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06/20/2022

SHERMAN LEE, DeKALB DRUG DEALER, GETS 10 YEARS
37-year-old Sherman A. Lee of DeKalb has agreed to a sentence of 10 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, Class X felony.
Judge Marcy Buick accepted the plea.
DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney Scott Schwertley stated during the plea hearing that the evening of August 16, 2018, a DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputy stopped the vehicle Lee was driving for a traffic infraction. While speaking with Lee, the deputy smelled burnt ma*****na coming from the car and saw particles of ground ma*****na on his shirt. The deputy, with the assistance of a dog trained the recognize and alert to the smell of illegal narcotics, searched Lee and the vehicle. They found between 15 and 100 grams of co***ne, about 9 grams of ma*****na and $683 in small bills.
When questioned by the deputy, Lee admitted that the co***ne belonged to him and that he sells it.
According to Illinois law, Lee is eligible for day-for-day sentencing. He receives credit for time served in the DeKalb County jail.
DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato said: “Mr. Lee gets to take a break from his drug dealing for a few years, which is good news for the residents of DeKalb. My thanks to ASA Schwertley for his excellent work on this prosecution, and to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies for their solid investigation.”
Sherman A. Lee: Age 33 (d.o.b. 7-13-1988), of the 800 block of Charles Street, DeKalb, Illinois. Case No. 18CF479.

06/14/2022

CAREER CRIMINAL SHELDON MAZE GETS 11-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE

A DeKalb man with a history of gun and drug convictions has been sent back to prison.
Sheldon A. Maze has agreed to a sentence of 11 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for a guilty plea to the offenses of armed habitual criminal, Class X felony, and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, Class 1 felony.
DeKalb County Judge Phil Montgomery accepted the plea.
DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney Scott Schwertley stated in court that on March 8, 2018, Maze delivered less than a gram of co***ne to another.
In addition, at about 8:30 a.m. March 13, 2020, DeKalb police officers served a search warrant at Maze’s Ridge Drive apartment. The search yielded fentanyl, co***ne and morphine, along with five guns. Maze was on parole at the time and has a prior felony drug conviction and a prior felony gun conviction.
The sentence is six years on the armed habitual criminal conviction and five years on the unlawful possession of a controlled substance conviction for a total of 11 years.
According to Illinois law, Maze must serve at least 85 percent of the armed habitual criminal sentence and is eligible for day-for-day credit on the unlawful possession sentence.
DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato said:
“Sheldon Maze has been in the community for a long time, continually wreaking havoc and leaving a path of violence, intimidation and trauma wherever he has been. My thanks to ASA Schwertley for his work on this prosecution, and to the DeKalb Police Department for their work in keeping the community safe.”
Sheldon A. Maze: Age 35 (d.o.b. 3-20-1987), of the 900 block of Ridge Drive, DeKalb, Illinois. Case Nos. 20CF242 and 20CF243.

06/14/2022

AURORA MAN GETS 15 YEARS FOR JULY 2018 SHOOTING IN DeKALB

An Aurora man has been sent to prison for shooting a gun toward a crowd on the northwest side of DeKalb four years ago.
22-year-old James C. Lewis has agreed to a sentence of 15 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of armed violence, Class X felony.
DeKalb County Judge Marcy Buick accepted the plea.
DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney Scott Schwertley stated in court that at about 1:30 a.m. July 15, 2018, Lewis was at a party in the 900 block of Greenbrier Road, DeKalb. He began to argue with someone and left the party. A short time later he was standing out of the sunroof of a white SUV as it drove past the party and fired several shots from a gun. Two shots struck nearby vehicles but no one was injured. When interviewed by police, Lewis admitted that he fired five shots from the SUV.
According to Illinois law, Lewis must serve at least 85 percent of the sentence. He receives credit for time served in the DeKalb County jail.
“While James Lewis learns to control his temper, I hope he understands how fortunate he is that no one was injured or killed as a result of his impulsive and dangerous decision. My thanks to ASA Schwertley for his excellent work on this case, and to the DeKalb Police Department.”
James C. Lewis: age 22 (d.o.b. 4-7-2000), of the 2200 block of Bittersweet Court, Aurora, Illinois. Case No. 18CF412.

05/05/2022

DeKALB MAN GETS 30 YEARS IN PRISON FOR 2020 VIOLENT DOMESTIC ATTACK

DeKalb County Judge Marcy Buick has sentenced 54-year-old Angel M. Padilla to 30 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
A jury in September 2021 convicted Padilla of the offenses of aggravated vehicular hijacking, Class 1 felony, 2 counts, and aggravated domestic batter, Class 2 felony, and aggravated assault, Class A misdemeanor.
DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney’s Brooks Locke and Suzi Collins presented evidence that the night of May 21, 2020, the victim parked her car in the lot near her home on Augusta Avenue in DeKalb. Two witnesses were in the car with the victim. Padilla, this victim’s former boyfriend, opened the car door, leaned into the vehicle and stabbed the victim in the face and back with a knife.
According to Illinois law, Padilla must serve at least 85 percent of the sentence. He receives credit for time served in the DeKalb County jail.
DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato said:
“The is a significant sentence to the department of corrections that reflects the seriousness of Mr. Padilla’s violent actions, as well as the importance of ending domestic violence. I hope the victim/survivor feels that justice has been served. My thanks to ASAs Locke and Collins for their work in this case, and to the DeKalb Police Department for their investigation.”

Angel M. Padilla: Age 54 (D.O.B. 4-20-1968), of the 200 block of Augusta Avenue, DeKalb, Illinois. Case No. 20CF272.

05/04/2022

CHICAGO MAN GETS 23-YEAR COMBINED SENTENCE FOR VIOLENT CRIMES IN DeKALB, COOK COUNTIES

A Chicago man has been sentenced to a total of 23 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for guilty pleas in DeKalb and Cook counties.
20-year-old Quintarius C. Randolph pleaded guilty in DeKalb County court to the offense of armed robbery, Class X felony, and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Judge Philip Montgomery accepted the plea.
The sentence is to be served consecutive to an 11-year sentence Randolph received when he pleaded guilty in Cook County to the offense of aggravated vehicular hijacking, Class X felony.
In the DeKalb County case, Assistant State’s Attorney Dan Regna stated in court that on Dec. 3, 2020, Randolph was armed with a dangerous weapon when he forcibly stole U.S. currency from the victim.
According to Illinois law, Randolph is eligible for day-for-day sentencing. He receives credit for 470 days served in the DeKalb County jail.
DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato said:
“Mr. Randolph is a dangerous young man who forces the community to deal with his inability to make smart decisions. I appreciate the willingness of Cook County authorities to work with officials here in DeKalb County to ensure that Mr. Randolph receives a sentence worthy of his criminal behavior. Thanks to ASA Regna for his work in this case, and to Cook County ASA Sean Brady for working with us to ensure that this defendant is held fully accountable.”
Quintarius C. Randolph: Age 20 (d.o.b. 8-2-2001), of the 5100 block of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, Chicago, Illinois.

05/03/2022

CHICAGO MAN GETS 15 YEARS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE ARMED ROBBERY

37-year-old Ossee J. Norals of Chicago has agreed to a sentence of 15 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of aggravated robbery, Class 1 felony.

DeKalb County Judge Marcy Buick accepted the plea.

DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney Suzi Collins stated in court that on Dec. 24, 2019, Norals agreed to purchase a gaming console and video games from the victims. They met in a parking lot in the 1300 block of Annie Glidden Road to complete the transaction. After the victims handed the console and games to Norals, he pulled out a handgun, pointed it at the victims and threatened to kill them if they did not give him money and possessions they had with them. Norals took a wallet containing cash, identification and credit cards from one of the victims and left.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies located Norals in a nearby apartment a short time later. They found the stolen property in the apartment, and Norals admitted to the crime.

“Mr. Norals apparently thought he’d have an entertaining Christmas at someone else’s expense. Instead, he got to have a merry Christmas in jail. My thanks to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s deputies for their quick work in locating this defendant and their thorough investigation. Thanks also to ASA Collins for her work in this prosecution.”

Ossee J. Norals: Age 37 (d.o.b. 10-10-1984) of the 6500 block of South Sangamon Street, Chicago, Illinois. Case No. 19CF684.

03/02/2022

FOUR-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR DOMESTIC STRANGULATION

Joshua Aguirre agreed to a sentence of four years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of aggravated battery-strangulation, Class 3 felony, and domestic battery.
DeKalb County Judge Joseph Petersen accepted the plea.
DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney Brooks Locke stated during the plea hearing that the morning of July 22, 2021, Aguirre was a passenger in a car being driven by the victim in the 800 block of Lucas Street, DeKalb. The two, who were in a dating relationship, began to argue. Aguirre struck the victim in the face with the back of his hand, cutting her nose and causing it to bleed. Aguirre then threw the victim’s wallet out the car window. The victim stopped the car and the argument continued on the sidewalk. Aguirre threw a lighter at the victim, striking her in the head and cutting her scalp. At the time of the incident, there was a protective order filed by the victim against Aguirre. Aguirre was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery and violating the order in the incident.

Four days later, at about 3 a.m. July 26, while free on bond, Aguirre was at the victim’s DeKalb home when the two began to argue. Aguirre slapped the victim in the face and then held his arm around her neck, strangling her and restricting her breathing. He bit the victim on the body, punched her in the face, kicked her in the ribs. The victim fled the apartment, Aguirre followed and punched her in the face again before attempting to flee when he saw police.
DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato said:
“This defendant is going to prison because he was so focused on his control of the victim that no court order or condition of his release would stop his fixation. He violated a court order when he battered the victim the first time, and he still was not deterred. When he strangled her two days later after seeing a judge and getting out of jail, he identified himself as one who is capable of murder. An offender who strangles their intimate partner is 750 times more likely to kill that person. My thanks to the DeKalb Police Department for the investigation, and to ASA Locke for his work in this prosecution.”
Joshua A. Aguirre, age 35 (d.o.b. 2-16-1987), of the 4000 block of North Drive, Pueblo, Colo. Case Nos. 21CF336 and 21CF340.

02/22/2022

DeKALB WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY FOR STEALING $140K FROM LABOR UNION

Kandis M. Talley has agreed to a sentence of 4 years of probation and 180 days in jail in exchange for a guilty plea to theft, Class 1 felony. In addition, Talley must pay $90,000 in restitution.
DeKalb County Judge Marcy Buick accepted the plea.
DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney Suzi Collins stated during the plea hearing that for approximately 20 years, until June 2016, Talley served as treasurer of the the DeKalb Federation of School Assistants Union. During that time she stole more than $140,000 from the union by writing herself checks from the union’s account or by writing checks to “cash.” Accounting inconsistencies were discovered in 2016 after the union elected a new board. When confronted by police, Talley admitted she stole the money.
The union’s insurance carrier provided $50,000, making the restitution amount $90,000.
DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato said:
“People often refer to financial crimes such as this one as ‘victimless crimes.’ That’s just not true. In this case, while Ms. Talley was this union’s treasurer, not only did she betray their trust, members were told that they could not file grievances because of a lack of funds. In fact, the funds would have been available had this defendant not stolen them. Financial crimes cause great harm to victims, often forcing businesses to close or families too declare bankruptcy. My thanks to the DeKalb Police Department for the investigation and to ASA Collins, the Criminal Division chief, for her excellent work in holding this defendant accountable and ensuring that the union is made whole.”

Kandis M. Talley: Age 64 (d.o.b. 11-19-1957), of the 8100 block of Rich Road, DeKalb, Illinois. Case No. 17CF517

01/08/2022

OSWEGO MAN GETS 5 YEARS IN PRISON FOR 2020 FATAL DUI CRASH

DeKalb County Judge Philip Montgomery has sentenced 28-year-old Dylan A. Wesolowski to five years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the January 2020 fatal DUI crash.
Wesolowski on Oct. 26, 2021, pleaded guilty to the offense of aggravated DUI, Class 2 felony, in the death of 43-year-old Michael Jackson, who had just moved back to Illinois from Florida.
DeKalb County Assistant State’s Attorney Scott Schwertley stated in court that the night of Jan. 6, 2020, Wesolowski was driving a vehicle north on Somonauk Road near Pratt Road. The vehicle left the road to the right and struck a tree. Jackson, who was riding in the front passenger seat, was ejected from the vehicle and died as a result of his injuries. Wesolowski’s blood-alcohol concentration was .141 percent.
According to Illinois law, Wesolowski must serve at least 85 percent of the sentence. He receives credit for two days served in the DeKalb County jail.
DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato said:
“Unfortunately, despite hundreds of fatal drunken driving crashes every year, too many people still believe they can drive while impaired. In this case, Mr. Wesolowski’s poor choices left a man dead and a family grieving, and he’ll have several years to sit in prison and think about it. I hope this resolution provides a sense of justice to Mr. Jackson’s family. My thanks to ASA Schwertley for his work in this case, and to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office for its work in the investigation.”
Dylan A. Wesolowski: Age 28 (d.o.b. 7-12-1993), of the 700 block of Oxbow Avenue, Oswego, Illinois. Case No. 20CF18.

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11/07/2021

Shoutout to the Sycamore Spartans and Genoa-Kingston Cogs high school football teams for their wins today to advance to the IHSA state quarterfinals.

11/01/2021

ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT REJECTS APPEAL OF CONVICTION FOR 2018 DOMESTIC ATTACK

An Illinois appellate court has upheld a 2019 conviction for domestic offenses against a man who strangled a DeKalb woman with whom he was living.
In affirming Ricky Golden’s conviction for the felony offense of aggravated domestic battery and misdemeanor domestic battery, as well as the sentence of eight years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections, the Illinois Appellate Court Second District praised the detailed and meticulous work of the DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office during the prosecution.
DeKalb County prosecutors in January 2018 charged Golden after a violent altercation with his girlfriend, the survivor. Golden grabbed the survivor by the neck, impeding her ability to breathe, and kicked her. Golden at the time was free on bond in three pending 2017 misdemeanor domestic battery cases involving the same survivor.
In June 2019 after a bench trial, DeKalb County Judge William Brady found Golden guilty on all counts. Judge Brady then retired, and Judge Mary L. Buick presided over the sentencing, which took place in October 2019.
Golden appealed the conviction and the sentence, claiming, among several things, that the court allowed inadmissible evidence at trial, that the evidence was insufficient for a finding of guilty because the survivor was not present at the trial, and that his right to a speedy trial was violated.
As the case was pending, prosecutors made note to the judge of the numerous occasions that Golden unlawfully contacted the survivor and told her to recant her story, lie about the attack, or to not cooperate with prosecutors. The appellate court cited this pattern of conduct in agreeing that the evidence was properly admitted.
In rejecting the claim that the evidence was inadmissible, the appellate court noted that prosecutors worked to have the survivor present at the trial, and that Judge Brady had stated he believed the survivor’s absence from the trial was the result of Golden’s efforts.
The appellate court found that photographs of the survivor’s injuries were consistent with statements she made to police immediately after Golden attacked her, and therefore the evidence was sufficient to convict.
DeKalb County State’s Attorney Rick Amato said:
“I appreciate that the appellate court cited the work of Assistant State’s Attorney Ali Friend in rejecting Mr. Golden’s appeal.
“Domestic violence and abuse does not stop for a victim just because the victim was able to seek some initial help by calling the police. Many abusers put a lot of effort into controlling the daily behavior of their victims including to get the victim to either change their mind about prosecuting or talk the victim into not showing up for trial. As an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and for crime victims, I’m pleased that Mr. Golden's work proved fruitless.”

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