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
Jan. 22
Markquell Green, 35, of Charlotte, Nebr., was charged with Criminal Trespass to Motor Vehicle, Criminal Damage to property and two counts of aggravated battery at a gas station in the 100 block of W. Third at 7:12 p.m. According to police, a victim related when he asked the suspect out of his vehicle, the suspect started a physical altercation pinning the victim to the ground.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance, dispute
Jan. 22
Police said that subsequent to a call from a veteran crisis hot line, it was learned that the person did not live in the 800 block of S. Chatham and that an unknown suspect(s) has been making false calls recently. An investigation is pending.
Jan. 19
Maurice Massey, 46, of Chicago, was cited for disorderly conduct and served with a no trespass notice at Elmhurst Hospital at 10:40 p.m. Police said Elmhurst Hospital security reported the suspect was intoxicated and threatened staff.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Jan. 22
Kerri Crawley, 44, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, transportation of open alcohol and no insurance subsequent to a well-being check in the 900 block of N. York at 7:04 p.m.
Jan. 21
Nha Hoang Thanh Nguyen, 37, of Wheaton, was charged with DUI, endangering the life of a child, possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle, improper lane usage, failure secure a child under 8 years of age and no insurance in the 600 block of W. North at 12:36 a.m.
Jan. 20
Edgar Tapia Guzman, 32, of Berkeley, was charged with DUI, retail theft, expired registration, improper lighting and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Butterfield and Cadwell at 11:12 p.m.
Jan. 19
David Forrest, 48, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, while JT Cash Jr., also of Chicago, was charged with retail theft, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, DUI-drugs, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, making an improper turn at an intersection, improper lighting and failure to signal when required near North and Michigan at 11:31 p.m. Police said Cash was found to be in possession of two bottles of stolen liquor from a pharmacy, driving under the influence of drugs and in possession of a controlled substance.
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
Sept. 15-Jan. 18
A complainant in the 100 block of S. Kenmore reported she has received numerous unwanted phone calls from her ex-boyfriend between the above dates. A reporting officer made contact with the suspect who agreed to cease communication with the complainant.
Identity theft, fraud, forgery
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported six 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: Arturo Hernandez, 18, of Chicago, near Berteau and North at 11:53 p.m. Jan. 21.
Theft, retail theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Jan. 20
Robert Bovan, 43, of Rolling Meadows, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, DUI, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, unlawful possession of cannabis, illegal transportation of open alcohol and battery to a police officer near Roosevelt and York at 11:17 p.m. Police said a reporting officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle which was reported stolen out of the City of Chicago.
A complainant at a gas station in the 600 block of W. North reported a suspect removed a case of beer and exited the station without paying. The suspect then returned and attempted to purchase a second case of beer but was denied. The complainant did not wish to sign complaints but wanted the suspect trespassed. The suspect was served with a no trespass notice and released
Jan. 19
Paul Chandler, 35, of Sauk Village, was charged with retail theft and burglary at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83. Police said the suspect exited the store with unpaid merchandise.
Jan. 18
Police said loss prevention at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 reported an unknown suspect took items in the store and walked to customer service where he requested to return the items without a receipt. The return was approved and the unknown suspect was given store credit. The suspect then attempted to purchase two gift cards but was denied and left the store. This case is pending investigation.
Jan. 17
Police said a reporting officer responded to a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North on the above date for a retail theft that had just occurred. It was reported a suspect had allegedly stolen an unknown quantity of liquor and left the scene in the above listed vehicle. On Jan. 18, police said detectives located two suspects at a hotel in Hillside and took David E. Heidner, 35, of Chicago, and Kathleen A. Vieau, 42, of Farge, Wis., into custody. According to police, Heidner was found to have two active warrants out of Cook County. He also was charged with burglary and retail theft, while Vieau was charged with retail theft.
Jan. 3-Jan. 13
A victim at a company in the 600 block of N. Larch told police that an unknown person(s) removed personal items out of a semi truck while it was getting repairs.
Warrant arrest
Jan. 24
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Butterfield at 1:47 p.m., Alvin Harris, 25, of Chicago, a passenger in a vehicle, was found to have an active warrant out of the Rockford Police Department. Harris was processed and transported to DuPage County Jail.
