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.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, damage to property, disturbance
Oct. 20
A victim in the 900 block of Hillside told police at around 2:01 p.m. that the suspect had been issued a no-trespass notice. On the above date, she was in front of the victim’s residence cursing at her. When asked if she was swearing in front of her neighbor’s house, the suspect denied it.
Oct. 18
Michael Doherty, 24, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-befouling property for allegedly having urinated in public in the 400 block of S. York at around 3:48 a.m.
Oct. 16
Police said that subsequent to a road rage incident near S. Route 83 and W. St. Charles at around 8:37 p.m., the victim stated the suspect identified himself as a police officer and attempted to grab the victim. The reporting officer made contact with the suspect who admitted to walking over to the victim’s vehicle but denied having physical contact with the victim and identifying himself as a police officer. The victim did not wish to sign complaints.
Police said officers observed a stolen vehicle in an intersection near W. St. Charles and S. Route 83 at around 11:37 p.m. and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle was found to have been stolen out of Chicago. The offending vehicle fled from officers but was later located, unoccupied, in a hotel parking lot in Lombard. The Chicago Police Department was notified. This case is pending investigation.
DUI, DUI-drugs, possession of alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor
Oct. 18
Mariana Gonzalez, 36, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, improper lighting and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Clinton and North at around 1:11 a.m.
Oct. 17
Miroslaw Kowkalkowski, 41, of Burbank, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near N. County Line and E. Grand at around 1:22 a.m.
Stephen Lacy, 25, of Clarendon Hills, was charged with DUI, possession of adult use cannabis by the driver, injuring property, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage subsequent to a single vehicle crash in the 300 block of E. Church at around 3:35 a.m.
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Crescent and Mitchell at around 11:58 p.m., a juvenile suspect was found to be under the age of 21 and had consumed alcohol. The suspect was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor, speeding, squealing tires and no insurance and was released on bond to his parents.
Oct. 16
Alex Mejia-Garcia, 19, of Addison, was charged with DUI, consumption of alcohol by a minor, depositing injurious material on the highway, possession of tobacco by a person under 21 and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near W. Lake and Route 83 at around 1:18 a.m.
Vesmo Hanks, 22, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI-drugs, illegal possession of cannabis by the driver, driving while license suspended and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and W. North at around 5:24 a.m.
Oct. 15
Police said that subsequent to a single vehicle crash near W. Lake and Route 83 at around 1:18 a.m., the juvenile suspect was found to be driving under the influence. The suspect was charged with DUI and leaving the roadway.
Fleeing, eluding
Oct. 20
While on patrol near Roosevelt and I-290 at around 6:30 p.m., a reporting officer observed a suspect’s vehicle commit several driving infractions and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The suspect fled the area at a high rate of speed. An ISPERN message was broadcasted. The unoccupied vehicle was located and was towed for investigative purposes.
Oct. 18
While on patrol, officers observed a vehicle near Marion and Kenmore at around 5:40 a.m. which had been reported stolen. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, but the suspected vehicle fled the area at a high rate of speed. An ISPERN message was broadcast.
Harassment, threats
Oct. 17
Police said a reporting officer met with a complainant in the 100 block of S. Prospect who stated he was contacted via social media by an unknown female suspect who asked him for explicit photos of himself. The victim stated after he sent her the photos, the unknown suspect threatened to share the photos. The complainant has blocked all communication with the suspect and deleted the messages.
Obstruction
Oct. 17
Clarissa Galarza, 28, of Lombard, was charged with obstructing identification, unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver, driving while license suspended and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near S. York and E. Roosevelt at around 1 p.m.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance
Oct. 20
Nelson Mojica, 43, of Chicago, a passenger in a vehicle, was issued citations for unlawful possession of cannabis in a vehicle near North and I-290 at around 2:11 a.m.
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, Suspect 1 was found to not have a valid driver’s license and in possession of a controlled substance. Juvenile offender was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia, a nicotine product, and was in violation of curfew. Suspect 1 and a juvenile suspect were taken into custody and were transported to the police station. Suspect 1 was released without charges, pending lab results. The juvenile suspect was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of nicotine by a minor, curfew violation and no seat belt.
Oct. 17
Martin Adzhyan, 33, of Bolingbrook, was charged with unlawful possession of adult use cannabis in a vehicle, driving while license suspended, speeding, no seat belt and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near W. North and S. Addison at around 6:20 p.m.
Phillip Harrell, 28, of Broadview, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in a vehicle and used of cannabis in a vehicle, while Alicia Allen, 20, of Bellwood, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near W. North and N. Route 83 at around 9:11 p.m.
Anthony Simmons, 35, of Villa Park, was issued citations for unlawful possession of medical cannabis in a vehicle, no seat belt and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near W. North and N. Highland at around 7:56 p.m.
Suspicious circumstances
Oct. 19
A complainant near Adell and Adelaide told police at around 8:13 a.m. that he observed a subject sitting in his vehicle in undershorts and looking through binoculars. The reporting officer located the subject’s unoccupied vehicle. No binoculars were observed inside the vehicle. The subject is known to the reporting officer as a local resident who normally wears running shorts while outside.
A complainant in the 500 block of Hillcrest told police at around 2 p.m. that her young son answered the door and an unknown suspect entered her residence. When an adult family member entered the room, the suspect handed him a Walgreen’s bag containing bananas, stated she brought bananas from Costco, and left the residence in an unknown direction.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Oct. 21
John Martel, 30, of Schaumburg, was charged with felony possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a hypodermic syringe, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license revoked, driving on the shoulder and use of an unsafe tire in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at around 5:10 p.m. Police said officers responded for the report of a vehicle crash and located an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot with heavy damage. Upon further investigation, the vehicle was found to be reported stolen out of Schaumburg, according to police.
Theft by deception was reported in the 900 block of S. Kent at around 8:28 p.m. A victim told police that he received a notification on his computer advising he contact a phone number claiming to be for Microsoft. The victim called the number provided and spoke to an unknown suspect by the name of “Shawn.” The suspect gained access to the victim’s computer including his personal information and requested the victim purchase several gift cards. The victim purchased the gift cards and provided suspect with the card numbers. The victim then provided the suspect with his banking information; however, no money was withdrawn from the accounts.
Theft was reported in the 200 block of N. York at around 6:40 p.m. A victim told police that he inadvertently left his wallet at the register after paying for his meal at a restaurant. The victim left the establishment but later returned after realizing his wallet was missing. The victim returned to the establishment where an employee stated his wallet was found and returned to them; however, the victim stated cash was missing from the wallet. This case is pending investigation.
Oct. 19-Oct. 20
Theft of vehicle parts was reported at a car dealership in the 200 block of W. Grand. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed four tires and rims from a 2021 Honda Insight sedan which was parked in the southwest corner of the dealership’s remote lot sometime between the above dates. Hopefully the dealership has insurance to cover the loss of the vehicle, if not, they will have to pay out to have it replaced. In the meantime they can visit i4mt online to see about what type of insurance plan they can get on before it happens again so they are covered.
Oct. 18
Theft of vehicle parts was reported at a car dealership in the 900 block of Oaklawn at around 8:18 a.m. On the south edge of the overflow parking lot, an officer discovered two 2021 Acura RDX crossover SUVs that were missing tires and rims. The vehicles were parked next to each other and the adjacent sides of each vehicle were found to be up on jacks.
Theft was reported in the 300 block of W. Lake at around 3:49 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect stole cash from her purse after she left the purse unattended in the bathroom. Investigation pending further review of the
security footage.
Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of May at around 12:29 p.m. A complainant located several casino cards scattered on her neighbor’s driveway. An unknown suspect entered the victim’s unlocked Subaru Outback and stole the victim’s wallet. An unlocked 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee parked in the victim’s driveway was also entered by the suspect.
Oct. 17
Identity theft was reported in near Elm Creek Drive at around 12:28 p.m. A victim told police that she received a phone call from a collection agency in reference to a debt. The collection agency advised the debt was a result of a T-
Mobile account which the victim did not open. The victim contacted her bank and reported the fraud.
Oct. 16-Oct. 17
A vehicle was reported stolen in the 300 block of E. Marion. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the driveway overnight. The unknown suspect(s) gained access to the garage and stole a vehicle parked inside. The vehicle was later located in Chicago and a black wallet was missing from inside. The case is pending investigation.
Sept. 14-Oct. 16
Theft was reported in the 300 block of River Glen. A victim told police he recently put his house up for sale and had a realtor show his house to potential buyers. The victim had a 9mm Smith and Wesson gun in his dresser drawer and was unable to locate it after the showing. The gun was entered into LEADS as stolen. An investigation is pending.
Oct. 15
Victor L. Thigpen, 63, of Chicago, was charged with three counts of identity theft in the 200 block of E. North. Police said a victim stated that Thigpen entered her home on June 29 without authorization and stole cash, credit cards and other property. According to police, Thigpen made unauthorized charges on the victim’s credit cards.
Attempted residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of E. Forest at around 12:01 a.m. According to police, a reporting officer met with the complainant who stated she discovered pry marks on the rear sliding door to the residence. The complainant said no entry was
made to the residence. This case is pending investigation.
Identity theft was reported in the 900 block of S. Euclid at around 2:34 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) made numerous fraudulent transactions to his debit card. An investigation is pending.
A victim at a car dealership in the 500 block of W. Lake told police at around 11:47 a.m. that a suspect described as a black male wearing jeans, a blue Indianapolis Colts hooded sweatshirt, a black jacket, a blue-brimmed hat and a dark-colored face mask, used a fictitious cashier’s check and fictitious ID to purchase a black 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle was entered into LEADS
as stolen.
Oct. 14-Oct. 15
Theft of vehicle parts was reported at a car dealership in the 700 block of N. Industrial sometime between the above dates. A complainant told police that he discovered two vehicles with missing tires at the dealership. The complainant had no information on the suspect.
Oct. 8
Identity theft was reported in the 500 block of E. Park at around 10:46 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect attempted to open a bank account using his information.
Theft of political signs
Oct. 17-Oct. 21
Between the above dates, the Elmhurst Police Department reported five incidents of an unknown suspect(s) removing campaign signs from their front yard.
Unemployment benefits identity theft
Sept. 29-Oct. 20
Between the above dates, the Elmhurst Police Department reported nine incidents of identity theft with the intention of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security.
