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. 10
William T. McDonnell, 60, of Elmhurst, was charged with battery in the 200 block of N. Walnut at 12:24 p.m. According to police, a victim related they attempted to speak with McDonnell about his dog defecating in a neighbor’s yards. Police said McDonnell admitted to pushing the victim which caused her to fall, causing scrapes to her elbow.
Criminal damage
Sept. 11
A victim in the 600 block of S. Prospect reported at 9:05 p.m. that a brick was thrown at the basement window of the residence. A witness reported seeing a teen-age male suspect walking northbound on Prospect Avenue before fleeing in a four-door sedan. This case is pending investigation.
Sept. 10
A complainant in the 500 block of S. York told police that an unknown suspect(s) damaged the front windshield of their vehicle. The damage appeared to be from a golf ball.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
Sept. 13
A reporting officer near North and West stopped a vehicle at 11:49 p.m. that was involved in a domestic violence incident where a male suspect pointed a firearm at a female in Villa Park. Two subjects were released to the custody of Villa Park police and a third subject was transported to Elmhurst Hospital for an evaluation. The Villa Park Police Department is to file charges.
Sept. 12
Police said that subsequent to a call for a verbal domestic in the 100 block of E. Diversey at 4:57 a.m., the victim stated she had a verbal argument with her boyfriend and he was refusing to leave. The victim also stated the suspect had choked her during the argument. The suspect said it was a verbal argument only and nothing was physical. Due to conflicting statements, no witnesses and no signs of injury, no arrests were made.
Sept. 10
James R. Hale, 70, of Elk Grove Village, was charged with disorderly conduct and violation of bail bond in the 200 block of N. Michigan at 7:03 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a report of a violation of order of protection, Hale admitted to making contact with the victim and was subsequently taken into custody.
Stacy M. Parrish, 34, of Palatine, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/urinating in public, in the 900 block of S. York at 12:03 p.m. According to police, a complainant related suspects were causing a disturbance at the above location. Police said Parrish befouled the property in the presence of officers and was subsequently taken into custody.
Sept. 7
Maurice Massey, 46, of Woodridge, was issued citations for befouling public property and possession of open alcohol in public in the 100 block of E. First at 1:34 a.m. Police said that subsequent to the report of an intoxicated subject, Massey was in the lobby of the police station throwing up on the carpet.
July 30
A victim in the 200 block of E. Fremont told police at 7:57 p.m. that she was involved in a domestic battery with the suspect in July. The suspect denied any physical contact with the victim. An order of protection was already submitted prior to this report.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Sept. 12
William Friel, 36, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI-drugs and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near Spring and Butterfield at 8:50 a.m.
Sept. 10
Milton Carillo Lopez, 22, of Glendale Heights, was charged with DUI, two counts of improper lane usage and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near West and North at 3:14 a.m.
Travonte Hampton, 28, of Chicago, was issued a citation for DUI near York and St. Charles at 9:07 p.m.
Sept. 8
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported seven incidents of fleeing and eluding during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.
Aggravated fleeing, eluding
James M. Ussery Jr., 31, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding, failure to give information after striking unattended property, driving while license suspended, improper lane usage, and two counts of disobeying a stop sign near York and Crescent at 4:04 a.m. Police said Ussery Jr. fled the scene on foot after striking a building railing with his vehicle.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported seven 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 one incident of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Adam M. Senase, 28, of Chicago, near North and I-294 at 1:41 a.m. Sept. 11.
Possession of a controlled substance
Sept. 11
A complainant at Elmhurst Hospital told police that the suspect was admitted to the emergency room after being found unresponsive. Upon admission, the suspect was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. An investigation is pending.
Theft or burglary /retail theft/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/
robbery
Sept. 1-Sept. 12
A complainant in the 900 block of S. Route 83 told police that an unknown suspect removed approximately five bags of clothing from her storage unit sometime between the above dates. The values of the items are unknown at this time.
Sept. 10
Police said officers responded to the 200 block of N. Geneva at 9:28 p.m. for a delayed residential burglary. A homeowner returned to find the back door open and property missing from the residence. An investigation is pending.
Sept. 9
A victim near First and York told police at 11:12 p.m. that an unknown suspect stole her unattended backpack at the above location. An investigation is pending.
Sept. 8
A victim at Windsor Drive told police at 10 a.m. that an unknown person(s) gained access to the victim’s home by removing a screen and climbing through an open window. The victim’s purse was removed from the kitchen counter. An investigation is pending.
Sept. 7
Police said that subsequent to a report of a delayed burglary to a vehicle in the 800 block of N. York at 10:47 a.m., the victim stated a black Mazda CX-5 was parked next to their unlocked vehicle. A man was seen on camera exiting the Mazda and entered the unlocked vehicle removing property.
Retail theft
Sept. 11
A complainant at a food store in the 600 block of N. York told police that an unknown suspect(s) loaded a cart full of merchandise and exited the store without paying. This case is pending investigation.
Sept. 9
Police said officers responded to a report of a retail theft in progress at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 8:01 p.m. While attempting to flee with the unpaid merchandise one of the suspects had battered an employee. The victim was transported to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment. The two suspects were described as black males. An investigation is pending.
Warrant arrest
Sept. 9
Police said officers responded to the 500 block of W. Grand at 5:30 a.m. for the report of a disturbance. According to police, officers spoke with Andrea D. Valadez, 24, of Elgin, and found she had a warrant out of Elgin.
