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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Drugs and Alcohol Lead to Multiple Arrests in Elmhurst

Suspects are arrested for DUI, fighting, drinking in a van and possession of cannabis.

Abigail Fernandez, 23, 2826 W. 21st St., Chicago, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis after police pulled over her gray Pontiac G6 for no seat belt at North and Myrtle at 11:38 p.m. May 16. She was released on bond. Alberto Mendoza, 40, 4720 W. Hutchinson, Chicago, was arrested and charged with DUI after police pulled over his silver Mitsubishi Eclipse for no seat belt at North and Myrtle at 1:14 a.m. May 17. He was released on bond. Clemente Arragon, 41, 791 Industrial Drive, Elmhurst, was arrested and charged with DUI and driving without a license after police pulled over his black Chevrolet Blazer for suspicion of DUI on the 700 block of Industrial at 11:02 p.m. May 17. He was …

Friday, February 22, 2013

Woman Arrested in Elmhurst for Allegedly Forging Prescription Drug Forms

Police also report arrests for domestic battery, possession of cannabis and ammunition, and unlawful use of a handicap placard this week.

Jennifer V. Mladucky, 26, 7932 W. 82nd Place, Bridgeview, was arrested on the 100 block of South Cottage Hill at 2:58 p.m. Feb. 19 after police received information about a medical assistant who was forging prescriptions. Police said they searched her car and found several items of drug paraphernalia. She was charged with two counts of forgery and taken to DuPage County Jail. Michael Harris, 46, 531 N. Van Auken, was arrested for domestic battery after an incident at his home at 9:29 p.m. Feb. 20. He was taken to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, and police said they would charge him upon his release. Ihor Dubiak, 25, 1290 Spring Valley Drive, Carol Stream, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis and possession of ammunition without…

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Elmhurst Police Report Multiple Arrests for Possession of Cannabis Last Week

Also, girl cited for disorderly conduct for allegedly fighting at York High School.

Jorge Orellana, 28, 1340 N. Waller St., Chicago, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of cannabis after police pulled over his black Ford Focus for disobeying a traffic control signal, improper lane use and failure to signal at Butterfield and York at 3:29 a.m. Dec. 6. Police said they found 2.5 grams of cannabis in the center console of the vehicle. He was released on bond. A passenger, William A. Maldonado, 18, 920 N. Trumbull, Chicago, was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor. Police said he also provided a false name and was found to have a no-bond warrant for parole violation from the Illinois Department of Corrections. He was taken to DuPage County Jail. Brenda Lee Goldman, 25…

Sunday, October 28, 2012

More Burglaries Reported Despite Recent Arrests

Elmhurst police also report arrests for DUI, drugs, theft and disorderly conduct Oct. 19-25.

Despite two arrests for residential burglary Oct. 24, a resident of the 500 block of North Walnut came home at 5:55 p.m. Oct. 25 and found his front door ajar. He walked through the house and noticed various items thrown about the floor. His iPad, a laptop and cash was missing. The door jamb and edge of the door were damaged. A resident of Elm Creek Apartments told police a wristwatch and Tiffany diamond necklace were missing from her home. She said she hadn't worn them for awhile, but she had a cleaning service in her home in early August. Total loss is estimated at $4,200. Gail Robert, 43, 239 N. Mill Road, Addison, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal transportation of alcohol after police …

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Police Nab Pair Suspected in Several Elmhurst Burglaries

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Karen Chadra

12:36 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012

It's happening in the surrounding communities too. Another burglary was reported in Elmhurst on Monday: http://elmhurst.patch.com/articles/shadowy-figure-is-seen-on-video-in-the-act-of-burglarizing-a-home This article includes tips from police on how to help catch these guys and avoid being victimized.   more ›

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Elmhurst Police Report Drug Arrests, and Stranger Goes Out of his Way to Introduce Himself

Also, counterfeit bills passed at two Elmhurst locations.

Michael A. Ores, 23, 12730 S. Central Apt. 2W, Crestwood, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and driving without insurance after police pulled over his silver Hyundai Sonata for failure to signal at Route 83 and North Avenue at 8:26 p.m. Sept. 17. Ores also was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a hypodermic syringe. He was taken to DuPage County Jail. Morgan A. Jazwiec, 20, 278 W. Claremont, Elmhurst, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis after police pulled over her gray Lexus for one headlight at York and Third at 11:59 p.m. Sept. 15. She also was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released on bond. Vesi D. Dundarov, 19, 241 Melrose Ave., …

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Teens Found With Bats, Duct Tape, Rope, Gloves and a Metal Shank

Also, police make arrests for heroin, crack, pills and pot.

Benjamin W. Thiel, 18, 745 S. Berkley, Elmhurst, was arrested and charged with unlawful use of a weapon, consumption of alcohol by a minor and attempted escape after police were called to a disturbance on the 500 block of West St. Charles at 10:39 p.m. July 9. Thiel and several juveniles were found with baseball bats, duct tape, rope, gloves and a metal shank. Thiel was released on I-bond. A female was released pending lab tests for drugs, and a second female was arrested for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released to her parents. Radoslaw K. Zawadzki, 20, 841 N. York Apt. 116, Elmhurst, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance after police responded to a …

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11:04 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012

Interesting! I wonder what the teens were planning on doing with the stuff they had??? Maybe the cops should practice on the teens found with this stuff to see if in fact the stuff would have worked on their victims! What is with these kids? Do to them what they plan to do to others or what they have already done! And this is our future, scary!   more ›

Friday, March 9, 2012

Elmhurst Police Find Explosives, Body Armor, Drugs and Cache of Weapons

The 32-year-old suspect was released on bond.

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Elmhurst police have released details of a major drug bust last month in the home of a man who also was keeping a cache of weapons and explosives. The February arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation, and police are releasing the information now that the followup has concluded, a spokesperson from the department said. On Feb. 10, members of the police department's Community Oriented Policing Program and Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at 231 S. York Road in Bensenville. They found 1,722.2 grams of cannabis, 67 cannabis plants and multiple trays of psilocybin mushrooms. In addition to the drugs, police found a Bushmaster M4 carbine rifle, a Rock River Arms M4 rifle, a Springfield .22 caliber rifle, a Mossberg …

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Joe Shmoe

10:07 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2012

The guns had to be legal if he's not getting charged with possesing them. Firecrackers can be considered homade explosives. Again since he's not being charged with them that must be the case. I love how these cops and media try making things seem worse than they are. As for the weed, it's a bull$hit law anyway that is going to be overturned soon. Good for him trying to make a buck, and sticking …   more ›

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Girl Beaten at York, Crash Allegedly Involves Man Driving on Drugs, Porn Leads to No-trespass Order

Reports taken from the Elmhurst police blotter Jan. 19-23.

Student Beats Girl in Classroom A female student entered a classroom at York High School, 355 W. St. Charles Road, at 2:20 p.m. Jan. 11 and grabbed a girl's hair and started punching her in the head, a school dean told police. The offender reportedly admitted to hitting the victim because she was talking about her and her boyfriend. The battery report was filed on Jan. 20. Parking Lot Porn A suspect was issued a no-trespass order at McDonalds, 190 E. Butterfield, after police found him in a vehicle baked into a parking space at the restaurant at 9:19 p.m. Jan. 20. The suspect reportedly admitted to viewing pornography on his laptop. DUI-Drugs Thomas E. Yugar, 23, 846 S. Lalonde Ave., Lombard, was arrested and charged with driving under the…

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Karen Chadra

8:18 am on Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Comment removed for violating our terms. Patch wants to encourage discussion on issues and we hope commenters will feel comfortable doing so without fear of being personally attacked by other commenters. In other words - knock it off! please.   more ›

Friday, July 22, 2011

Elmhurst Police Report Arrests for Drugs, Alcohol and Vandalism

The following arrest information was supplied by the Elmhurst Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver John R. Hundley, 18, 657 W. Georgian Court, Addison, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, speeding 40-plus miles per hour over the limit, reckless driving, driving with an expired license and endangering the life and health of a child. His Lexus ES300 was stopped for going 100 miles per hour in a 55 mile-per-hour zone on northbound Route 83 between North Avenue and Interstate 290 at 8:05 p.m. July 16. A passenger in his vehicle was found to be 16 years old. He was released on I-bond. Possession of a Controlled Substance Two women were arrested after a traffic stop for speeding on eastbound Grand Avenue between Crown and County Line Road at 12:45 a.m. July…

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Snorting Coke While Driving, DUI with a 4-year-old and Arrest After Lockout Reported by Elmhurst Police

Also, fight over a stolen skateboard sends boy to the hospital, and a car full of teens arrested on multiple charges.

DUI-Drugs Rudolph Laurendi, 52, 754 S. Mitchell, Elmhurst, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs at 3:13 p.m. June 25. A witness reportedly saw Laurendi snort cocaine while driving in the area of York and Butterfield roads. He also was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance, driving without insurance, driving without a license, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane use. He was taken to DuPage County Jail. Evan E. May, 19, 38 S. Illinois, Villa Park, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence of drugs at 12:55 a.m. June 25 after a traffic stop at North Avenue and Elm Street. He was released on I-bond. DUI …

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