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Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Berkeley man detained after being charged with providing fatal dose

DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Darien Chief of Police Greg Thomas announced today that Judge Leah Bendik has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Berkeley man charged with supplying a fatal dose of illegal narcotics to Michael Rice of Darien. Willie Woodgett, 37, of the 1400 block of Morris Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Drug Induced Homicide, a Class X Felony. On July 24, 2024, DuPage County Judge Bendik issued an arrest warrant for Woodgett. He was taken into custody on July 30, 2024.

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

Court denies pre-trial release for two men accused in unrelated child pornography cases

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing, and Warrenville Chief of Police Sam Bonilla announced that the Court has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for two DuPage County residents accused of possession and distribution of child pornography in unrelated cases. Joseph Gregoire, 38, of Oakbrook Terrace, appeared before Judge Leah Bendik at First Appearance Court Thursday morning charged with two counts of Child Pornography – Reproduce or Distribute (Class X Felony) and four counts of Possession of Child Pornography...

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

Three Chicago juveniles detained over attempted carjacking in Downers Grove

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Downers Grove Chief of Police Michael DeVries announced today that three male Cook County juveniles, two fourteen-year-olds and one fifteen-year-old, accused of Attempt Vehicular Hijacking (Class 2 Felony) will be detained until at least their next court appearance. All three juveniles also face misdemeanor charges of Criminal Damage to Property and Obstructing a Peace Officer. Additionally, two of the juveniles, one of the fourteen-year-olds and the fifteen-year-old, are charged with one count of Possession of a Stolen Motor...

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

Chicago man sentenced to 31 years for armed Darien home invasion

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that late yesterday afternoon Judge Joseph Bugos sentenced Joseph Covington, 28, formerly of Chicago, to thirty-one years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. This follows Covington's guilty plea to one count of Home Invasion (Class X Felony) on April 3, 2024. At his appearance in Bond Court, Judge Brian Telander ordered he be held without bond. He has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail.

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

Louisiana man detained after alleged high-speed chase in stolen vehicle

A Louisiana man, Aiden Coburn-Dishler, has been denied pre-trial release after being accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle while illegally possessing a loaded handgun. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the motion to detain Coburn-Dishler.

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

Chicago man detained pre-trial for alleged thefts while on probation

A Chicago man, currently on probation for two separate cases, has been detained pre-trial following accusations of fleeing from police after allegedly stealing more than $300 worth of alcohol from a Clarendon Hills Jewel grocery store. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that Judge Bryan Chapman granted the State’s motion to detain Michael Howard, 43, of the 4800 block of Washington Boulevard.

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

Carol Stream man sentenced to seven years for shooting at ex-girlfriend's vehicle

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a former Carol Stream man accused of firing a handgun at a vehicle occupied by his ex-girlfriend and another individual has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Dejonte Parks, 27 (d.o.b. 4/2/1997), formerly of the 200 block of E. St. Charles Road, appeared at his sentencing hearing this morning in front of Judge Daniel Guerin, who handed down the sentence. On May 6, 2022, Parks appeared in Bond Court where Judge Guerin set bond at $250,000 with 10% to apply. He has remained...