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 trespassing
June 26
Charles A. Keefer, 53, of Villa Park, was charged with criminal trespass to property at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 9:52 a.m. Police said the suspect had been issued a previous no trespass notice and was in violation.
June 25
Carlos Lopez, 30, of Chicago, was issued a citation for criminal trespass to property in the 400 block of E. Lake at 2:56 p.m. Police said Lopez used a knife to open a locked bathroom after being told he could not go in.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
June 28
Ricardo Maravilla Garcia, 34, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and two counts of driving on the wrong side of the road subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and 16th Street at 10:37 p.m.
June 26
Leilany Elexus DeLaricci, 23, of Elmwood Park, was charged for driving while license suspended, expired registration and illegal transportation of alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at 12:55 p.m.
June 24
Jeblin Cifuentes-Carrillo, 27, of Melrose Park, was charged with aggravated DUI, DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol and driving while license revoked in the 300 block of N. Ridgeland at 12:35 a.m.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct
June 28
A complainant related that subsequent to an argument in the 400 block of W. Alexander, she videotaped the suspect who grabbed her arms. The suspect related he did not strike the complainant; he just reached for the recording device. There were no signs of injury and no complaints to be signed.
A complainant in the 200 block of S. Kenilworth told police that subsequent to an argument, the suspect pushed her. The suspect denied pushing the complainant. There were no signs of injuries. The
complainant left the residence for the evening.
June 27
Mathew Keovan, 55, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct at a recreational facility in the 100 block of S. West at 6:57 p.m. According to police, a victim related Keovan made threatening and derogatory comments towards them at the above location.
June 25
A 56-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of N. Myrtle at 3:18 a.m. A victim told police the suspect grabbed her and an altercation followed. The victim had fresh injuries to her forearms.
June 24
A 50-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with six counts of domestic battery in the 200 block of W. Butterfield at 10:58 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a report of a domestic battery, the suspect was found to be intoxicated and battered the three victims.
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
June 24
A victim in the 600 block of S. Saylor reported sending explicit images to an unknown suspect purporting to be a female. The unknown suspect threatened to share the images if he did not transfer a payment.
June 21
A complainant in the 900 block of S. Cambridge reported while conducting an OSHA inspection, a suspect made threatening statements. The reporting officer spoke with the suspect who denied threatening the complainant. The complainant did not wish to sign complaints.
Identity theft, fraud
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 four incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Anthony Martinez, 22, of Villa Park, near North and Route 83 at 9:01 a.m. June 23; Dejah M. Young, 26, of Bellwood, near Lake and York at 7:54 p.m. June 26; Eric M. Waxman, 49, of Northfield, near Grand and Wilson at 6:15 p.m. June 28; and Michael Pita, 22, of Niles, near York and Vallette at 12:28 a.m. June 29.
Suspicious incident
June 14-June 27
Police said a victim at a company in the 800 block of S. Route 83 related an unknown suspect(s) attempted to remove the injectors from the engine bay of their apportioned tractor sometime between the above dates. An investigation is pending.
June 25
Police said a suspect reporting her acquaintance left with her backpack, containing her belongings. The victim was found to have an Order of Protection (OOP) from Cook County and was subsequently served. The victim displayed erratic behavior and was transported to Edward-Elmhurst Hospital for an evaluation.
Police said officers responded to the 300 block of E. St. Charles at 8:41 a.m. for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, it was learned the suspect and victims were arguing. The suspect and her sister shoved each other, but there were no signs of injury, and there were no complaints to be signed. The suspect gathered her belongings and left the residence. The victims were provided with resources for domestic violence.
June 24
A reporting officer near North and Glade located a vehicle which was reported stolen out of Chicago. Officers conducted a traffic stop and placed the driver into investigative custody. Upon further investigation, it was learned the vehicle was rented and never returned after failing to make payments. The suspect was released from the scene without charges pending further investigation. The Chicago Police Department was notified, and the vehicle was towed at the request of the registered owner.
Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/
robbery
June 27
A victim in the 200 block of S. Cottage Hill told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed his wheelchair from his driveway.
June 26
A victim at a fitness center in the 600 block of N. York told police at 11:15 a.m. that an unknown suspect(s) broke her passenger side front window of her vehicle at the above location and removed her Michael Kors bag from the passenger seat. An investigation is pending.
A reporting officer at a store in the 600 block of N. York responded to the location for a delayed retail theft. The suspects left the store without paying for their merchandise. An investigation is pending.
June 23-June 24
A victim in the 600 block of N. Larch reported his Sony Playstation 5 and Metaquest 2 headset were missing from his truck after he dropped it off for repair.
June 10-June 23
A victim in the 400 block of S. Hill reported that her tenant left her basement apartment and removed items that belonged to the unit. This case is pending investigation.
June 22
Victims in the 100 block of S. Prospect told police that an unknown suspect(s) broke the passenger side window to their vehicle and stole money at the above location. An investigation is pending.
According to police, a victim in the 600 block of N. Larch told police that an unknown person removed his personal belongings and television from a company truck. The suspect, Danna Marie Bien, 41, of Essex, Mo., was later identified on the scene and the items were recovered. Bien was charged with burglary without causing damage.
April 26
A victim in the 500 block of W. St. Charles reported an unknown suspect withdrew money from the ATM using his debit card. The victim notified his bank.
Retail theft
June 22
A complainant at a store in the 600 block of N. York told police that an unknown suspect left the store with merchandise without paying. An investigation is pending.
Warrant arrest
June 28
Police said Kristina Figueroa, 36, of River Forest, turned herself in on a warrant for identity theft at 9 :50 a.m.
Police said Jason E. Maldonado, 30, of Chicago, was found to have a warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections subsequent to a traffic stop in the 600 block of N. York at 4:41 p.m.
June 27
Police said Kenneth R. Moore, 32, of Chicago, was found to have a valid warrant out of DuPage County subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at 11:38 p.m.
June 25
Police said Nicole Egeland, 28, of Villa Park, was found to be wanted on warrants from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office near Pick and Rose at 3:44 p.m.
June 24
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Myrtle and North at 11:37 p.m., Robert J. Sammarco, 34, of Chicago, was found to have a warrant out of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. He also was charged with no registration displayed and unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver.
