Suspect Crashes Twice, Found in Stolen Car: Elmhurst Police

The man, who was driving drunk, ran away from officers before being caught, police said.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:20pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key and ignition switch against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the physical evidence behind a string of stolen vehicle cases.A stark, gritty image of the physical evidence behind a string of stolen vehicle cases in Elmhurst.Elmhurst Today

Elmhurst police have reported several recent incidents, including a suspect who was involved in two crashes, fled from officers, and was found driving a stolen car while intoxicated. Other cases involved stolen vehicles, road rage, electric bike riders evading police, retail theft, and obstructing identification.

Why it matters

These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges Elmhurst police face in addressing property crimes, traffic violations, and suspects attempting to evade law enforcement. The stolen car and drunk driving case raises concerns about public safety on local roads.

The details

According to police reports, 28-year-old Edwin Aponte Jr. of Bensenville was arrested after being involved in two crashes at the intersection of St. Charles Road and Route 83, as well as North Avenue and Route 83. Aponte fled from officers but was eventually apprehended and charged with possession of a stolen car, DUI, driving an uninsured vehicle, theft, obstructing an officer, leaving the scene of a crash, and several traffic violations. In a separate incident, 34-year-old Justin Quigley of Chicago was arrested on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and theft after a man reported his 2013 Kia Rio stolen.

  • About 9 p.m. Monday, Aponte was involved in the two crashes and fled from police.
  • On Wednesday, Quigley was arrested for the stolen vehicle case, which was reported as occurring between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday.

The players

Edwin Aponte Jr.

A 28-year-old resident of Bensenville who was arrested for possession of a stolen car, DUI, and other charges after fleeing from police following two crashes.

Justin Quigley

A 34-year-old Chicago resident who was arrested on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and theft after a man reported his 2013 Kia Rio stolen.

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The takeaway

These incidents underscore the ongoing challenges Elmhurst police face in addressing property crimes, traffic violations, and suspects attempting to evade law enforcement. The stolen car and drunk driving case in particular raises concerns about public safety on local roads and the need for continued vigilance and enforcement efforts.