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
On May 16, police said officers responded for the report of a battery in the 300 block of Shady Lane at 9:17 p.m. The complainant told police that the suspect committed battery against her. The suspect related the complainant pushed and struck her. Due to conflicting accounts of the incident and no independent witness, no arrests were made.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
May 18
Konrad R Kruk, 39 of Hoffman Estates, was charged with aggravated DUI,
aggravated driving while license revoked, DUI, no insurance, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident subsequent to a traffic crash near Grand and County Line at 7:12 p.m. Police said Kruk also was found to have a warrant from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
A 47-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 900 block of S. Hillcrest at 9:23 p.m. A victim told police the suspect, whom police said was intoxicated, threw a candle at the victim.
May 17
Andrei Smahon, 38, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for disorderly conduct and damage to property, while Stephen E. Barba, 44, of Bensenville, was cited for disorderly conduct near York and Wrightwood at 8:20 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic altercation, Barba yelled at and approached Smahon in an aggressive manner, while holding a caulking gun. Smahon attempted to close Barba’s car door on him, thus causing a dent in the car door, according to police.
May 14
A complainant and the suspect in the 300 block of N. Oaklawn told police at 7:18 p.m. that they were involved in a verbal argument which turned physical. No arrests were made due to conflicting statements and no injuries reported.
May 13
Police said officers responded to a report of a domestic battery at 8:31 a.m. A reporting officer met with the victim who reported she was battered by a juvenile suspect. The juvenile fled the area on foot but was later located and transported to the police station. He was charged with domestic battery and was released to his family pending juvenile petition.
DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, illegal possession of alcohol
May 18
Anton C. Champ, 32, of Chicago, was charged with driving while license suspended, unlawful possession of cannabis by driver, transportation of open alcohol and improper lighting subsequent to a traffic stop near Illinois and North at 1:02 a.m.
May 16
Nicole E. Mead, 18; Giavanna M. Sinacore, 18; and Angela M. Durante, 19, all of Bartlett, were issued citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor and use of a false ID at a bar in the 100 block of Addison at 12.27 a.m.
Paul J. Supena, 57, of Elmhurst, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs combination subsequent to a traffic stop near Prospect and Winthrop at 5:17 p.m.
Mey M. Tran, 27, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and endangering the life of a child subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Riverside at 10:53 p.m.
May 15
Michael Bink, 26, of Lagrange Park, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Butterfield at 2:50 a.m.
Mitchell Holmes, 20, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and disobeying a stop sign subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Butterfield at 3:09 a.m.
May 13
Police said that subsequent to a business check in the 100 block of N. Addison at 11:26 p.m, Diana Krzalic, 19, of Norridge, and Gabrielle Ketola, 19, of Ann Arbor, Mich., were found to have consumed alcoholic beverages while under the age of 21. Krzalic was issued citations for consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of tobacco by a minor, and minor on licensed premise. Ketola was issued citations for minor on licensed premise and consumption of alcohol by a minor.
Brian Labuda, 40, of Roselle, was charged with DUI, possession of a controlled substance, improper lane usage and expired driver’s license subsequent to a traffic stop near North and I-290 at 12:24 a.m.
Fleeing, eluding
May 14-May 16
Police said that between the above dates, there were five incidents of drivers allegedly fleeing and eluding police officers after officers attempted to conduct traffic stops.
Harassment, threats
May 17
A complainant in the 900 block of Hillside told police at 9:40 a.m. that she advised the suspect she no longer wanted to have contact with him. On the above date, the suspect drove past her home and made a hand gesture to her. The complainant requested a no trespass notice to be served to the subject.
Obstruction
Sept. 19, 2020
Shanta Lewis, 35, of Villa Park, was charged with obstructing a police officer and speeding near Route 83 and North. Police said Lewis admitted to providing false information during a traffic stop.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance
May 19
Markiyah M. Johnson, 18, of Chicago, was charged with no valid driver’s license, improper lane usage and possession of cannabis in a vehicle subsequent to a crash near Gladys and Michigan at 4:59 p.m.
May 17
Lamar J. Lake, 23, of Carol Stream, was cited for unlawful possession of cannabis by passenger near Melrose and Willow at 10:43 p.m.
May 16
Tiffani D. Preston, 22, of Homewood, was issued a citation for use of cannabis in a protected location at a bar in the 100 block of Addison at 1:02 a.m.
May 14
Nathaniel Bailey, 22, of Melrose Park, was issued citations for unlawful possession of cannabis by the driver, no front registration plate displayed, and no rear registration plate light, while Julian Williams, 21, of Villa Park, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for unlawful possession of cannabis in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at 2:16 a.m.
Eddie Jones, 20, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis while under the age of 21 and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at 8:35 p.m.
Suspicious circumstances
May 17
A complainant in the 300 block of E. Church told police at 4:55 p.m. as he was riding his bicycle to school earlier in the day, he fell off of his bike. At that time, a grey sedan appeared behind him. The driver of the sedan asked the complainant if he needed a ride to school. The complainant declined. The suspect then drove from the scene northbound on Fair Avenue.
Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
May 19
Two incidents of retail theft were reported at a store in the 600 block of N. York at 5:08 p.m. In the first incident, police said video surveillance shows the suspect concealing two boxes of Rogaine and exiting the store without paying for the merchandise. An investigation is pending. In the second incident, police said that upon arrival, a complainant related a suspect concealed a bottle of tequila inside of a large blue shoulder bag and exited the store without paying for the merchandise.
May 18
Unlawful use of a credit card was reported in the 500 block of S. York at 11:47 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect used his debit card information and fraudulently withdrew cash from the victim’s bank account.
May 16
Theft of vehicle parts was reported at an auto dealership in the 100 block of N. Route 83 at 10:04 a.m. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect removed catalytic converters from five vehicles on the dealership’s lot. All five converters were cleanly cut with a saw. One catalytic converter was recovered on scene.
Residential burglary was reported in the 200 block of Maison at 9:45 a.m. A victim related an unknown suspect(s) entered his residence through an unlocked back door and removed several pieces of jewelry.
May 15
Deceptive practice was reported in the 800 block of N. York at noon. A victim told police that an unknown suspect, who posed as an Amazon security agent, called him to advise of fraudulent activities on his account. The victim purchased gift cards and provided the security information to the suspect. The victim provided the suspect with access to his smartphone and found the suspect withdrew money from his bank account.
May 14
A victim at a business in the 100 block of Industrial told police at 8:35 a.m. that the suspect, who is part owner of the company, allegedly took dental equipment and supplies from the business. The victim terminated the suspect and stated he would talk to his attorney about the missing property.
May 13-May 14
Theft was reported at a business in the 100 block of N. Addison. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) took an American flag that was displayed outside of the business sometime between the above dates.
May 8-May 10
A victim told police that an unknown suspect made unauthorized withdrawals from his unemployment benefits debit card sometime between the above dates. The victim checked his account and found three unauthorized withdrawals. The victim has his card in his possession.
Feb. 10
Identity theft was reported in the 600 block of W. Third at 2:29 p.m. A victim told police that his wallet was stolen and an unknown suspect used his stolen driver’s license during two traffic stops. Subsequently, the victim’s driver’s license was
suspended for failing to appear in court for traffic charges.
Nov. 17-Dec. 22, 2020
Theft was reported in the 400 block of W. Butterfield. Police said a complainant stated she noticed five unauthorized transactions on her mother’s credit card sometime between the above dates. The victim resides at an assisted living facility and had not made these transactions. The complainant stated the victim’s credit card and other property was also missing. The complainant contacted the bank and reported the incident.
Warrant arrest
May 16
Police said Officers responded to the Elmhurst Hospital at 9:29 p.m. to assist the Cook County Sheriff’s Office with a wanted subject, identified as Titus L. Washington, 29, of Chicago. Police said the officer confirmed Washington had a valid warrant from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
.
.
