WINNETKA, IL — A group of men believed to be involved in a violent home invasion last month in Winnetka have been arrested, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
A federal grand jury has indicted six men on robbery and kidnapping offenses in connection with a March 8 armed robbery at a home in the 700 block of Rosewood Avenue. A seventh man was arrested on Tuesday, the Department of Justice said.
Each member of the group has been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping in connection with the alleged home invasion. The men were identified as:
Brown, Ramsey and Franklin were arrested on March 22, after an incident in Northbrook. Isaiah Dukes, Khiell Dukes and Chambers were arrested on April 10, authorities said. All six suspects pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Federal charges for the seventh man are forthcoming.
“Home invasions strike at the core of an individual’s most basic right to safety, security, and privacy in their own home,” said ATF SAC Christopher Amon. “ATF and our partners were on this case from the very beginning, and let me be clear: No matter who you are, we will find you and hold you accountable. I am grateful to our law enforcement partners and the Chicago U.S. Attorney’s Office for their assistance and partnership in this investigation. Together, we will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice.”
According to the DOJ, on the afternoon of March 8, Brown posed as a food delivery driver to get the resident to open their door. When the door was open, Brown, Franklin, Chambers and two other people forcibly entered the home with armed guns.
The group held the resident captive for about an hour, according to authorities, and used their guns to physically restrain the victim. Inside the home, the men demanded access to a safe, a computer and online accounts holding cryptocurrency.
After getting what they wanted, the group of men fled the residence to meet up with Isaiah Dukes, Khiell Dukes, Ramsey and other co-conspirators, according to authorities.
"On behalf of the Winnetka Police Department, I’d like to recognize the diligent work and partnership of the ATF, FBI, other local agencies, and Winnetka’s investigations unit in the pursuit of the offenders in this case, and the commitment of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to prosecuting violent criminals,” said Chief Brian O’Connell. “These charges are a positive step forward toward resolution of this incident and they demonstrate our shared commitment to protecting our constituents. This is an example of the collaborative efforts between multiple federal, state, and local agencies working together, utilizing the best investigative technology available, and prosecuting offenders to the fullest extent of the law.”
Related:
Masked Home Invaders Hold Resident At Gunpoint In Suburbs: Cops
Police Seek Public's Help In Armed Home Invasion Investigation
Home Invasion 'Persons Of Interest' In Custody In Winnetka, Northbrook Incidents
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Winnetka, IL Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.