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.
Criminal damage, criminal defacement, criminal trespass
Jan. 7
Christine Schacht, 69, of Addison, was issued citations for damage to city property, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle in the 1000 block of S. Euclid at around 4:27 p.m.
Jan. 4
A victim in the 100 block of N. Palmer told police at around 11:07 p.m. that an unknown suspect caused deep scratches to the rear passenger side door and rear quarter panel on her parked vehicle.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
Jan. 4
A 45-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 100 block of E. Vallette at around 3:13 p.m. Upon police arrival, a victim stated that the suspect struck her and threw her to the floor. The victim had visible physical injuries.
DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication
Jan. 8
Joshua M. Feliciano, 18, of Berwyn, was issued citations for possession of alcohol by a minor and illegal window treatment, while Manuel A. Marin, 19, of Berwyn, was issue a citation for underage possession of cannabis in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near Maple and North at around 11:13 a.m.
Jan. 6
Michael S. Hollins, 29, of Chicago, was charged with DUI at a gas station in the 400 block of N. York at around 4:26 a.m. Police said while a reporting officer was on patrol, the officer found Hollins asleep at the wheel in the parking lot. Hollins had an open bottle of Modelo® in the center in the center cup holder, according to police. Police said Hollins admitted to drinking at a friend’s house and thought he was in Chicago.
Jan. 5
William R. Valencia, 28, of Westmont, was charged with DUI, aggravated DUI, driving while license suspended, failure to signal and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Riverside at around 3:56 a.m.
Jan. 3
Jesus Cabera, 20, of Dolton, was issued citations for possession of open alcohol by a passenger in a vehicle and possession of adult-use cannabis by a passenger in a vehicle, subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Elizabeth at around 11:46 p.m.
Harassment, threats
Jan. 8
A complainant in the 100 block of N. Willow told police at around 9 p.m. that she is a nanny for the suspect’s children. The suspect has not seen his children in months due to an active order of protection. The suspect reportedly texted the complainant several times communication of a disturbing matter. She was advised to block the suspect’s number. An officer left a voicemail asking for the suspect to contact him.
Jan. 4
A citizen reported witnessing a road rage incident near North and Wolf in Northlake at around 1:20 p.m. The witness reported the suspect displayed a handgun in the road rage incident. The suspect’s vehicle was located North and West Aves. The suspect and vehicle were searched but no handgun was located. The suspect was released at the scene.
Dec. 19
A victim in the 200 block of W. Brush Hill told police at around 5:23 p.m. that a former boyfriend was stalking her after she ended their relationship. The suspect had also sent text messages to the victim. The suspect was contacted and was advised to cease all contact and communications with the victim.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a substance
Jan. 7
Police said officers responded to the report of a robbery in the 500 block of W. Grand at around 3:25 a.m., which was determined to be the solicitation of a prostitute. According to police, Ecstasy pills were located in the vehicle of David Williams, 34, of Chicago, who was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Shaquille V. Archibaldo, 26, of Warrenville, was found to have a valid warrant from the Rosemont Police Department, according to police, and also was charged with solicitation of a sexual act. Jennifer M. Diaz, 22, of Chicago, was charged with prostitution.
Jan. 3
Jocelyn Villeda, 22, of Cicero, was issued citations for unlawful possession of adult-use cannabis in a vehicle by a passenger, subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Ardmore at around 9:32 p.m.
Jan. 2-Jan. 3
A complainant in the 400 block of N. York told police at that she located drug paraphernalia along with a white powdery substance in the former tenant’s room sometime between the above dates. The room is supposed to be unoccupied. The complainant believes the former tenant’s son was entering the room illegally. This case is pending investigation.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Jan. 8
Theft was reported in the 700 block of S. Euclid at around 3:20 p.m. A victim told police that while on a work site, his company set up a sewer camera, a monitor, and a portable generator. While the employees were occupied, an unknown suspect removed the equipment from the site.
Theft of a vehicle was reported at a rental car business in the 800 block of N. York at around 3:44 p.m. A complainant told police that the suspect rented a grey Ford Ecosport on Nov. 27 and has failed to return the vehicle. Numerous attempts to contact the suspect
and repossess the vehicle have been unsuccessful. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen.
Dec. 15-Jan. 7
Theft was reported at a business in the 900 block of Riverside. A victim told police that his business stores a snowplow bucket in the northeast part of the storage lot. The victim checked on his property Jan. 7 and discovered the bucket had been stolen sometime between the above dates.
Dec. 29-Jan. 3
A reporting officer responded to the 400 block of W. Wrightwood for a delayed stolen vehicle report. Upon arrival, a complainant stated that the victim called him and asked him to check on a new Mercedes that he had bought. The complainant checked the area and was unable to locate the vehicle, which has been entered into LEADS as stolen. An investigation is pending.
Dec. 27-Jan. 3
Entering a vehicle was reported in the 500 block of S. Rex. A victim told police that an unknown suspect entered her unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway of the residence sometime between the above dates. The victim returned from vacation to find her glove box was opened and several pieces of paper were lying on the front passenger seat; however, nothing appeared to be missing.
Jan. 2
Theft was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 4:46 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect described as a black female around 50 years old, wearing a gray jacket, a leopard print shirt and black pants removed her wallet from her shopping cart while she left it momentarily unattended in the produce department.
Oct. 31-Jan. 1
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of W. Fremont sometime between the above dates.
Dec. 10
A victim who had been incarcerated through Dec. 27 told police that when he arrived at his apartment on Dec. 27, he noticed his laptop, two baseball jerseys, eight pairs of gym shoes and an Armani® wristwatch were missing. The victim did not give anyone permission to be in his apartment or remove anything from his apartment.
Nov. 22-Nov. 25
Forgery was reported in the 400 block of Lexington. Police said the complainants related that several times, they found the deceased victim’s vacant apartment unsecured between the above dates. They learned that a check was cashed from the victim’s account and the signature on the check did not belong to the victim. Investigation is pending.
April 5-Oct. 1, 2019
Mail fraud and identity theft were reported in the 800 block of N. York. A victim told police that the suspect filed a change of address form with the U.S. Post Office, which forwarded all the victim’s mail to the suspect’s residence. At this time, the victim has not suffered any financial loss.
Warrant arrest
Jan. 7
Police said a reporting officer had knowledge that Christopher W. Wright, 53, of Elmhurst, had a valid warrant from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. A traffic stop was conducted near Addison and Third at around 4:43 p.m., and the warrant was confirmed, according to police.
Jan. 6
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Villa and Albert at around 8:46 a.m., Sharon Holliday, 37, of Villa Park, was found to be driving while license suspended. Upon further investigation, Holliday was found to have two valid warrants out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, according to police. Holliday was charged with driving while license suspended, speeding and no insurance.
