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 defacement, criminal trespassing
Oct. 3
A victim in the 700 block of N. Emory related that an unknown suspect(s) damaged her mailbox.
Oct. 2
Samuel Cozzi, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with damage to a city parkway, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, improper turn at an intersection, failure to give information to owner after striking an unattended vehicle and no insurance subsequent to a crash in the 200 block of E. Grantley at 1:49 p.m.
A victim in the 400 block of N. Larch told police at 12:53 p.m. that a suspect entered her unlocked vehicle and damaged the interior. An investigation is pending.
Disturbance, domestic incident, domestic battery, disorderly conduct
Oct. 5
Police said officers responded to a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North at 10:52 p.m. for a report of a disturbance. The reporting officer met with the complainant who reported the suspect began blocking the drive through and yelling at staff because they got her order wrong. The suspect was served a no-trespass notice and left the area.
Oct. 3
A victim in the 500 block of N. Evergreen related the subject showed up at the residence causing a scene. The subject was issued a no-trespass notice.
Oct. 2
A 38-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 1100 block of S. Eldridge at 9:37 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect scratched the victim.
Sept. 29
Ryan J. Cooper, 21, of Elmhurst, and Jade D. Crespo, 20, of Hinsdale, were issued citations for disorderly conduct in the 400 block of N. Oaklawn at 4:53 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a disturbance it was learned the two suspects were fighting, striking each other’s vehicles and yelling.
June 19, 2020-July 16
A complainant in the 400 block of N. Addison related over the past two years the suspect has filed multiple false reports with DCFS in an attempt to harass him. An investigation is pending.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Oct. 5
Steven Nestler, 76, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and unsafe tires subsequent to a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 10:41 a.m.
Michelle Page, 38, of Lisle, was charged with DUI and use of unsafe tires subsequent to a traffic stop near North and West at 10:59 p.m.
Oct. 4
Jaime Valle-Hernandez, 53, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol by a driver, no seat belt, no insurance and
improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and York at 9:08 p.m.
Oct. 1
Arrianna Fontanez, 20, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and illegal transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a single vehicle crash in the 200 block of W. Elm Park at 3:53 p.m.
Sept. 29
Matthew Dyer, 37, of Wheaton, was charged with DUI in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at 1:46 a.m.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of fleeing and eluding during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.
Harassment, threats
Sept. 29-Oct. 5
A victim in the 600 block of N. Kenilworth told police that the suspect rode his bicycle onto her property and related they attended the same high school. A few days later, the suspect mailed a hand-written letter to the victim. Pending investigation.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported five 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.
Obstructing
Oct. 1
Mitchell W. Kirksey, 36, of Huntley, was charged with two counts of obstructing justice-tampering with evidence/false information and
two counts of obstructing justice-leaving state or concealing self near Butterfield and Spring at 7:36 p.m. Police said witnesses stated that Unit 1 driven by Kirksey struck Unit 2 near Butterfield and Spring. Unit 1 was located in a ditch and Kirksey had fled the scene, according to police. Officers were able to locate Kirksey at Eldridge Park. Additional charges are pending further investigation.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported seven incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Milton Lawrey, 24, of Chicago, near North and Route 83 at 11 a.m. Sept. 29; Rolando Robles, 35, of Montgomery, near Route 83 and I-290 at 1:04 p.m. Sept. 29; Dejah Young 25, of Bellwood, near St. Charles and Monterey, at 11:08 p.m. Sept. 29; Constantine J. Neofotistos, 23, of Addison in the 600 block of N. York at 12:51 p.m. Oct. 1; Julian Pena, 20, of Addison, near Adelia and Kenmore at 3:20 a.m. Oct. 3; Brielle E. Hawkins, 21, of Maywood, near Cottage Hill and St. Charles at 10:56 a.m. Oct. 3; and Jesse Valdez, 20, of Warrenville, near Second and Addison at 7:26 p.m. Oct. 5.
Possession of a controlled substance
Oct. 5
Steven Foster, 64, of Bensenville, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in the 100 block of S. West at 7:25 p.m. Police said Foster was located in the far west side of a park near the baseball field. A search of Foster’s person yielded two small zip block baggies containing a white powdery substance, according to police.
Sept. 30
Darnel Baalbaki, 26, of Bellwood, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and criminal damage to property in the 200 block of N. York at 7:22 p.m. Police said a complainant reported the suspect threw a large rock at the victim’s car. The reporting officer located the suspect who allegedly was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. Upon further investigation it was learned the suspect had two active warrants–one out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and one out of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, according to police.
Suspicious circumstances
Oct. 1
While investigating a burglary to a vehicle in the 600 block of S. Swain at 8:43 a.m., it was discovered an unknown suspect(s) entered a victim’s unsecured vehicle while it was parked in the driveway overnight. The victim reported nothing appeared to be missing.
Sept. 30
A complainant in the 400 block of N. Addison reviewed video surveillance which showed an unknown suspect was pulling on the door handle to his vehicle. Officers checked the area and located several vehicles had been burglarized.
Sept. 29-Sept. 30
Police said that subsequent to a reported suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of N. Larch, it was discovered an unknown suspect had entered the victim’s unsecured vehicle while it was parked on the street overnight. The victim reported nothing of value was taken.
Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/
robbery
Oct. 5
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 5:47 p.m. A complainant related the suspect, described as a white male in his 40s or 50s entered the store, posed as a new employee, and asked for a store’s chef jacket. The suspect exited the store with alcohol without paying for the merchandise.
Sept. 29-Oct. 4
Deceptive practice was reported in the 400 block of W. Lake at 12:30 p.m. A complainant related he was notified that a fraudulent letter was mailed out to customers with a fraudulent check sometime between the above dates. All checks were flagged by the bank and it appears none have been cashed.
Oct. 3
Burglary was reported at a company in the 700 block of N. Industrial at 7:03 a.m. A victim related that two unknown suspects had removed four boxes of cigarettes from a trailer parked in the lot.
Oct. 2
Lance Alexander, 60, of Chicago, was charged with was charged with violation of bail bond, retail theft and issued a no trespass notice at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 8:43 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a call for a suspect drinking alcohol and smoking in the bathroom at the above location, Alexander left the store and was located shortly after. It was learned Alexander was charged the previous night with retail theft from the same location, according to police. (See report below under Oct. 1.)
Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 100 block of S. York. A victim reported an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle while it was parked at her residence in the underground garage and removed her sunglasses.
Oct. 1
Lance Alexander, 60, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at a store in the 100 block E. Schiller at 10:23 p.m. Police said a complainant reported Alexander left the store without paying for an item of merchandise. (See report above from Oct. 2.)
July 1-Oct. 2
Theft was reported in the 100 block of E. Park. A victim relates that an unknown suspect(s) removed a diamond ring, three rosaries and two picture books from her apartment sometime between the above dates.
Sept. 30-Oct. 1
The Lincolnwood Police Department at 4:31 a.m. requested contact be made with the registered owner of a silver Subaru in the 400 block of S. Hill. The reporting officer met with the registered owner who discovered the vehicle was stolen from his driveway some time overnight. This case is pending investigation.
Sept. 30
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 1:46 p.m. Loss prevention at the store reported two unknown suspects described as black females entered the west doors, gathered men’s clothing, and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspects fled northbound Route 83. This case is pending investigation.
Sept. 29
Theft of lost or mislaid property was reported in the 600 block of W. North at 2:15 p.m. A victim related she lost her Louis Vuitton brand wallet containing her Illinois driver’s license and debit card. The victim later discovered a fraudulent online purchase on her debit account. The victim reported the fraudulent activity to her bank and canceled her debit card.
Sept. 28
Theft was reported at a restaurant in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at 10:28 a.m. An unknown suspect(s) took a parking control sign located on the south side of the building.
Feb. 9-Feb. 11
A victim in the 800 block of S. Fairfield told police that after the passing of his father, his father’s black 2017 Dodge Challenger was found to be missing from his residence. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen.
Warrant arrest
Oct. 4
Police said officers responded to the 900 block of S. York at 3:50 p.m. for the report of a retail theft. A traffic stop was conducted on a suspect vehicle (a taxi) and the suspects were found to be
passengers in the taxi, according to police. Police said the suspects were found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia, stolen liquor, and were placed under arrest.
