DuPage County State's Attorney News & Press Releases

Bond Set for Cook County Woman Charged with Leading Police on 120 mph High-Speed Chase

Paul Darrah — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:16:20 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that bond has been set for a Schaumburg woman accused of leading police on a high-speed chase following a call of a domestic dispute.

Student Accused of Making Threats Directed at School

Paul Darrah — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:04:43 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that a male Willowbrook High School student who is out-placed for a portion of the school day to Menta Academy Midway in Chicago, has been charged with two counts of Disorderly Conduct (Class 4 Felony) for allegedly making threatening statements directed at Menta Academy Midway.

Two Chicago Residents Sentenced to Three Years in the IDOC Following Guilty Pleas to Oak Brook Burglary/Retail Theft

Paul Darrah — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:54:21 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that two of six individuals, all of whom are from Chicago, accused of stealing nearly $15,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store located at 2155 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook in November, 2021, have each been sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Bond set at $100,000 for Past Parish President Accused of Stealing From Elmhurst Church

Paul Darrah — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 21:02:12 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that bond has been set for the former parish President of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church who is charged with stealing approximately $700 from church donations.

Second of Two Men Found Guilty in West Chicago Murder Sentenced to Fifty Years in the IDOC

Paul Darrah — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:15:01 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Juan Calderon, 25 (d.o.b. 9/27/1997) formerly of Aurora, was sentenced to fifty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the killing of twenty-six-year-old West Chicago resident Alexander Nicolas in November, 2018.

Bond Set for Trio of Cook County Residents Charged with Burglary from Willowbrook Walgreens and Fleeing Authorities in a High-Speed Chase

Paul Darrah — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:10:59 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Willowbrook Chief of Police Robert Schaller announced today that bond has been set for three Cook County residents accused of stealing perfume and other merchandise from a Willowbrook Walgreens store located at 501 Plainfield Road.

Glenbard North High School Student Charged with Allegedly Threatening Other Student While at School

Paul Darrah — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:46:51 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police William Holmer announced today that an eighteen-year-old male Glenbard North High School student has been charged with allegedly threatening to kill a classmate and his friends while at school.

Bond Set at $200,000 for Cook County Man Charged With Armed Robbery

Paul Darrah — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:40:35 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Clarendon Hills Chief of Police Paul Dalen announced that bond has been set for a Cook County man accused of robbing an acquaintance of his cell phone at gunpoint.

For the Second Time Today, Bond Denied for Cook County Man Charged with Armed Habitual Criminal

Paul Darrah — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:16:21 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that bond has been denied for a Cook County man charged with Armed Habitual Criminal, among other offenses.

Bond Denied for Cook County Man Charged with Firing Machine Gun in Villa Park

Paul Darrah — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 17:55:07 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that bond has been denied for a Cook County man accused of firing a machine gun multiple times into a residential neighborhood in Villa Park.

Bond Set at $250,000 for Chicago Man Accused of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Illegal Possession of a Firearm

Paul Darrah — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 21:31:03 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of illegally possessing a Dodge Durango and illegally possessing a loaded firearm.

Bond Set at $100,000 for Chicago Man Charged with Robbery at Naperville Portillo’s

Paul Darrah — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:15:39 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of robbing a Naperville Portillo’s.

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin Honored as Governmental Leader of the Year by DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference

Debbie Deacy — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 23:40:12 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin was honored as the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference’s Governmental Leader of the Year at the Conference’s annual Legislative Reception and Dinner held last night at the Lisle/Naperville Hilton.

Villa Park Juvenile Accused of Threatening School Violence

Paul Darrah — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:00:38 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that a thirteen-year-old male Villa Park resident has been accused of threatening another juvenile and his family.

Bond Set at $1.5 Million for South American Man Accused of Breaking into Oak Brook Home

Paul Darrah — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:06:36 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that bond was set yesterday morning for a South American man charged with breaking into an Oak Brook home late last week.

Bond Set at $200,000 for Indiana Man Accused of Beating His Girlfriend with a Belt/Leading Police on High-Speed Chase striking two Police Vehicles

Paul Darrah — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 21:06:11 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that bond has been set for a Merrillville, Indiana man accused of beating his girlfriend with a belt for hours and leading police on a high-speed chase.

Bond Set at $75,000 for Former High School Volleyball Coach Accused of Disseminating and Possessing Child Pornography

Paul Darrah — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:25:34 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that bond has been set for a former Bartlett High School volleyball coach charged with disseminating and possessing child pornography.

Bond Set for Two West Chicago Residents Charged with Robbing a Man at Knifepoint

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:19:23 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that bond has been set for the second of two West Chicago residents accused of robbing a man at knifepoint.

Wheeling Man Charged With Hate Crime for Allegedly Painting Swastikas on Elmhurst Church

Paul Darrah — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 22:08:51 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that bond has been set for a Wheeling man charged with painting multiple swastikas on an Elmhurst Church.

Illinois Supreme Court Grants DuPage and Kane County’s Motion to Postpone Effective Date of Safe-T-Act

Paul Darrah — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:29:30 GMT

This afternoon, the Illinois Supreme Court granted an Emergency Motion for Supervisory Order jointly filed by our offices that will suspend implementation of the Safe-T-Act pending resolution of current litigation.

Statement from DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser Regarding Filing Emergency Motion for Supervisory Order in the Illinois Supreme Court Regardin

Paul Darrah — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:50:56 GMT

On October 3, 2022, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, a Republican, and Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser, a Democrat, accepted an invitation from Illinois Senate President Don Harmon’s Deputy Chief of Staff to serve on a group of stakeholders that included only three State’s Attorneys to remedy what we and many others viewed as glaring deficiencies in the new Safe-T-Act legislation as written and passed by the General Assembly.

Armed Juvenile Previously Found Guilty of All Charges in Westmont BMW Dealership Burglary Sentenced to Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice

Paul Darrah — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 21:08:10 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a seventeen-year-old Cook County juvenile who was found guilty of all charges brought against him including Burglary and assaulting a police officer has been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice for an indeterminate amount of time not to exceed his twenty-first birthday.

Thirteen-Year-Old Chicago Juvenile Charged with Stealing Car from Elmhurst Car Dealership

Paul Darrah — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:45:18 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that Judge Demetrios Panoushis has ordered that a Chicago juvenile accused of stealing a vehicle from an Elmhurst car dealership will be detained until at least his next court appearance.

Bond Set for Rosemont Man Charged with Threatening a Police Officer

Paul Darrah — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 17:29:29 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that bond has been set for a Rosemont man for allegedly threatening a police officer outside Demito’s Saloon located on Kenilworth Avenue in Villa Park.

Bond Set for Three Charged with Retail Theft/Burglary from Elmhurst Kohl’s

Paul Darrah — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:59:45 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that bond has been set for three individuals accused of stealing approximately $343.50 worth of merchandise from an Elmhurst Kohl’s department store.

Bond Denied for Second of Two Cook County Men Charged with Robbing Woman in Walmart Parking Lot at Gunpoint

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:04:31 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that bond was denied yesterday for the second of two Cook County men accused of robbing an elderly woman at gunpoint in a Villa Park Walmart parking lot and then leading police on a high-speed chase.

Bond Set at $50,000 for Naperville Man Charged with Hate Crime

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:47:27 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that a Naperville man has been charged with affixing stickers in the shape of a swastika to the campaign signs of then candidate for DuPage County Board Patricia Gustin.

Bond Denied for Chicago Man Charged with Attempt Murder of a Police Officer

Paul Darrah — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 16:58:01 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been denied for a Chicago man accused of robbing a Lombard Tobacco shop at gunpoint which led to an exchange of gunfire resulting in a Lombard police officer being shot in the leg and the shooting death of a suspect.

Bond Denied for One of Two Cook County Men Charged with Robbing Woman in Walmart Parking Lot at Gunpoint

Paul Darrah — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:10:06 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that bond has been denied for one of two Cook County men accused of robbing an elderly woman at gunpoint in a Villa Park Walmart parking lot and then leading police on a high-speed chase.

Cook County Man Sentenced to 34 Years for Armed Carjacking/Armed Robbery

Paul Darrah — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:19:03 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Dolton man has been sentenced to thirty-four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for hijacking at gunpoint a Chevy Camaro from a man in May, 2020 and robbing an Addison gas station at gunpoint in March, 2020.

Chicago Juveniles Charged with Stealing Car from Villa Park Auto Repair Shop

Paul Darrah — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:39:27 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that Judge Anthony Coco has ordered that two Chicago juveniles accused of stealing a vehicle from a Villa Park auto repair shop will be released to the custody of their parent or guardian.

Bond Set at $100,000 for Warrenville Man Charged with Shooting at Lombard Residence

Paul Darrah — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 22:05:08 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been set for a Warrenville man accused of firing six times into a Lombard residence.

Tow Truck Driver Sentenced to 50 Years in Oak Brook Road Rage Fatal Shooting

Paul Darrah — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:46:08 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Anthony Tillmon, 40 (d.o.b. 8/28/1982) a tow-truck driver formerly of Lansing, has been sentenced to fifty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for fatally shooting the driver of a semitrailer truck following a road rage altercation in April, 2017.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Attempt Aggravated Arson at Oak Brook Center Theater

Paul Darrah — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:43:16 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Chicago man has been sentenced to fifteen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after entering a plea of guilty to one count of Attempt Aggravated Arson (Class 1 Felony) stemming from an incident at the Oak Brook Center AMC Theater in January, 2018.

Armed Juvenile Found Guilty of All Charges in BMW Dealership Burglary

Paul Darrah — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:14:26 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced late yesterday afternoon that a Cook County juvenile has been found guilty of all charges including Burglary and assaulting a police officer stemming from an incident at a Westmont BMW dealership on December 31, 2021, that involved an officer discharging his service weapon.

Court Grants State’s Motion for Additional Conditions of Bond for Naperville Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:50:50 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that additional conditions of bond have been granted for a former Naperville School District 203 paraprofessional charged with possessing child pornography.

First of Two Men Found Guilty in West Chicago Murder Sentenced to Fifty Years in the IDOC

Paul Darrah — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:09:55 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that late yesterday afternoon, Emilio Guillen, 31 (d.o.b. 1/28/1991) formerly of Rockford, was sentenced to fifty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the killing of twenty-six-year-old West Chicago resident Alexander Nicolas in November, 2018.

Bond Denied for Man Accused of Opening Fire at Yorktown Mall

Paul Darrah — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 20:03:29 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been denied for a man accused of opening fire at the Yorktown Mall last weekend.

Bond Set at $100,000 for Postal Carrier Charged with Stealing Checks Intended for Others on His Route

Paul Darrah — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:28:42 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that a postal carrier has been charged with Identity Theft for allegedly stealing more than one hundred checks intended for others from his mail route.

Bond Denied for Hanover Park Man Accused of Stabbing Roommate in the Head

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:17:12 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Hanover Park Chief of Police Andrew Johnson announced that a Hanover Park man has been charged with stabbing a roommate in the head following an altercation at a Hanover Park residence.

Bond Set for Five Out-of-State Women Charged with Burglary from Woodridge Kohls and Fleeing Authorities

Paul Darrah — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:48:01 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Woodridge Chief of Police Brian Cunningham announced today that bond has been set for five women accused of stealing merchandise from the Kohls store located at 1001 75^th Street in Woodridge.

State’s Attorney’s Election Day Teams to Monitor DuPage County Polls

Paul Darrah — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 16:05:28 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin announced today that his office will again deploy dozens of Assistant State’s Attorneys and Investigators to respond to reports of any suspected irregularities that may arise at DuPage County polling locations on Election Day.

Cook County Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Beating Dog with a Belt

Paul Darrah — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 19:00:44 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that a Cook County man has been sentenced to eighteen months in the Illinois Department of Corrections for beating a seven-year-old Shih Tzu with a belt, sending her to the veterinarian.

Aurora Man Sentenced to Five Years for Beating Pregnant Girlfriend

Paul Darrah — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:33:02 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that an Aurora man charged with repeatedly punching and kicking his pregnant girlfriend has been sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections – one year less than the maximum allowable under the law.

Bond Denied for Addison Man Accused of Murdering Wife

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:28:22 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden announced today that bond has been denied for an Addison man accused of killing his wife in their home earlier this week.

Statement from State’s Attorney Berlin regarding his decision to dismiss case against April Turner

Paul Darrah — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:39:45 GMT

“This morning, after discussions with my top staff, including investigators and attorneys, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick and the family of the victim, I dismissed all charges in the prosecution of April Turner.

Bond Denied for Two Men Charged in Wheaton T-Mobile Store Armed Robbery

Paul Darrah — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:08:09 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy announced today that bond has been denied for the second of two men accused of robbing at gunpoint a Wheaton T-Mobile store.

Bond Set for Chicago Man Accused of Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle/Leading Officers on High-Speed Chase

Paul Darrah — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:28:40 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen motor vehicle.

Bond Set for Chicago Man Accused of Stealing Addison Police Officer’s Personal Vehicle

Debbie Deacy — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 20:18:06 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of stealing an Addison police officer’s personal vehicle from the Addison Municipal Center.

Bond Set for Two Wisconsin Women Charged with Burglary/Retail Theft from Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack

Paul Darrah — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:43:41 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced today that bond has been set for two Wisconsin women accused of stealing more than $1,200 worth of merchandise from the Nordstrom Rack store in Oak Brook.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Hijacking Pregnant Woman’s Car at Gunpoint

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:37:50 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Chicago man who hijacked a pregnant woman’s car from her driveway has been sentenced to forty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Bond Denied for Chicago Man Accused of Attempt Murder

Paul Darrah — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 16:20:17 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that bond has been denied for a Chicago man accused of stabbing a female acquaintance multiple times about her stomach, neck and chest.

Judge Orders Detention for Student Accused of Bringing Gun to School

Paul Darrah — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 20:40:42 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that a fourteen-year-old male West Chicago High School student has been accused of bringing a gun to school.

Judge Orders Detention of Cook County Juvenile Charged with Burglary and Theft of Motor Vehicles from Addison Car Dealership

Paul Darrah — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:13:16 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that a Cook County sixteen-year-old male accused of stealing three vehicles from an Addison car dealership will be detained until at least his next court appearance.

Bond Set at $250,000 for Cook County Man Charged with Armed Habitual Criminal & Illegal Possession of Loaded Gun

Paul Darrah — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:38:06 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Bill Holmer announced today that bond has been set for a convicted felon accused of illegally possessing a loaded firearm.

Downers Grove Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Three Burglaries

Paul Darrah — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 16:26:15 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that yesterday afternoon, Judge John Kinsella sentenced Jay Mendoza, 40 (d.o.b. 3/19/1982) of the 7600 block of Bein Bridge, Downers Grove, to seventeen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for breaking into two DuPage County residences and one business in late 2019.

Bond Set for Cook County Trio Charged with Burglary from Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack and Fleeing Authorities in a High-Speed Chase

Paul Darrah — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:46:33 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced today that bond has been set for a trio of individuals accused of stealing merchandise from the Nordstrom Rack store near the Oak Brook mall.

Bond Set at $250,000 for Woodridge Man Charged with Disarming Police Officer at Woodridge Target

Paul Darrah — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:45:18 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Woodridge Chief of Police Brian Cunningham announced today that bond has been set for a Woodridge man accused of disarming a police officer after allegedly stealing merchandise from a Woodridge Target store.

Bond Denied for Hanover Park Man Accused of Attempt Murder

Paul Darrah — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:19:32 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Hanover Park Chief of Police Andrew Johnson announced today that bond has been denied for a Hanover Park man accused of shooting at a female motorist early yesterday morning.

Bond Set at $350,000 for Cook County Man Charged with Drug Induced Homicide

Paul Darrah — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:34:21 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced that bond has been set for an Oak Park man charged with supplying fentanyl to an acquaintance who in turn supplied it to his girlfriend resulting in her fatal overdose.

Bond Set at $500,000 For Glen Ellyn Man Accused of Drug Induced Homicide

Paul Darrah — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 20:37:23 GMT

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick and DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that bond has been for a Glen Ellyn man charged with supplying fentanyl to his girlfriend resulting in her fatal overdose.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Cook County Sixteen-Year-Old Accused of Attempt Murder

Paul Darrah — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 19:09:04 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police George Pappas announced today that bond has been set for an Alsip sixteen-year-old accused of shooting at two individuals, striking one twice.

Bartlett Man Sentenced to 50 Years for 2018 Murder

Paul Darrah — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:49:31 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh has sentenced Donald Pelka, 63 (d.o.b. 4/23/1959) of Bartlett to fifty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the 2018 shooting death of twenty-nine-year-old Kyle Gojdas of Glendale Heights.

Bond Set at $150,000 for Cook County Woman Charged with Shooting in Glen Ellyn

Paul Darrah — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:03:00 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Glen Ellyn Chief of Police Philip Norton announced that bond was set yesterday for a Hillside woman accused of firing a handgun several times towards multiple individuals in Glen Ellyn.

Statement From State’s Attorney Berlin Regarding Naperville Officer-Involved Shooting on June 3, 2022

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 20:02:41 GMT

Statement From State’s Attorney Berlin Regarding Naperville Officer-Involved Shooting on June 3, 2022

Bail Denied for Cook County Man on Bond for Weapons Offenses Charged with Armed Habitual Criminal & Possession of Narcotics

Paul Darrah — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 16:38:28 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that the State’s motion to deny bail for a convicted felon accused of illegally possessing a loaded firearm and illegal drugs has been granted.

Bail Denied for Chicago Man on Probation Charged with Naperville Home Invasion

Paul Darrah — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 16:50:36 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that on Sunday morning, the State’s motion to deny bail for a Chicago man accused of breaking into a Naperville home was granted.

Bail Denied for Chicago Man on Parole Charged with Armed Habitual Criminal & Illegal Possession of Loaded Gun

Paul Darrah — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:42:35 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that the State’s motion to deny bail for a Chicago man accused of illegally possessing a loaded firearm and approximately 17.4 grams of cocaine has been granted.

Warrenville Man Charged with Public Indecency-Lewd Exposure

Paul Darrah — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:12:20 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that John Coakley, 59 (d.o.b. 5/8/1963) of the 2S600 block of Westbury Court, Warrenville, has been charged with one count of Misdemeanor Public Indecency-Lew Exposure.

Two Juveniles Charged with Setting Fire at Former Pheasant Run Resort

Paul Darrah — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:51:08 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and St. Charles Chief of Police James Keegan announced today that two male juveniles have been charged with starting a three-alarm fire at the former Pheasant Run resort on North Avenue. Two additional male juveniles have each been charged with trespassing at the resort as well.

Bond Denied for Convicted Felon Accused of Possessing Firearm and Cocaine

Paul Darrah — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 20:06:15 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross announced today that an Aurora man with an active arrest warrant will be held without bond after he was allegedly found in possession of a handgun and approximately thirteen grams of cocaine.

Appellate Court Affirms Life Sentence Plus 45 years for Brutal Murder of Hinsdale Woman

Paul Darrah — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:47:41 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the natural-life plus forty-five years sentence of Dominic Sanders for the 2017 murder of Andrea Urban.

Wheaton Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Criminal Sexual Abuse

Paul Darrah — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:53:27 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Wheaton man has been sentenced to sixteen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexually assaulting two different women on separate occasions while the women were intoxicated and unable to give knowing consent.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Lombard Man Charged with Hijacking Vehicle from Lombard Apartment Complex

Paul Darrah — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:20:42 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced that bond has been set for a Lombard man accused of threatening a woman and hijacking her car from her apartment complex parking lot.

Bond Denied for Roselle Man Accused of Shooting Woman in the Head at Restaurant

Paul Darrah — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:16:43 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Roselle Chief of Police Steve Herron announced today that bond has been denied for a Roselle man charged with shooting an innocent woman in the head early yesterday morning at a Roselle restaurant.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Hanover Park Woman Accused of Financial Crimes

Paul Darrah — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 15:59:42 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that bond was set yesterday afternoon for a Hanover Park woman accused of illegally obtaining more than $80,000 in loans from the SBA Payment Protection Program (PPP).

Bond Denied for Cook County Man on Parole Charged with Armed Habitual Criminal & Illegal Possession of Loaded Gun

Debbie Deacy — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 21:25:50 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been set for a Cook County man accused of illegally possessing a loaded firearm with an extended magazine and approximately 43 grams of methamphetamine.

Elmhurst Man Charged With Hate Crime For Allegedly Spray-Painting Swastikas on Homes/Cars

Debbie Deacy — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:23:51 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Interim Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that an Elmhurst man has been charged with spray-painting swastikas on the homes and vehicles of several Elmhurst residences.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Former Bensenville Man Who Fled After Being Charged in 2000 with Concealment of a Homicidal Death

Paul Darrah — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:47:28 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Interim Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that bond has been set for a former Bensenville man who fled after being charged in 2000 with Concealment of a Homicidal Death, a Class 3 Felony.

Chicago Teen Sentenced to Eight Years IDOC for Stealing Car at Gunpoint

Paul Darrah — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:43:44 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Chicago teen charged with hijacking a woman’s car at gunpoint from an Addison Popeye’s restaurant parking lot has been sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Lisle Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Drug Induced Homicide

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:06:05 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Lisle man accused of supplying a fatal dose of heroin/fentanyl to Andrew Sasnau, 19, of Darien, has been sentenced to nine years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Bartlett Man Found Guilty of 2018 Murder

Debbie Deacy — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:42:32 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a jury has found Donald Pelka, 63 (d.o.b. 4/23/1959) of Bartlett guilty of First-Degree Murder in the 2018 shooting death of twenty-nine-year-old Kyle Goidas of Glendale Heights.

Bond Denied for Two Chicago Men Charged with Armed Robbery at Lombard 7-Eleven

Paul Darrah — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:32:49 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been denied for two Chicago men accused of robbing a Lombard 7-Eleven convenience store at gunpoint.

Bond Set at $750,000 for Elgin Man Charged with Fatal DUI Crash

Paul Darrah — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 21:07:46 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been set for an Elgin man accused of causing a fiery crash that claimed the life of his seventeen-year-old passenger, Byron Montgomery.

Case Against Westmont Teen Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint Transferred to Adult Court

Paul Darrah — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:18:21 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a sixteen-year-old Westmont resident accused in juvenile court of shooting a woman in her leg and hijacking her car at gunpoint has been transferred to adult court.

Glenbard North High School Student Charged with Alleged Threat Against School

Paul Darrah — Fri, 27 May 2022 19:17:20 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police William Holmer announced today that a fifteen-year-old male Glenbard North High School student has been charged with one count of Disorderly Conduct (Class 4 Felony) for allegedly drawing threatening images on a school test.

Metea Valley High School Student Charged with Cutting Classmate During Fight

Paul Darrah — Thu, 26 May 2022 20:16:58 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross announced today that a sixteen-year-old male Metea Valley High School sophomore has been charged with Aggravated Battery in a Public Place (Class 3 Felony) following an alleged fight in a school bathroom.

Edison Middle School Student Charged with Alleged Threat Against School

Paul Darrah — Thu, 26 May 2022 18:35:12 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy announced today that a twelve-year-old male Edison Middle School student has been charged with making threatening statements directed at the school.

Former Legal Secretary Sentenced to Five Years IDOC for Stealing from Law Firm

Paul Darrah — Tue, 24 May 2022 20:04:36 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a former legal secretary for a DuPage County law firm has been sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for stealing nearly $100,000 from the firm.

Addison Trail High School Student Charged with Alleged Threat Against School Personnel

Paul Darrah — Fri, 20 May 2022 19:34:05 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden announced today that an eighteen-year-old male Addison Trail High School student has been charged with posting a threatening message on Instagram directed at school personnel.

Tow Truck Driver Found Guilty of Murder in Oak Brook Road Rage Shooting

Paul Darrah — Wed, 18 May 2022 18:14:43 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today a tow-truck driver has been found guilty of First-Degree Murder for fatally shooting the driver of a semitrailer truck following an apparent road rage altercation in 2017.

Bond set for Two Men Accused of Naperville Home Invasion/Beating Homeowner

Paul Darrah — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:03:28 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that bond has been set for two Naperville men accused of entering a man’s home and beating him in front of his minor daughter.

Student Accused of Displaying Weapon/Threatening Another Student While at School

Paul Darrah — Tue, 10 May 2022 21:04:19 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that a West Chicago High School student has been accused of displaying a weapon and threatening another student while at school.

Carol Stream Man Charged with Shooting at Ex-Girlfriend’s Vehicle

Paul Darrah — Fri, 06 May 2022 19:17:38 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy announced today that bond has been set for a Carol Stream man accused of firing a handgun at a vehicle occupied by his ex-girlfriend and another individual.

Justin Dalcollo Sentenced to 101 Years for Armed Sexual Assault/Robbery of College Student

Debbie Deacy — Wed, 04 May 2022 16:12:51 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced today that Justin Dalcollo has been sentenced to one hundred one years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the abduction, sexual assault and armed robbery of a female college student in March 2019.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Fatal DUI/Fleeing After Killing Bicyclist with His Vehicle

Paul Darrah — Mon, 02 May 2022 19:29:59 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Chicago man accused of killing a bicyclist with his car and then fleeing the scene of the crash has been sentenced to sixteen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC).

Following Guilty Plea, Lombard Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism

Paul Darrah — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:51:55 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Lombard man has entered a plea of guilty to one count of Conspiracy to Commit Terrorism.

Glenbard East High School Student Charged with Alleged Threat Against School

Paul Darrah — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:31:11 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that a sixteen-year-old male Glenbard East High School student has been charged with allegedly placing a drawing addressed to a teacher in the teacher’s file cabinet depicting an act of violence targeting the school.

Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Shooting Death, Sentenced to 20 Years

Paul Darrah — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:41:04 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Chicago man charged with the 2019 shooting death of twenty-two-year-old Jerry McCray of Roselle has been sentenced to twenty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, the maximum penalty allowed by law.

Hoffman Estates Woman Sentenced to Three Years for Starving Two Dogs to Death

Paul Darrah — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:36:41 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today the second of two individuals accused of starving two dogs to death has been sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), the maximum available penalty.

$200,000 Bond Set for Addison Man Accused of Arson at BMW Dealership

Paul Darrah — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:48:30 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced today that bond has been set for an Addison man accused of setting fire to a vehicle in the parking lot of an Elmhurst Car Dealership.

Bond Set at $100,000 for Aurora Man Charged With Shooting Neighbor’s Dog in the Head

Paul Darrah — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:30:04 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross announced today that bond has been set for an Aurora man charged with shooting a neighbor’s dog in the head.

Bond Set at $5 Million for Naperville Man Charged with Drug Induced Homicide

Paul Darrah — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:10:01 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that bond has been set for a Naperville man accused of supplying a fatal dose of a fentanyl/fluorofentanyl mixture to an Addison woman.

Cook County Juvenile Sentenced to Department of Juvenile Justice for Robbing Woman at Gunpoint in Willowbrook Store Parking Lot

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:19:00 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a fifteen-year-old juvenile, who previously entered a plea of guilty to one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm (Class X Felony), has been sentenced to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice for an indeterminate amount of time not to exceed his twenty-first birthday.

Bond Set at $100,000 for Chicago Man Charged with Threatening State Representative Deb Conroy

Paul Darrah — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 20:07:05 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly announced today that a Chicago man has been charged with posting threatening Facebook messages directed at Illinois State Representative Deb Conroy.

Bond Set at $50,000 for Woodridge Man Accused of Fatal Hit and Run in Burr Ridge

Paul Darrah — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 16:07:17 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Burr Ridge Chief of Police John Madden announced today that bond has been set for a Woodridge man charged with leaving the scene after he struck and killed sixteen-year-old Alex Hunt with his vehicle.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Geneva Man in Fatal DUI Crash

Paul Darrah — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:30:04 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Keith Cross announced today that bond has been set for a Geneva man charged with crashing into a vehicle on the side of the roadway killing one man and seriously injuring another.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Cook County Man Charged with Fleeing Police in a Stolen Motor Vehicle/Cocaine Possession

Debbie Deacy — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:54:16 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced today that bond has been set for a Cook County man charged with attempting to flee police in a stolen motor vehicle.

Itasca Woman Faces 36-Count Indictment Alleging Financial Crimes

Paul Darrah — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:25:47 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Itasca Director of Police Robert O’Connor announced today that charges have been filed against an Itasca woman charged in a thirty-six-count indictment alleging she attempted to defraud at least nine different financial institutions as well as the U.S. Small Business Association.

Assistant State’s Attorney Alyssa Rabulinski recognized for Her Work in Fighting Animal Cruelty

Paul Darrah — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 22:21:18 GMT

In recognition of the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s annual National Justice for Animals Week, DuPage County Assistant State’s Attorney Alyssa Rabulinski was presented the Organization’s Top Animal Defenders Award at this morning’s DuPage County Board Meeting.

Cook County Man on Parole Accused of Road Rage Shooting

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:04:15 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly announced today that bond has been set for a Berwyn man currently on parole and on bond for gun related charges out of Cook County accused of opening fire on another automobile last November.

Chicago Pair Charged with Robbing Carol Stream T-Mobile Store

Debbie Deacy — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:54:17 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police William Holmer announced today that bond has been set for two Chicago men accused of stealing merchandise by force from a Carol Stream T-Mobile store.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Warrenville Woman Accused of Murder

Debbie Deacy — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:50:02 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Warrenville Chief of Police Raymond Turano announced today that bond has been set for a Warrenville woman charged with the murder of her daughter’s father, thirty-one-year-old Joseph Strock.

Woodridge Man Charged with Concealing Loaded Gun in Baby’s Crib/Possession of Illegal Drugs

Paul Darrah — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:47:37 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that bond was set late yesterday afternoon for a Woodridge man accused of possessing more than 55 grams of illegal narcotics and illegally possessing a loaded handgun found in baby's crib.

Bond Set for $50,000 Chicago Woman Charged with Burglary/Retail Theft from Oak Brook Neiman Marcus

Paul Darrah — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 17:11:44 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Interim Chief of Police John Krull announced that bond was set yesterday for a Chicago woman accused of stealing more than $17,000 worth of merchandise from the Neiman Marcus store in Oak Brook.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Naperville Man Accused of Murder

Paul Darrah — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:04:44 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that bond has been set for a Naperville man charged with the shooting death of forty-one-year-old Jeffery Churchill.

Bond Set at $2 Million for Chicago Man Accused of Shooting Pregnant Woman in the Back While Driving on Route 83

Paul Darrah — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:37:13 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Willowbrook Chief of Police Robert Schaller announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago man charged with shooting a woman who is eight-months pregnant while she was traveling on Route 83 in Willowbrook.

Chicago Couple Accused of Stealing more than $2 million of Merchandise from a Retail Distribution Company

Paul Darrah — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:53:41 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police William Holmer announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago couple accused of stealing more than $2 million worth of merchandise from a retail distribution company.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Addison Man Charged With Home Invasion – Sexually Assaulting Ten-Year-Old Girl

Paul Darrah — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 20:28:13 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that bond has been set for an Addison man accused of entering an Addison residence last month and sexually assaulting a ten-year-old girl.

Glendale Heights Man Sentenced to Twenty Years in 2018 Shooting Death of Rival Gang Member

Paul Darrah — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:18:12 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a then seventeen-year-old Glendale Heights man has been sentenced to twenty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the shooting death of twenty-year-old Miguel Reynoso.

Bond Denied for Convicted Gunrunner Charged with Fleeing After Cutting off GPS Electronic Monitor Following Brother’s Funeral

Paul Darrah — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:30:05 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that bond was denied yesterday for a recently convicted gunrunner accused of fleeing after cutting off his electronic GPS monitor following his brother’s funeral.

Addison Man Sentenced to Natural Life Without Parole for Sexual Assault of Two Female Minors

Paul Darrah — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:33:00 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Stephan Filipiak, 58 (d.o.b. 8/23/1963), formerly of Addison, has been sentenced to natural life without the possibility of parole in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexually assaulting an acquaintance’s two minor daughters.

Chicago Man Charged with Threatening Lombard Police Officer

Debbie Deacy — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:47:10 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced that a Chicago man has been charged with threatening a Lombard Police Officer.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Causing DUI Crash That Killed Two

Debbie Deacy — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 14:17:07 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Chicago man accused of causing a head-on crash that killed two passengers in an oncoming vehicle has been sentenced to twenty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Judge Orders Detention of Armed Cook County Juvenile Charged with BMW Dealership Burglary

Paul Darrah — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:30:25 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that Judge Anthony Coco has ordered that an armed Cook County juvenile accused of Burglary and assaulting a police officer at a Westmont BMW dealership be detained until at least his next court appearance which is scheduled for January 27, 2022.

Westmont Juvenile Charged with Shooting Woman in Leg/Hijacking Her Car at Gunpoint

Paul Darrah — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 19:38:36 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that a fifteen-year-old Westmont juvenile has been accused of shooting a fifty-four-year-old woman in her leg and hijacking her car at gunpoint late Tuesday evening.

Bail Set for Two Chicago Men Accused of Hijacking Car at Gunpoint

Paul Darrah — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 17:49:56 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced that bond was set yesterday for two Chicago men charged with carjacking at gunpoint a resident’s vehicle from his garage.

Bond Set for Three Armed Cook County Men Charged With BMW Dealership Burglary

Paul Darrah — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 17:42:48 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that bond has been set for three of four individuals accused of Burglary at a Westmont BMW dealership.

Bond Set at $1 Million Each for Two Chicago Men Accused of Opening Fire at Oak Brook Mall Two Days Before Christmas

Paul Darrah — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:32:35 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger announced today that bond has been set for two Chicago men accused of opening fire at the Oak Brook Mall two days before Christmas.

Bond Set at $500,000 for West Chicago Man Accused of Suffocating Mother with a Pillow

Paul Darrah — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:19:52 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that bond has been set for a West Chicago man charged with attempting to suffocate his mother to death with a pillow while she slept.

Roselle Woman Sentenced to Ten Years for Pouring Boiling Water on Sleeping Boyfriend

Paul Darrah — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 22:05:46 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Roselle woman accused of pouring boiling water on her boyfriend as he slept on the couch has been sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Bond Set at $250,000 for Carol Stream Man Charged with Shooting at Carol Stream Residence

Paul Darrah — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:39:24 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police William Holmer announced today that bond has been set for a Carol Stream man accused of firing several times into a Carol Stream residence.

Bond Set at $200,000 for Elgin Man Charged with Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer

Paul Darrah — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:43:07 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced today that bond has been set for an Elgin man charged with beating a police officer and attempting to steal his service weapon and patrol vehicle.

Student Accused of Posting Threatening Messages on Instagram Directed at Willowbrook High School

Paul Darrah — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 20:35:43 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that a Willowbrook High School student has been accused of posting threatening messages on social media directed at the school.

Jury Finds Justin Dalcollo Guilty of Sexual Assault/Robbery of College Student

Paul Darrah — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:02:32 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced today that a jury has found Justin Dalcollo, 37 (d.o.b. 8/20/1984) with a last known address in Nicholasville, Kentucky, guilty of the abduction, sexual assault and armed robbery of a female college student in March, 2019.

Villa Park Man Sentenced to Ten Years for Gunrunning

Paul Darrah — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:41:48 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Villa Park man accused of illegally selling multiple guns on four separate occasions to undercover police officers has been sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Judge Orders Detention of Student Accused of Threatening Wood Dale Junior High School

Paul Darrah — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:54:34 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta announced that an Indian Trail Middle School student has been accused of posting a threatening message on social media directed at Wood Dale Junior High School in Wood Dale.

Bond Set at $5 Million for Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman/Home Invasion

Paul Darrah — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 17:41:43 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that bond has been set for a Glendale Heights man accused of breaking into an elderly woman’s home and sexually assaulting her.

DuPage-Kane Task Force Yields Drug Arrest, Seizure of Cocaine/Fentanyl

Paul Darrah — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:44:52 GMT

A Melrose Park man is the first to be charged in a joint task force operation between the Kane and DuPage County sheriff’s offices.

Bond Set at $150,000 for Naperville Man Charged with Residential Burglaries

Paul Darrah — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 20:19:44 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that bond has been set for a Naperville man accused of burglarizing two Naperville homes.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Naperville Man Accused of Killing Three in Fatal DUI Crash

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:53:03 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lisle Chief of Police Ron Wilke announced today that bond has been set for a Naperville man accused of causing a crash that killed three individuals last October.

Bond Set at $750,000 for Cook County Man Armed with a Gun Charged With Attempting to Break into Oak Brook Home on Thanksgiving

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 13:55:47 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger announced today that bond has been set for a Cook County man accused of attempting to break into an Oak Brook home on Thanksgiving night.

Two Men Charged with Carjacking Elderly Couple at Gunpoint in Willowbrook

Debbie Deacy — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:41:35 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Willowbrook Chief of Police Robert Schaller announced today that two men presently in custody in Indiana on unrelated charges, have been charged with carjacking an elderly couple’s 2021 BMW 840i at gunpoint from a Willowbrook gas station.

Jury Finds Former Chicago Man Guilty of First-Degree Murder

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:42:36 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a jury has found Launden Luckett, 33 (d.o.b.11/30/1987) formerly of Chicago, guilty of First-Degree Murder in the stabbing death of his girlfriend in 2015.

Glendale Heights Woman Accused of Fencing More Than $500,000 Worth of Counterfeit High-End Merchandise

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 22:38:47 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and R. Sean Fitzgerald, acting special agent in charge for HSI Chicago, announced today that a woman indicted by a DuPage County Grand Jury for allegedly fencing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of counterfeit high-end purses, wallets, handbags and other commodities has entered a plea of not guilty to four counts of Felony Possession of Counterfeit Items With Intent to Sell.

Bond Set for Each of Two Chicago Men Accused of Burglarizing Oak Brook Home

Paul Darrah — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:36:03 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger announced today that bond has been set for two Chicago men accused of burglarizing an Oak Brook residence.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Man Charged with Attempt First Degree Murder at Children’s Indoor Amusement Park

Paul Darrah — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:26:23 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that charges have been filed against a Chicago man accused of shooting another man at an indoor amusement park in Villa Park.

Bond Set for Four Chicago Residents Charged With Oak Brook Burglary/Retail Theft

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 13:50:17 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger announced today that bond has been set for four of six individuals, all of whom are from Chicago, accused of stealing nearly $15,000 worth of merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store located at 2155 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook

Former Kennel Operator Sentenced to 20 Days in Jail in Fire That Claimed the Lives of Twenty-Nine Dogs

Paul Darrah — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:57:57 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that Judge Robert Miller has sentenced Garrett Mercado, 32 (d.o.b. 10/1/1989) of 2346 Cambridge Lane, Woodridge, to twenty days in the DuPage County Jail.

Glen Ellyn Man Sentenced to 50 Years for 2011 Murder and Criminal Sexual Assault of His Ex-Wife

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 16:21:32 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a former Glen Ellyn man has been sentenced to fifty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for the 2011 murder and sexual assault of his ex-wife, Nancy Bustos.

Hoffman Estates Man Sentenced to Three Years for Starving Two Dogs to Death

Paul Darrah — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 20:51:15 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today the first of two individuals accused of starving two dogs to death has been sentenced to three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, the maximum available penalty.

Bond Denied for Bensenville Man Accused of Shooting Police Officer

Paul Darrah — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:40:51 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Bensenville Chief of Police Daniel Schulze announced today that bond has been denied for a Bensenville man accused of shooting a Bensenville police officer eight times.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Addison Man Charged With Armed Robbery/Aggravated Battery Following a Halloween Party

Paul Darrah — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 21:21:16 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that bond has been set for an Addison man accused of robbing a car full of people after they left a Halloween party.

Bond Set at $450,000 for Second Chicago Man Charged with Attempting to Carjack a Woman at Gunpoint in Downers Grove

Paul Darrah — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:05:55 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Downers Grove Chief of Police Shanon Gillette announced today that bond has been set for the second of two Chicago men accused of attempting to carjack a woman’s car from a Downers Grove gas station and robbing her of her cell phone.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Chicago Man Charged with Attempting to Carjack a Woman at Gunpoint in Downers Grove

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:58:29 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Downers Grove Chief of Police Shanon Gillette announced that bond was set yesterday for a Chicago man accused of attempting to carjack a woman’s car from a Downers Grove gas station and stealing her cell phone.

Bond Denied for Chicago Man Currently on Bond for a Cook County Class X Armed Habitual Criminal Felony for Shooting at Lombard Police Officer

Debbie Deacy — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:00:01 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been denied for a Chicago man accused of shooting at a Lombard police officer.

High School Student Sentenced in Craigslist Hate Crime

Paul Darrah — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:55:15 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a male Naperville Central High School student has been sentenced to two years of probation and one hundred hours of community service for placing a racist ad on Craigslist offering for sale an African American student at the same high school.

Glen Ellyn Man Sentenced to 33 Years for Sexually Assaulting Woman as She Arrives to Work

Paul Darrah — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:26:19 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that on Friday afternoon, October 15, 2021, an unincorporated Glendale Heights man charged with attacking, beating and sexually assaulting a sixty-five-year-old woman as she arrived to work early in the morning was sentenced to thirty-three years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Cook County Juvenile Charged with Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking from Willowbrook Target Store

Debbie Deacy — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:07:19 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Willowbrook Chief of Police Robert Schaller announced today that a fifteen-year-old juvenile charged with Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking with a Firearm, a Class X Felony, appeared at a detention hearing this morning where Judge Anthony Coco ordered the juvenile to be detained until at least his next court date which is scheduled for October 21, 2021 for status. The juvenile has also been charged with one count of Obstructing Justice, a Class 4 Felony.

Bond Set at $250,000 For Chicago Woman Accused of Fatal DUI of Her Five-month-old Infant

Debbie Deacy — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:29:21 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago woman accused of causing a fatal crash that claimed the life of one of the passengers in her vehicle, her five-month-old infant son.

Bond Denied for Two Men Charged with Hijacking Vehicle at Knifepoint with Two Children in the Back

Paul Darrah — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 17:34:36 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that bond has been denied for two men accused of hijacking a woman’s car at knifepoint from a Villa Park parking lot while her two children were in the back seat.

Westmont Man Charged with Beating Police Officer, Attempting to Take his Taser

Debbie Deacy — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:45:36 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that charges have been filed against a Westmont man accused of beating a police officer and attempting to take his taser.

State’s Attorney Berlin Partners With DuPage Legal Aid to Assist Victims of Domestic Violence

Paul Darrah — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 14:50:20 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that his office has partnered with DuPage Legal Aid in an effort to further aid victims of Domestic Violence and their families.

Woodridge Man Found Guilty of Animal Cruelty in Fire That Claimed the Lives of Twenty-Nine Dogs

Paul Darrah — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:30:29 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that Judge Robert Miller has found Garrett Mercado, 32 (d.o.b. 10/1/1989) of 2346 Cambridge Lane, Woodridge, guilty of three counts of Animal Cruelty, a Class A Misdemeanor and six counts of Violation of Owner’s Duties, a Class B Misdemeanor. Judge Miller issued his ruling following a five-day-long bench trial where Mercado faced more than two dozen charges as the result of a 2019 fire at an unincorporated West Chicago kennel he operated that claimed the lives of twenty-nine dogs.

Bond Set for Four of Seven Charged with Continuing Financial Crimes Enterprise Involving U.S. Postal Service

Paul Darrah — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:18:33 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Naperville Interim Chief of Police Jason Arres and Special Agent-in-Charge Andre Martin, Great Lakes Area Field Office, U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General announced today that seven individuals, including two former postal carriers, have been charged in a financial crimes and money laundering scheme involving the United States Postal Service.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Chicago Man Accused of Leading Police on High-Speed Chase in Stolen Car

Paul Darrah — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:51:11 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Hinsdale Chief of Police Brian King announced today that bond has been set at $1 Million for a Chicago man accused of leading Illinois State Troopers and Hinsdale police officers on a high-speed chase while driving a stolen vehicle.

Three Cook County Minors Charged With Breaking Into Elmhurst Vehicles

Paul Darrah — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 22:33:17 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced today that three Hazel Crest juveniles, aged thirteen, fifteen and seventeen, appeared at a detention hearing this morning charged with breaking into several cars in Elmhurst last night.

Bail Set at $2 Million for Two Chicago Men Accused of Hijacking Car at Gunpoint

Paul Darrah — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:35:03 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that bond has been set at $2 million with 10% to apply for two Chicago individuals charged with carjacking a thirty-five-year-old woman at gunpoint.

Bartlett Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Armed Robbery

Paul Darrah — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 23:57:53 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Bartlett man has been sentenced to fifteen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for committing an armed robbery at a Bartlett 7-Eleven.

Burr Ridge Man Sentenced in Drug Induced Homicide

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:06:00 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Burr Ridge man has been sentenced to twelve years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to supplying narcotics to a twenty-three-year-old Hinsdale woman who subsequently died from a drug overdose.

Chicago Man Sentenced to Six Years for Burglary

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:06:24 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that last Friday afternoon, September 17, 2021, Judge Daniel Guerin sentenced Joshua Captain, 24 (d.o.b. 11/21/1996) of the 9100 block of S. Drexel Avenue, Chicago, to six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for breaking into a Naperville jewelry store and stealing merchandise during an evening of protests following the murder of George Floyd.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Two Men Accused of Two Armed Robberies

Debbie Deacy — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 22:29:54 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Downers Grove Chief of Police Shanon Gillette and Darien Chief of Police Greg Thomas announced today that bond has been set for two men currently on probation for robbery out of Cook County charged with robbing two DuPage County gas stations at gunpoint.

Bond Set for Two Accused of Naperville Murder

Debbie Deacy — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 17:56:27 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Interim Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that bond has been set for two individuals charged with first-degree murder following an altercation in a Naperville parking lot this past week.

Appellate Court Affirms Life Sentence for Myron Ester

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:33:23 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the conviction and sentence of life without the possibility of parole of Myron Ester for the 2013 murder of Linda Valez.

Bartlett Teen Faces Reckless Homicide Charges in Fatal Crash

Paul Darrah — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:32:29 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bartlett Chief of Police Patrick Ullrich announced today that a Bartlett teen has been charged in a juvenile petition with two counts of Reckless Homicide, a Class 3 Felony, following a fatal crash that claimed the lives of two Bartlett High School teens, Alex Czerwik and Cameron Kelty, both sixteen-years-old.

Bond Set at $500,000 Full Cash for Glendale Heights Man Accused of Murder

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 18:52:09 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Hanover Park Chief of Police Michael Menough announced today that a Glendale Heights man has been charged with first-degree murder following an altercation at a Hanover Park residence earlier this month.

Harvey Man Who Stole Urn Containing Baby’s Ashes Sentenced to Fifteen Years Behind Bars

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:30:24 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a Harvey man accused of burglarizing an Elmhurst residence where he stole, among other things, an urn containing the ashes of the victims’ child, has been sentenced to fifteen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Woman Accused of Aggravated DUI in Fatal Crash

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 19:34:46 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced today that bond has been set for a Cicero woman accused of crashing her car in a construction zone in a residential area causing the death of her fiancée, thirty-three-year-old Andrew Lewis.

State’s Attorney Berlin Finds Officer Justified in Villa Park Officer-Involved Shooting

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:12:36 GMT

After a thorough and extensive investigation surrounding the shooting of Haven Bailey by a Villa Park police officer, it is my determination that the officer who discharged his weapon four times was legally justified in his actions and that no criminal charges will be filed against Sergeant Pagan.

Former Roselle Fireman Charged with Forgery

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:36:37 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Roselle Chief of Police Steve Herron announced that a former Roselle fireman has been accused of submitting false documents in his application for employment to the Roselle Fire Department.

Naperville Man Sentenced to Twelve Years for Robbing Local Businesses

Paul Darrah — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 20:09:20 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that a Naperville man has been sentenced to twelve years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for robbing two area businesses in late 2017 and early 2018.

Bond Set at $1 Million for California Man After Charges Upgraded to First-Degree Murder in Oakbrook Terrace Death

Paul Darrah — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:44:13 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Oakbrook Terrace Chief of Police Casey Calvello announced today that charges have been upgraded to First-Degree Murder against Terry Kennedy, 36 of Long Beach, California.

Bond Set at $750,000 for Wheaton Man Charged with Shooting Vehicles Outside His Home

Paul Darrah — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:55:48 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy announced that bond has been set for a Wheaton man accused of shooting at vehicles outside his home.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Chicago Man Charged with Threatening DuPage County Clerk of the Circuit Court

Paul Darrah — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:38:50 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that bond has been set at $1 million for a Chicago man charged with making a threatening phone call to the office of Candice Adams, Clerk of the DuPage County Circuit Court.

Bond Set for Two Charged in Death of Westmont Nursing Home Resident

Paul Darrah — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 21:43:25 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Westmont Chief of Police Jim Gunther announced today that charges have been filed against two employees of a Westmont nursing home for their alleged roles in the death of a ninety-six-year-old female resident in February, 2021.

Bloomingdale Man Charged with Shooting at Police Officers Sentenced to 25 Years

Paul Darrah — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:34:15 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that last Friday afternoon a Bloomingdale man accused of shooting at two Bloomingdale police officers outside his home in 2018 was sentenced to twenty-five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Bond Set at $1 Million for Plainfield Man Charged in Naperville Shooting

Paul Darrah — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 16:23:35 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced today that bond has been set for a Plainfield man accused of shooting his girlfriend’s brother in the abdomen.

State’s Attorney Files Charges Against Wheaton Woman Alleging Voter Fraud

Paul Darrah — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:39:51 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that on June 21, 2021, his office filed multiple charges related to election fraud in the 2021 municipal election against Susan Cain of Wheaton.

Aurora Juvenile Pleads Guilty to Shooting at Gas Station – Sentenced to Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice

Paul Darrah — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:28:14 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a seventeen-year-old Aurora juvenile accused of firing a handgun at a vehicle while at an Aurora gas station has entered a plea of guilty to one count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 Felony) and one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Gang Member (Class 2 Felony).

Bond Denied for Parolee Charged with Robbing Speedway gas station and 7-11 Convenience Store at Gunpoint

Paul Darrah — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:39:45 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin, Downers Grove Chief of Police Shanon Gillette and Oakbrook Terrace Chief of Police Casey Calvello announced today that bond has been denied for a man currently on parole for an armed robbery out of Cook County accused of robbing several hundred dollars from two DuPage County businesses.

Cook County Juvenile Charged with Stealing a Car at Gunpoint While on a Test Drive

Paul Darrah — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:11:20 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced today that Judge Brian Jacobs has ordered that a seventeen-year-old Lynwood juvenile accused of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint will be detained until at least his next court appearance.

Chicago Man Sentenced to Sixteen Years in the IDOC for Attempt Vehicular Hijacking

Paul Darrah — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:34:42 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that the second of two adults charged with attempting to steal a vehicle from the garage of a Downers Grove residence has been sentenced to sixteen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Des Plaines Man Facing Multiple Drug and Weapons charges in Connection with $22 Million Cannabis Bust

Paul Darrah — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:10:03 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta and Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly announced today that bond has been set for a Des Plaines man accused of multiple drug and weapons charges following a high-speed pursuit late last month.

Another Juvenile Accused of Burglary and Theft of High-End Vehicle Will Be Detained

Paul Darrah — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:15:14 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Hinsdale Chief of Police Brian King announced that on June 16, 2021, a second juvenile charged with burglary and theft of a high-end vehicle from two Hinsdale auto dealerships will be detained until at least his next court date of June 23, 2021.

Bond Set at $350,000 for Villa Park Man Charged with Robbing 711 Convenience Store

Paul Darrah — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:24:49 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Mike Rivas announced today that bond has been set for a Villa Park man accused robbing at gunpoint a 711 convenience store.

Former Dentist Sentenced to 270 days in Jail for Practicing Without a License

Paul Darrah — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 21:19:56 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that James D’Alise, 78 (d.o.b. 12/24/1942) of the 0-100 block of Godair Circle, Burr Ridge, has been sentenced to 270 days in the DuPage County Jail for practicing dentistry without a license.

Homeless Man Arraigned on Aggravated Battery/Public Indecency Charges

Paul Darrah — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:09:27 GMT

WHEATON - DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Kelvin Brown, 42 (d.o.b. 4/13/1979) believed to be homeless with a last known address in Bellwood, appeared in court today where he entered a plea of not guilty to one count of Aggravated Battery (Class 3 Felony) and two counts of Public Indecency (Class 4 Felony).

Bond Set at $1 Million for Homeless Man Accused of Road Rage Shooting

Paul Darrah — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:19:53 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Glen Ellyn Chief of Police Philip Norton announced today that bond has been set for a homeless man charged with shooting at a moving vehicle while traveling on Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn.

Schaumburg Man Charged with Shooting at Vehicle on I-290

Paul Darrah — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:13:07 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Illinois State Police Captain Dan Likens announced that bond was set for a Schaumburg man charged with shooting at a moving vehicle while traveling on an expressway in Itasca.

Bond Set at $5 Million Full Cash for Des Plaines Man Accused of Firing at DuMeg Agents, Possessing Large Amounts of Cannabis

Paul Darrah — Sun, 30 May 2021 19:48:15 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta and Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly announced today that bond has been set for a Des Plaines man accused of multiple weapons and drug charges following a high-speed pursuit last Thursday night.

Bond Set at $1.5 Million for Aurora Man Accused of Attempt Murder

Paul Darrah — Sat, 29 May 2021 14:59:09 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced today that bond has been set for an Aurora man charged shooting a rival gang member several times while on his way out for dinner.

Twelve-Year-Old Glendale Heights Juvenile Accused of Stabbing

Paul Darrah — Wed, 26 May 2021 19:27:11 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police Douglas Flint announced today that Judge Brian Jacobs has ordered that a Glendale Heights juvenile accused of stabbing another juvenile in the abdomen will be released to the custody of his mother on home detention lockdown.

Bond Set at $3 Million for Man Accused of Stabbing Girlfriend to Death

Paul Darrah — Fri, 21 May 2021 18:11:29 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that a Villa Park man has been charged with the murder of his live-in girlfriend and mother of his three children, Esmeralda DeLuna, 24.

Chicago Man Found Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Woman at Oak Brook Hotel

Paul Darrah — Fri, 21 May 2021 02:45:06 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a jury has found Julius Ramsey, 38, guilty of sexually assaulting at gunpoint, a female employee of an Oak Brook hotel in the fall of 2019.

Bond Set at $2 Million for Wood Dale Man Accused of Killing His Father

Paul Darrah — Tue, 18 May 2021 17:37:39 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta announced today that bond has been set for a Wood Dale man charged with the murder of his father, Robert Castellano, also of Wood Dale.

Bond Set for Two Cook County Residents Accused of Burglary and Theft of High-End Vehicle

Paul Darrah — Tue, 18 May 2021 17:15:17 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Hinsdale Chief of Police Brian King announced today that bond has been set for an adult, and a juvenile has been ordered detained, both of whom have been charged with burglary and theft of a high-end vehicle from two Hinsdale auto dealerships.

Bond set at $150,000 for man accused of Possession of Child Pornography

Paul Darrah — Thu, 13 May 2021 18:35:19 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced today that bond has been set for a former Naperville North High School assistant boys basketball coach accused of possessing child pornography.

Aurora Juvenile Charged with Shooting at Gas Station to be Detained

Paul Darrah — Wed, 12 May 2021 19:02:44 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Kristen Ziman announced today that Judge Anthony Coco has ordered a seventeen-year-old Aurora juvenile accused of firing a handgun at a vehicle while at an Aurora gas station be detained until at least his next court appearance.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Aggravated Domestic Violence

Paul Darrah — Mon, 03 May 2021 16:46:38 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that Dwayne Dykes, 43, (d.o.b. 2/14/1978) of the 5400 block of South Wood Street, Chicago, has been sentenced to nineteen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for beating his former girlfriend and mother of their two children.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Plano Woman Charged with Dropping Five-Year-Old Daughter of Six-Story Parking Garage

Paul Darrah — Sat, 01 May 2021 15:20:27 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Winfield Chief of Police David Schar announced today that bond has been set for Plano woman accused of dropping her five-year-old daughter off a six-story parking garage at Central DuPage Hospital.

Lisle Man Charged with Armed Robbery at Carol Stream Gas Station

Paul Darrah — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:15:17 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police William Holmer announced today that bond has been set for a Lisle man accused of robbing a Carol Stream gas station at knifepoint.

Chicago Man Sentenced to Twelve Years in the IDOC for Attempt Vehicular Hijacking

Paul Darrah — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:00:54 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that the first of two adults charged with attempting to steal a vehicle from the garage of a Downers Grove residence has been sentenced to twelve years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Chicago Man Accused of Stealing Car From Driveway of Glen Ellyn Home

Paul Darrah — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:19:28 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Glen Ellyn Chief of Police Philip Norton announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of stealing a black 2016 Lincoln MKX SUV from the driveway of a Glen Ellyn home.

Bond Set for Two Charged With Drug Induced Homicide

Paul Darrah — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:45:46 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy announced today that bond has been set for two individuals for their roles in an apparent fentanyl overdose of a Wheaton man, thirty-two-year-old Nicholas Donzelli.

Chicago Man Sentenced to 17 Years for Hijacking Car at Gunpoint from Oak Brook Mall

Paul Darrah — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 15:39:15 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police James Kruger announced today that a Chicago man has been sentenced to seventeen years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for hijacking a sixty-seven-year-old woman’s car at gunpoint in the spring of 2018.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Lombard Man Accused of Murder

Paul Darrah — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:53:20 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Mike Ruth announced today that a Lombard man has been charged with murder following an altercation at an Elmhurst bar last Saturday night.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Aurora Man Charged with Firing a Gun into his Girlfriend’s Car

Paul Darrah — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:36:57 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Kristen Ziman announced that bond has been set for an Aurora man accused of firing a gun into the back of his girlfriend’s unoccupied vehicle.

$400,000 Bond Set for Bolingbrook Man Accused of Arson at Naperville Martial Arts Studio

Paul Darrah — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:12:34 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced today that bond has been set for a Bolingbrook man accused of setting fire to a Naperville martial arts studio last month

Bond Set at $ 10,000 for Former Employee Accused of Stealing from Elmhurst Hospital

Paul Darrah — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:06:10 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced today that Felony Theft charges have been filed against a former employee of Elmhurst Hospital accused of stealing more than $218,000 from the hospital cafeteria.

Bond Set at $100,000 for Chicago Woman Charged with Sixth DUI

Paul Darrah — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:11:37 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Robert Marshall announced that bond was set Saturday for a Chicago woman accused of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Sixth Offense, a Class X Felony.

Bond Set at $150,000 for Willowbrook Man Charged with Striking Sheriff’s Deputies in Courtroom

Paul Darrah — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:59:41 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced today that bond has been set for a Willowbrook man accused of striking three DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputies as they attempted to take him into custody yesterday morning following a hearing on a pending domestic battery case against him.

Convicted Felon Currently on Bond Facing New Armed Habitual Criminal Charges

Paul Darrah — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 19:25:11 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today a two-time convicted felon who is currently out on bond out of DuPage County and on parole out of Cook County will be held on a $150,000 with 10% to apply bond after he was allegedly found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. The State had asked for a bond of $500,000 with 10% to apply.

Bond Set for Lombard Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Paul Darrah — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:41:03 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today Possession of Child Pornography charges have been filed against a Lombard man who is currently on federal pre-trial services after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography.

Lombard Man Sentenced to Six Months in Reckless Homicide

Paul Darrah — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:52:32 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Todd Heidenthal, 50, of Lombard, has been sentenced to six months in the DuPage County Jail for causing a crash that took the life of seventy-eight-year-old Florence Hsiao.

Former Bartlett High School Teacher Found Guilty of Reckless Conduct That Injured Student

Paul Darrah — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:14:07 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that late yesterday evening a six-person jury found a former Bartlett High School chemistry teacher guilty of Reckless Conduct for injuring a student during a science demonstration.

State’s Attorney Files Charges Against Five Individuals Alleging Voter Fraud

Paul Darrah — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:01:58 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that his office has filed charges against five individuals accused of various charges related to election fraud in the 2020 general election.

Convicted Felon Currently on Bond Charged with Armed Habitual Criminal

Paul Darrah — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:31:25 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today a two-time convicted felon who is currently out on bond out of Cook County will be held on a $150,000 with 10% to apply bond after he was allegedly found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. The State had asked that the defendant be held without bond.

Judge Orders Detention of Third Chicago Teen Accused of Stealing Car at Gunpoint

Paul Darrah — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:58:34 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that Judge Brian Jacobs ordered a third Chicago teen charged with hijacking a woman’s car at gunpoint from an Addison Popeye’s restaurant parking lot will remain in custody until at least his next court appearance.

Bond Denied for DeKalb Man Charged with Attempt Murder in Random Shooting

Paul Darrah — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:17:01 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Interim Chief of Police Chris Shackelford announced today that bond has been denied for a DeKalb man accused of shooting an innocent man during his dinner break from work.

Bond Denied for Bensenville Man Charged With Armed Robberies in Wood Dale, Addison and Lombard

Paul Darrah — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:02:54 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick, Addison Chief of Police Bill Hayden and Wood Dale Chief of Police Greg Vesta announced today that bond has been denied for a Bensenville man suspected in a string of DuPage County armed robberies who has been on parole for less than one year following a Class X Armed Robbery conviction out of Cook County.

Travel Agent Accused of Stealing More Than $100,000 from Clients

Debbie Deacy — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 19:47:37 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bartlett Police Department Chief Patrick Ullrich announced today that Felony Theft charges have been filed against the owner of a Bartlett travel agency for allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from clients of the agency.

Bond Set for Bellwood Police Commander Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Debbie Deacy — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 13:34:04 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced today that bond has been set for a Bellwood Police Commander accused of possessing child pornography.

Appellate Court Affirms Natural Life Sentence in 1995 Double Murder

Paul Darrah — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:17:06 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that on February 1, 2021, the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed the natural life sentence imposed by former DuPage County Circuit Court Judge George Bakalis upon convicted double murderer Joseph Arrieta, 43.

Bond Set at $500,000 for Woman Accused of Pouring Boiling Water on Sleeping Boyfriend

Paul Darrah — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 18:15:08 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Roselle Police Chief Steve Herron announced that bond has been set for a Roselle woman accused of pouring boiling water on her boyfriend as he slept on the couch.

Judge Orders Detention of Second Chicago Teen Accused of Stealing Car at Gunpoint

Paul Darrah — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:01:49 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that Judge Brian Jacobs ordered that a second Chicago teen charged with hijacking a woman’s car at gunpoint from an Addison Popeye’s restaurant parking lot will remain in custody until at least his next court appearance.

Judge Orders Detention of Chicago Teen Accused of Stealing Car at Gunpoint

Paul Darrah — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:57:36 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Addison Director of Police Bill Hayden announced today that Judge Brian Jacobs ordered that a Chicago teen charged with hijacking a woman’s car at gunpoint from a Popeye’s restaurant parking lot will remain in custody until at least his next court appearance.

Bond Set at $300,000 for Carol Stream Man Accused of Armed Robbery

Paul Darrah — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:57:08 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police William Murphy announced today that a Carol Stream man has been arrested and charged with robbing a Walgreens drug store with a hatchet last weekend.

Former Teacher Sentenced to Four Years for Criminal Sexual Assault

Paul Darrah — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:18:38 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that on January 6, 2021, Judge Alex McGimpsey sentenced a former Joliet Central High School physics teacher to four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexually assaulting a female student at the high school.

Appellate Court Affirms 90-Year Sentence in 1993 Double Homicide

Paul Darrah — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 21:19:07 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the ninety-year sentence of Sean Helgesen for the 1993 murders of Peter and Diana Robles.

Lombard Man Previously Charged with Attempt Terrorism Facing New Possession of Child Pornography Charges

Paul Darrah — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:10:48 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Lombard man charged with Attempt Terrorism earlier this year is now facing Felony Child Pornography charges.

State’s Attorney’s Office Adds Prosecutors to Gangs, Public Integrity Units

Paul Darrah — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:33:35 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that thanks to recent funding provided by the DuPage County Board, his office will be adding two new Assistant State’s Attorney positions to better serve the residents of DuPage County. In addition to the two new positions, the Office will also create a new unit focusing on violent crimes.

Chicago Man Charged with Threatening Illinois State Trooper

Paul Darrah — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 17:21:30 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that a Chicago man has been charged with allegedly threatening an Illinois State Trooper.

Bond Set for Four Charged with Stealing IPhones from Glendale Heights Target

Paul Darrah — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 19:17:29 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police Douglas Flint announced today that charges have been filed against six individuals for allegedly stealing merchandise from a Glendale Heights Target store.

Florida Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Hijacking a Car From Oak Brook Mall

Paul Darrah — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:32:28 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Florida man accused of robbing a woman of her car from the Oak Brook Mall in 2018 has been sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC).

Bond Set at $100,000 for Chicago Man Accused of Leading Police on High-speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle

Paul Darrah — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:28:03 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and ISP District 15 Commander Jason Bradley announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle.

Bond Set at $50,000 for Chicago Man Accused of Illegal Possession of Loaded Gun/Fleeing Police

Paul Darrah — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 18:13:28 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Hinsdale Chief of Police Brian King announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of illegally possessing a fully loaded firearm and fleeing from the police.

Bond Set at $250,000 for Chicago Man Accused of Killing Bicyclist with His Vehicle

Paul Darrah — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:26:19 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of killing a bicyclist with his car and then fleeing the scene of the crash.

Appellate Court Affirms Conviction of Downers Grove Man who Killed His Mother

Paul Darrah — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:59:02 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced that the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois has affirmed the First-Degree Murder conviction of Michael Bassaly, 34, formerly of Downers Grove.

Bond Set for Four Cook County Men Charged With Carol Stream Burglary

Paul Darrah — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 18:36:06 GMT

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Bill Holmer announced today that bond has been set for four men accused of breaking into and stealing merchandise from a semi-truck trailer parked outside a Carol Stream business.

Addison Man Sentenced After Pleading Guilty to Two Counts of Second-Degree Murder

Paul Darrah — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:25:54 GMT

WHEATON - DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that an Addison man has been sentenced to twenty-five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after entering a plea of guilty to two counts of Second-Degree Murder.