DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that on Thursday, December 14, 2023, Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for three male suspects who were allegedly found to be in possession of multiple weapons including a loaded machine gun. Jeremiah Dawson, age 21, of the 6400 block of S. Richmond Street, Isaiah Dukes, age 26 of the 8500 block of Kingston Avenue, and Travon Garland, age 19 of the 8000 block of S. Paulina Street, appeared at First Appearance Court late yesterday afternoon each 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 (Class 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 (Class 2 Felony), and
one count of Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number (Class 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 (Class 3 Felony), and
one count of Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number (Class 3 Felony).
Pursuit, Guns and Jewelry …
On Wednesday, December 13, 2023, the Oak Brook Police Department received information regarding a vehicle connected to a man, who is a suspect in an investigation into an armed robbery at a jewelry store in New York. Oak Brook police officers began surveillance on the vehicle, a blue Dodge, at a shopping center located at 2155 22nd Street in Oak Brook. Police officers followed the Dodge when they observed it leave the parking lot eastbound on 22nd Street. Allegedly as a police officer followed, the driver of the Dodge made several illegal maneuvers before fleeing at a high rate of speed westbound on 22nd Street. Police officers from multiple police departments joined in the pursuit. A Chicago Police Department helicopter and crew were also involved in the pursuit. Allegedly, the driver stopped the Dodge in the 6400 block of W. Higgins Avenue in Chicago, and 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 fifty-round drum magazine and a defaced serial number. Allegedly, 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. 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 apprehension of these defendants sends the message that in DuPage County we will use every tool at our disposal, including the use of a helicopter, to keep our communities, retail establishments and streets safe. I commend the Oak Brook Police Department for their watchful eyes, vigilance and complete commitment to public safety. I thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Bethany Jackson and Michael McBride for their work in securing charges against these three defendants.”
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
Our efforts in keeping Oak Brook safe through technology, collaboration and pro-active policing were on full display as illustrated by this arrest removing three dangerous and heavily armed felons from the streets. The use of covert vehicles, effective tactics, technology, drones and air support made these arrests possible. I could not be prouder of the state of readiness in which our department operates and I’m thankful for our partnerships with our law enforcement community. I’d like to specifically thank the Hinsdale, Villa Park, Bensenville, Burr Ridge and Chicago Police Departments as well as the Illinois State Police for their assistance on this case and continued assistance on many others. I’d also like to thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their guidance and assistance on this case and State’s Attorney Berlin’s continued strong stance against crime in DuPage County.”
— Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis
The next court appearance for all three suspects is scheduled for January 8, 2024, for arraignment in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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