Fleeing Suspect Creates Commotion in South Elmhurst Monday

Police Chase Forgery Suspect

Cornelius Gates, 31, 5442 W. Cortland Apt. 2, Chicago, was arrested and charged with felony forgery after he reportedly attempted to cash a forged check at 1:10 p.m. Dec. 12 at Bank of America, 1000 S. York Road. Gates ran from officers and entered a vehicle that was occupied by Tiffany Sisson, 30, 5439 W. Iowa, Chicago, Jasmine Burn, 20, 155 N. Leamington, Chicago, and another person. Sisson and Burn also were charged with felony forgery, and Sisson was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. All three were taken to DuPage County Jail.

Disorderly Conduct

Ciro Calderon-Rodrig, 47, 126 N. May Apt. D, Addison, was charged under city ordinance with disorderly conduct at 1:24 p.m. Dec. 12 at Lake Street and Route 83. He reportedly was found intoxicated and unable to care for himself. He was taken to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.

Retail Theft Arrest

Robin Carreno, 52, 240 N. Oak St., Elmhurst, was arrested and charged with retail theft after she allegedly took a dress at 7:28 p.m. Dec. 9 at Kohl's, 303 S. Route 83. She told police her husband is a "cheapskate" and refused to buy the dress for her.

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