The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. 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.
Battery
Aug. 25
A juvenile complainant in the 800 block of N. Wilson told police that a woman’s juvenile son had hurt the complainant’s arm after being pushed off his bike. The juvenile then stated that a verbal argument turned physical when the group of juveniles started to push each other. All juveniles were found to be mutual combatants and were released to their parents. No complaints were signed.
DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation or possession of open alcohol
Aug. 28
• Kenneth Heraty, 18, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at around 7:43 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call for a possible DUI crash, Heraty was located and admitted to smoking cannabis earlier in the day. He was charged with DUI-drugs, and issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.
• Samantha Jimenez-Ramos, 26, of Chicago, was arrested near Lake and Route 83 at around 2:26 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic accident, Jimenez-Ramos was found to be DUI. She was charged with DUI, obstructing identification, no valid driver’s license, no insurance, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
• Brandon Muniz-Piorer, 33, of Chicago, was arrested near York and North at around 12:27 a.m. and charged with DUI and disobeying a traffic signal following a traffic stop.
Aug. 25
• Jessica Arl, 22, of Carol Stream, was arrested near North and York at around 1:29 a.m. and charged with DUI, improper lane usage and failure to signal following a traffic stop.
• Emilio Diaz-Moreno, 46, of Villa Park, was arrested near North and Route 83 at around 11:12 p.m. and charged with DUI, improper lane usage and no valid driver’s license following a traffic stop.
• Miguel Flores, 48, of Villa Park, was arrested near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 9:20 p.m. and charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance following an accident.
• Nathan Rogers, 21, of Elmhurst, was arrested near St. Charles and Prospect at around 1:01 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a vehicle on a sidewalk, Rogers was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, open alcohol and improper lane usage
Harassment
Aug. 25
A victim in the 100 block of Maple told police he has been receiving threatening text messages and voicemails from unknown suspects. One of the voicemails was from a suspect who threatened the victim many times. An officer made contact with the suspect who stated he did not mean what he said and will no longer contact the victim.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia
Aug. 26
• Darius Rice, 26, of Maywood, was issued a citation by police for possession of drug paraphernalia and no rear plate light near Route 83 and Second at around 2:26 a.m. following a traffic stop.
• Elvira Ruiz, 19, of Chicago, and a juvenile suspect were issued citations by police near North and Berteau at around 12:18 a.m. Police said that while conducting a seat belt enforcement zone, Ruiz was found to be in possession of cannabis and the juvenile was not wearing a seat belt. Ruiz was cited for possession of cannabis.
• Two unnamed suspects were issued citations by police near Vallette and Arlington at around 5:50 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, an officer observed the passenger attempting to hide something between the seat. The officer located cannabis, alcohol and a small glass jar, according to police. Suspect #1 was cited for speeding and illegal possession of alcohol by a minor. Suspect #2 was cited for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Aug. 28
A victim in the 300 block of W. Van Buren told police that an unknown suspect(s) had removed two vases from in front of her house.
Aug. 26
• A complainant at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 told police that an unknown suspect had taken a power adapter and a men’s wallet without paying. The suspect was reportedly seen on camera exiting the store and getting into a silver vehicle. The suspect was last seen headed west through the parking lot. The case is pending investigation.
• A victim in the 500 block of N. Indiana told police that an unknown suspect(s) gained access to his bank credit card and attempted to open a Metro PCS account in Chicago. The bank has since cancelled the card.
Aug. 25
• The manager of a landscaping business in the 800 block of Route 83 told police that the suspects owe an unspecified amount of cash for services they provided to their company. Suspect provided a check that was not sufficient funds and the account closed. The case is pending investigation.
• An officer located a brand new TV in a department store shopping cart that was in the parking lot of a food store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 7:40 p.m. It was later verified that the TV had been removed from the store by an unknown suspect.
