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
Oct. 29
Emmanuel Papadakis, 51, of Elmhurst, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault in the 700 block of N. Emroy at around 6:47 p.m. According to police, a victim stated that Papadakis, who is her son, grabbed and shoved her during an argument. The suspect also shoved his wheelchair-bound father, police said.
Criminal trespass, criminal damage to property
Oct. 27
Police said a parkway near Third and Berteau was damaged by a semi truck which drove through the grass at around 3:30 p.m. The semi could not be located.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct
Oct. 28
Emerson A. Morales,-Ramos, 19, of Bensenville; Miguel Lopez-Lopes, 19, of Bensenville; and Santos Ramos Pascual, 20, of Elmhurst, were each issued citations for disorderly conduct-fighting at York High School at around 8:25 a.m.
A victim in the 100 block of Fellows Court told police at around 11:37 a.m. that an argument turned physical when the victim took the suspect’s cell phone. The victim stated the suspect pushed, shoved and shook her. The suspect denied touching the victim. Due to conflicting statements, and no signs of injuries, no arrests were made.
Oct. 25
A victim in the 100 block of S. Prospect told police at around 4:50 p.m. that a suspect made racial remarks to her while both parties were in a parking lot. The suspect denied making racial remarks and accused the victim of making racial remarks towards him. The suspect was served with a no-trespass notice and left the property.
Oct. 23
Police said a complainant and suspect at York High School have conflicting stories regarding a physical altercation that took place between them. Due to both parties being mutual combatants, no charges were issued.
DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication
Oct. 30
Juan C. Mora-Ramon, 44, of Mount Prospect, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended, no insurance and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Route 83 at around 1:33 a.m.
Oct. 29
Victoria A. Moore, 34, of Lake in the Hills, was charged with aggravated DUI, DUI over a 0.08 BAC, driving while license suspended and failure to signal when required subsequent to a traffic stop in the 700 block of W. Lake at around 11:23 p.m.
Oct. 26
Davon Davy, 30, of Bartlett, was charged with DUI and disobeying a traffic control device near Lake and Grand at around 2:56 p.m.
Jose Marquez, 35, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI in the 100 block of E. Butterfield at around 4:21 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a report of a driver passed out behind the wheel, Marquez was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
Peter Marquez, 44, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper stopping in the roadway and no insurance near Lake and York at around 2:57 a.m. Police said officers observed Marquez’s vehicle improperly stopped in the roadway with Marquez passed out. Officers spoke to Marquez, who police said was later found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.
Oct. 25
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 9:48 p.m., Quashaun M. Johnson, 20, of Aurora, was found to have a warrant out of Kane County. Alicia J. Lautwein, 20, of Oswego, was issued a citation for possession of alcohol by a minor and speeding. Daniela Drasko, 20, of Elgin, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of alcohol by a minor. Christopher M. Floyd, 22, of Bellwood, was charged with delivery of alcoholic liquor to a person under the age of 21.
Harassment, threats
Oct. 24
A victim in the 500 block of N. Elm told police at around 12:54 p.m. that they received several harassing phone calls of a sexual nature. The victim blocked the phone number. A reporting officer attempted to call the phone number and was met with no results.
Obstruction
Oct. 24
Wilson Cifuentes, 27, of Addison, was charged with obstructing identification, aggravated driving while license revoked and driving on the shoulder subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at around 5:09 p.m.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance
Oct. 30
Otis E. Johnson, 28, of Evanston, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a call for a suspicious vehicle near York and Crestview at around 1:56 a.m.
Oct. 29
Dylan T. Horne, 23, of Villa Park, was issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 10:50 a.m.
Oct. 24
Mathew A. Mesnard, 26, of Elmhurst, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration subsequent to a traffic stop near York and St. Charles at around 11:58 p.m. Police said a search of the vehicle yielded two cannabis smoking pipes, one cannabis grinder, one THC vape pen and two baggies of cannabis.
Suspicious circumstances
Oct. 31
A victim in the 100 block of N. Clinton told police at around 1:42 a.m. that they observed an unknown person wearing a tan plaid shirt standing outside their kitchen window. The area was checked with no results.
Oct. 29
Robert F. Ratliff, 48, of St. Charles, was charged with violation of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act in the 100 block of Prospect at around 6:22 p.m. Police said officers responded for the report of a man with a gun in the area of an Elmhurst College apartment building. According to police, the complainants related they observed Ratliff exit his vehicle wearing a holstered firearm on his hip, which was protruding from beneath his jacket. The building’s entrance door is posted with a “No Firearms” sign. Officers made contact with Ratliff inside the building who provided his valid concealed carry permit and relinquished his firearm, according to police. Ratliff related he was visiting his daughter’s apartment and was unaware his gun was not properly concealed, according to police
Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop for speeding near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 9:05 p.m. and the suspect fled the scene at a high rate of speed in a late-model silver Dodge Charger. The area was searched with negative results.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Oct. 30
Commercial burglary was reported at a gas station in the 300 block of W. Butterfield at around 5:09 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect broke the glass on the front door and gained entry. The victim reported to be missing $1,000 in cigarettes and lottery tickets. An investigation is pending.
Attempted burglary was reported at a business in the 300 block of W. Grand at around 3:04 a.m. A complainant told police that he went to the business and observed a white unknown pickup truck driving through the parking lot with no lights. He subsequently discovered that there was an attempted burglary to the business.
Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of W. Butterfield at around 12:06 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) made several unauthorized charges on his credit card. An investigation is pending.
Oct. 29-Oct. 30
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 400 block of N. Howard. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her car and stole her credit card. The card was used in Elmhurst and Berwyn The victim could not recall whether or not the car door was locked; there was no evidence of forced entry.
Oct. 29
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Richard at around 7:43 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and stole his dark grey backpack containing computer equipment.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 12:44 p.m. Police said suspects had taken food from the hot bar without paying. The suspects were cited for retail theft and released at the scene to their parents.
Oct. 28-Oct. 29
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of Maison. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked Range Rover and stole a grey backpack sometime between the above dates.
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 100 block of N. Richard. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and removed a cell phone
Attempted burglary to a vehicle was reported at a business in the 600 block of W. Grand. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain access to a work van by using a pry tool on the vehicle’s rear doors and rear passenger side window.
Oct. 28
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 7:42 p.m. Police said a complainant observed the suspect conceal three pairs of earrings in his pants pocket and leave the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspect was confronted outside the store and denied stealing anything. Upon re-entering the store with security, the suspect was observed dropping some earrings out of his pocket. Two pair of the three pairs of earrings were recovered from the floor. Due to suspect’s age, the store did not wish to pursue charges.
Oct. 27-Oct. 28
Theft was reported in the 900 block of N. York. A victim told police that an unknown suspect stole seven Halloween yard decorations and defaced her vehicle while it was parked in the driveway overnight.
Oct. 26
Theft was reported at a gas station in the 1000 block of N. York at around 1:57 p.m. A complainant told police that a suspect described as an Hispanic male attempted to purchase water and two cartons of cigarettes, but his card was declined. The suspect allegedly grabbed the cigarettes and fled the area in a white sedan.
Oct. 25
Residential burglary was reported in the 100 block of E. Columbia at around 4:21 p.m. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his home through a side door and removed two tea sets. A jewelry box also was opened in a spare bedroom, but nothing appeared to be missing.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 1:39 p.m. Police said one juvenile suspect took a pair of socks, while a second juvenile suspect was located and found to have taken a blanket, a pair of gloves and socks. Both were charged with retail theft and truancy and were later released to their parents.
Oct. 24
Burglary was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 12:33 p.m. Complainants reported that four suspects entered the store and ripped four iPhones and two Apple watches from the display counter and fled the store in an unknown direction. The area was checked with no results. The first suspect was described as a black male, between 16-20 years old, around 6’ tall, wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, a ski mask and dark blue jeans. The second suspect was described as a black male, between 16-20 years old, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with the hood tied tightly to cover his face. The third suspect was described as a black male, between 16-20 years old, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with the hood tied tightly to cover his face. The fourth suspect was described as a black male, between 16-20 years old, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt with the hood tied tightly to cover his face.
Sept. 28-Oct. 18
Identity theft was reported in the 900 block of Stratford. A complainant told police that she searched for her mother’s debit card and discovered it was missing. The victim last had the card while at Lexington Health Care Center in Elmhurst and Lombard. The complainant contacted the bank and was notified of several fraudulent charges to the account between the above dates.
Oct. 17, 2018-Aug. 12
Theft was reported in the 400 block of W. Wrightwood between the above dates. A complainant told police that the suspect has stolen gift cards that she both electronically and physically received from her place of employment. An investigation is pending.
