Crime & Safety
Ongoing Investigation Into Violent Winnetka Home Invasion Adds Another Defendant
An eighth defendant has been charged in connection with a violent home invasion that took place in Winnetka in March.
WINNETKA, IL — Federal authorities have filed charges against an eighth defendant in connection to a violent home invasion in Winnetka.
The man, identified as 19-year-old Andrew Franklin of Chicago, was arrested on June 3.
Franklin joins seven co-defendants who have all been charged in relation to the crime:
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- Dashun Brown, 24, of Chicago
- David Franklin, 24, of Chicago
- Anthony Ramsey, 22, of Chicago
- Isaiah Dukes, 28, of Los Angeles
- Kheill Dukes, 30, of Elgin
- Jalen Chambers, 24, of Bourbonnais
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, Andrew and David 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.
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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.”
The defendants could face up to life in prison for the conspiracy to kidnap charge, while the robbery conspiracy charge is punishable by up to 20 years.
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