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Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Home invader Isaiah Johnson sentenced to over seven decades behind bars

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced the sentencing of Isaiah Johnson, one of two men involved in a series of home invasions and a shooting incident in Wheaton and Lombard, Illinois. Johnson has been sentenced to 72 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections following his guilty plea to charges including Attempt Murder and Home Invasion. He will serve 50.7 years before being eligible for parole.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Government

Bob Berlin receives national recognition as Champion for Kids

DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin has been recognized by Fight Crime: Invest in Kids with the 2024 Champion for Kids Award. This award was presented during the organization's annual Day at the Capitol event in Springfield. Berlin is acknowledged for his extensive support of initiatives that guide children away from crime towards more successful paths.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Government

Two men face charges after alleged thefts from Walgreens stores

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced that the court has denied a motion to detain pre-trial two Chicago men accused of stealing merchandise from an Elmhurst Walgreens. Jamar Beach, 37, and Ladontan Miles, 23, appeared in court charged with burglary and retail theft.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Government

Homeless man detained pre-trial for burglary and car theft in Westmont

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police James Gunther announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has approved the state's request to detain a homeless man, Bryce Fleming, before trial. Fleming is accused of breaking into a Westmont home and stealing the homeowner's car. He faces charges of Residential Burglary, a Class 1 Felony, and Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, a Class 2 Felony.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Government

Former Naperville firefighter charged with theft and misconduct

A former firefighter from Naperville has been charged with official misconduct and other offenses related to the alleged theft of prescription drugs and a vehicle burglary. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that Zachary Volland, 34, faces a five-count complaint. The charges include two counts of official misconduct, one count of burglary, one count of theft from the government, and one count of possession of a controlled substance.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Government

Westmont teen sentenced to 20 years for aggravated vehicular hijacking

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that Mitch Crawford, a former Westmont teen, has been sentenced to twenty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The sentence comes after Crawford, now 17, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular hijacking for an incident that occurred when he was fifteen.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Government

Man sentenced to sixty years for Wheaton and Lombard home invasions

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced the sentencing of Malik Pitts, 25, to sixty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Pitts was involved in home invasions in Wheaton and Lombard in August 2020. The sentence was delivered by Judge Margaret O’Connell following Pitts' guilty plea on July 31, 2023, to charges including Attempt Murder and Home Invasion.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Government

DuPage County activates hotline for primary election irregularities

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin has announced the activation of an Election Day Hotline for the upcoming primary election. The hotline will be operational on March 19, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., coinciding with polling hours. Assistant State’s Attorneys will staff the hotline, and investigators along with local police officers will be ready to address any reported irregularities at polling locations in DuPage County.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
Government

Naperville man sentenced to prison for DUI crash killing three

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that Brendan Wydajewski, a 24-year-old man from Naperville, has been sentenced to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The sentence follows a fatal crash in October 2021 that resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Wydajewski appeared before Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh and pled guilty to three counts of Aggravated DUI Causing Death, a Class 2 Felony.