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 trespassing
Dec. 9
Donald J. Bigham, 68, of Las Vegas, was issued a citation for trespassing at a store and also served with a no-trespass notice at a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North.
A complainant in the 200 block of S. Kenilworth reported he found the back passenger window of his vehicle had been shattered. Officers checked the area and found a landscaping company had just left the area, possibly causing the damage.
DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal possession of alcohol
Dec. 8
Beiker Palacios, 27, of Schaumburg, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, no valid driver’s license and illegal possession of alcohol by a driver in a motor vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Maple at 2:43 a.m.
Dec. 5
John Szlenk, 55, of Hampshire, was charged with DUI, parking on the roadway, attempted obstructing of justice and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Arlington at 11:59 p.m.
Antonio Tavira Martinez, 26, of Addison, was charged with DUI, improper lighting and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Ridgeland and North at 11:27 p.m.
Entering unlocked vehicles
Elmhurst police said there were no incidents that occurred of unknown suspects entering unlocked vehicles.
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
Dec. 4
A complainant in the 100 block of E. North told police she received several text messages from a suspect and he later showed up at her residence. The reporting officer advised the suspect not to contact the complainant or return to her residence.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported no incidents of identity theft or fraud.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Christian R. Traveras, 32, of Bronx, N.Y., near I-290 and Lake at 4:51 p.m. Dec. 6; Jamie Trujillo Rebolle, 37, of Chicago, near York and Grand at 10:21 a.m. Dec. 7; and Allison Devell, 29, of Elmhurst, near West and Fellows at 4:16 p.m. Dec. 10.
Theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Dec. 11
A victim in the 300 block of N. Oaklawn reported that she had two packages delivered to her residence, and upon returning home, they were gone. An investigation is pending.
Dec. 8
Declan Barney, 23, of Elmhurst, was charged with Theft and Criminal Damage to Property at a restaurant in the 400 block of S. Spring at 12:36 a.m. Police said a victim reports the suspect took his phone while at the bar. The phone was recovered but was found to be reportedly damaged.
Dec. 7
A complainant at a store in the 900 block of S. York told police that items belonging to her were stolen from her car while she was shopping. An investigation is pending.
Dec. 6
A victim at a hotel in the 300 block of N. Route 83 reported that an unknown suspect removed a bag containing jewelry from her room while she was out of the room. An investigation is pending.
Dec. 5
Jennifer, Kurdziel, 53, of Addison, was charged with retail theft and driving while license suspended while Jessica Koeller, 37, of Addison, was charged with retail theft, possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 3:37 p.m. Police said a complainant stated the suspects left the store with merchandise without paying.
A complainant reported someone had taken his jacket with his car key while at a gym in the 100 block of N. Addison at 9:46 p.m. The jacket and car key were later located.
A victim at a restaurant in the 900 block of N. York told police he forgot his wallet on the counter after ordering food when two unknown suspects described as black males took the wallet from the counter. An investigation is pending.
A victim in the 1000 block of Eldridge bold police that an unknown person(s) removed both license plates on his black Porsche Carrera.
Unlawful use of a weapon
Dec. 7
Shuya Inaba, 24, of Schaumburg, was charged with Unlawful Use of Weapon, Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle, Improper Lane Usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at 3:49 a.m. Police said the suspect was found to be in possession of brass knuckles and cannabis which was not in a properly sealed container.
