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Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Pre-trial release denied for man with altered weapon

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police James Gunther announced that Judge Michael Reidy has denied pre-trial release for Canutie Collins, a 20-year-old from Westmont. Collins is accused of possessing a loaded firearm modified to function as a fully automatic weapon. He faces charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Machine Gun (Class X Felony) and Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle (Class 2 Felony). His co-defendant, Mathias Henyard, 18, from Chicago, also appeared in court charged with Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.

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

Court denies pre-trial release for man charged with wife's murder

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Don Cummings announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied pre-trial release for Baltazar Perez-Estrada, charged with the murder of his wife, Maricela Simon Franco. Perez-Estrada, 33, is accused of stabbing Franco multiple times following a domestic dispute at her apartment.

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

Two men held without bail for alleged gun possession at Naperville facility

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres have announced that two men are being held without pre-trial release following their alleged possession of loaded firearms at a Naperville recreational facility. Judge Demetrios Panoushis granted the motion to deny pre-trial release for Dijon Lane, 34, from Blue Island, and Tavell Jackson, 44, from Maywood. Both individuals face charges in unrelated incidents.

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

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.