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 30
Police said an officer responded for a disturbance in the 100 block of W. First at 6:28 a.m. where James Porter, 55, of Wheaton, was threatening people, throwing things and attempted to kick someone in the head. Porter was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, disorderly conduct and assault.
May 28
Police said that subsequent to an assault in progress in the 200 block of W. Butterfield at 7:51 p.m., a victim was located at his residence with blood on his face. The victim refused medical treatment and was uncooperative with officers, stating he didn’t want any help.
April 26
A complainant in the 700 block of W. Lake related she has been having numerous problems with an auto dealership, and the suspect who is an employee. The complainant stated after completing a test drive, the suspect kissed her. The reporting officer made contact with the suspect, who denied kissing the complainant.
Criminal damage, criminal trespassing
May 21
A complainant in the 300 block of W. Commonwealth reported a wooden table and bench were defaced using yellow paint. The complainant has no suspect information.
May 5
Police said Lance Alexander, 61, of Chicago, was arrested on a warrant for retail theft-possess displayed merchandise not exceeding $300 and criminal trespass to land after notice that entry is forbidden in the 100 block of E. Butterfield at 5:53 p.m.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
May 29
Sean Adam Thomas, 34, of Woodridge, was charged with DUI, speeding, improper turn at an intersection and unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Villa at 1:29 a.m.
May 27
Angelica Contreras, 25, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Grand at 2:45 p.m.
May 26
Star Hernandez, 23, of Elmwood Park, was charged with aggravated DUI, DUI, driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Ardmore at 10:09 p.m.
Cesar Mendoza, 23, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and speeding near North and Route 83 at 2:56 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
May 26
A victim in the 600 block of W. Grand told police she has received approximately 30 phone calls from whom she believes to be her ex-boyfriend. A message was left for the suspect to contact the police department.
Identity theft, fraud, forgery
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of identity theft or fraud.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Edthan W. Martinez, 22, of Cicero, near Lake and McNair at 1:37 a.m. May 25; Devin Mendez, 21, of Bensenville, near Grand and Lake at 3:45 p.m. May 29; and Fabian Ocampo, 25, of Justice, in the 600 block of N. Industrial at 10:14 a.m.
Suspicious incident
May 29
A complainant told police at 8:11 p.m. that while at Butterfield Park, an unknown suspect approached her and her children speaking gibberish. The suspect left the scene in a white Chevy Tahoe once the complainant’s husband approached.
Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/
robbery
May 29
A victim in the 900 block of S. Stratford told police that an unknown person(s) entered his unlocked black Ford Escape and removed property.
May 26
A victim at a restaurant in the 900 block of N. York reported at 5:11 a.m. that two unknown males used a bat to shatter the front glass door to gain entry. The suspects observed an employee behind the register and fled to a white sedan leaving south on York.
May 14-May 26
A victim in the 100 block of S. Pick reports an unknown suspect forced entry to his detached garage and removed several items. All items were stored on his work bench. An investigation is pending.
May 25
A victim in the 800 block of N. York reported at 1:07 p.m. that an unknown suspect took his Apple I-Phone while they were eating dinner. The victim stated the suspect turned off the find my phone feature. The phone was entered into LEADS as stolen.
May 22
A victim in the 100 block of E. Belden reported sending explicit images of himself to an unknown suspect via Snapchat. The unknown suspect threatened to share the images if the victim does not send money. The victim sent funds to the unknown suspect.
May 19
A victim at an auto dealership in the 700 block of W. Lake reported that a suspect owed him money for storage fees after leaving his vehicle on the lot. On the above date, video shows a suspect removing the vehicle from the lot without paying the fees. The reporting officer attempted to contact the suspect with no results.
Retail theft
May 13
A complainant in the 100 block of E. Schiller told police at 8:21 p.m. that an unknown suspect left the business with merchandise without paying. This case is pending investigation.
Unlawful use of a weapon
May 31
Police said that subsequent to a suspicious person at a bank in the 900 block of No. York at 5:01 p.m., Saifullah Diab, 33, of Norridge, had made several withdrawals from a victim’s bank account. The suspect was found to be in possession of a stolen firearm, a M.D.M.A. pill and cocaine, according to police. Diab was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, two counts of forgery, two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and theft.
Warrant arrest
May 30
Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle near North and Railroad Avenue at 11:52 a.m., the registration showed the owner, Andru J. Rivera, 22, of Chicago, to have a warrant out of Cook County.
May 29
Police said Jack Jandick, 57, of Villa Park, was found to have a valid warrant out of
DeKalb County in the 100 block of N. Addison at 12:28 a.m.
May 25
Police said Lance Alexander, 61, of Chicago, was arrested on a warrant for retail theft-possess displayed merchandise not exceeding $300 and criminal trespass to land after notice that entry is forbidden in the 100 block of E. Butterfield at 5:53 p.m. On May 25, Alexander was issued a citation for possession of open alcohol in public and charged with criminal trespass in the 100 block of W. First at 1:33 p.m.
