Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross announced that Judge Maureen Riordan has approved the state's request to deny pre-trial release for Marcus Dover, a convicted felon from Chicago. Dover is accused of illegally possessing a loaded firearm and crashing his vehicle into another car. He faces charges including Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony), Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 2 Felony), Defacing a Firearm (Class 3 Felony), Misdemeanor DUI, and other traffic offenses.

The incident occurred on November 29, 2024, when Aurora police responded to a two-vehicle crash with injuries at approximately 6:35 a.m. Officers found Dover pinned in his vehicle and allegedly observed a loaded Glock 22 with an extended magazine and defaced serial number on the driver's side floorboard. After being extracted from his vehicle, Dover was taken to a local hospital for treatment. An investigation revealed that he allegedly drove into oncoming traffic, causing injury to another driver who was also hospitalized. Dover has previous convictions for Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon in Kane County and Aggravated Robbery in Cook County.

Berlin stated, “It is alleged that Mr. Dover, a convicted felon, was not only illegally in possession of a loaded firearm with an extended magazine but also crashed his vehicle into an innocent motorist’s vehicle, causing injury.” He emphasized the seriousness of the charges against Dover and expressed gratitude that the victim was not seriously injured.

Cross highlighted the importance of accountability in such cases: “The reckless and dangerous actions alleged in this case highlight the critical need for holding individuals accountable when their behavior puts others at risk.”

Dover's arraignment is scheduled for December 23, 2024, before Judge Margaret O’Connell. The public is reminded that these are only charges and not proof of guilt; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt.