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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Parent Arrested at Conrad Fischer Earlier This Month Tells His Side of the Story

"I'm not a pedophile. I have a kid in the school being abused and nobody's willing to listen," said Dimas Carmona, a father who was arrested after filming his son on the Conrad Fisher School playground earlier this month.

When Dimas Carmona filmed his son on the playground at Conrad Fischer School after lunch on March 8, he had no idea he would be arrested at his ex-wife's home later that day. "I'm working on my ex-wife's bathroom, doing remodeling, and the police came and put the handcuffs on me," said Carmona, a 45-year-old truck driver. "They put in the police report that I was videotaping kids, like a pedophile," he said. "I'm not a pedophile. I have a kid in the school being abused and nobody's willing to listen." The report also said Carmona used profanity and made "references to school shootings." The Carmonas, who have lived in the district for 14 years, say frustration with the school and District 205 led to the incident. "My kid is crying every …

In this Article:

Man Arrested at Fischer School for Yelling, 'Making Reference to School Shootings', Staffing Must Increase to Accommodate Bilingual, Special Education Needs, Dist. 205 Administrators Say, Most Participants in District 205 English Language Learners Forum said Program Deserves More Support, and 1 more ›

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Fine Mess

3:04 pm on Sunday, April 7, 2013

I agree. Get rid of the incumbents. We need fresh ideas on the school board. I see that three seats are open. Four are running for school board. Vote the incumbent out and go with the new.   more ›

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Police Nab Pair Suspected in Several Elmhurst Burglaries

Police from multiple agencies worked together to track the suspects.

  • POLICE & FIRE
  • Thursday, October 25, 2012

An ongoing investigation by police from multiple jurisdictions has led to the arrest of two people suspected in a recent series of burglaries on the north side of Elmhurst. Elmhurst detectives, along with investigators from six other agencies, followed the suspects for several days. At 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, they witnessed the two burglarize a home in Itasca, newly hired Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth said. The offenders were taken into custody at the scene, and they were in possession of stolen property, he said. Arrested and charged with residential burglary were Jeffrey Roman, 24, and Jessica Jakaitis, 26, both of Addison. The offenders were followed by police as they traveled through nine towns in the western suburbs looking…

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Four More Burglaries Reported in Recent Days, Youngster House-sitting Cats Discovers Burglary, Elmhurst Residents Lose Thousands of Dollars Worth of Items in Burglaries, and 2 more ›

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Independence666

9:12 am on Tuesday, December 25, 2012

One day one of these losers will encounter an armed resident, and it won't be a pretty sight. The Elmhurst police better get a handle on this problem before some gets killed.   more ›

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Elmhurst Man Arrested for Breaking Into Multiple Vehicles Wednesday

Police say Derek K. Kaufman broke into vehicles in his own apartment complex.

An Elmhurst resident police say is on parole was arrested early Wednesday morning after he reportedly broke into multiple vehicles parked in and around his own apartment complex. Witnesses saw Derek K. Kaufman, 19, 329 W. Kimbell Ave. Apt. 6, behaving suspiciously and looking into vehicles at 5:22 a.m. Wednesday. Police located Kaufman, who reportedly admitted entering the vehicles. Police listed the addresses of the thefts at 329 W. Kimbell, 341 W. Kimbell, 322 W. Kimbell  and 315 W. Kimbell. Items stolen include two iPods, a drivers license, debit cards and membership cards. Kaufman was charged with burglary to a motor vehicle and taken to DuPage County Jail. A parole violation warrant was issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections…

Friday, October 14, 2011

Bottle With Gasoline and Wick Found in a Driveway

Also, three men turn themselves in on warrants.

Suspicious Circumstances A broken and burned beer bottle with a cloth, the remains of a wick and the odor of gasoline was found behind a vehicle in a driveway on the 600 block of South Fairview. The resident told police it was left there between 9 p.m. Oct. 2 and 8:13 a.m. Oct. 3. Drug Possession Kyle J. Tuley, 20, Martin R. Krafcky, 20, and Steven Krafcky, 18, all of 809 S. Chatham St., Elmhurst, and Zachary T. Wagner, 19, 173 N. Hampshire, Elmhurst, were taken into custody after police pulled over their white Chevrolet Cavalier at Extended Stay America, 556 S. York, at 11:52 p.m. Oct. 10. They reportedly were wanted for questioning by the Glendale Heights police on a battery case. When police stopped the vehicle, they found cannabis and …

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Police Nab Alleged Bike Thief, Uncover Fencing Operation

If your bike was stolen, police may be able to get it back to you.

Elmhurst police have arrested Joseph Samaritano, 31, of 646 S. State St., Chicago, in connection with a rash of bicycle thefts in the downtown area, particularly at the Metra station. At noon Aug. 22, officers were performing surveillance at the train station, 128 W. First St., when they reportedly saw Samaritano cut the lock off of a bike and take it. Information provided by him led police to a warehouse in Chicago, where 21 bicycles, many believed to have been stolen from Elmhurst and Villa Park, were recovered. Also found at the warehouse were numerous car stereos, amplifiers and speakers. All of the thefts are part of a fencing operation in Chicago, police said. Charges are pending against additional suspects as the investigation …

Jim Court

9:13 pm on Tuesday, September 6, 2011

After having a new and expensive bike taken from a vehicle parked in the back of my property, I hope this group is taken for a one way ride.   more ›

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Cemetery Crimes "Despicable"; Police and Cemetery Staff are Working to Return Vases to Families

Police want to return all the bronze vases that were stolen, but victims aren't likely to get back the vase they purchased.

For several months, many family members of those buried in Mt. Emblem and Elm Lawn cemeteries have been dealing with the heartache and frustration of bronze vases being stolen from their loved ones' headstones. Now that an arrest has been made in the case, and more than $100,000 worth of bronze vases has been recovered, those families have an opportunity to get a vase back. But chances are, the vase they receive will not be the exact one they purchased. "It's virtually impossible" for them to get their original vase back, said John Isaacson, general manager of Mt. Emblem Cemetery. "We're going to work with them to see what we can do to help," Isaacson said. Hundreds of vases are being held in bins at the Elmhurst Police Station, police Det…

Friday, July 29, 2011

Elmhurst Police Report Prostitution Arrest at the Waverton Hotel Thursday

Woman allegedly was keeping a place of prostitution at the Waverton.

Justine R. Campton, 20, 17815 SE Marie St., Portland, Or., was arrested and charged with prostitution and keeping a place of prostitution after an incident at the Waverton Hotel, 624 N. York Road. Elmhurst police answered an ad on Backpage.com for prostitution. Campton allegedly agreed to meet the officer at the Waverton at 8 p.m. July 28 and requested payment of $180. She allegedly exposed her private areas to the officer and requested money for their time together. She was taken into custody and released shortly after on an I-bond. Patch reports on law enforcement activity using information provided by official agencies. Persons charged with a crime or issued a citation for violation of a local ordinance are presumed innocent until …

ReneeR

1:07 pm on Monday, August 1, 2011

It's unfortunate that this hotel has such a bad reputation. My daughter works there at the waterpark and has had a very positive experience. Her supervisor is kind and professional, she works with alot of great kids--mainly college kids working their way through school and high school kids. I have consistently asked her time and time again if she has encountered anything bad or shady, but she has…   more ›

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Police Report Instances of Theft, Harassment and Suspicious Circumstances

Woman allegedly makes off with garage sale money; bikes, patio umbrellas and a car are among many items stolen.

Theft Arrest Antonia Bauza, 30, 108 Edgewood, Streamwood, was arrested and charged under city ordinance with theft after she allegedly took between $60 and $100 from a garage sale on the 600 block of Lorraine at 1:37 p.m. June 17. She was released on I-bond. Police stopped the vehicle she was in, which was driven by Delatorre Cruz, 40, of the same address.  Cruz was charged under city ordinance with driving without a license and released on bond. Leaving the Scene of an Accident Vernetta Williams, 37, 838 S. 18th Ave., Maywood, was cited for no insurance and leaving the scene of an accident after she allegedly struck a parked vehicle with her Dodge Charger at 195 S. Route 83 at 7:31 p.m. June 11. Residential Burglary A resident of the 100 …

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Elmhurst Police Report Arrests for Theft and Disorderly Conduct

Woman gets a visit from fake Tribune salesmen, man mad at ATM machine because it didn't dispense money fast enough, and man tries to enter the wrong car.

Theft Arrests David Mason, 21, 14316 S. Dearborn, Riverdale, was arrested and charged with theft after an incident on the 200 block of Winthrop at 6 p.m. May 14. A resident told police four solicitors came to her home trying to sell her a subscription to the Chicago Tribune. After they left, she noticed her iPod Touch was missing. When police located the men, Mason was in possession of the iPod. Police also discovered that Mason, along with Cortez F. Tate, 19, 8810 S. Elizabeth, Chicago; Corey L. Tate, 19, 8810 S. Elizabeth, Chicago; and David D. Morgon, 19, 7524 N. Damen, Chicago, had been fired by the Tribune and were still using Tribune ID badges. They all were charged with soliciting without a permit. They were released on bond. A 15-…

Monday, May 2, 2011

Elmhurst Police Report Burglary, Theft

Woman with orange hair attempts to steal $5,500, and counterfeit $20 turns up at Portillo's.

Residential Burglary Police discovered at 12:32 p.m. April 27 that someone had broken into a home on the 600 block of West Crockett. The rear sliding glass door had been pried open, and a total of $3,720 in items were taken. Someone reportedly attempted to break into a home on St. Regis Court at 1:19 a.m. April 28. The resident told police that she was awakened by the sound of her wind chimes, which hang on the door knob, hitting against the door. She went downstairs to check the front door and noticed the door knob was loose and their was a cut in the screen door. Police didn’t find any footprints or fingerprints. Damage is estimated at $50. Theft Arrest Laura Anguiano, 33, 25 W. 57th St., Westmont, was arrested and charged with retail …

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