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
Sept. 24
Kellie G. Elwing, 51, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for battery and issued a no-trespass notice at a restaurant in the 100 block of W. North at 12:08 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument over an online food order, Elwing struck the victim in the face.
Criminal damage, criminal defacement, criminal trespassing
Sept. 27-Sept. 28
A victim at a hotel in the 300 block of N. Route 83 reported at 7:28 a.m. that an unknown suspect shattered the front passenger side window on his parked vehicle sometime between the above dates.
Sept. 26
Deborah G. Fudge, 35, of Ionia, Mich., was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle at a rental facility near York and Columbia at 6:29 p.m. Police said the rental vehicle was rented on Aug. 29 and had not been returned on the due date of Aug. 30.
A complainant at Edward-Elmhurst Hospital told police at 10:30 a.m. that an unknown suspect(s) smashed the driver’s side window of his white Chevy Silverado work truck. A gray Honda Odyssey was observed on video surveillance near the truck and glass appears to be falling from the window. Nothing appeared to be taken.
Sept. 15-Sept. 21
A complainant in the 100 block of N. Addison reported that an unknown suspect(s) damaged three floodlight lamps in the parking garage sometime between the above dates.
Disturbance, domestic incident, domestic battery, disorderly conduct
Sept. 27
Officers responded to an apartment complex in the 100 block of Fellows at 5:14 p.m. for a possible domestic battery. The victim was located and reported she was involved in an argument with her ex-boyfriend which turned physical. The victim refused to provide the suspect’s information and related she has ceased communication with him.
Sept. 26
Police said officers responded for the report of a disturbance at an apartment complex leasing office in the 100 block of Fellows at 11 a.m. The subject used foul language and was confrontational with office staff. The subject was issued a no trespass notice.
Sept. 25
A 33-year-old Naperville man was charged with domestic battery and possession of a controlled substance near First and Addison at 11:33 p.m. Police said suspect ripped the victim’s shirt subsequent to a verbal argument. Heroin also was found on the suspect’s person.
Sept. 23
A complainant at a hotel in the 900 block of S. Riverside reported at 6:40 p.m. that a coworker made comments that made her feel uncomfortable. Matter of record.
Sept. 22
A 43-year-old Lombard man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of N. Addison at 11 p.m. A victim reported that the suspect battered her.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Sept. 27
Pascual Manuel Diego, 27, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol and driving while license revoked for DUI subsequent to a report of a person slumped behind the wheel near Garden and Babcock at 4:40 p.m.
Sept. 25
Juan Jakoby Bracamontes, 22, of Addison, was charged with DUI, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, being stopped in the roadway, no seat belt and no insurance subsequent to a vehicle stopped in the roadway near Walnut and Lake at 4:48 a.m. Police said the suspect was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm.
Jose M. Gomez-Gaitan, 18, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, consumption of alcohol by a minor, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance subsequent to a vehicle crash in the 900 block of Virginia at 9 a.m.
Pastora Salgado, 40, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, disobeying a traffic control device, driver required to wear seat belt and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop in the 900 block of S. York at 3:40 a.m.
Matthew Allen Weber-Mixon, 37, of Des Plaines, was charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance, criminal damage to property, possession of open alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance subsequent to a vehicle crash in the 500 block of W. Armitage at 6:49 p.m.
Sept. 24
Carlos Rodriguez-Velas, 24, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Addison at 2 a.m.
Bobby Woods, 68, of Fayetteville, N.C., was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Roosevelt at 1:45 a.m.
Sept. 23
Margaret Farrow, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI in the 100 block of E. First at 6:57 p.m.
Fugitive from justice
Sept. 27
Police said that subsequent to receiving information on a suspicious person, Justin M. Craver, 45, was found to have a valid warrant out of York County, Virginia for a bank robbery offense which occurred on Sept. 16. The suspect was placed under arrest at a restaurant in the 700 block of W. North at 12 noon and transported to the police station where he was charged with fugitive from justice and obstructing identification. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail. The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Department was notified of Craver’s apprehension. (See story on pg. 1 of this issue.)
Harassment, threats
Sept. 23
A complainant in the 200 block of N. Maison reported receiving threatening messages from a suspect via social media. The complainant did not wish to sign complaints but wanted the incident documented.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported nine incidents of identity theft or fraud in which a victim’s identity was fraudulently used either to make charges on a credit card, open a business, bank or credit account, receive unemployment benefits—or a victim was convinced by a subject to deposit money into an account, send a check, or to buy gift cards.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported four incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Kiehla Banks, 29, of Richton Park, near North and Ridgeland at 9:55 p.m. Sept. 23; Darion Linnel Lattimore, 27, of Glendale Heights, near York and North at 6:10 a.m. Sept. 25; Angel M. Hernandez, 18, of Maywood, near York and Grantley at 5:02 p.m. Sept. 26; and Christopher J. O’Neil, 26, of Chicago, near North and Villa at 7:34 p.m. Sept. 26.
Suspicious circumstances
Sept. 25
The complainant, a security guard at a business in the 500 block of W. St. Charles, related he observed four suspects—all described as black males between the ages of 15 and 19—wearing full face masks approach the front of the business. Two of the suspects entered the store and were told they could not wear the masks in the store. The security guard moved the right side of his jacket, exposing his holstered handgun. The suspects quickly left the store and ran toward the west side of the building. The area was checked for the suspects with no results.
Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/
robbery
Sept. 27-Sept. 28
Theft was reported in the 100 block of S. York. A complainant reported an unknown suspect forced entry into one of the buildings and pried open several mailboxes taking mail and packages sometime between the above dates. The suspect exited the lobby and entered a parked vehicle leaving in an unknown direction. This case is pending investigation.
Sept. 27
Theft of vehicle parts was reported at a hotel in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at 8:30 p.m. A victim reported an unknown suspect(s) removed the rear driver-side tire of his vehicle.
Sept. 26
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 5:11 p.m. While on patrol, an officer was advised of a delayed retail theft. Two suspects—one described as a white male and the other described as either an Hispanic or Asian male—concealed two 750 ml bottles of Pineapple Malibu rum and one bottle of Jose Cuervo margaritas and left the store without paying for them.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 4:52 p.m. Two unknown suspects placed alcohol in a cart and left without paying. An investigation is pending.
Sept. 23
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 4:59 p.m. A complainant reported a suspect took a vacuum cleaner from the sales floor and went to the customer service desk to return the item for store credit. The suspect then used the store credit to fraudulently purchase two items. This case is pending investigation.
Theft of services was reported at a business in the 200 block of N. York at 6:45 p.m. A complainant reported two unknown female suspects left the store without paying for hair treatment.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 500 block of S. York at 9:01 p.m. A complainant reported an unknown suspect described as a white male between the ages of 16 and 20 took two cases of beer and left the store without paying.
Sept. 22
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 11:03 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a delayed retail theft, unknown suspects were observed on video surveillance removing alcohol and left the store without paying on Sept. 8. Subsequent to an investigation on the above date, Reginald Devonte Tolbert, 25, of Chicago, was located in Lincolnwood, taken into custody and charged with felony retail theft.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 8:12 p.m. A complainant reported an unknown suspect described as a black male in his 30s walked out of the store with unpaid merchandise. The suspect fled the area in a black Chrysler 300.
Theft was reported in the 300 block of S. Spring at 8:37 p.m. A victim reported an unknown suspect described as a man of average height with a heavy build took his premium-brand mountain bike after he left it unsecured outside of the above location. The victim attempted to chase after the suspect but lost sight of him around Spring Road and Prairie Path Lane.
Sept. 21
Theft of services was reported at a rental facility in the 800 block of S. Route 83 at 1:32 p.m. A complainant reported the suspect rented a moving truck for a few hours. The complainant has made several attempts to contact the suspect who has yet to return the vehicle. The complainant attempted to charge the credit card on file; however, the transaction was declined. This case is pending investigation.
Attempted retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 3:52 p.m. A complainant reported an unknown suspect described as a black male between 30 and 40 years old concealed several bottles of liquor in a shopping cart and left the store with the unpaid merchandise. The suspect left the area in a gray BMW sedan last seen eastbound on Schiller.
Sept. 20-Sept. 21
Theft by deception was reported at a business in the 400 block of Wrightwood. A complainant reported the company’s controller authorized a fraudulent transaction to a crypto currency account. The complainant related the employee was terminated and he needed the incident documented in order to regain the lost funds.
Aug. 8-Sept. 1
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of E. Fremont. A victim related an unknown suspect(s) used the victim’s information to open a Verizon Wireless account sometime between the above dates. The victim notified Verizon of the fraudulent 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 a vehicle at the following locations: at a business in the 600 block of N. York sometime between Sept. 19 and Sept. 22; and in the 1000 block of Route 83 at 3:10 p.m. Sept. 27.
Warrant arrests
Sept. 27
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near West and Utley at 12:29 p.m., Luis Gerardo Olascoaga-Salinas, 25, of Evergreen Park, was found to have a warrant out of Will County. The suspect also was charged with driving while license revoked and disobeying a stop sign.
Police said that Robert Rogers, 42, of Elmhurst, came into the police station to turn himself in on a valid warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office at 5:29 p.m.
Sept. 23
Police said that subsequent to a vehicle crash near York and Madison at 7:46 a.m. Christian D. Hill, 22, of Carol Stream, was found to have a valid warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. Hill also was charged with driving while license suspended, failure to reduce speed to avoid accident and possession of cannabis by a driver.
Sept. 22
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Sunnyside and St. Charles at 10:11 a.m., Dylan Defabio, 20, of Rolling Meadows, was found to have an active arrest warrant out of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. He also was issued a citation for disobeying a traffic control device.
