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Des Plaines Today
By the People, for the People
Drunken Man, Injured Woman Found With Child in Restroom: Des Plaines PD
Two people arrested and charged with child endangerment following incident at local business
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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Des Plaines police responded to a suspicious circumstance report at a local business and found an 18-year-old man, 19-year-old woman, and a young child inside a restroom. The man was charged with aggravated DUI and the woman was charged with child endangerment after the woman was found to have sustained a chin laceration from falling inside the restroom.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the dangers of drinking and driving, especially when a child is involved. It also raises concerns about child safety and the responsibility of adults to properly care for minors in their care.
The details
According to police, officers responded to a business on Touhy Avenue around 3:30 a.m. last Thursday after a store clerk reported seeing a man, later identified as 18-year-old Edgar Rea, exit a black Ford F-150 with an open container of alcohol and an unsecured child car seat. Inside the restroom, police found 19-year-old Allison Valencia, who had fallen and sustained a chin laceration, along with Rea and a child. Rea admitted to drinking and driving, and was arrested and charged with aggravated DUI. Valencia was charged with child endangerment.
- The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
- Rea and Valencia were later released and given future court dates.
The players
Edgar Rea
An 18-year-old man from South Elgin who was charged with aggravated DUI and child endangerment.
Allison Valencia
A 19-year-old woman from Chicago who was charged with child endangerment.
What they’re saying
“We must take these types of incidents seriously and do everything we can to protect children from harm.”
— Chief of Police
What’s next
The judge will determine the sentencing for Rea and Valencia at their upcoming court dates.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible parenting and the dangers of drinking and driving, especially when a child's safety is at risk. It underscores the need for greater education and enforcement around child endangerment laws to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
