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
Dec. 15
Police said a reporting officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop at 4:15 a.m. near York and Grand on a vehicle that was reported to have stolen license plates. The driver of the vehicle, Daniel A. Medina-Guerrero, 27, of Chicago, allegedly failed to stop and fled eastbound on Grand Avenue. The suspect was later located, taken into custody and charged with armed habitual criminal, possession of a weapon-prior conviction, driving while license revoked, improper use of registration, no front/ rear registration plate and no insurance.
Assault, battery
Dec. 23
Brian Reynolds, 51, of Bensenville, was charged with assault and disorderly conduct at a business in the 100 block of N. York at 7:41 p.m. Police said officers responded to the business for a subject making threats.
Dec. 21
A victim in the 100 block of N. Addison told police at 11:53 p.m. he got into an argument with the suspect’s sister several weeks ago. On the above date, the suspect came to the victim’s work where he slapped the victim in the face and made threatening statements. An investigation is pending.
Criminal damage, criminal trespassing
Dec. 21
A victim in the 600 block of S. Hawthorne received a text from his neighbor informing him that his inflatable Christmas decoration had been damaged by four unknown subjects at 12:47 a.m.
Dec. 17
Subsequent to a suspect threatening a victim over the phone, the reporting officer made contact with the suspect who was served with a no trespass notice.
Domestic incident, disorderly conduct, domestic battery
Dec. 23
Jeramiah Webb, 25, of Minneapolis, Minn., was issued a citation for disorderly conduct and failure to yield to traffic near York and North at 4:57 p.m.
Dec. 22
A 29-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 500 block of W. Avery at 8:06 p.m.
Dec. 21
Darin Rajan, 43, of Naperville, was charged with threatening a public official and disorderly conduct in the 200 block of E. Butterfield at 7:06 a.m. Police said a complainant reported receiving bomb threat calls from an unknown phone number. The area was searched with no results. Upon further investigation, police said the number was found to be associated with Rajan, who had an active warrant out of Elmhurst.
Dec. 20
A victim in the 800 block of S Bryan told police he and his wife have been having verbal arguments and some physical fights over the victim spraying allergens around the house. Due to conflicting stories and no injuries, no arrests were made.
DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal possession of alcohol
Dec. 25
Jesus Rene Dadivas, 44, of Niles, was charged with DUI, possession of a conceal carry firearm while under the influence of alcohol, improper lane usage and failure to signal when changing lanes subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Third at 2:34 a.m.
Dec. 24
Joseph Vercillo, 56, of River Grove, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to wear a seat belt, two counts of disobeying a traffic control signal and transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Shady Lane at 1:31 a.m.
Dec. 22
Mario Muniz, 46, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper lighting, failure to signal and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at 12:39 a.m.
Gerardo Salmon, 31, of Melrose Park, was charged with DUI and illegal stopping/parking where prohibited near St. Charles and Berkley at 12:38 a.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 three incidents 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. 20
A victim in the 100 block of E. First told police they received multiple phone calls from a suspect in which the suspect threatened and made numerous hostile remarks toward the victim. The suspect was arrested on Dec. 21 and charged.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two 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.
Possession of a controlled substance
Dec. 23
Subsequent to a traffic stop, an unnamed suspect was found to be driving while license suspended and in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. The suspect was placed under arrest, transported to the police station and released without charges pending lab results.
Suspicious incident
Dec. 21
Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed near North and West at 5:15 a.m., a reporting officer attempted to follow the vehicle but lost sight of it in the area of North and Clinton. It was determined the vehicle was recently stolen out of Glen Ellyn.
Theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Dec. 24
A victim in the 400 block of W. Butterfield told police that an unknown suspect(s) stole jewelry from her residence. An investigation is pending.
Dec. 17-Dec. 24
A victim in the 800 block of S. Linden told police he mailed a check and later learned it was cashed for a different amount. The victim believes the check had been intercepted in the mail, forged, and cashed by an unknown suspect.
Dec. 22
Police said a complainant at a convenience store in the 100 block of E. First was informed by an employee that a suspect had stolen scratch off lottery tickets. Upon further investigation it was learned the suspect had committed previous thefts at several other convenience stores around the area. An investigation is pending.
Dec. 21
A victim at a banquet hall in the 600 block of W. North told police she left her purse unattended while at a Christmas party. The victim was notified of a charge to her debit card made by an unknown individual. An investigation is pending.
Dec. 20
While on patrol, a reporting officer observed a vehicle which was reported stolen out of Willowbrook. The reporting officer recovered the vehicle unoccupied in Melrose Park. Willowbrook police officers responded and took over the investigation.
Dec. 19
A complainant in the 100 block of N. Willow reported that his Amazon package had been stolen off his front porch.
A complainant at a gas station in the 200 block of E. Butterfield told police that a suspect had pumped gas without paying.
Dec. 18
A complainant in the 900 block of S. Colfax told police he received a notification that a package containing clothing was delivered to his home. The complainant did not receive his package.
Warrant arrest
Dec. 22
Police said that Subsequent to a report of a battery in the 700 block of Junior Terrace at 2:01 p.m., a victim related the suspects battered him and his brother. Both suspects were placed under arrest and transported to the police station. Police said Toribio B. Garcia, 35, of Addison, was found to have a valid warrant, was processed on the warrant and was charged with battery. The second suspect was charged with two counts of domestic battery and two counts of battery. Both suspects were transported to the DuPage County Jail.
Dec. 21
Police said that Subsequent to a report of a suspicious person standing in the roadway, Eduardo Reza, 35, of Maywood, was found to have an active warrant out of Cook County for burglary. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Elmhurst police station. He was processed on the warrant and was transported to DuPage County Jail.