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Yahoo
7 days ago
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Convicted felon arrested in Naperville on charges he was driving 4 loaded guns
A convicted felon has been charged with unlawful gun possession after Naperville police found several loaded firearms in his car, including one with a 50-round drum magazine and another converted into an automatic weapon, officials said. Marcus Carroll, 30, of Calumet City, was pulled over on a traffic stop about 2 a.m. Saturday at Aurora Avenue and South Route 59 after police spotted a handgun inside his car while it had been parked, a news release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office and Naperville Police Department said. Officers recovered the Glock 43 9mm gun with a 50-round drum magazine they'd initially seen on the floorboard behind the front passenger seat. The weapon had been moved to beneath the driver's seat, where it was 'uncased, loaded and immediately accessible,' the release said. During a search of the vehicle, police also found a backpack containing a Glock 23 .40-caliber gun with a switch rendering it fully automatic, a Springfield Hellcat 9mm gun and a Glock 19 9mm gun. All four weapons were loaded with one round in the chamber, the release said. Carroll was charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender, a class X felony, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, a class 2 felony. DuPage County Associate Judge Christine Cody granted the prosecution's motion that Carroll be held at the county jail pending trial, the release said. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 23. 'With a history of multiple felony convictions, including armed robbery with a firearm and vehicular hijacking, Mr. Carroll is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm,' State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement. 'The allegation that he was in possession of four loaded weapons, one with a 50-round drum and another that had been modified to allow it to fire fully automatic, are extremely troubling,' he said.
Chicago Tribune
7 days ago
- Chicago Tribune
Convicted felon arrested in Naperville on charges he was driving 4 loaded gunsguns
A convicted felon has been charged with unlawful gun possession after Naperville police found several loaded firearms in his car, including one with a 50-round drum magazine and another converted into an automatic weapon, officials said. Marcus Carroll, 30, of Calumet City, was pulled over on a traffic stop about 2 a.m. Saturday at Aurora Avenue and South Route 59 after police spotted a handgun inside his car while it had been parked, a news release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office and Naperville Police Department said. Officers recovered the Glock 43 9mm gun with a 50-round drum magazine they'd initially seen on the floorboard behind the front passenger seat. The weapon had been moved to beneath the driver's seat, where it was 'uncased, loaded and immediately accessible,' the release said. During a search of the vehicle, police also found a backpack containing a Glock 23 .40-caliber gun with a switch rendering it fully automatic, a Springfield Hellcat 9mm gun and a Glock 19 9mm gun. All four weapons were loaded with one round in the chamber, the release said. Carroll was charged with one count each of unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender, a class X felony, and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, a class 2 felony. DuPage County Associate Judge Christine Cody granted the prosecution's motion that Carroll be held at the county jail pending trial, the release said. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 23. 'With a history of multiple felony convictions, including armed robbery with a firearm and vehicular hijacking, Mr. Carroll is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm,' State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a statement. 'The allegation that he was in possession of four loaded weapons, one with a 50-round drum and another that had been modified to allow it to fire fully automatic, are extremely troubling,' he said.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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Cook County felon caught with 4 loaded guns in Naperville detained until trial, prosecutors say
The Brief Marcus Carroll, a convicted felon from Calumet City, was arrested in Naperville after police found four loaded guns in his vehicle during a traffic stop. Among the weapons was a Glock modified to fire fully automatic and another equipped with a 50-round drum, according to prosecutors. Carroll, who faces two felony gun charges, will remain in custody until his next court appearance on June 23. NAPERVILLE, Ill. - A Cook County convicted felon accused of illegally having four loaded firearms on him during a traffic stop in Naperville will remain in custody ahead of trial, authorities said. What we know Marcus Carroll, 30, of Calumet City, appeared in court last weekend on one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender, a Class X felony, and one count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, a Class 2 felony, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. The charges stem from a traffic stop shortly after 2 a.m. on May 24, when police say they observed Carroll's vehicle commit multiple traffic violations. During a search of the vehicle, officers allegedly found a loaded Glock 43 under the driver's seat, which was "immediately accessible," prosecutors said. A partially unzipped backpack on the back seat contained three more loaded firearms: a Glock 23 modified to fire fully automatic, a Springfield Hellcat 9mm, and a Glock 19 9mm. One of the weapons was equipped with a 50-round drum, according to the state's attorney. Carroll was taken into custody at the scene. What they're saying "The safety of DuPage County residents remains the top priority of my office," DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said. "With a history of multiple felony convictions, including armed robbery with a firearm and vehicular hijacking, Mr. Carroll is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm. The allegation that he was in possession of four loaded weapons, one with a fifty-round drum and another that had been modified to allow it to fire fully automatic, are extremely troubling. Once again, I commend the Naperville Police Department for their vigilant and observant police work that has again led to the removal of dangerous weapons from our streets and quite possibly prevented a future tragedy. I also thank Assistant State's Attorneys Heather Misura and Anna Derkacz for their work in securing charges against Mr. Carroll." "This incident exemplifies the proactive efforts of our officers in identifying and addressing individuals who pose a serious threat to public safety. Recovering a single illegally possessed firearm from a vehicle is troubling; recovering four is deeply concerning," Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres said. "I commend the officers involved for their courage and dedication in willingly entering a potentially dangerous situation to protect our community. I also extend my sincere appreciation to DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin and his office for their continued partnership and diligent work on this case." What's next Carroll is scheduled to return to court on June 23.
Chicago Tribune
24-04-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Naperville News Digest: Park district lands grant for garden lot permeable pavers; Naperville students receive corporate Merit Scholarships
Park district lands grant for garden lot permeable pavers Naperville Park District will use a $785,308 grant to install a permeable paver parking lot at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency awarded the grant through its 'Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities' initiative, which helps fund green infrastructure projects, a news release said. The district's multiyear plan calls for the replacement of existing lot at 811 S. West St. with a permeable paver lot. Such pavers allow stormwater to be gradually filtered to the lot's subbase, reducing flooding in the watershed and along the West Branch of the DuPage River, the release said. People use the lot while tending to the community garden plots or using the athletic fields at Knoch Park. The district also received $60,000 from DuPage County for the project, officials said. Naperville students receive corporate Merit Scholarships Two Naperville residents have been awarded scholarships as part of the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Helen H. Liang, a Naperville Central High School student who plans to study law, is the recipient of the National Merit Pfizer Inc. scholarship. Kavita A. Rajan, a student at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville and plans to study environmental engineering, received the National Merit McGraw Hill LLC scholarship. This is the first round of National Merit Scholarship Corp. winners to be announced. The local students are among about 830 to have received a corporate-sponsored scholarship financed by 124 corporations, company foundations and other business organizations, a release said. Recipients can use the awards at any regionally accredited college or university in the nation. Most are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. Registration starts Wednesday for park summer programs Naperville Park District's summer program guide is now available on its website, with registration for residents to begin Wednesday. The guide showcases all the programs and events being offered by the district this summer, including camps, trips and special events like Concerts in Your Park, fireworks shows and outdoor movie nights. New programs added for summer include Code Ninjas programs, local and regional trips, a Cooking for One class, and Real-World Safety and Self-Defense workshops, officials said. Registration for residents starts at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 28, and for nonresidents at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1. Fall soccer registration will begin at noon Tuesday, May 6, for the girls league and noon Wednesday, May 7, for the boys league. For more information, go to Applications due May 21 for Naperville Police Youth Academy Naperville teens interested in learning about the Naperville Police Department can apply to participate in a free six-week Youth Academy. The academy will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays from May 29 to July 10 at the Naperville Police Department, a news release said. There will be no classes Thursday, July 3. Applications are being accepted through May 21, with spots filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must be Naperville high school students or entering a Naperville high school in the fall and be in good standing with no criminal contacts, the release said. Parental permission is required, and students must have transportation to the police department. The academy will cover a variety of topics, including police patrols, use of canines, investigations and forensics, the release said. Classes will consist of discussions and hands-on demonstrations. Applications are available at and can be returned to Sgt. Mike McLean by email at mcleanm@ or through the mail or in person at the police department, 1350 Aurora Ave.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Fight between students at Naperville North High School triggers temporary lockdown
The Brief A fight between students led to a temporary lockdown at Naperville North High School on Tuesday. One juvenile was taken into custody; police confirmed no weapons were involved. The school followed safety protocols, and normal operations resumed the same day. NAPERVILLE, Ill. - A brief lockdown at Naperville North High School on Tuesday followed a fight between students that led staff to activate a campus-wide safety alert. What we know The incident happened around 2:29 p.m. when a staff member at Naperville North triggered a Crisis Alert system after a physical altercation between students in a classroom broke out. The alert prompted the school to initiate safety protocols, including shelter-in-place procedures and some evacuations. Naperville police said one juvenile was taken into custody as a result of the fight, and that there was no active threat to the school community. No weapons were found, and the altercation was described as an isolated incident between students. "All students and staff are safe," Principal Jay Wachtel wrote in a message to families. "The building was cleared shortly after the alert. Normal operations resumed, and classes continued as scheduled." What we don't know Authorities have not shared details about what led to the altercation, and it's unclear if the juvenile who was arrested will face any charges. What's next The school plans to conduct a full review of the incident before deciding whether any updates to safety procedures or staff training are needed. The Source The information in this article was provided by the Naperville Police Department and Principal Jay Wachtel of Naperville North High School.
