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Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Court denies bail for Woodridge man after multiple high-speed chases

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Don Cummings announced that late yesterday afternoon Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Woodridge man accused of fleeing from police at high speeds on multiple occasions. Jason Wesley, 32, of the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, a Class 4 Felony. The court also ordered Wesley to be detained in two prior violation of an order of...

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Chicago man denied pre-trial release on armed robbery charge

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that Judge Jeffrey MacKay granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of robbing a man at gunpoint outside an Elmhurst apartment complex. Bennie Gates, 19, of the 6100 block of S. Loomis, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm, a Class X Felony.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Hoffman Estates man detained pre-trial for alleged violent assault and kidnapping

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bartlett Chief of Police Geoffrey Pretkelis announced that Judge Jeffrey MacKay granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Hoffman Estates man accused of violently beating his girlfriend and kidnapping her at knifepoint. Christopher Krontiris, 25, of the 900 block of Evanston Street, appeared at First Appearance Court yesterday charged with one count of Aggravated Kidnapping (Class X Felony), one count of Home Invasion – Dangerous Weapon (Class X Felony), and one count of Aggravated Domestic Battery (Class 2 Felony).

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Two Zion women charged with burglary at Oak Brook Macy's

DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that the Court yesterday denied the State's motion to detain pre-trial two Zion women accused of stealing more than $1,400 worth of merchandise from the Oak Brook Macy's department store, located at 1 Oak Brook Center. Asia Wallace, 32, of the 1600 block of Lorelei Drive, and Kayshanda Outlaw, 24, of the same address, appeared in First Appearance Court yesterday morning each charged with one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Retail Theft (Class 3 Felony)....

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Carol Stream man charged with aggravated battery after road rage incident

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Don Cummings announced today that Judge Susan Alvarado has granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Carol Stream man accused of shooting another man following a road rage altercation. Carlos Sanchez, 26, of the 800 block of New Britton Road, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Aggravated Battery - Discharge of a Firearm (Class X Felony) and one count of Misdemeanor Endangering the Health or Life of a Child.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Pre-trial release denied for Addison felon allegedly found with loaded machine gun

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Judge Leah Bendik granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for an Addison man currently on parole who was allegedly found in possession of a loaded machine gun. Edgar Martinez, 29, of the 800 block of S. Addison Road, appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Machine Gun (Class X Felony), two counts of Armed Violence (Class X Felony), one count of Resisting a Police Officer Causing Injury (Class 4 Felony), one count of Possession with Intent...

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

Cook County man charged with armed robbery while on pretrial release

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pretrial release for a Morton Grove man accused of robbing a man at gunpoint and taking his vehicle in downtown Elmhurst. Isaiah Roach, 19, of the 5900 block of Warren Court appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Armed Robbery (Class X Felony), one count of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle (Class 2 Felony), and one count of Theft (Class 2 Felony).

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Bloomingdale man sentenced for murder of handicapped nephew

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Bloomingdale man accused of killing his nephew in 2020 has been sentenced to fifty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Dominick Taylor, 54, formerly of 223 Freeport Drive, appeared in court this morning where Judge Brian Telander handed down the sentence.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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DuPage County officials announce arrests related to Juneteenth high-speed chases

Law enforcement in DuPage County has made recent arrests in connection with high-speed chases that occurred over the Juneteenth holiday. The State's Attorney, Robert Berlin, alongside Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis and Bloomingdale Director of Public Safety Frank Giammarese, announced efforts to hold accountable those who attempt to flee from police.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Former police officer charged with theft and misconduct

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police George Pappas announced today that a former Glendale Heights police officer has been charged with official misconduct for allegedly misusing a village-issued credit card. On June 13, 2024, a DuPage County Grand Jury indicted Mark Garcia, 37, on three counts of Official Misconduct (Class 3 Felony) and two counts of Theft (Class 4 Felony). Judge Robert Rohm issued an arrest warrant for Garcia on the same day. He turned himself in to authorities last night and was released from custody.

Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Naperville woman charged with using children in retail theft

A Naperville woman has been charged with enlisting her two juvenile daughters to steal more than $4,600 worth of merchandise from the Yorktown JC Penney department store. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing announced the charges today.