Battery, Child Endangerment, Shattered Audi Sunroof: Police Blotter

MONDAY, JAN. 21

Light Fixture Damage 

Someone damaged $300 light fixtures along a driveway on the 1900 block of Manchester Road between 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20 and 9 a.m. Jan. 21.

SUNDAY, JAN. 20

Driving While License Revoked

Police charged James Benka, 36, of Downers Grove, with driving with a revoked license. He drove a gray 1996 Toyota Camry near the intersection of Gary Avenue and Geneva Road around 4 p.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that day.

Driving Without a License

Police charged Omar Carnalla, 24, of Addison, with driving without a license. He drove a white 2002 Chevy Cavalier near the intersection of President Street and Roosevelt Road around 3:40 p.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that day.

Car Damage 

Police charged Daniel Marks, 49, of Glen Ellyn, with criminal damage to a Toyota Rav4 near the intersection of Seminary and Main streets around 11:40 a.m. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that day.

Obstructing Justice, Endangering Child's Life

Police issued local ordinance citations for obstructing justice and endangering a child’s life to Gerry Ford, 19, of the 1600 block of Briarcliffe Boulevard in Wheaton. He was cited on the 1700 block of Plymouth Court around 4:45 a.m., booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that morning.

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FRIDAY, JAN. 18

Perfume Stolen

Two people stole two full bags of perfume from a store in Danada Square West around 6 p.m.

Audi Sunroof Shattered

Someone shattered the sunroof of a 2013 Audi between 12:30 and 2 p.m. in the 200 block of Wesley Street.

Cash Stolen From Office

Someone stole $40 from an office in the 1700 block of East 22nd Street around 1:15 p.m.

Driving on a Suspended License

Police charged Gavin Moore, 27, of Hoffman Estates, with driving on a suspended license. He drove a gray 2013 Ford Fusion near the intersection of Roosevelt Road and Gables Boulevard around 1:15 a.m. when police stopped him. He was released on the scene.

THURSDAY, JAN. 17

Battery, Disorderly Conduct

Police charged Lisa Morrissette, 37, of Chicago, with battery and disorderly conduct. She was arrested on the 1500 block of North Main Street around 6:30 p.m., booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that night.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16

Media Player Stolen

Someone stole a $250 media player from a locker in the 1800 block of Manchester Road between 7:45 a.m. and noon.

Warrant

Police charged Nickolas Kaad, 20, of the west 500 block of Grand Avenue in Wheaton, with an arrest warrant. He was arrested at the police department at 5:50 p.m., booked and released later that night.

Driving Without a License

Police charged Maria Rayo, 44, of Addison, with driving without a license. She drove a black 1995 Chevy Cavalier near the intersection of Forest Avenue and President Street around 11:40 p.m. when police stopped her. She was released on the scene.

Driving on a Suspended License

• Police charged Austin Benedetti, 23, of the 1400 block of Stonebridge Circle in Wheaton, with driving on a suspended license. He drove a white 1998 Chevy Malibu near the intersection of Warrenville and Wiesbrook roads around 1:15 p.m. when police stopped him. He was booked at the Wheaton Police Department and released later that day.
• Police charged Joseph Manz, 31, of the 1500 block of Timber Trail in Wheaton, with driving on a suspended license and a warrant for theft. He drove a blue 2006 Chrysler 300 near the intersection of Main Street and Roosevelt Road around noon when police stopped him. He was taken to DuPage County Jail.

FTA Warrant

Police charged Juan Martinez, 26, of West Chicago, with an FTA warrant in the 500 block of Gary Avenue. He was arrested around 2 a.m. and taken to DuPage County Jail. 

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