Attorney Accused Of Felony Stalking, Putting Tracker On Victim's Car In Arlington Heights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — A Chicago-based attorney has been charged with felony stalking, as well as the unlawful use of an electronic tracking device. Joseph Ravago, 50, of the 9400 block of Oliphant Avenue, Morton Grove, was arrested Oct. 26 in connection to the crimes in the 3300 block of Carriage Way, according to an arrest report from Arlington Heights police.

According to the report, obtained by Patch from a public records request, Ravago faces two counts of felony stalking and two counts of misdemeanor unlawful use of an electronic tracking device.

In July, a former girlfriend of Ravago discovered a GPS tracking device underneath the driver's side seat of her vehicle, according to the police report. It was a black box with metallic magnets attached. The woman told police she suspected it was Ravago because after attempts to break off their relationship, he would show up at various locations where she was. The woman said it happened three to four times, adding that Ravago had no way of knowing where she was, but would show up anyway.

Police said the device did not appear to be transmitting at the time of the report on July 28 and it was entered into evidence.

Portions of the police report were redacted by the Arlington Heights Police Department.

Tandra R. Simonton, chief communications officer for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, told Patch bond for Ravago was set at $50,000 with electronic monitoring required if bail is posted. Additionally, the court issued a no contact order and an order of protection for the victim. Simonton said there is no proffer for the case.

Ravago is due back in court on Nov. 23.

According to his law firm's website, Ravago & Associates, located at 6160 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, serves clients in and around Lincolnwood, Skokie, Evanston, Chicago, Morton Grove, Niles, Wilmette, Golf, Kenilworth, Park Ridge, Elmwood Park, Glenview, River Grove, Glencoe, Melrose Park, Techny and Cook County.

Under his bio on the website, Ravago is listed as a 1990 graduate of Loyola Academy in Wilmette. He started Ravago & Associates in 2000.

Patch has reached out to Ravago for comment on this story.