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.
Arson
Jan. 25
Wilson A. Giron Miguel, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with aggravated arson, residential arson and arson in the 400 block of N. Highview at 2:24 a.m. Police said that subsequent to an argument, the suspect set clothing on fire. The fire then spread to the interior of the home.
Assault, battery
Jan. 26
Estevan Perez, 28, of Bensenville, was charged with battery, aggravated assault to a security guard, and criminal trespass to property at Elmhurst Hospital at 5:14 a.m. Police said Perez was asked to leave the hospital and refused. While being escorted out, police said he struck a hospital public safety officer in the mouth and attempted to strike another public safety officer.
Jan. 25
Ernestine S. Hawthorn, 31, of Maywood, was charged with battery at a hotel in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at 2:05 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a fight in progress, Hawthorn was found to have a valid warrant out of DuPage and Cook counties.
Domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance, domestic battery
Jan. 27
Police said that subsequent to a verbal domestic in the 200 block of S. Monterey Ave., the complainant related she wanted her boyfriends to leave the house. While officers were still on scene, the two subjects began arguing again. Both parties agreed to separate for the night.
Jan. 26
A complainant near Butterfield and Prospect told police while walking, a suspect drove up beside her and asked if she wanted a ride. After she told the driver she did not need a ride, he used foul language and drove northbound from the scene.
Jan. 25
A 28-year-old Addison man was charged with two counts of domestic battery and obstructing a police officer in the 900 block of S. Hillcrest at 3:40 a.m. Police said that Subsequent to a report of a domestic battery, the suspect also was found to have a valid warrant out of DuPage County.
Jan. 24
Miguel G. Vargas Santeliz, 48, of Villa Park, was charged with Disorderly Conduct/ Filing a False Police Report in the 100 block of E. First at 5:36 p.m. Police said after reviewing video surveillance regarding a previous reported hit and run, the officer determined the suspect’s story was not correct. The suspect admitted to being involved in an accident in a different town, according to police.
Jan. 23
A 38-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 600 block of W. Fay at 4:07 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a report of a domestic battery, it was learned the suspect pushed the victim.
DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal possession of alcohol
Jan. 29
Edward P. Urgitis, 73, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, improper lighting and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop in the 900 block of N. York at 9:18 p.m.
Jan. 26
Derek Banks, 34, of Gary, Ind., was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and possession of open alcohol by a driver subsequent to a traffic stop near Kenilworth and North at 1:51 a.m.
Johnny G. Sevilla Jr., 19, of Chicago Heights, was charged with zero tolerance DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at 2:08 a.m.
Jan. 25
Catherine M. Jordan, 78, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid and accident near St. Charles and York at 11:23 p.m.
Jan. 24
Michael R. McSweeney, 32, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, speeding and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Willow and North at 11:27 p.m.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported no 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
Jan. 28
Police said that subsequent to a call for a subject being verbally aggressive toward an employee at a business in the 800 block of N. Industrial, the suspect was located and issued a no trespass notice.
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: Mekhi Westby, 21, of Oak Park, near North and Melrose at 4:53 p.m. Jan. 25.
Suspicious incident
Jan. 28-Jan. 29
An unknown suspect(s) entered several unlocked vehicles in the 100 block of N. Clinton between the above dates and rifled through the consoles. An investigation is pending.
A complainant in the 200 block of N. Indiana reported an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle overnight, but nothing appeared to be missing.
Theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Jan. 28
Afia G. Khattak, 37, of Morton Grove, was charged with retail theft and contributing to the delinquency of a minor at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 6:33 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a retail theft, the suspect was seen entering a vehicle as a passenger. A traffic stop was conducted, and the suspect was found to be in possession of stolen merchandise, according to police.
Jan. 27-Jan. 28
Police said officers responded for a delayed burglary and criminal damage to property report where an unknown suspect(s) cut the lock to gain access to the secure parking lot at an auto dealership in the 300 block of W. Grand. Once inside, the dealership, a vehicle was damaged. An investigation is pending.
Jan. 24
Jesus Bello, 27, and Alex I. Navarro Lopez, 42, both of Melrose Park and passengers in a vehicle, were charged with retail theft near Butterfield and Cadwell at 9:51 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, the suspects were found to be in possession of stolen liquor. Additionally, police said Navarro Lopez was processed on a warrant for theft out of DuPage County.
Malachi D. Castner, 25, of Chicago, was charged with Obstructing Identification, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Trespass to Building and three counts of aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon at the Elmhurst Public Library at 9:08 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call for a subject sleeping in the men’s bathroom, Castner was located and found to be in possession of a loaded firearm and to have four valid failure to appear warrants out of DuPage County.
A reporting officer observed a vehicle which had been reported stolen entering into Bensenville. Bensenville police responded and took the suspects into custody.
Jan. 23
Alexander J. Begovich, 31, of Bensenville, was charged with three counts of burglary in the 200 block of N. Addison. Police said that subsequent to a report of a burglary, it was learned that the suspect forced his way into the parking garage and made entry into the mail room.