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
May 14
A reporting officer was called to assist the Fire Department regarding a small fire in the bathroom at a residence in the 100 block of Fellows at around 7:18 p.m. It was discovered that unknown suspects reportedly lit a roll of toilet paper on fire and left it in a sink. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Department. A witness stated he saw four teenagers—three males and a female—near the building just prior to the report of the fire.
Assault, battery
May 14
A victim at York High School related at around 7:28 a.m. that after arriving at school, the suspect walked by and asked him why he was giving him dirty looks. A verbal argument began between the two and the suspect reportedly punched the victim in the head. The suspect was placed under arrest, processed, and released to his father. The case was referred to Juvenile Probation.
May 13
Police said that subsequent to a call for a medic assist at Elmhurst Hospital at around 12:37 a.m., Dewayne Washington, 27, of Madison, Wis., was escorted into the hospital by officers and medics. Once inside, Washington allegedly pushed the reporting officer and was then taken into custody. According to police, a loaded handgun and one extra loaded magazine were located in his jacket pocket. Washington was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, resisting arrest and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and carrying a concealed weapon in a prohibited area.
Criminal damage, criminal trespass, criminal defacement
May 11-May 13
A reporting officer in the 600 block of Lamont Road responded to the above location for a criminal damage to property report. The complainant stated a bullet hole was located in a window on the west side of the building. The reporting officer observed two panes of glass had been damaged and located a dented bullet on the inside ledge. The complainant stated he is unaware of any problems at the company or anyone having been recently terminated. The window faces I-290 and Route 83.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance
May 13
Police said officers responded to the 500 block of E. Park at around 11:16 a.m. for the report of a domestic disturbance. A victim stated her husband was in the residence destroying her property. The victim’s husband stated he only made statements about destroying her property but never actually followed through with the statement. Both parties were asked to
separate for the day.
May 11
A victim in the 100 block of Linden told police at around 3:13 p.m. that she and the suspect had a verbal argument which turned physical. The victim’s son then entered the room attempting to break up the two when the suspect allegedly began hitting him. The suspect, according to police, left the scene prior to the reporting officer’s arrival. The victims did not wish to sign complaints. Contact was made with the suspect who related she would stay at a hotel for the night.
May 10
Kevon Stewart, 18, of Elmhurst, was charged with possession of cannabis and obstructed driver’s view subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and I-290 at around 4:35 p.m.
Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument between the victim and the suspect in the 800 block of N. Indiana at around 10:45 a.m., a physical altercation ensued. The victim did not want to pursue charges and only wanted the suspect to leave. The suspect was transported to a local motel.
Disorderly conduct
May 10
Linzy Maldonao, 32, of Elmhurst, was charged with attempted disorderly conduct/filing a false police report at a store in the 100 block of Robert Palmer Drive at around 4:30 p.m. Police said Maldonao related a friend had stolen her prescription medication while she was inside the store. Maldonao later admitted she was attempting to make a false police report, according to police.
DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication
May 12
Trent Nybert, 20, of Villa Park, was charged with consumption of alcohol and possession of a fictitious ID; Taylor Zurliene, 20, of Streamwood, was issued citations for consumption of alcohol and possession of a fictitious ID; Roger Nosal, 19, of Addison, was issued citations for consumption of alcohol and possession of a fictitious ID; Taylor Davitt, 20, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for consumption of alcohol by a minor; and Samantha Derango, 20, of Arlington Heights, was issued a citation for consumption of alcohol by a minor subsequent to a tavern check in the 100 block of S. York at around 12;30 a.m.
Jack Ricobene, 20, of Elmhurst, was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of a fictitious ID, and a minor on license premises subsequent to a bar check at a pub in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 12:01 a.m.
Noel Rosario, 41, of Addison, was charged with DUI, failure to give information after a property damage accident and use of an unsafe tire near North and Glade at around 1:26 a.m.
May 11
Slawomir Szponar, 60, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Fremont at around 9:58 a.m.
Fraudulent ID
May 12
Mahogany Beecham, 33, of Chicago, was charged with possession of fraudulent identification, driving while license suspended and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Emory at around 5:06 p.m. Police said Beecham offender was in possession of multiple files containing Social Security cards and driver’s licenses from various states which were fictitious.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a
controlled substance, possession of alternative nicotine product
May 15
Steven Gonzalez, 19, of Melrose Park, and Evelyn Carrera-Garcia, 19, of Forest Park, were issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Fremont at around 11:44 p.m.
Gregg Thoney, 43, of Elmhurst, and Craig R. Vincus, 49, of Westmont, were charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance subsequent to a traffic stop near Butterfield and Kent at around 5:12 p.m. Vincus also was issued citations for an improper turn and failure to signal.
May 10
A reporting officer was notified by York High School personnel of two suspects in possession of two vaping devices containing suspect THC. The two suspects were issued citations possession of an alternative nicotine product and possession of drug paraphernalia.
May 9
Police said a school administrator at York High School received information regarding possible drug use and conducted a search of the suspect’s backpack. A vape cartridge containing a brown tar-like substance (suspect THC) was located inside the backpack. The suspect was cited for possession of cannabis and his parent was notified.
Suspicious circumstances
May 11
While conducting a business check at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 4:08 p.m., a reporting officer was advised by an employee of a suspicious male who was inside the store 10 minutes prior to the officer’s arrival. The suspect, described as a black male approximately 45-50 years of age, wearing a black Chicago Bulls hat and a blue hoody, reportedly had a large quantity of liquor and steaks in a shopping cart and was wandering back and forth between aisles. When the suspect was approached by an employee, he quickly exited the store, leaving the cart behind. He was last seen entering a tan Pontiac G6 and fled the parking lot at a high rate of speed.
May 10
A victim in the 500 block of S. York told police at around 10:03 p.m. that while getting gas at the above location, she observed an unknown male parked next to her with what appeared to be a gun in his hand. The area was checked for the suspect with no results.
May 8
A victim near Elm Tree Lane and Fair told police at around 5:16 p.m. while she was walking home, a small white car driven by someone described as a white female, approximately 40 years old, wearing glasses and appearing to have burns or scars on half of her face, approached the victim and asked if she needed a ride home. Then the female driver stated she thought the victim was her daughter. The vehicle then left the area.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
May 14
Police said officers responded to a hotel in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at around 12:45 a.m. to the report of a subject refusing to leave the hotel. Upon arrival, the victim was located, reportedly had slurred speech, and could not explain how he got there. The victim had been staying in a room which was being paid for with a fraudulent credit card used by the suspect, according to police. Police said the victim admitted to taking PCP and was transported to Elmhurst Hospital for treatment. The suspect was unable to be located.
Identity theft was reported at Elm Creek Drive at around 3 p.m. A victim had packages delivered to his residence. The victim did not order anything and refused the delivery. The victim learned that an unknown suspect used his debit card to make a purchase.
May 13
Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of E. St. Charles at around 10:33 a.m. A reporting officer spoke to the victim who stated she received a phone call from an unknown suspect claiming to work for the Social Security Administration. The victim provided the unknown suspect with her Social Security number.
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 100 block of W. Harrison at around 9:08 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect entered two of their unlocked vehicles and removed medication from the middle console. Nothing else was missing from either vehicle.
May 11
Janice Kuzel, 41, of Northlake, was charged with theft in the 600 block of W. North at around 11:37 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a theft at a store, the victim related while shopping with her daughters, one of them left their Apple I-Phone 7 on a store rack. According to police, Kuzel walked by the area, saw the phone and placed it in her purse.
Theft was reported in the 300 block of W. Grand at around 10:34 a.m. A witness told police they observed a suspect described as a black male load the victim’s black and orange backpack-style Echo blower into his grey Ford Escort and leave the area traveling east on Grand Avenue. The area was checked with no results.
Theft was reported in the 300 block of S. Spring at around 11:31 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect took his Asus 7-inch tablet. The victim could not remember if the tablet was in his backpack or if he left it at the gazebo at Spring and the Prairie Path. The gazebo was checked with no results. The victim is staying at PADS and stated anyone would have access to his backpack.
May 10
Theft was reported in the 400 block of N. Highview at around 6:11 p.m. A victim told police that he left his lawnmower unattended while mowing his front lawn. The victim stepped inside his house for 10 minutes, and when he returned outside, the
lawnmower was missing. The victim left the lawnmower on his property, but close to the street. The victim believes scrappers may have removed the lawnmower, thinking it was trash.
May 7-May 10
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. York at around 9:51 a.m. The complainant, a manager at the store, told police after noticing several bottles of alcohol missing from the liquor department, the video surveillance was reviewed. A suspect described as a white female between 5’2” and 5’4”, approximately 25 years of age, was observed removing five bottles of champagne and left the store without paying. Further investigation is pending.
May 9
Victor M. Cerezo, 31, of Burbank, was charged with three counts of theft at a store in the 900 block of S. York at around 10:57 p.m. Police said officers located suspicious persons behind the business who were stealing milk and pop crates and loading them into a van and a Penske truck. The driver of the Penske truck fled the scene. Cerezo was stopped on scene and was found to be in possession of 262 pop crates, according to police.
A victim in the 100 block of E. First told police at around 4:36 p.m. that he received a call from the police department stating his wallet was found and would be available for pickup at the front desk. The victim picked up his wallet, left, and returned sometime later to advise that he was missing some of his money from the wallet.
May 1-May 9
Theft by deception was reported in the 200 block of Monterey. A victim told police that she received a call from an unknown suspect stating the victim had won cash and a new car. The unknown suspect stated the victim would need to make several cash deposits and needed them mailed over night to speed up the process. The victim mailed several deposits. The victim later learned she was a victim of a scam. This case is pending investigation.
May 2
Theft was reported at a store in the 500 block of N. York at around 12 noon. Police said a suspect sold nine Target gift cards to the store for $945 cash. The gift cards had an online verified amount of $1,800. A week later, the online check showed a balance of $0 for all the gift cards. An investigation is pending.
Unlawful use of a weapon
May 9
Alex D. Caldwell, 19, of Bellwood, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a firearm without a FOID card, possession of firearm ammunition without a FOID card and possession of cannabis, while Travell R. Ellis-O’Neal, 18, of Westchester, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Belden at around 7:06 p.m. Police said that Caldwell was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and a bag containing cannabis.
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