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 trespass
Feb. 27
A victim in the 700 block of S. Colfax told police that a suspect broke the back window of her residence and fled the area. An investigation is pending.
Feb. 25
Frank Cortese, 51, of Elmhurst, was charged with resisting a police officer and six counts of criminal damage to property in the 400 block of N. Willow at 3:45 p.m. Police said the suspect was located, damaging several neighbors’ property.
Feb. 23
Mateusz Gorzkowski, 23, of Lombard, was charged with criminal trespass to land at Elmhurst University at 3:58 p.m. Police said a complainant related the suspect was previously served a no trespass notice from the university and was recently observed on video surveillance violating the notice. A reporting officer contacted the suspect, who agreed to respond to the police station.
Feb. 22
A complainant at a gas station in the 300 block of W. Butterfield told police that an unknown suspect was captured on their security footage and was seen using rebar and a brick in attempt to gain access to their building. The unknown suspect was unsuccessful with the attempt and left the scene.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance, dispute
Feb. 27
A 73-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of E. Van Buren at 10:14 a.m. Police said a reporting officer was flagged down by the victim who was found to be bleeding from a cut. The victim related his wife had attacked him and threw him into the bedroom door frame. The reporting officer made contact with the suspect, who stated she was hit by the victim but had no visible injuries from the confrontation.
Feb. 23
Michael Wright, 38, of Chicago, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/breach of peace and issued a no trespass notice at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North at 12:32 p.m. According to police, a complainant related the suspect was in the store harassing customers and employees and asking for money.
A 41-year-old Elgin man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of W. North at 9:29 p.m. Police said officers located the suspect’s vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The pregnant victim related that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect reportedly struck her abdomen and put her in a headlock.
Feb. 22
A 36-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery, DUI, transportation of open alcohol by a driver in the 800 block of S. Poplar at 8:55 p.m. Police said a complainant related the victim was battered by the suspect.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Feb. 28
Melissa Monteleone, 44, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI combo alcohol/drugs and improper lane usage in the 300 block of W. Second at 6:19 p.m.
Feb. 26
Mamude Useni, 28, of Lombard, was charged with DUI and unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver in the 200 block of N. Emory at 5:37 a.m.
Feb. 25
Larry Johnson Jr., 43, of De Kalb, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis, improper lighting, no insurance and possession of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Michigan at 2:35 a.m.
Feb. 24
Jamil Sherman, 37, of Joliet, was charged with DUI, disobeying a traffic control device, four counts of improper lane usage and failure to signal when required subsequent to a traffic stop near Larch and North at 12:59 a.m.
Feb. 23
Rosie Flores, 39, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Lake at 2:45 a.m.
James Longstreet, 71, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and driving the wrong way on a one-way street subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Second at 9:56 a.m.
Amy Unland, 47, of Chicago, was charged with DUI-drugs, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, failure to signal when required and improper turn at intersection subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Lake at 3:30 a.m.
Miriam Nunez Barrera, 32, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, operating a vehicle with suspended registration, unlawful use of cannabis by a driver and illegal parking where prohibited near Lake and Walnut at 9:28 p.m.
Harassment, threats
Dec. 27-Feb. 28
A complainant in the 100 block of S. Prospect told police that she is being harassed through the app Yik Yak. An investigation is pending.
Feb. 27
A victim in the 400 block of S. Spring told police that after paying the suspects for a ticket to watch the All-Star Game, they agreed to meet, but the suspects didn’t show up. The victim received harassing messages from the suspects after she successfully disputed the transaction. A reporting officer made contact with the suspects and advised them to cease communication with the victim.
Identity theft, fraud, forgery
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: Jorge Lopez, 22, of Hillside, near Grand and York at 11:41 p.m. Feb. 24; Dakare Davis, 24, of Bellwood, near St. Charles and Kenmore at 2:57 a.m. Feb. 25; Isaac Burcy, 26, of Belvidere, near York and Industrial at 5:55 p.m. Feb. 26; and Gustavo Garcia, 28, of Burbank, near Route 83 and North at 11:50 p.m. Feb. 27.
Possession of a controlled substance
Feb. 24
Andrew Georgiev, 20, of West Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at an apartment complex in the 1-100 block of Elm Creek at 7:17 a.m. Police said the suspect also was found to have a warrant for his arrest out of McLean County.
Suspicious incident
Feb. 27
Elmhurst residents have received false phone calls from a man identifying himself as a sergeant with the Elmhurst Police Department. Further investigation is pending.
Feb. 22
Police said that subsequent to a report for a disturbance, the complainant related the offender was asking for money after not paying for his food. The suspect was served with
a no trespass notice.
Theft, retail theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Feb. 27-Feb. 28
A complainant at a café in the 100 block of W. Vallette told police that an unknown person(s) broke the glass window next to the front door of the Prairie Café and stole money from the register. An investigation is pending.
Feb. 26
Police said complainant at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 reported a known suspect was in the store who had previously committed product return fraud. The suspect reportedly exited the store and entered a silver minivan. Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. .Eddie Jones, 54 of Riverdale, was charged with retail theft, no valid driver’s license and no insurance, while police said Billy Saylor, 49, of Chicago, was wanted on a warrant out of Glen Carbon, Ill. He was processed on the warrant.
Police said that subsequent to a delayed retail theft, an unknown suspect described as a white male was observed concealing merchandise and exiting a store in the 600 block of W. St. Charles and left without paying.
A complainant at a company in the 100 block of W. Second reported an employee had used a company credit cards for personal expenses. This case is pending investigation.
Feb. 22
A victim at a gas station in the 600 block of W. North told police at 12:37 p.m. that he parked his vehicle in the lot after having mechanical issues. Sometime overnight an unknown person(s) stole his unlocked vehicle. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen. The Summit Police Department later located the vehicle abandoned. An investigation is pending.
Warrant arrest
Feb. 22
Police said a reporting officer made contact with Melissa Talaga, 26, of Bloomingdale, who was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. The suspect was placed under arrest. Police said she was found to have an active warrant out of DuPage County. Talaga was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, processed on the warrant, and transported to DuPage County Jail.
