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. 16
A complainant in the 400 block of W. Alexander reported that a group of unknown juveniles kicked the front door of her house and cut the mat of a trampoline located in her backyard.
Dec. 14
Donald Bigham, 68, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was issued a citation for trespassing at a store in the 600 block of W. North at 11:38 a.m. At 2 p.m. on the above date, Bigham also was issued a citation for trespassing at the same store.
Dec. 12
A victim at a fitness center in the 600 block of N. York reported that an unknown suspect(s) broke the back window of his vehicle. Nothing appears to be missing from the vehicle, according to the victim.
Domestic incident, disorderly conduct
Dec. 18
A 64-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with aggravated assault and two counts of domestic battery at a hotel in the 500 block of W. Grand at 11:58 a.m.
Dec. 15
A 28-year-old Des Plaines woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of E. Vallette at 9:13 p.m.
Police said officers responded to the 1200 block of S. Prospect at 9:58 p.m. for an intoxicated person. While on the scene, the victim reported her parents were abusive towards her. The victim’s parents reported they were trying to keep additional alcohol out of the victim’s hands. The victim refused treatment and both parties agreed to separate for the night.
Dec. 13
A complainant in the 900 block of S. Spring told police her ex-husband had spit on her car during a custody transfer and wanted the incident documented. The reporting officer spoke with the other party who denied the incident. Both parties were advised to avoid contact with each other outside of custody transfers.
Dec. 12
A victim in the 100 block of N. Haven told police that a verbal argument turned physical when a suspect struck the victim in the face. The reporting officer made contact with the suspect who denied hitting the victim. Due to conflicting statements and no visible injuries, no arrests were made.
DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal possession of alcohol
Dec. 17
Patrick Dorgan, 43, of Ashland, Oregon, was charged with DUI in the 400 block of W. Armitage at 136 p.m.
Jason A. Pascavage, 46, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and driving with expired license plates subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Harvard at 1:46 a.m.
Dec. 14
Filip Ondra, 29, of Bensenville, was issued citations for DUI, no insurance and no valid license near St. Charles at York at 8:41 p.m.
Jose Mauricio Valencia Rangel, 29, of Palatine, was charged with DUI and following too closely near Grand and York at 4:55 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 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
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported five incidents of identity theft or fraud.
Possession of cannabis in a vehicle
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported one incident of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Erick Gonzalez Mandujano, 28, of Addison, near Route 83 and Lake at 9:34 p.m. Dec. 13.
Possession of a controlled substance
Dec. 18
Antonio Escalante-Lopez, 38, of Addison, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, obstructing identification, operating a motor vehicle with no valid license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper display of registration plate subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Grand at 9:43 p.m.
Theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Dec. 17
Police said that subsequent to a retail theft in progress at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83, a complainant related the suspects filled bags with unpaid merchandise and fled the scene. The suspects were apprehended and transported to the police station. Julian Guerrero, 19, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding, burglary, retail theft, resisting arrest, child endangerment, no valid driver’s license, disobeying a traffic control device, improper lane usage and no insurance. Daniel Bargas III, of Berwyn; and Maria Vega, 20, and Jonathan Abner Moran Rivera, 18, both Chicago, were all charged with burglary, retail theft and obstructing a police officer.
Dec. 16
Police said a complainant reported an unknown suspect exited the store on Aug. 15 with a suitcase full of unpaid liquor. According to police, a warrant was obtained, and Aurinye T. Wells, 23, of Chicago, turned herself in to the police station on the above date. Wells was process on the warrant, charged with burglary and retail theft.
A reporting officer in the 100 block of S. Fairview responded to a report of a construction tractor that had been taken and left in the middle of the roadway. The tractor’s owner was contacted and moved the tractor off the roadway.
Dec. 15-Dec. 16
A victim in the 600 block of S. Spring told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle while it was parked overnight and stole several tools. An investigation is pending.
Dec. 14
A complainant at a gas station in the 1000 block of N York reported a suspect took two Lottery tickets while the employee was in the backroom. Further investigation is pending.
Dec. 12
Police said victim’s laptop bag containing numerous items was found in the 100 block of E. Lake at 12:25 p.m. The victim was contacted and stated it was in his vehicle which had been stolen in Hoffman Estates. The Hoffman Estates Police Department was notified, and the bag was submitted into evidence for safekeeping.
Dec. 11
A complainant at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 told police that an unknown suspect concealed merchandise and exited the store without paying. An investigation is pending.
A victim in the 100 block of Robert T. Palmer observed several fraudulent charges on her bank account and realized that her wallet was missing after going to Walgreens. An investigation is pending.
Dec. 9
A victim in the 100 block of N. Myrtle told police that an unknown suspect took a yard sign that he placed outside of his house.
Feb. 6-June 18
A victim in the 400 block of S. Argyle told police that an unknown person(s) stole money through her CashApp account linked to her Chase bank account sometime between the above dates. An investigation is pending.