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
June 18
Police said officers responded to Edward-Elmhurst Hospital at 4:11 p.m. to assist with a patient who was combative. The reporting officer sustained a cut to his left ear while detaining the subject. The officer and the subject were treated for their injuries.
Criminal damage, criminal trespassing
June 16
A reporting officer responded to the 1000 block of S. Riverside at 9:08 p.m. for the report of juveniles trespassing at a vacant house. Upon arrival, six juveniles fled the property eastbound towards Eldridge Park. Damage was found to a storm door, window and garage wall.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
June 21
Ricky Rena Market, 56, of Northlake, was charged with DUI-drugs, failure to signal when required and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Lake at 3:17 a.m.
June 19
Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle which had just fled an attempted traffic stop near Route 83 and North at 11:36 p.m. June 19, Jonathan Brewer, 25, of Villa Park, was placed under arrest. Brewer was allegedly found to be intoxicated and was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended, vehicle, loud muffler, fleeing and eluding and no insurance.
Josue M. Lopez Patishtan, 22, of Addison, was charged with DUI, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, transportation or possession of open alcohol by driver, improper lighting, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop in the 400 block of N. York at 1:44 a.m.
June 18
Marina J. Piszczor, 18, of Elmhurst, was charged with possession of alcohol by minor and consumption of alcohol by minor, while Grace M. Anderson, 19, and Riane M. Feehery, 18, both of Elmhurst, were issued citations for possession/consumption of alcohol subsequent to a complaint in the 400 block of N. West at 5:10 a.m.
June 17
Lukas A. Berg, 18, and Kali A. Brown, 18, both of Elmhurst, and Dion Pavlopoulos, 18, of Oak Brook, were issued citations for possession of alcohol by a minor in the 400 block of N. Ida at 11:14 p.m.
Jose D. Hernandez-Rodriguez, 21, of Harvey, a passenger in a vehicle. was issued citations for possession of open alcohol by a passenger and possession of cannabis by a passenger, while the driver, Carlos R. Sandoval, 22, of Posen, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, DUI, possession of cannabis by a driver, resisting a police officer and obstructing a police officer in the 400 block of W. Lake at 4:01 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle, Sandoval was found to be in possession of cocaine, cannabis, and was driving under the influence.
June 16
Jose Frias Valerrama, 44, of Bloomingdale, was charged with aggravated DUI, resisting a police officer, driving while license revoked, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a reckless driving call near Route 83 and North at 1:24 p.m.
Michael Zachman, 57, of Aurora, was charged with DUI and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Hagans at 8:14 p.m.
June 15
Marshawn R. Balenton, 21, of Bensenville, was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at 5:23 p.m.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct
June 21
A 34-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery and unlawful use of a weapon in the 200 block of S. Monterey for an alleged incident that occurred June 11.
A complainant at a business in the 400 block of Spring told police he received threatening text messages from the suspect after interviewing him for a position at the business. An investigation is pending.
June 19
A complainant in the 200 block of W. Wrightwood told police that a subject made inappropriate statements which made her feel uncomfortable. The complainant requested the subject be served a no-trespass notice. This case is under investigation.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported four incidents 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
June 17
A complainant in the 600 block of N. York told police she was receiving unwanted messages from the suspect and believes that he is stalking her. The suspect was contacted by a reporting officer who advised him to cease contact with the complainant.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of identity theft or fraud.
Possession of a controlled substance
June 18
Police said that subsequent to the report of a disturbance in the 200 block of E. Butterfield at 9:24 p.m., it was learned the suspect, Wesley Owens-Bey, 61, of Bellwood, threatened another individual with an axe and was found to be under the influence of drugs. Owens-Bey was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, aggravated assault, DUI drugs and unlawful use of a weapon.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported six incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Julian E. Brandon, 43, of Chicago, near West and North at 5:22 p.m. June 15; Erick A. Gonzalez-Maudujano, 26, of Addison, near Route 83 and North at 5:23 p.m. June 15; Thomas E. Latham Jr., 23, of Lombard, in the 100 block of N. Addison at 10:04 p.m. June 15; Antonio Cannon Jr., 25, of Oak Park, near Berteau and North at 11:52 p.m. June 16; Tyrese Loyd, 29, of Chicago, near Butterfield and Route 83 at 2:01 a.m. June 17; and Lorenzo J. Lathan, 39, of Chicago, near Route 83 and North at 12:19 a.m. June 22.
Suspicious incident
June 20
A complainant at a business in the 800 block of N. Industrial reported a former employee showed up to the business holding a rope with a wooden dart attached. The suspect was served with a no-trespass notice.
A complainant in the 400 block of N. Howard told police at 4:56 p.m. she observed four unknown subjects wearing construction-colored shirts in a black BMW sedan. Two subjects exited the vehicle and approached several residences in the area. The men returned to the vehicle and left the area.
June 15-June 16
A victim in the 200 block of E. Fremont told police that an unknown suspect placed a damaged black leather office chair on her patio. A thank you card containing the words “Merry Christmas dummy” and a vulgar drawing was left on the seat of the chair.
June 15
A complainant in the 600 block of S. Mitchell stated her daughter was approached by a suspicious juvenile who offered to sell her mints. The suspect left the area prior to officers’ arrival.
Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/
robbery
June 21
A complainant at an auto dealership told police at 5:22 a.m. they observed suspects fleeing from the dealership in a dark blue Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was discovered that five subjects had broken into the business and fled the scene shortly after. No items were reported stolen.
June 20
A victim at a store in the 600 block of N. York reported while shopping, an unknown suspect removed her wallet from her purse. The victim later reviewed her account and discovered a fraudulent transaction at an unknown Sam’s Club location. The victim notified her bank.
June 19
A victim in the 900 block of Kirk reported at 3:36 p.m. that an unknown suspect took his Vespa scooter for a test drive and never returned with it. The victim related he posted his Vespa scooter for sale on Facebook Marketplace and communicated with the unknown suspect. This case is pending investigation.
A complainant at a trucking company in the 600 block of N. Larch reported an employee conducted a fleet inventory and discovered a semi tractor and trailer were missing from the lot. The truck was later tracked in Old Bridge, New Jersey. Officers responded to the area but were not able to locate the vehicle.
A complainant in the 100 block of N. Highland told police she was alerted by her alarm company that the back door may have been tampered with. The complainant arrived home and discovered damage to the interior trim of the residence. The complainant reviewed front door camera footage which shows an unknown female walking up to the residence and then walking away. This case is pending investigation.
Police said officers made contact with the occupant of a suspicious vehicle near North and Berteau at 11:28 p.m. which was reported stolen out of Chicago. The driver was placed under arrest. The reporting officer spoke with the registered owner who advised the vehicle was taken following a domestic issue and did not wish to sign complaints. The driver was released without charges.
June 17
A complainant told police that he parked his unlocked vehicle in the alley with the keys inside on June 16. Upon returning to his vehicle, he found it was missing. The vehicle was later located in Aurora and towed to a tow yard for processing.
June 15
A victim in the 700 block of N. Industrial reported at 5:24 a.m. that two unknown male suspects were observed inside the back of a semi-trailer taking a box containing cigarettes.
June 13
A victim in the 200 block of N. Ridgeland reported he purchased an antique firearm online and transferred money to the seller; however, the gun was never shipped. The victim later discovered the sale was fraudulent.
Retail theft
June 14
A victim at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 reports at 4:54 a.m. that an unknown female suspect took clothing and left without paying. An investigation is pending.
Warrant arrest
June 19
Police said that subsequent to a 911 call at a business in the 500 block of W. Lake at 1:13 p.m., Raymond D. Prewitt, 53, of Yorkville, was found to have an active warrant out of the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office.
June 17
While on patrol near North and Villa at 5:29 p.m., a reporting officer observed a vehicle that was reportedly stolen out of Chicago. A traffic stop was conducted and the passenger of the vehicle, was found to be the registered owner of the vehicle, according to police. The driver of the vehicle, Dajon Jones, 22, of Chicago, was found to be driving while license suspended and to have a valid warrant out of DuPage County, according to police.
June 15
Police said Manuel Alejandro Reyes, 25, of Bensenville, was charged with possession of alcohol in a vehicle and no seat belt near Route 83 and North at 5:23 p.m. Reyes also had valid warrants out of Franklin Park.
