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
Sept. 25
A complainant in the 100 block of S. Prospect told police at 12:32 a.m. that her boyfriend, whom she refused to identify, damaged her vehicle. There were visible footprints and damage to the hood, roof of the vehicle, and front bumper.
Criminal trespassing
Sept. 25
James McClain, 34, of Cicero, was charged with criminal trespass to a residence and disorderly conduct in the 400 block of N. Maple at 5:50 a.m. Police said a victim reported an unknown male suspect was sleeping on a couch in his screened-in patio; the male also tried to open the interior door. Officers located the suspect, who police said admitted to sleeping in the porch area but denied trying to open the interior residence door.
Sept. 24
Nathan A. Deborde, 28, of Wheaton; Chelsea M. Manzano, 22, of Lombard; and Travis L. Moore, 21, of Glen Ellyn, were issued citations for trespassing in the 100 block of Addison. Police said while on patrol, an officer observed multiple subjects on the top level of the Addison Parking Deck which is prohibited.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
Sept. 22
Bayron Y. Cuevas Florez, 31, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, improper lane usage, prohibited lighting and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and I-290 at 2:45 a.m.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Sept. 24
Ricardo Hernandez Lopez, 27, of Franklin Park, was charged with DUI, possession of open alcohol and driving without a registration light near York and Grand at 1:52 a.m.
Sept. 23
Brian D. Mendez, 20, of Glendale Heights, was charged with blood alcohol concentration for a motor vehicle operator under 21, consumption of alcohol by a minor, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at 2:05 a.m.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of fleeing and eluding during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.
Harassments, threats
Sept. 26
James R. Hale, 70, of Elk Grove Village, was charged with harassment by telephone and transported to DuPage County courthouse for pre-trial conditions in the 100 block of N. Michigan at 8:45 p.m. Police said that between 7:49 a.m. and 6:25 p.m., the suspect left 13 voicemails for the victim. Past reports show various reports and arrests because the suspect contacted the victim, according to police. The victim was provided information on how to get an order of protection.
Sept. 23
A victim in the 100 block of Fellows told police that the suspect had been repeatedly messaging her throughout the day. The suspect was advised to cease contact with the victim. The victim was advised on how to get an order of protection and further assistance in the matter.
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
Sept. 26
Joseph Anthony, 36, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, speeding, improper passing of emergency vehicles, driving while license suspended and no insurance, while Yvette Blackburn, 37, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance subsequent to a traffic stop near I-290 and North at 12:22 a.m.
James Golliday, 25, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis in a vehicle, failure to signal and tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Fair at 10:26 p.m.
Suspicious incident
Sept. 25
A complainant in the 600 block of S. Berkley told police at 3:42 a.m. that she was awakened by the sound of her backyard gate being opened and unknown voices. The complainant observed a female suspect near her backyard gate. Officers attempted to locate the suspect(s) with no results. An investigation is pending.
A complainant in the 1000 block of S. Euclid told police that an unknown subject entered the resident’s living area and spoke to staff, claiming to be working for a pipe company. The unknown subject related his grandmother was in the building, but left the lobby moments later.
Theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Sept. 26
A complainant at a business in the 600 block of W. Grand told police at 9:09 a.m. that an unknown suspect attempted to gain entry into the business with a cutting device through the overhead door. Entry was never gained and nothing was reported missing at this time. An investigation is pending.
Sept. 25
A victim at Elmhurst Hospital reported she walked away from her office and when she returned, she noticed an unknown male subject inside. The unknown subject left the office after the victim told him he was not in the right place. The victim checked her purse and noticed cash was missing. This case is pending investigation.
Sept. 21-Sept. 24
A reporting officer responded to the 200 block of E. Butterfield for a delayed burglary to a vehicle. The victim related an unknown suspect(s) broke the rear passenger side window and damaged the steering column. No items seemed to be missing at this time. An investigation is pending.
Sept. 23
Shannon D. Harper, 24, of Streamwood, was charged with aggravated battery, resisting a police officer, burglary, retail theft and possession of cannabis; Alfarae Alexander, 50, of Streamwood, was charged with burglary; and Isaiah K. Nunley, 26, of Streamwood, was charged with possession of cannabis in a vehicle by a passenger in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at 1:20 p.m. Police said that subsequent to the report of a retail theft, the suspects were located and taken into custody.
Sept. 22
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Third at 11:54 p.m., Aumondre Chandler, 20, of Chicago, was found to be in possession of a fraudulent driver’s license. Chandler was charged with attempt to possess a fraudulent driver’s license, tinted windows, no valid driver’s license and no insurance.
July 1-July 17
A victim in the 300 block of W. Avery reported that his father’s ring and gold chain were missing sometime between the above dates. The suspects stayed at the victim’s residence back in July, and the victim believes that the suspects stole his jewelry. An investigation is pending.
Theft of catalytic converters
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of a catalytic converter being stolen from a vehicle.
Retail theft
Sept. 26
A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. York reported that an unknown suspect took a bottle of liquor and left without paying. The unknown suspect, described as an Hispanic female, entered a red SUV and was last seen northbound on York Street.
