Crime & Safety

Fugitive From Justice, DUI, Controlled Substance: Police Blotter

Wheaton police reports, Feb. 11-24

SUNDAY, FEB. 24

Fugitive From Justice

Police charged Stephen Fullriede, 26, whose last known address was in the 700 block of East Indiana Street in Wheaton, with a warrant from Florida related to a probation violation and a felony fugitive from justice charge. He was arrested in the 700 block of East Indiana Street around 5:20 p.m., booked at the Wheaton Police Department and taken to DuPage County Jail.

Court records from Lee County, FL show Fullriede was charged in 2011 with felony marijuana possession with intent to sell or deliver, felony possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge related to possession of drug equipment. He was placed on probation in June 2011. Lee County officials issued a warrant for his arrest Feb. 15. 

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He remains at DuPage County Jail without bond.

DUI

Police charged Christopher Schuler, 50, of Countryside with driving under the influence of alcohol. He drove a red 2002 GMC Yukon near the intersection of Butterfield and Naperville roads around midnight when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 23

DUI

  • Police charged Spiridon Mitsos, 32, of Des Plaines with driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license. He drove a black 1994 Ford Mustang near the intersection of Schmale Road and Thornhill Street around 12:45 a.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.
  • Police charged Kenneth McMillen, 33, of Glen Ellyn with driving under the influence of alcohol. He drove a black 2011 Chevy Silverado near the intersection of Butterfield Road and Scottdale Drive around 12:30 a.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.

Suspended License

Police charged Cordell Smith, 25, of DeKalb with driving on a suspended license. He drove a maroon 2002 Dodge Intrepid near the intersection of Hazelton Drive and Roosevelt Road around 4 a.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.

FRIDAY, FEB. 22

Suspended License

Police charged Urudha Patel, 19, of the 1600 block of Briarcliffe Boulevard in Wheaton with driving on a suspended license. He drove a beige 1988 Infiniti in the 1400 block of East Roosevelt Road around 8 p.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that night.

THURSDAY, FEB. 21

Suspended License

Police charged Neel Amin, 20, of Carol Stream with driving on a suspended license. He drove a red 2000 Ford Mustang near the intersection of Geneva Road and Main Street around 6:30 p.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that night.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20

Felony Possession of Controlled Substance

Police charged Timothy Smith, 47, whose last known address was in the 1000 block of South Lorraine Road in of Wheaton, with felony possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license. He drove a green 2000 Mazda Protégé near the intersection of Lorraine Road and 22nd Street around 1:20 p.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and taken to DuPage County Jail.

SATURDAY, FEB. 16

DUI

Police charged Janel Haggerty, 26, of Aurora with driving under the influence of alcohol and John Macpartland, 28, of Rochelle, with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Haggerty drove a white 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix near the intersection of Butterfield Road and Cromwell Drive around 2 a.m. when police stopped her. She was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.

FRIDAY, FEB. 15

DUI-Drugs, Needle Possession

Police charged Joseph Manz, 31, of the 1500 block of Timber Trails Court in Wheaton with driving under the influence of drugs, possession of hypodermic syringes/needles and driving without a license. He was arrested at his home around 4:30 p.m., booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that day.

THURSDAY, FEB. 14

Drug Paraphernalia, Obstruction

Police charged Nicholas Benjamin, 19, of Aurora with possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing an officer near the intersection of Butterfield Road and Center Drive around 1:20 a.m. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.

MONDAY, FEB. 11

Drug Paraphernalia

Police issued a local ordinance citation to Angelica Nunez, 18, of the 2100 block of Derby Court in Wheaton in connection with possession of drug paraphernalia. She was cited near the intersection of Scottdale Drive and Butterfield Road around 3:30 p.m. and released on the scene. 

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