Judge grants detention of Chicago man accused of armed carjacking and police chase

A DuPage County judge has granted the State's motion to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man charged with hijacking a vehicle at gunpoint and leading police on a high-speed chase, authorities announced July 27.

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police P.J. Youker said Judge Louis Aranda approved the request to detain the accused individual pending trial. The man is alleged to have carjacked a victim at gunpoint before fleeing from law enforcement in a pursuit that ended with his apprehension.

"Court Grants State's Motion to Detain Chicago Man Charged with Hijacking Vehicle at Gunpoint/Leading Police on Chase," according to DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police P.J. Youker.

The decision to deny pre-trial release comes as local authorities continue to address incidents involving violent crime and public safety. The case will proceed through the DuPage County court system as the accused awaits further legal proceedings.

DuPage County officials regularly provide updates on legal actions and public safety matters through official channels, according to DuPage County.

Further information regarding the case will be released as it becomes available.