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
May 29
Kristina Gaul, 25, of Elmhurst, was charged with battery, and Victoria Gaul, 29, of Elmhurst, was charged with assault in the 100 block of N. York at 11:05 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of a fight in progress. The reporting officer made contact with the victim who reported the suspects had physically assaulted her following a verbal altercation, according to police.
May 21-May 23
Police said a reporting officer met with the victim’s mother at Elmhurst Hospital who believed the victim had been sexually assaulted in Chicago. A DCFS case worker responded to Elmhurst Hospital and met with the victim and her mother. The case was referred to the Chicago Police Department for further investigation.
Criminal damage
May 27
A complainant in the 400 block of S. Cottage told police at 10:49 a.m. that an unknown suspect damaged his backyard fence. An investigation is pending.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, disturbance
June 2
A complainant in the 500 block of Babcock told police at 7:47 a.m. that subsequent to an argument, the suspect became physical with the complainant. The suspect fled the scene prior to police arrival. The suspect came into the police station and stated during the argument, the complainant was the aggressor who became physical with the suspect. Due to conflicting accounts of the incident and no signs of injury, no arrests were made.
May 29
Police said officers responded to an auto dealership in the 300 block of W. Grand at 6:17 p.m. for the report of a road rage incident. The reporting officer met with the complainant who stated one of his employees advised the suspect entered the dealership and threatened to harm the complainant. No complaints were signed and the suspect was issued a no trespass notice.
May 28
Police said officers responded to the Elmhurst Public Library at 1:35 p.m. for the report of a disturbance. The reporting officer met with the suspect who was irate and uncooperative. The suspect was issued a no-trespass order and was released from the scene.
DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol, illegal possession of alcohol
May 31
Kevin Gillespie, 61, of Maywood, was charged with DUI-drugs, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, driving too fast for conditions, and no insurance, while Limmy Williams, 54, of Bellwood, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a vehicle crash in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at 5:19 p.m. Police said Williams also was found to have an active warrant out of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
May 30
Jose Chavelas-Valent, 46, of Berkeley, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Michigan and North at 3:49 a.m.
Emma Lanners, 30, of Lombard, was charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and York at 3 a.m.
May 29
Shannon Lavelle, 21, of Melrose Park, was charged with DUI, speeding and illegal transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 4:03 a.m.
Joseph Vitagliano, 57, of Wheaton, was charged with DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, injuring city property and improper lane usage subsequent to a single vehicle crash near North and Larch at 12:18 a.m.
May 27
Miguel Gomez, 29, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, illegal transportation of open alcohol, improper lane usage and leaving the scene of a proper damage accident subsequent to a vehicle crash near Grand and Old Grand at 10:40 p.m.
Trystan Hayes, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, illegal transportation of open alcohol and no valid driver’s license subsequent to a vehicle crash near Route 83 and St. Charles at 7:21 p.m.
Police said that subsequent to a noise complaint in the 500 block of S. Hawthorne at 10:52 p.m., the suspects were found to have consumed alcohol while under the age of 21. All suspects were referred to the Peer Jury Program.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of fleeing and eluding in which drivers reportedly fled after a traffic stop was conducted.
Harassment, threats
May 31
A victim in the 300 block of W. Elm Park told police at 6:58 a.m. that she received several threatening text messages from an unknown suspect(s). The reporting officer attempted to make contact with the unknown suspect(s) but was met with no results.
May 30
A complainant in the 200 block of S. Villa told police at 8:24 p.m. of receiving harassing text messages from the suspect. The reporting officer spoke with the suspect who agreed to cease further communication with the complainant.
Obstruction
May 31
Jose Santiago, 21, of Villa Park, was charged with obstructing identification near Butterfield and Park at 9:48 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of a couple arguing. A reporting officer made contact with Santiago, who provided a false name, according to police.
May 30
Cameron Hall, 21, of Brighton, Mich., was charged with obstructing a police officer and possession of fictitious ID in the 100 block of Cottage Hill at 1:08 a.m. Police said officers arrived in the area and observed several subjects walking southbound with one subject allegedly in possession of a speed limit sign which was found to have been taken from the Elmhurst Art Museum. The suspect dropped the sign and fled from officers westbound into Wilder Park, according to police. The reporting officer made contact with the suspect whom police said was found to be in possession of a fictitious ID.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance
June 2
Farrell Foster, 64, of Glendale Heights, was charged with possession of a controlled substance in the 200 block of N. York at 5:48 p.m. Police said Foster was found to be in possession of heroin.
Yesenia Galeana, 24, of Des Plaines, was charged with possession of cannabis in a vehicle by the driver, no valid driver’s license and expired registration subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and York at 3:41 p.m.
June 1
Ector Martinez, 25, and Manuel Martinez, 20, both of Milwaukee, were issued citations for unlawful possession of cannabis in a vehicle in the 500 block of E. Lake at 12:29 a.m.
May 30
Police said officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was reported stolen out of Villa Park near North and Glade at 12:03 a.m. According to police, Patrick Keenan, 43, of Bloomington, was found to have a revoked driver’s license and in possession of cannabis which was not in a properly sealed, odor-proof, child-resistant container. He was charged with driving while license revoked and possession of cannabis by driver. Police said Villa Park police detectives will be conducting further investigation in regards to the stolen vehicle aspect of this case.
May 28
Brian N. De La O, 20, of Schiller Park, was charged with possession of ammunition without a valid FOID card, unlawful possession cannabis by driver and improper window tinting subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at 12:40 p.m.
May 27
Imani R. Hobbs Bowden, 18, of Glen Ellyn, was issued a citation for unlawful possession of cannabis by a person under 21 years of age subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Fairview at 2:15 a.m.
Greg Cazares, 22, of Bensenville, was issued citations for no seat belt, unlawful use of an electronic communication device, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Grand at 5:38 p.m.
Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
June 1
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of S. York at 10:58 a.m. The store manager told police that the suspect, described as a white or possibly an East Indian or Hispanic male loaded a shopping cart with merchandise and exited the store without paying for it. The suspect reportedly entered a black GMC Terrain and drove westbound on Butterfield Road.
Attempted retail theft was reported in the 100 block of N. York at 6:02 p.m. Police said an officer made contact with the suspect, who relinquished the merchandise and admitted to stealing it. The merchandise was returned to the complainant, who did not wish to pursue charges. The suspect was served with a no trespass notice.
May 31
Evan E. Weiger, 22, and Luke E. Mazzocco, 22, both of Elmhurst, were issued citations for theft near Prospect and Walker at 4:40 p.m. Police said a reporting officer met with Elmhurst University Security who reported two students were seen taking two street signs from the above location. According to police, the suspects stated they were granted permission by the head of maintenance to remove signs. However, police said the reporting officer was able to confirm that no permission was ever granted.
Police said officers responded to the 500 block of E. Lake at 2:57 p.m. for a report of a burglary. The complainant reported an unknown suspect driving a teal pick-up truck, pulled up to the gas pumps and demanded the gas pumps be turned on. The complainant refused and stated after a brief exchange, the unknown suspect left the maintenance garage. The complainant then noticed the keys to a work van which was parked in the maintenance garage had been taken. The suspect was last seen heading westbound on Lake. He is described as a black male with a thin build, wearing black clothing with a hoodie covering his face. This case is pending investigation.
May 30
Gregory Logan, 51, of Maywood, was charged with felony retail theft and obstructing identification at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 7:03 a.m.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at 12:05 p.m. Police said a suspect described as a white female wearing a surgical mask concealed apparel and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspect entered the passenger side of a black Ford (possibly a Focus) and left the area westbound. An investigation is pending.
May 29
Attempted retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 9:51 a.m. Police said a reporting officer met with the complainant who reported the suspect took merchandise and exited the store without paying. The complainant confronted the suspect and recovered the stolen merchandise. The suspect left the area in a newer model white pick-up truck. This case is pending investigation.
May 28
Theft was reported in the 600 block of N. York at 8:33 p.m. Police said a reporting officer met with the victim who reported an unknown suspect(s) removed money from his wallet that was secured in his gym locker. This case is pending investigation.
Theft was reported in the 600 block of N. York at 8:41 p.m. Police said a reporting officer met with the victim who stated an unknown suspect(s) entered his secured gym locker which he was sharing with a friend. The victim’s combination lock was missing from the locker and money was missing from his friend’s wallet. A witness described the suspect as a black male.
May 9-May 27
Theft was reported in the 200 block E. South. A reporting officer met with the victim who stated jewelry was missing from her home sometime between the above dates. This case is pending investigation.
Unemployment benefits identity theft
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported two 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.
Warrant arrest
May 29
Police said that subsequent to investigating a road rage incident, Mikaro Masri, 26, of Schaumburg, was found to have an active warrant out of the Illinois State Police District 2.
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Villa at 3:02 a.m., Joseph Henry-Trzynka, 20, of Geneva, was found to have three warrants out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect also was charged with criminal trespass a vehicle, driving while license revoked, no insurance, driving without
headlights, no rear registration plate light and unlawful possession of cannabis in a vehicle.
