Dupage Policy Journal

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.

Lane appeared in court on Saturday charged with one count of Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony), Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 3 Felony), and Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession of Cannabis by a Driver. Jackson faced similar charges on Sunday: Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony), Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 3 Felony), and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Class 4 Felony).

The arrests occurred at Topgolf on Odyssey Court. On March 29, police detected cannabis odor coming from Lane's vehicle. Upon investigation, officers allegedly found a loaded Taurus .40 caliber PT740 gun inside the car. The following day, officers discovered another firearm—a loaded Taurus 9mm Millenium G2—in Jackson's vehicle along with crack cocaine.

“Public safety remains the top priority of my office,” Berlin stated. “As convicted felons, both of these men have forfeited their right to legally possess a firearm.” He emphasized the importance of prosecuting such cases fully.

Chief Arres praised his department's efforts: “Our proactive policing efforts continue to result in illegally possessed guns being taken off our streets.” He affirmed their commitment to community safety.

Lane is scheduled for arraignment on April 22 before Judge Margaret O’Connell, while Jackson will appear on April 29.

The public is reminded that these charges are not proof of guilt; both defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise.