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Bob Berlin DuPage County State's Attorney's Office
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Bartlett man sentenced to twenty-seven years for killing elderly mother

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a former Bartlett man found guilty but mentally ill in the stabbing death of his mother in 2019 has been sentenced to twenty-seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. On April 12, 2024, Judge Daniel Guerin rendered his guilty but mentally ill verdict against Edward Mitzelfeld, 69 (d.o.b. 11/27/1954), formerly of the 700 block of Bryn Mawr Avenue, following a seven-day-long bench trial that concluded on March 22, 2024.

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

Aurora man denied pre-trial release over attempted murder charges

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s Motion to deny pre-trial release for an Aurora man accused of shooting a woman in a car late last month. Jarvell Rainey, 21, of the 800 block of Oliver Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court charged with one count of Attempt First-Degree Murder (Class X Felony), one count of Aggravated Battery – Discharge of a Firearm (Class X Felony), and one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm (Class X Felony).

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

Two women detained pre-trial for alleged thefts totaling nearly $6K in Oak Brook

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced today that the Court granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial two women accused of stealing nearly $6,000 worth of merchandise from two Oak Brook stores. Martasia Barney, 26, of Chicago, and Psy’che Hayes, 35, of Dubuque, Iowa, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning each charged with multiple felonies including Burglary and Retail Theft.

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

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
Government

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
Government

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
Government

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...