After a tip from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, on Saturday Naperville police arrested a Chicago man suspected of smuggling methamphetamine from California via Amtrak.
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that Judge Louis Aranda granted the State’s motion to detain the suspect pre-trial after he was charged with one count of Possession of Methamphetamine (a Class X Felony); one count of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine (a Class X Felony); two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cocaine (one a Class X Felony and one a Class 1 Felony); one count of Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis (a Class 2 Felony); one count of Possession of Cannabis (a Class 3 Felony); and three counts of Resisting a Police Officer Causing Injury (a Class 4 Felony).
On Saturday, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration contacted the Naperville Police Department advising that the 45-year-old suspect in a narcotics investigation involving trafficking methamphetamine from California to Illinois would be exiting an Amtrak train in Naperville. At approximately 1:26pm, Naperville police officers arrived at the train depot located at 105 4th Avenue, where they allegedly observed the suspect, who has two outstanding arrest warrants, walking away from the depot. When officers attempted to speak with him, he turned and walked away at which time one of the officers told him there were outstanding warrants for his arrest and that he was under arrest. The suspect attempted to run away, but one of the officers grabbed him by his arm and the backpack he was wearing. Following a brief scuffle, the suspect was handcuffed and taken into custody.
All three officers sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for medical attention and released. The suspect was also transported to the hospital for medical attention and was released.
When searching the backpack, officers allegedly found approximately 153.6 grams of a pink powdery substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine and approximately 993.7 grams of cannabis.
“For the second time in a week my office has filed felony charges against an individual allegedly bringing drugs from California to DuPage County,” Berlin said. “Drug dealers don’t recognize borders between states, counties and our communities. They move from one town to another spreading addiction, pain and misery. That is why working with our state and federal partners is so important. By working together, we can hold those who market in misery accountable.”
The suspect’s next court appearance is scheduled for December 8, 2025, in front of Judge Brian Telander.
