Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Commander Andrew Anselm announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Schaumburg man accused of sexually abusing an Uber driver yesterday morning. Chenna Borra, 30 (d.o.b. 6/6/1994) of the 0-100 block of Wildflower Lane, appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Aggravated Battery in a Public Place (Class 3 Felony) and one count of Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 4 Felony).

On September 18, 2024, at approximately 9:20 a.m., the victim, a female Uber driver, allegedly picked up the defendant from an address in Aurora. It is alleged that after loading luggage into the trunk of the vehicle, Borra entered the front passenger seat. It is further alleged that within a few minutes of entering I-88 westbound from Route 59, Borra grabbed the woman’s chin and squeezed her cheek. It is alleged that after the victim told Borra to stop, he pointed to the woman’s chest and squeezed her right breast. Once they reached their destination in Schaumburg, Borra exited the vehicle, retrieved his luggage from the trunk and left. The victim then called 911 to report the alleged encounter. Borra was taken into custody following an investigation conducted by the Illinois State Police.

“The allegations against Mr. Borra are extremely disturbing,” Berlin said. “Ridesharing drivers have a difficult enough job with odd hours and at times driving in areas unfamiliar to them. They do not need the added stress of having to worry about their personal safety and my office will do whatever we can to protect these hard-working individuals from harm. I commend the victim in this case for bringing this matter to the attention of law enforcement. I thank the Illinois State Police as well as the Schaumburg Police Department for their quick response and efforts in identifying and apprehending the defendant in this case. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Adam Frahm and Cathy Nusgart for their work in securing charges against Mr. Borra.”

“Within a matter of hours of beginning its investigation, ISP special agents were able to present the case against Borra to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office," said ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Commander Andrew Anselm. “Quick work by ISP, the Schaumburg Police Department, and the State's Attorney's Office can help bring justice for this victim.”

Borra’s next court appearance is scheduled for October 15, 2024, for arraignment in front of Judge Joseph Bugos.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.