Palatine man charged after police response to domestic call on Christmas Eve

A 28-year-old Palatine man is charged with multiple felonies following police officers’ response to a reported domestic-related incident on Christmas Eve.

Jarvin I. Mendez Quintanilla was charged with aggravated kidnapping, three counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated domestic battery after police were called to a residence on the 1800 block of North Green Lane in Palatine.

Police said the charges approved by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office involved a 26-year-old female victim.

On Friday, Mendez Quintanilla was transported to the Cook County Courthouse in Rolling Meadows for a detention hearing. He was ordered to be kept in custody while awaiting his next court appearance on Jan. 22.

Palatine police have taken the opportunity to remind the public that anyone experiencing domestic violence or in need of assistance is encouraged to contact local law enforcement or reach out to WINGS Program, Inc., a local domestic violence service provider serving Northern Illinois, at its 24-hour hotline of (847) 221-5680.