Man detained on gun charges after Villa Park car chase

Man detained on gun charges after Villa Park car chase

A Chicago man is being detained pretrial in the DuPage County jail on charges he violated gun laws and led police on a high-speed chase in Villa Park.

DuPage County, IL Chase Tops 107 MPH; Loaded Gun Found

DuPage County, IL – A Chicago man will remain in custody after allegedly leading suburban police on a high-speed chase that topped 100 mph before ending in a crash and the recovery of a loaded handgun, prosecutors announced Tuesday. According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Villa Park police attempted to stop a vehicle near Route 83 and St. Charles Road around 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16. The vehicle was suspected of being connecte…

Chicago Male Suspected of Gun Possession by a Felon Flees Police Over 100 MPH; Detained in DuPage County

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Todd Kubish announced today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026 that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Chicago convicted felon accused of leading police on a high-speed chase while in possession