DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean and Wood Dale Chief of Police Chris Zito announced that the Court has granted the State’s motion to detain two Cook County residents, Larry Adams and David Salinas, charged with weapons and drug offenses in separate incidents.
Larry Adams (Elmhurst Arrest)
Tuesday morning, September 3, 2024, Larry Adams, age 34, of the 100 block of Diane Drive, Streamwood, appeared in First Appearance Court before Judge Joshua Dieden charged with one count of Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony), one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony), one count of Possession of Cannabis – More than 100 Grams Less Than 500 Grams (Class 4 Felony) and one count of Misdemeanor DUI.
Elmhurst police officers on patrol received information on September 2, 2024 regarding a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee driving erratically. At approximately 9:01 p.m., an officer observed the Jeep, allegedly driven by Larry Adams, near North Avenue and York Street, where the driver allegedly made an illegal left turn out of a parking lot onto eastbound North Avenue. The officer conducted a traffic stop and reported that he observed Adams with bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The officer also reported observing a loaded “ghost gun” Polymer 80/PF-9400 handgun with one bullet in the chamber and a thirty-round magazine in plain view on the front passenger seat. Allegedly, 133 grams of cannabis was found in two baggies on the rear passenger seat of the Jeep. Next, Adams was taken into custody.
Adams’ next court appearance is scheduled for September 30, 2024, for arraignment in front of Judge Brian Telander.
David Salinas (Wood Dale Arrest)
Sunday, September 1, 2024, David Salinas, age 31, of the block of 2400 South Trumbull Avenue, Chicago, appeared in First Appearance Court in front of Judge Demetrios Panoushis charged with two counts of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (one Class 2 Felony and one Class 4 Felony) and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 4 Felony).
A Wood Dale police officer on patrol on August 31, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m., observed a Ford F-150 parked at a liquor store. Allegedly, a male, later identified as Salinas, was standing on the passenger side of the truck in the parking lot snorting a line of cocaine off of his hand. A short time later, the officer conducted a traffic stop on the Ford, allegedly driven by Salinas, for allegedly disobeying a stop sign. Allegedly, as the Wood Dale officer spoke to Salinas outside the Ford pickup truck, the officer observed a loaded Taurus 9mm handgun with seven rounds in the magazine in Salinas’ right pant pocket. Salinas, who is a convicted felon, was immediately taken into custody. Allegedly, police officers found approximately .7 grams of cocaine in a plastic baggy in Salinas’ wallet at the time of his arrest.
Salinas’ next court appearance is scheduled for September 30, 2024, for arraignment in front of Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh.
“As evidenced by these two arrests, law enforcement throughout DuPage County remains vigilant and pro-active in their efforts and commitment to public safety. Due to their criminal history, neither of these defendants is legally allowed to possess a gun and thanks to the efforts of the Elmhurst and Wood Dale Police Departments, there are two less illegal guns on the streets and both men are now facing serious weapons charges. Public safety remains the top priority of my administration, and my office will continue to fully prosecute those who illegally possess a firearm, as alleged against Mr. Adams and Mr. Salinas. I thank the Elmhurst and Wood Dale Police Departments for their heads-up work on these two cases and for their ongoing efforts in keeping DuPage County safe. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Adam Frahm, Jeff O’Boyle, Philip Ungar and Michael Paup for their work in securing charges against these two defendants.”
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
“I credit the police officers who bravely and safely took this intoxicated driver into custody while within his reach was a ghost gun loaded with an extended capacity magazine. Their service and the support of DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office holds dangerous offenders accountable in our community.”
— Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean
“I commend our dedicated officers who acted on their training and observations to remove a dangerous, habitual offender and gang member from our streets. This case underscores our relentless pursuit of justice and our determination to keep our community safe from those who pose a threat. The Wood Dale Police Department will continue to work diligently to ensure that those who break the law are held accountable. I thank DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their assistance in bringing charges in this case.”
— Wood Dale Chief of Police Chris Zito
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
— DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
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