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 to property
Sept. 13
A victim in the 200 block of E. Second reported at 8:54 p.m. that an unknown suspect(s) broke a glass window pane on her front door.
Domestic battery, disorderly conduct, domestic incident, dispute, disturbance
Sept. 18
Police said that subsequent to a report of a disturbance in the 200 block of E. First at 6:55 p.m., a victim stated that the suspect, who is from Elmhurst, had previously pointed a rifle at her and prevented her from using the telephone to call the police for help. The suspect was charged with aggravated unlawful restraint, intimidation-physical harm, aggravated assault-use deadly weapon and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.
Sept. 8
A complainant in the 200 block of S. Route 83 reported being battered by her husband on the above date, but due to conflicting statements and lack of evidence, no arrests were made. However, after further investigation, a warrant was obtained for the suspect for domestic battery. On Sept. 15, a traffic stop was conducted on the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect was taken into custody, transported to the police department, processed on a warrant for domestic battery and transported to the DuPage County Jail.
DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Sept. 17
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Grantley at 1:30 a.m., it was found there was open alcohol inside the vehicle. Ian Rennert, 22, of Chicago, was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger. Evan Haynes, 26, of Chicago, was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol by a passenger. Christopher Jackson, 18, of Elmhurst, was charged with illegal consumption of liquor by a person under 21.
Sept. 16
Omar Villegas, 36, of Des Plaines, was charged with aggravated DUI, aggravated driving while license revoked, two counts of endangering the life of a child, failure to secure a child under the age of 8, improper turn, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Diversey at 3:28 a.m.
Sept. 15
Victor Lopez Uribe, 22, of Joliet, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, possession of open alcohol and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and I-290 at 4:27 a.m.
Sept. 13
Johnathan Brown, 33, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, speeding no insurance and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Grand at 12:16 p.m.
Police said that subsequent to a report of a reckless driver near Lake and West at 9:35 p.m., a reporting officer located the suspect’s vehicle in the driveway of the above location with the driver slumped behind the wheel. According to police, Calvin Hill, 88, of Elmhurst, was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. Hill was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, no insurance and improper lane usage.
Entering unlocked vehicles
Elmhurst police said there were no incidents that occurred of unknown suspects entering unlocked vehicles at the following locations:
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. 17
A complainant in the 100 block of N. Caroline reported at 1:40 p.m. that the suspect is an ex-coworker who was still contacting her after she asked him not to. An officer spoke with the suspect and advised him to no longer have any contact with the complainant.
Sept. 15
A complainant in the 600 block of W. North reported at 3:03 a.m. that a suspect threatened to harm her following a verbal argument. No complaints to be signed.
Sept. 14
A victim in the 800 block of S. Bryan reported he received numerous threatening text messages from an unknown suspect. The victim later received a phone call from an unknown suspect, demanding money and threatening his family.
Sept. 12
A victim at Elmhurst Hospital reported she received a threatening video call from her soon to be ex-husband. This case is pending investigation.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported four incidents of identity theft or fraud.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported no incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger:
Suspicious incident
Sept. 14
Police said that subsequent to a call of a man trespassing on railroad property, officers located Albert Burrus, 21, of Elmhurst, who fled on foot. The suspect was taken into protective custody and was charged with trespass to railroad property and resisting.
Sept. 13
A reporting officer met with a complainant near Butterfield and Kent at 9:03 p.m. who reported she was driving with her ex-boyfriend and seated in the passenger seat. The complainant related they were both arguing when her ex-boyfriend reached for the steering wheel, causing her to stop abruptly. The ex-boyfriend exited the vehicle and walked away. No complaints were signed due to conflicting statements and no signs of injuries. Both parties agreed to separate.
Sept. 12
A complainant at a rental company in the 600 block of N. Larch told police that while out for a road test of a truck with a suspect, the suspect asked her if she wanted to go in the back of the truck and have sex with him. The suspect denies requesting sex from the complainant.
Theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Sept. 18
Nicholas Lykins, 28, of Berwyn, was charged with burglary and two counts of retail theft at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer at 2:37 p.m. Police said a complainant related the suspect walked out of the pharmacy with a basket containing unpaid merchandise. Xavier Miller, 38, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 2:38 p.m. Police said Miller took merchandise and exited the pharmacy without paying.
A complainant in the 600 block of N Larch told police that an unknown suspect(s) took his personal belongings out of his work truck while it was parked at the above location. An investigation is pending.
Sept. 16
A complainant at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York reported that an unknown suspect described as an Hispanic male took online food orders which were waiting to be picked up. The unknown male left the area in a blue GMC Arcadia.
A victim in the 800 block of S. Route 83 reported that her bag was stolen from her storage unit.
Sept. 14
Cesar Ochoa Lopez, 39, of Addison, was issued citations for unlawful use of registration and operating an unregistered motor vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and York at 3:26 a.m.
Sept. 13
Police said that subsequent to a report of a suspicious person at Elmhurst Hospital at 1:44 p.m., the complainant reported an unknown suspect used a jack to lift a vehicle and look underneath. The suspect dropped the vehicle and left the scene in gray Kia SUV. Upon further investigation, it was discovered two catalytic converters were stolen from two vehicles along with a front license plate. This case is pending investigation.
A victim reported a package was delivered and taken from the hallway in a condominium building in the 100 block of Fellows at 2:15 p.m.
A victim reported at 7:09 p.m. he misplaced his wallet while visiting an entertainment center in the 300 block of W. Lake. The victim’s wallet was later located by a staff member but cash was missing. Staff reviewed video footage which shows an unknown female picking up an item from the floor where the wallet was found and exiting the building. This case is pending investigation.
Sept. 4
Police said an unknown suspect at a store in the 500 block of S. York stole several Lottery tickets from the store at 1:02 p.m.
Aug. 20
A complainant in the 300 block of W. Lake told police they were missing both the front and rear license plates on a medical van that they had taken to an auto shop for service. The auto shop in Elgin stated the vehicle came to them without plates. The license plates were entered into LEADS.
Warrant arrest
Sept. 19
Police said Nicholas Diaz, 29, of :Elmhurst, was found to have an active warrant out of DuPage County subsequent to a traffic stop near Quincy and Kent at 2:40 a.m. Diaz also was charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper display of registration and no insurance.
Sept. 13
Police said Curtis Riverside, 33, of Melrose Park, turned himself in on a warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and pending charges from an Elmhurst obstructing identification case. Riverside was charged with obstructing identification and driving while license suspended.
