DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for three men who were allegedly found to be in possession of multiple weapons including a loaded machine gun. Jeremiah Dawson, 21; Isaiah Dukes, 26; and Travon Garland, 19, appeared at First Appearance Court, where each was charged with multiple felonies. Dawson is charged with one count of armed habitual criminal (Class X felony), one count of possession of a loaded machine gun (Class X felony) unlawful possession of a weapon or ammunition by a felon (Class 3 felony) and one count of possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number (C-3 felony). Dukes is charged with one count of possession of a loaded machine gun (Class X felony), one count of theft of stolen goods exceeding $10,000 but not more than $100,000 (C-2 felony) and one count of possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number (C-3 felony).
Garland is charged with one count of possession of a loaded machine gun (Class X felony), unlawful possession of a weapon or ammunition by a felon (C-3 felony) and one count of possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number (C-3 felony).
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Oak Brook Police Department received information regarding a vehicle connected to a man who is suspected to be part of an investigation into an armed robbery at a jewelry store in New York.
Officers began surveillance on the vehicle, a blue Dodge, at a shopping center located in the 2100 block of 22nd Street.
Officers followed the Dodge when it was observed leaving the parking lot eastbound on 22nd Street. As the officer followed, the Dodge allegedly made several illegal maneuvers before it sped away at a high rate of speed westbound on 22nd Street.
Officers from multiple police departments became involved in the pursuit as well as a Chicago Police Department helicopter.
The Dodge came to a stop in the 6400 block of W. Higgins Ave. in Chicago, at which time all three men exited the vehicle and were arrested shortly thereafter. When searching the Dodge, officers found a loaded Glock 29 with a laser, an extended magazine and a switch that converts the weapon into a fully automatic machine gun and a loaded Glock 19 with a 50-round drum magazine and a defaced serial number. It is alleged that when Dukes was arrested, he was wearing a necklace valued at approximately $90,000 that is believed to be connected to an armed robbery in New York.
“Public safety is a collaborative effort and the successful apprehension of the defendants in this case is a result of multiple law enforcement agencies working together to ensure the safety of our residents,” Berlin said. “The allegations that these men, none of whom were legally allowed to own a firearm, were heavily armed and led authorities on a high-speed chase during rush hour in the middle of the holiday shopping season are simply outrageous.”
The next court appearance for all three men is scheduled Monday, Jan. 8 for arraignment in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell.
