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.
Assault, battery
Feb. 20
A victim at a business in the 100 block of N. York reported the suspect has yelled at her customers, asked other tenants in the building for loans, previously pushed the victim, and is currently living out of her unit. The victim did not want to sign complaints.
Criminal trespassing, criminal damage
Feb. 22
Donald J. Bigham, 68, of Las Vegas, Nev., was charged with criminal trespassing to property in the 600 block of W. North at 12:55 p.m.
Police said a group of unknown suspects were seen setting a fire at a school in the 400 block of N. West, which caused damage to the top level of the multi-level playground unit. Upon officers’ arrival, there was no active fire, but an officer observed soot, charred sticks and leaves. The area was checked for the suspects with no results.
Feb. 21
While on patrol in the 200 block of N. York, police said an officer observed a vehicle which had been reported stolen. Police said a suspect was taken into custody and was transported to the police station. According to police, subsequent to a search of the vehicle, Isaly I. Camana, 21, of Chicago, was found to be in possession of cannabis, which was not in a properly sealed, odor-proof, child-resistant container. She was charged with criminal trespass to a motor vehicle and unlawful possession of cannabis by driver.
Feb. 20-Feb. 21
A complainant in the 100 block of Fellows reported an unknown suspect(s) shattered the passenger side window and damaged the steering column of her vehicle overnight.
Domestic battery, disorderly conduct
Feb. 26
A 69-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 500 block of N. Indiana at 11:31 p.m. Police said that subsequent to the report of a domestic battery at the above location, it was determined the suspect pushed the victim after a verbal argument.
Feb. 25
Mynor D. Ramos, 27, of Summit, was charged with Felony Disorderly Conduct/False Police Report near Butterfield and Euclid at 11:18 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a report of an armed robbery, Ramos related two unknown subjects approached him and robbed him. However, police said Ramos later admitted to fabricating the entire story.
Feb. 22
Michael T. Delaney, 36, of Bensenville, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct at a convenience store in the 500 block of S. Spring at 9:44 p.m. Police said officers responded for an intoxicated subject refusing to leave the business. Delaney was located and found to have urinated in public, according to police.
DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal possession of alcohol
Feb. 23
Antonio J. Nardulli, 25, of Des Plaines, was charged with aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon, DUI, unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver, transportation of open alcohol and no insurance near Route 83 and Riverside at 4:44 a.m.
Feb. 21
Felix O. Guijosa Velazque, 35, of Wood Dale, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, driving on the wrong side of the road and reckless driving near St. Charles and Cottage Hill at 9:18 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a road rage incident, the suspect was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
Justin V. Love, 44, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, resisting arrest, improper lane usage and driving with unsafe tires subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and Butterfield at 12:04 a.m.
Feb. 12
Iris J. Rivera, 51, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash, transportation of open alcohol and no insurance near North and Elm at 4:39 p.m.
Forgery
Feb. 21
Dalvin D. Lockart, 30, of Chicago, was charged with forgery, possession of altered forged documents, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and obstruction at an auto dealership in the 200 block of W. Grand at 8:15 p.m. Police said the suspect attempted to purchase a vehicle with a fictitious driver’s license.
Harassment, threats
Feb. 21-Feb. 22
A complainant at a business in the 800 block of S. Riverside related a suspect called the business approximately 15-20 times. The suspect yelled at employees and used profanity because the business was unable to board his dog. An officer spoke with the suspect, advised he was to have no further contact with the business and the suspect related he understood.
Feb. 21
A complainant in the 200 block of E. Grantley advised that the suspect sent her numerous threatening text messages. The suspect was contacted and advised to have no further contact with the complainant.
Feb. 20-Feb. 21
A complainant in the 300 block of N. Maple told police that the suspect was texting her the day after a date, but she blocked him and did not want him to have any further contact with her. The suspect was advised to have no further contact with the complainant.
Identity theft, fraud
According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported seven 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: Mingo M. Nixon, 20, of Broadview, near York and Diversey at 3 p.m. Feb. 26.
Prostitution
Feb. 25
Police said that subsequent to an investigation in the 900 block of S. Riverside at 9:34 p.m., Angela M. Flynn, 45, of Wood Dale, was found to be soliciting for prostitution at a hotel in Elmhurst. Flynn’s boyfriend—Hector Castaneda, 46, of Blue Island, and friend—Samantha Giles, 31, of Orland Park—were found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and crack cocaine, according to police. Police said Flynn was processed on a valid warrant out of Cook County and charged with prostitution. Giles was charged with obstructing identification, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Castaneda was charged with unlawful possession of controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
Theft, retail theft, burglary, attempted theft or burglary, forgery, deceptive practice, obstruction, robbery
Feb. 24
A victim in the 200 block of S. Route 83 reported that an unknown female suspect stole her wallet and cell phone from her shoulder handbag while in a store parking lot. The wallet contained a credit card, her Illinois driver’s license and $20. The driver’s license was entered into LEADS as stolen.
Feb. 21
Stanley R. McQueen, 39, of Chicago, was charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Any Document Known to be forged, and two counts of delivery of a forged document in the 100 block of N. York at 4 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of a suspect who attempted to purchase merchandise using a counterfeit $100 bill before leaving the area. The suspect was found to have passed counterfeit bills at two additional business as well, according to police.
Dec. 18, 2024-Jan. 7
A victim at a school in the 100 block of W. Butterfield reported her son put his violin in the orchestra room storage closet. and when he returned, it was missing.
