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.
Battery
Feb. 17
A victim in the 100 block of Commerce told police that while enjoying a night out, an unknown suspect stepped on her foot. The victim confronted the suspect who proceeded to breathe heavily in the victim’s face and twisted the victim’s left wrist. An investigation is pending.
Criminal damage, criminal trespass
Feb. 20
Police said officers responded to a hotel in the 900 block of S. Riverside for the report of two people arguing. Upon arrival, the victim related his vehicle and PlayStation were damaged by the suspect. The victim refused to provided additional information or sign complaints.
Feb. 18
A complainant in the 400 block of N. Highland reported hearing a loud noise and finding her exterior window pane shattered by a brick. The victim had no suspect information. Officers checked the area but were met with no results. This case is pending investigation.
Feb. 17-Feb. 18
A reporting officer responded to the 400 block of Argyle for a vehicle with a broken window. It was learned that part of the steering column had also been removed.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance, dispute
Feb. 18
A 54-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, two counts of misdemeanor domestic battery and resisting a police officer in the 100 block of Oakland Grove at 11:37 p.m. Police said a victim related his wife struck him with a sword causing a laceration on his hand. The reporting officer made contact with the suspect, who became combative.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Feb. 19
Paige Dolan, 34, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for prowling, injury to property, possession of open alcohol, and burning garbage or rubbish in the 500 block of S. York at 10:39 p.m.
Konteria Banks, 57, of Westmont, was charged with DUI, parking in the roadway and illegal transportation of alcohol by a driver near highland and north at 5:23 a.m.
Feb. 18
Petroux E. Pykes, 36, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to signal and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Emory at 2:07 a.m.
Lisa Miserendino, 40, of Bolingbook, was charged with DUI and no insurance near Fair and St. Charles at 12:49 a.m.
Feb. 16
Darian Sanchez, 30, of Elmwood Park, was charged with DUI, Obstruction, Possession of Open Alcohol and Speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Crown at 1:13 a.m.
Feb. 15
Eder Magana, 41, of Posen, was charged with DUI and driving while license revoked near Lake and Walnut at 4:53 p.m.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two incidents of fleeing and eluding during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.
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 five incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Veon O. Carter, 22, of Chicago, near York and Grand at 3:12 p.m. Feb. 16; Nawal Sattar, 27, of Villa Park, near Poplar and St. Charles at 7:57 p.m. Feb. 17; Ashley Cruz, 29, of Chicago, near North and Highview at 4:24 p.m. Feb. 18; Cristian Beltran, 29, of Chicago near York and Third at 3:25 p.m. Feb. 19; and Jorge Hernandez, 26, of Chicago, near Lexington and York at 7:12 p.m. Feb. 19.
Theft, retail theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Feb. 21
Cristian E. Garcia-Benitez, 25, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft and burglary at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 12:40 p.m. Police said the suspect took multiple fragrance bottles totaling $419 in value and left the store without paying.
Feb. 20
A victim at a food store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police while shopping at the score, she noticed four subjects near her in the produce section. One of the suspects came up to the victim and spoke with her while she was shopping. The victim later realized her wallet was missing from her purse when she was going to pay for her groceries. The suspect then used the victim’s credit cards to make several fraudulent transactions. An investigation is pending.
A victim told police that while at the Edward-Elmhurst Hospital, an unknown suspect(s) stole her 2004 Toyota Camry. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen. An investigation is pending.
Feb. 19
A complainant at a food store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police that two unknown suspects distracted the cashier while she was ringing up two gift cards and several clothing items. The suspects paid for the clothing items but left without paying for the gift cards. An investigation is pending.
Feb. 17
JT Cash, 51, of Chicago, was charged with burglary, retail theft, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful use of handicapped parking space at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer at 7:21 p.m.
Feb. 16
Luis A. Padilla, 62, of Maywood, was charged with Burglary, Retail Theft and Obstructing Identification at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North at 1:50 a.m. Police said Padilla provided false information and was found to be in possession of stolen merchandise.
Feb. 15
Police said officers responded to a store in the 600 block of W. North at 3:19 p.m. for the report of a delayed retail theft. Upon officers’ arrival, a complainant related an unknown suspect stole merchandise. An investigation is pending.
Warrant arrest
Feb. 17
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at 12:22 p.m., Gary A. Franklin, 57, of Villa Park, was found to have a valid warrant out of DuPage County and placed into custody. Franklin also was transported to the police station and charged with Illegal
Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle and no seat belt. Jenny R. Brooks, 51, of Villa Park, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued citations for no valid driver’s license, no seat belt and expired registration.
