DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Downers Grove Chief of Police Michael DeVries announced today that Judge Margaret O’Connell has granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial two Chicago suspects accused of attempting to burglarize a Naperville home. Rocky Miller, age 45, of the 4600 block of W. 79th Street and Vincent Ely, age 21, of the 3300 block of Leavitt Street, appeared in First Appearance Court each charged with one count of Attempt Residential Burglary, Class 2. Miller appeared in front of Judge O’Connell yesterday morning while Ely appeared today, Monday, October 10, 2024.
One of the accused, Rocky Miller, is currently on parole for Conspiracy to Commit Residential Burglary
— DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office
On Friday, October 4, 2024, as part of an ongoing effort by law enforcement into an alleged organized crime ring allegedly operated by the defendants, the Downers Grove Police Department followed a Nissan Rogue occupied by the defendants. The two defendants were followed to a residential address in the block of 1600 Apache Drive in Naperville. Allegedly, the defendants knocked on the front door and when they received no answer, they went to the back door and forced it open. When one of the homeowners screamed when she saw the two men, they fled the scene in the Nissan Rogue. Officers followed the vehicle to a White Castle in Chicago where they attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Allegedly, the driver, Rocky Miller, quickly accelerated, struck a Lincolnwood officer with his vehicle and crashed into his squad car before fleeing the scene. Officers began pursuit, which included a police helicopter crew observing overhead. Allegedly during the pursuit, Miller drove in excess of 80 mph and struck a Chicago Police Department squad car and two civilian vehicles. Also, during the pursuit, the defendants met with another individual where they traded vehicles with the defendants, and continued fleeing in a minivan. The Downers Grove Police Department later located the Nissan Rogue abandoned. The minivan driven by the defendants crashed at 71st Street and Lafayette Avenue in Chicago, and then fled on foot, and were taken into custody after a brief foot chase. Miller is currently on Parole for Conspiracy to Commit Residential Burglary.
“Thanks to the outstanding work of the Downers Grove Police Department, the two defendants have been arrested, charged and will be fully prosecuted. The cooperation exhibited by the multiple agencies involved in this case is a testament to law enforcement not only in DuPage County, but all of our law enforcement partners. The outstanding teamwork by all those involved sends the message that in DuPage County, we will do whatever we can and use every resource available to us, including air support, to protect people’s homes and our communities. I particularly thank the Illinois State Police, the Naperville Police Department, the Chicago Police Department and the Kane County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in taking the defendants into custody. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Kelsey Kerr and Michael Pingaj for their efforts in preparing a strong case against Mr. Miller and Mr. Ely.”
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
“I would like to thank the Downers Grove patrol officers and detectives for going above and beyond in their efforts to identify and apprehend the suspects who allegedly victimized a Downers Grove resident and others throughout the Chicagoland area. I’d also like to thank the Illinois State Police, Chicago Police Department, Naperville Police Department, and DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and his office for their assistance with the investigation. We will continue working with our partner agencies to hold these individuals accountable for their crimes in multiple jurisdictions.”
— Downers Grove Chief of Police Michael DeVries
The next court appearance for Miller is scheduled for October 29, 2024, for arraignment while Ely’s next court date is scheduled for October 30, 2024, for arraignment. Both cases will be in front of Judge 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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