feb. 11-April 21
Deceptive practice was reported in the 700 block of Stuart. A victim related he was involved in a crypto currency scam between the above dates and paid an unknown suspect. The victim received messages from the unknown suspect instructing
him to provide his personal information and his banking information. The victim did not send his personal nor his banking information.
Unemployment benefits identity theft
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of identity theft in which a victim’s personal information was used to fraudulently file for unemployment benefits.
Warrant arrest
May 9
Police said that subsequent to a handicapped parking violation in the 100 block of N. York, Destiny A. Mattox, 25, of Berkeley, was found to have a warrant from the Glendale Heights Police Department. The suspect was cited for illegal handicapped-zone parking and was taken into custody for the warrant. She was released to the custody of the Glendale Heights police for its warrant.
May 5
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at 5:35 p.m., Vanessa Ramirez, 35, of Melrose Park, had a valid warrant out of DeKalb.
