Bolingbrook Man Popped With 7th DUI In Naperville

WHEATON - DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced on Wednesday that a 48-year-old Bolingbrook man has been picked up for his seventh drunken driving offense. Hilario Nevarez, of the 800 block of Bolingbrook's Madison Boulevard, has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence. A press release indicates that the habitual drunken driver was in court on Wednesday and that Judge George Bakalis set bail at $75,000, meaning the defendant needs to come up with 10 percent.

According to the press release:

"It is alleged that on April 17, 2018, at approximately 11:48 p.m., a Naperville police officer conducted a traffic stop against Nevarez for speeding and improper lane usage while driving on Route 59. It is alleged that while Nevarez was driving his vehicle, his BAC was 0.08 or more. It is further alleged that Nevarez was operating his vehicle at a time when his driver’s license was suspended or revoked.

“It is alleged that time and time again, Mr. Nevarez thumbed his nose at the law and continued to drive after he had been drinking,” Berlin said. “He continued to get behind the wheel not only after his first or second DUI, but even after his sixth, as alleged in this case. Every year thousands of lives are needlessly lost to DUI related crashes. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of Mr. Nevarez’s alleged irresponsible, reckless behavior. I would like to thank the Naperville Police Department for their continued efforts in keeping suspected drunk drivers off our streets. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Kristin Johnston for her efforts in securing charges against Mr. Nevarez.”

Nevarez’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 17 in front of Judge Bakalis. The Aggravated Driving Under the Influence charge against Nevarez is a Class X Felony, punishable by up to six to thirty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Mugshot of Hilario Nevarez via DuPage County State's Attorney's Office