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 trespass
Nov. 29
Antonio Lloyd, 38, of Evergreen Park, was charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle, driving while license suspended, improper use of registration and no insurance near North End and York at 2:19 a.m. Police said Lloyd also was found to have two active warrants out of the Will County Sheriff’s Office and the Lake County, Ind. Sheriff’s Office.
Nov. 27-Nov. 29
A victim in the 300 block of E. Madison told police that on two occasions, an unknown suspect(s) had cut the wires to his exterior Christmas lights sometime between the above dates.
Nov. 23-Nov. 27
While investigating a criminal damage to a vehicle report in the 100 block of Fairlane, a reporting officer observed a scratch on the rear driver’s side quarter panel of the victim’s vehicle.
Nov. 21-Nov. 27
While on patrol in the 100 block of Fairlane at 9:30 a.m., a reporting officer observed two broken windows and a shattered storm door on the east side of the residence. Officers checked the interior for any suspects but were met with no results. The reporting officer notified the homeowner of the damage.
Nov. 26
Police said officers responded to the 200 block of N. Glade at 3:56 p.m. for the report of an open door to a vacant residence. Officers observed damage to the front and back door frames. The residence was searched but no suspicious activity was observed.
Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct
Nov. 30
A complainant at an auto dealership in the 700 block of W. Lake told police at 2:08 p.m. that the suspect came into the dealership with a friend who was working on a deal to buy out his leased vehicle. The suspect became argumentative and belligerent over the deal being offered. On the above date, the suspect called the dealership multiple times and was belligerent toward employees. The reporting officer contacted the suspect and advised him to cease all contact with the dealership.
Nov. 28
Daryl R. Brown, 48, who is listed as homeless, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/public intoxication in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer at 5:14 p.m.
Police said officers responded to the 100 block of S. Euclid at 3:12 p.m. for the report of a delayed domestic battery. The reporting officer met with the victim who reported the suspect battered her multiple times before leaving the apartment. The reporting officer attempted to contact the suspect but was met with no results. This case is pending investigation.
Nov. 27
Police said officers responded to the 500 block of S. York at 6:39 p.m. for the report of a disturbance and located a juvenile suspect who was wanted from a previous incident when he had displayed a knife. The reporting officer met with the complainant who reported the suspect displayed a pocketknife after he was asked to leave the premises. The suspect left the store after purposely knocking over a display located at the counter. The suspect was placed under arrest and was transported to the police station. The suspect was released to his parents, pending charges for disorderly conduct, trespassing and possession of alternative nicotine products by a minor.
Nov. 26
Police said officers responded to an area near Butterfield and York at 3:38 p.m. for the report of a delayed domestic battery report. The reporting officer met with the complainant who reported the suspect struck him in the face. The reporting officer met with the suspect who denied striking the complainant and stated the argument was only verbal. Both parties agreed to separate and avoid contact.
Nov. 25
Jordan Lindsey, 25, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended, unlawful use of registration, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance subsequent to a single-vehicle crash near Route 83 and St. Charles at 9:54 p.m.
A complainant told police at 7:23 p.m. that an unknown suspect(s) sent several explicit images to family members via text message which included the juvenile victim. This case is pending investigation.
Nov. 24
Police said officers responded to a restaurant in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at 10:20 p.m. for the report of a suspect refusing to leave. The reporting officer met with the complainant who reported the suspect requested to speak to his ex-girlfriend who is an employee. The complainant requested the suspect leave the property and asked to have him served with a trespass notice. The reporting officer spoke with the suspect who appeared to be intoxicated. He was served with a no trespass notice and left the scene without incident.
DUI, transportation of open alcohol
Nov. 27
Terry Towner Jr., 41, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, tinted windows, possession of cannabis in a vehicle and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at 2:40 a.m.
Nov. 25
Lucas Finner, 24, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident subsequent to a single-vehicle crash near Garden and Fay at 2:04 a.m.
Fleeing, eluding
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, police reported three incidents of fleeing and eluding in which drivers of a vehicle or a motorcycle reportedly fled after a traffic stop was conducted.
Harassment, threats
Nov. 30
A complainant in the 100 block of E. Belden told police at 5:44 p.m. that she received threatening text messages from an unknown suspect. The officer left a voice message for the suspect advising to cease all contact with the complainant.
Obstructing
Nov. 23
Eric F. Zaruma, 28, of Chicago, was charged with Obstructing Identification, Speeding and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Wrightwood at 3:36 a.m.
Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance
Dec. 1
Vladimier Ceja, 20, of Melrose Park, was issued citations for unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver and tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at 1:14 p.m.
Nov. 30
Marquise D. Ratcliffe, 20, of Bolingbrook, was charged with possession of cannabis by a driver, driving while license revoked, failure to signal, improper lane usage and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and Euclid at 9:55 p.m.
Nov. 26
Monyetta Kelly, 30, of Lansing, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, no seat belt, expired registration, driving while license suspended and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at 10:55 p.m.
Taniah McBride, 20, of Hillside, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis by a driver subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt at Wolf at 11:53 p.m.
Jaylin Tiggs, 28, of Chicago, was issued citations for unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver and tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Grand at 8:03 a.m.
Nov. 24
Jerick Miller, 21, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in a vehicle and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Wilson at 11:08 p.m.
Antwoine Mitchelle, 24, of Carol Stream, a passenger in a vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in a vehicle near Route 83 and Lake at 10:59 p.m.
Suspicious circumstances
Nov. 30-Dec. 1
Police said a complainant in the 200 block of Grace came into the police station to turn over a black wallet she located on her front lawn. It was later learned the victim’s wallet was inside of her vehicle
(a black 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Ohio plates) when it was stolen out of Chicago. An investigation is pending.
Oct. 30
A victim in the 400 block of Sunnyside told police at 11:35 a.m. that she purchased three puppies and sent the suspect cash. The suspect requested additional shipping fees which was not part of the original agreement. The suspect has not delivered the puppies and has ceased all communication with the victim.
Theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/robbery
Dec. 1
Police said officers responded to the 300 block of Cottage Hill at 5:29 a.m. for the report of a stolen vehicle. The complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s unlocked Chrysler 300M while it was parked in his driveway overnight. The vehicle was entered into LEADS as stolen.
Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of Laurel at 3:32 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her personal information to open an account.
Police said while investigating a neighbor’s burglary to vehicle in the 200 block of Grace, where nothing was stolen, the reporting officer learned the victim’s unlocked vehicle was burglarized. The vehicle was rummaged through and a cell phone cord was missing.
Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of W. Second at 5:25 p.m. A complainant told police that unknown suspects entered the store and stole numerous purses and jewelry. The suspects were described as black males in their 40s.
Nov. 30
Jeffrey J. James, 37, of Maywood, was charged with attempted retail theft at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North at 3:25 a.m. Police sad officers responded to the above location for the report of a suspicious person who left the store and set off the security sensor alarm. According to police, James went back inside of the store and was located with merchandise in his cart, backpack, and pockets.
Identity theft was reported in the 900 block of Bryan at 4:51 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used his banking information to complete a fraudulent purchase. The victim contacted the vendor and canceled the transaction.
Nov. 26
Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of W. Montrose at 3:33 p.m. A victim told police that he discovered a fraudulent transaction on his PayPal account. The victim reported the fraudulent activity to PayPal and has not observed any other suspicious activity on his account.
Nov. 24
Police said a vehicle driven by Deon J. Johnson, 26, of Chicago, that was stopped for speeding near York and Grand at 1:20 p.m. was found to have been reported stolen out of Alabama. According to police, a passenger in the vehicle stated that she purchased the vehicle from an unknown suspect. Johnson was charged with driving while license suspended, possession of cannabis in a vehicle, speeding and no insurance.
Deceptive practice was reported in the 100 block of E. Quincy at 8:44 p.m. A victim told police that she had been in contact with an unknown suspect to reference an employment opportunity. The victim received a check and was instructed to deposit the check and wire that amount to unknown recipients. The victim later learned this was a scam and contacted her bank who stated they would follow up with a fraud specialist.
Nov. 21
A reporting officer at a store in the 200 block of Route 83 met with the store director who reported an unknown suspect was seen exiting the store with a gray love seat sofa. The suspect was described as a white male with balding hair, medium build, wearing a large coat. The unknown suspect was accompanied by an elderly white female with shoulder length gray hair. This case is pending investigation.
Aug. 10-Nov. 15
Forgery was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North. A complainant told police that several unknown suspect(s) have obtained or attempted to obtain controlled substances by using forged prescription forms sometime between the above dates. An investigation is pending.
Oct. 25
Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of Berkley at 4:08 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her personal information to open a bank account. The victim closed the account. The officer provided the victim with information on how to protect herself against identity theft.
Violation of an order of protection
Nov. 24
Jorge Celedon-Olivares, 31, of Elmhurst, was charged with violating an order of protection in the 500 block of Grand at 6:01 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a report of a domestic disturbance, the victim was found to have an active order of protection against the suspect.
Warrant arrest
Nov. 27
Police said a reporting officer met with Richard A. Buckner, 36, of Chicago, who was found to have an active warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office in the 100 block of E. First at 7:59 p.m.
Police said a reporting officer made contact with Michael Mackessy, 23, of Merrillville, Ind., in the 100 block of E. First at 10:24 a.m. According to police, Mackessy requested to be processed on two outstanding warrants. An inquiry on the offender’s information yielded a warrant out of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and a warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, police said.
