By Dee Longfellow
For The Independent
WHEATON – According to a release issued by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin last week, bond has been set at $100,000 for a man accused of striking an Oak Brook police detective in the parking lot of a Home Depot.
According to Berlin’s office, Devin Dawson, 19, of 8416 So. Justine St., Chicago, stands accused of attempting to run over a peace officer following an incident in the parking lot of the Home Depot store located on 22nd Street in Oakbrook Terrace.
On May 4, 2016, at about 1:15 p.m., a detective with the Oak Brook Police Department was on duty in the store, when he saw Dawson running from the store with loss prevention store personnel in pursuit. The plainclothes detective joined the chase, identifying himself as a police officer.
While running through the parking lot, the detective rounded a van in the lot and saw Dawson behind the wheel of his vehicle. At that time, Dawson accelerated and drove toward the detective, striking him and causing him to roll up onto the hood of the car. As he clung to the hood of the car, Dawson reportedly accelerated faster and made a sharp turn, throwing the detective to the ground. Dawson then fled the scene in his vehicle.
A subsequent investigation led police to Dawson. On May 7, a $100,000 warrant was issued for his arrest and on May 8, 2016, Dawson was taken into custody without incident.
Although the detective did sustain injuries at the scene from the altercation, none were considered life-threatening.
Last week, Judge Richard Russo set bond for Dawson at $100,000 with 10% to apply.
Dawson has been charged with one count of Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Aggravated Assault to a Police Officer (Class 3 Felony.) His next court appearance is scheduled for June 6, 2016, in front of Judge George Bakalis.
The public is reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.
