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.
Armed habitual criminal
March 6
Teiwan J. Bergman, 22, of Chicago, was charged with armed violence, armed habitual criminal, unlawful use of weapon by a felon and theft at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York at 4:32 p.m. Aaryona Dixon, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with theft. Police said a complainant related the suspects ran out of the restaurant without paying, were located after running and were placed under arrest. According to police, Bergman was found to be in possession of a firearm and a controlled substance.
Assault, battery
March 4
Police said officers responded to the 100 block of E. Schiller at 9:56 p.m. for the report of a verbal domestic. Upon arrival, the suspect was located in the lobby of the complex with a large knife. The suspect pointed the knife at officers and took a step towards them before he was taken into custody. Medics responded to the above location and transported the suspect to the Elmhurst Hospital for treatment. The suspect will be charged with three counts of aggravated assault once released from the hospital.
March 2
A complainant near Third and Berteau reported she observed a vehicle stopped and an unknown suspect striking a passenger in that vehicle. The suspect entered the driver’s seat and drove away. A witness was able to gather a license plate which registers to Chicago. Officers checked the area but were met with no results. The Chicago Police Department was notified.
Criminal damage, criminal trespass
Feb. 29
Victor Flores, 42, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of criminal damage to property in the 100 block of N. York at 7:38 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of a verbal domestic, and arrival, the victim related she loaned the suspect her vehicle. When she came to pick up the vehicle, she noticed her tires were damaged, according to police. Police said Flores admitted to damaging the victim’s tires and was taken into custody.
Police said officers responded to a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North at 10:26 p.m. for the report of a customer dispute. Upon arrival, a suspect related that subsequent to a verbal argument with his girlfriend, she left with his money so he couldn’t pay. A friend of the suspect responded to the location and paid for his meal. The suspect was issued a no-trespass notice from the restaurant.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance, dispute
March 4
A 33-year-old Chicago man was charged with two counts of domestic battery at a hotel in the 900 block of S. Riverside at 1:51 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect struck the victim several times.
Feb. 29
A subject came into a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 and related he intended to physically injure an employee (who was not working at that time). The subject was confrontational with the complainant as he was being escorted out of the store. There were no complaints to be signed. The reporting officer learned, subsequent to the incident, that the subject drove to the victim’s house and threw an object through a window at the residence.
A 34-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of W. Alexander at 9:15 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect and victim began fighting. The suspect reportedly grabbed the victim and placed his arm around her neck.
DUI, DUI-drugs, transportation of open alcohol, possession of open alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor
March 6
Krina H. Patel, 34, of Hoffman Estates, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, improper lighting and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near I-290 and York at 12:23 a.m.
March 4
Dimitrov Georgi, 32, of Des Plaines, was charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance and improper lighting subsequent to a traffic stop in the 200 block of E. Butterfield at 11:49 p.m.
March 3
Jose Leonardo Hernandez Garcia, 44, of Villa Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident, driving too fast for conditions and no insurance near North and Evergreen at 9:31 p.m.
March 3
Emmanuel Gonzalez, 25, of Downers Grove, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to signal subsequent to a traffic stop in the 100 block of S. Palmer at 1:38 a.m.
March 2
Christian Chimbo Matalo, 35, of Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended, no valid insurance, open alcohol in a vehicle and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near North and I-290 at 4:53 p.m.
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.
Identity theft, fraud, forgery
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported eight 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 three incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Marc Santos, 24, of Stone Park, near Church and Lake at 9:40 p.m. March 1; Michael Kafaro, 25, of River Grove, near Addison and York at 11:16 p.m. March 2; and Antonio Garcia, 22, of Hillside, near Roosevelt and Butterfield at 9:02 a.m. March 6.
Theft, retail theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
March 1
Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 600 block of N. York, officers located a semi-truck parked in the lot which was reported stolen out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and took possession of the vehicle pursuant to its investigation.
A victim in the 100 block of N. Maple arrived home and discovered the residence had been burglarized. This case is pending investigation.
Feb. 20
According to police, a victim related that while at Elmhurst Hospital, an unknown suspect(s) stole her beige 2004 Toyota Camry. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen. Subsequent to an investigation, Robert McManus, 54, of Brookfield, was taken into custody Feb. 28. He was charged with theft-unauthorized control-not exceeding $500 and transported to DuPage County Jail. Joseph James Montoro; 38, of Berwyn, was taken into custody on Feb. 29 and charged with receiving, possessing or selling a stolen motor vehicle or essential part, and transported to DuPage County Jail.
Warrant arrest
Feb. 29
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. North at 9:23 a.m., Brian P. Doherto, 47, of Elmhurst, was found to have a warrant out of DuPage County.
