Court Case Calendar
SAFE HUMANE CHICAGO COURT CASE CALENDAR
UPDATED Friday, May 22, 2026, 7:50pm CDT
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MAY 27, 2026 (Wednesday)
**COURT: 2600 S California, Rm206 (Judge Reyes), 9:30am
VARGAS, Jaylean DOB 042106 (2025CR0753701/2025DV7238001, JJ271854): possible plea
charges(1): 1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
arrest: beat 2522, 42xx W Palmer St, 04Jun25
arresting officers: CPD
case filed: 05Jun25
animal: 1 puppy (DOA - necropsy performed) struck multiple times
history: 05Jun25, 02Jul indicted and transferred, 11Jul, 27Aug, 02Oct, 18Nov, 07Jan26, 10Feb, 11Mar, 22Apr
**COURT: 2600 S California, Rm506 (Judge Chiampas), 9:30am
SHIPP, Jordan DOB 052891 (2022CR6002701/2022DV7242601, JF106523): DHS status update
charges(13): 1x attempt murder/intent to kill/injure (720ILCS5.0/8-4(a)) 05Dec23 not guilty by reasons of insanity
1x attempt murder/intent to kill/injure (720ILCS5.0/8-4(a)) 05Dec23 nolle prosequi
6x agg domestic battery (720ILCS5/12-3.3(a)) 05Dec23 nolle prosequi
2x agg battery/victim 60+ (720ILCS5/12-3.05(d)(1)) 05Dec23 nolle prosequi
2x agg battery/use deadly weapon (720ILCS5/12-3.05(f)(1)) 05Dec23 nolle prosequi
1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a)) 05Dec23 nolle prosequi
arrest: Beat 2031, 51xx N California Ave, 14Jan22
arresting officer: CPD Unit 5371
animals(1): 1 service dog - stabbed and killed
persons(2): 2 female relatives - stabbed about the body
history: 15Jan22 $1,000,000 C-bond set, 21Jan PD appointed, 10Feb, 15Feb indicted, 28Feb, 31Mar, 28Apr, 14Jun, 03Aug, 12Sep, 12Oct, 24Oct, 21Nov, 19Dec, 23Jan23, 23Feb, 20Mar, 30Mar, 05Apr, 25Apr, 25May, 29Jun, 03Aug, 18Sep, 18Oct, 09Nov, 05Dec, 06Dec, 09Jan24, 06Mar, 01Apr, 15Apr, 15May, 30Jul, 05Aug, 25Sep, 07Nov, 05Dec, 13Mar25, 23May, 04Jun, 04Sep, 26Sep, 04Dec, 08Jan26, 06Feb, 13Mar
note: 05Dec23 Order - The Court hereby finds that on 05Dec23 the Defendant was found NOT GUILTY BY REASONS OF INSANITY for the charge of Attempted Murder (count 1) and that a hearing was held pursuant to 730ILCS5/5-2-4(b) on 05Dec23. Based upon the evidence presented at that hearing, the Court finds that: The Defendant is in need of mental health services on an inpatient basis. The maximum sentence the defendant would be required to serve is 30 years from 08Jan22 (the date originally taken into custody), less credit of 696 days. The Defendant is ordered to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for treatment. This order expires by operation of the law 07Jan52 unless the Defendant is released earlier pursuant to 730ILCS5/5-2-4(d) or (h). It is further ordered that no passes are authorized pending further order of the court. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that: The Defendant shall be confined in a secure setting pending further order of this Court.
note: 06Dec23 Order - 1) The defendant is hereby committed into the custody of the Department of Human Services "for an evaluation as to whether she is in need of mental health services" pursuant to 730ILCS5/5-2-4(a). 2) The Department of Human Services shall provide to this Court its written "evaluation as to whether the defendant is in need of mental health services" no later than 8Jan24 (30 days from today's date) as required by 730ILCS5/5-2-4 (a). 3) The Department of Human Services shall give timely notice to the sheriff to transfer Defendant from Cook County Jail to the facility designated by the Department of Human Services' previous placement evaluation as required by 730 ILCS 5/5-2-4(a). 4) The notice referred to in paragraph (3.) shall be provided to the sheriff at such time as will permit the transfer of the defendant to a facility in time for the Department of Human Services to complete its evaluation referred to in paragraph (2.) within 30 days of the Court's order for a evaluation. 5) This matter is set for a status hearing on 9Jan24, (31 days from today). 6) After the status hearing, a commitment hearing will be held within 15 days (45 days from today, in accordance with 405ILCS5/3-800.
note: 15Jan22 special condition of bond EM and no contact with victims/complaining witnesses; 21Jan MD to review bail, 10Feb bail increased to no bond status
note: 03Aug22 deemed fit to stand trial with medication
MAY 28, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: 2600 S California, Rm202(Judge Gamboney)(note AVN has incorrect Rm) 9:30am
DAVIS, Demitrice DOB 080375 (2025CR0838901/2025111052401, JJ310738): status
charges(6): 2x poss firearm repeat felony offender (720ILCS5.0/24-1.7(a))
2x PCS - possess 15<100g cocaine (720LCS570.0/402(a)(2)(A))
2x poss weapon/preconv forc felony (720ILCS5.0/24-1.1(a))
incident: beat 0624, 76xx S Drexel Ave, 27Jun25
arresting officers: CPD Units 7142, 0263B
animals: 2 dogs (not neutered or microchipped) - neutered and returned to defendant’s mother
history: 28Jun25, 07Jul, 24Jul indicted & transferred, 04Aug, 21Aug, 15Sep, 30Sep, 14Oct, 03Nov, 13Nov, 03Dec, 30Jan26, 09Mar, 14Apr, 05May
**COURT: 2600 S California, Rm506 (Judge Chiampas), 9:30am
ADAMS, Ivan DOB 020592 (26CR6009901/2026DV7185301, JK170497): status
charges(6): 1x residential burglary (720ILCS5.0/19-3(a))
1x burglary (720ILCS5.0/19-1(a))
4x aggravated cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02a)
arrest: 12Mar26
incident date: 05Mar26
arresting officer: CPD
animal: six 12 day old puppies stolen from CW’s home - 4 thrown against a wall (1 DOA) , 2 abandoned in an empty lot
history: 12Mar26, 02Apr indicted & transferred, 09Apr, 16Apr, 23Apr
note: 2026DV7185301 included 1x cruel treatment in addition to 4x agg cruelty.
**COURT: 2600 S California, Rm304 (Judge Walton), 9:30am
WILKINS, Benjamin DOB 040996 (2025CR0533901/2024110621201, JH326349): status
charges(2): 1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
1x animal torture (510ILCS70.0/3.03(a))
arrest: 11Apr25
case filed: 14Sep25
arresting officers: CPD
animal: 1 emaciated dog found with multiple past and current broken bones
history: 11Apr25, 15Apr, 09May transfered to crim div, 15May, 25Jun, 05Aug, 16Sep, 21Oct, 03Dec, 15Jan26, 17Feb, 26Mar, 29Apr
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm208, 9:30am
HERRERA, Edwin DOB 111070 (2026CR0344501/2026110232601, JK167974): detention review
charges(6): 1x possess stolen vehicle >$25,000 (625ILCS5.0/4-103.2(a)(3))
1x receive/poss/sell stolen vehicle (625ILCS5.0/4-103(a)(1))
1x poss stolen title/certificate/plate (625ILCS5.0/4-104(a)(3))
1x conceal/misrep vehicle ID (625ILCS5.0/4-103(a)(3))
2x poss burglary tools (720LCS5.0/19-2(a))
arrest: beat 1933, 24xx W Oakdale Ave, 03Mar26
arresting officer: CPD units 1864D, 1833
animals (8): 8 dogs - not property of defendant
history: 04Mar26, 08Mar not in court - warrant issued, 10Mar not in court - warrant to detain, 27Mar indicted, 06Apr, 10Apr, 18Apr in custody, 21Apr
note: 04Mar26 released on EM with basic/essential movement only
note: 2026110232601 included 1x cruel treatment
MAY 29, 2026 (Friday)
**COURT: Branch 44, 3150 W Flournoy, 1:00pm - NOTE TIME
McELROY, Daniel DOB 121573 (2026110311801, JK242534): probable return in indictment
charge: 1x animal torture (510ILCS70/3.03(a))
arrest: beat 1223, 19xx W Fulton St, 06May26
arresting officer: CPD Units 5F7, 5F4
animals: 1 dog (not property of defendant) beaten with hands, feet and various objects
history: 08May26, 12May
note: 12May26 pretrial release amended - allowed to live in Indiana
media: https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-dog-daycare-owner-charged-animal-torture
**COURT: 2600 S California, Rm101 (Judge Reddik), 9:00am
STUBBLEFIELD, Laton DOB 020489 (2026CR0547001/2026110673701, JK226813): room assignment
charges (2): 1x agg assault volunteer w/ weapon (720ILCS5.0/12(2)(b)(4))
1x knife/gas w/intent sch/public (720ILCS5.0/24-1(a)((2))
arrest: beat 1113, 47xx W Lake St, 22Apr26
arresting officer: CPD Units 1114, 1135
animals: 1 security K-9 struck about the head with closed fist
history: 24Apr26 în custody, 27Apr, 11May refused to come to court, 22May indicted & transferred
note: 2026110673701 included 1x cruel treatment
**COURT: Bridgeview, 10220 S 76th Ave, Rm104(Judge Toller), 9:30am
FIELDING, Tonya (2025CR0264401/25110015101, JJ120922): status
charges(1): 1x poss firearm FOID revoked (430ILCS65/2(a)(1)) 05Dec25 guilty plea to amended lesser charge of 1x failure to surrender FOID card
arrest: Beat 0522, xx W 114th Street, 20Jan25
arresting officers: CPD Units 0522
animals: 10 dogs (1 DOA) - became property 29Jan25
history: 21Jan25, 27Jan, 06Feb, 26Feb, 10Mar, 12Mar, 14Mar, 25Mar, 29Apr, 03Jun, 01Jul, 14Aug, 10Sep, 06Nov, 12Dec guilty plea, 01May26, 22May VOP petition
note: as of failed to obtain mental health services and pay fees.
*** JUNE 2026 HEARINGS ***
JUNE 1, 2026 (Monday)
*COURT: Branch 35, 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
ROBINSON, Jarvis DOB 060790 (2026118932101, JK161692): status
charges(2): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
1x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: beat 0614, 21xx W 83rd St, 04Mar26
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F3, 5F8
animals: 1 severely emaciated American Bulldog (humanely euthanized after relinquishment) found with numerous untreated health issues
other animals (5): 1 dog (DOA). Defendant took possession of 2 adult dogs and 2 puppies that were abandoned at the residence.
history: 10Mar26, 07Apr, 28Apr
JUNE 2, 2026 (Tuesday)
**COURT: Branch 44, 3150 W Flournoy, 9:00am
GODBOLD, Camry DOB 011399 (2026110736501, JK217783): possible return on indictment
charges (2): 1x animal torture (510ILCS70.0/3.03(a))
1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
arrest: beat 1033, 26xx S California Ave, 11May26
arresting officer: CPD Units 5F7, 5F4
animal: 1 chihuahua (necropsy performed) abandoned in a crate w/o food/water for extended periods of time
history: 12May26
note: concurrent case (2026400108601) 1x driving revoked/suspended 2nd+, 1x unauthorized state/title/cert, 1x unlawful poss cannabis/driver, 1x operate uninsured mtr vehicle, 1x driving/never issued license, 1x improper use regist/title, 1x driving on revoked license, 1x no valid registration/1st and 2nd
**COURT: 2600 South California Ave, Rm700 (Judge Stephenson), 9:30am
MEI, Jia DOB 060694 (2025CR0373101/2025110474401, JH392495): for possible disposition
charges(3): 1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
1x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: Beat 0913, 31xx N Halstead St, 09Mar25
incident date: 18Aug24
arresting officer: CPD units 0925, 0923
animal: 1 dog (taken to CACC 12May26 after whereabouts discovered)- dragged out of a vehicle window by its leash while it was moving at high rate of speed
history: 10Mar25, 17Mar, 26Mar indicted & transferred, 07Apr, 06May, 05Jun, 17Jul, 20Aug, 11Sep, 10Oct, 20Nov, 17Dec, 13Jan26, 11Feb, 11Mar, 19Mar, 08Apr, 20May VOPTR - remanded to CCDOC for 7days
note: special condition of pretrial release - no contact with animals
note: 11May26 defendant found to be living with the dog placed in relative’s care where it continued to experience ongoing abuse. 12May dog taken to CACC.
**COURT: 2600 S California, Rm700 (Judge Stephenson), 12:30pm - NOTE TIME
SAGO, Pariss DOB 051792 (2023CR0586201/2023CR0294901/2023110157001, JF526282): for progress report
charges(5): 3x animal torture (510ILCS70.0/3.03(a)) 16Dec25 Nolle Prosequi
1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a)) 16Dec25 Nolle Prosequi
1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a)) 16Dec25 guilty plea
arrest: Beat 0825, 26xx W 63rd Street, 09Feb23
arresting officer: CPD units 6020A, 6020E
case filed: 10Feb23
animals (1): 1 dog - DOA
history: 10Feb23 released on $10k D-bond, 17Feb, 02Mar, 20Mar xferred to criminal court, 22Mar, 23Mar, 23May, 24May reindicted, 08Jun, 21Aug, 12Oct, 29Nov, 22Jan24, 25Mar, 05Jun, 29Jul, 09Sep, 23Oct, 12Dec, 23Jan, 10Feb, 27Mar, 04Apr, 17Jun, 23Jun, 31Jul, 21Aug, 25Aug, 28Aug, 25Sep, 16Oct, 05Nov, 21Nov transferred to mental health court, 09Dec, Dec16 guilty plea to 1x agg cruelty, 06Jan26, 20Jan, 03Feb, 17Feb, 03Mar, 10Mar, 24Mar, Apr, 21Apr, 05May, 12May
note: 16Dec25 pleaded guilty to 1x aggravated cruelty and sentenced to 2 years mental health probation. The other 4 charges were nolle prossed. In addition to the standard terms of mental health court probation, Sago must register as an animal abuser per the Cook County ordinance. Upon completion her charges will be vacated. If she violates the terms and conditions of probation she can spend 1-3 years in the IL department of corrections.
note: 10Feb23 special condition of bond - not allowed to own or care for any animals
COURT: McHenry Cnty, 2200 N Seminary Ave, Rm304, 9:00am
NOLTE, Efin DOB 1997 (2025CF000983): status - trial date
charges(1): 1x sex with animal (720ILCS5/12-35(a))
arrest: 14Nov25, 9900 block of Yardley, Huntley, IL
arresting officer: Huntly Police Department
animal: 1 dog
history: 15Nov25, 12Dec, 13Jan26, 20Jan, 03Mar, 21Apr
note: 15Nov25 special conditions of pretrial release - no contact with any domesticated animals and obtain a sex offender evaluation.
JUNE 3, 2026 (Wednesday)
**COURT: Branch 35, 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
MACIAS, Salvador DOB 012972 (2026118553801, JK121320): status
charges(2): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
1x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: beat 0724, 67xx S Elizabeth St, 20Jan26
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F3, 5F4
animals: 1 dog (relinquished) - left in freezing temperatures w/o access to food and water
history: 21Jan26, 06Mar, 08Apr
note: special condition of pretrial release - no animals
**COURT: Branch 35 (Judge Gump), 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
HERNANDEZ COLON, Yadiel DOB 070600 (2025120990401, JJ351216): bench trial
charges(3): 2x battery - make physical contact (720 ILCS 5.0/12-3(a)(2))
1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 0924, 44xx S Wood St, 28Jul25
arresting officers: CPD Units 0924
animals: 1 dog (not property of defendant) kicked in the face resulting in 2 broken teeth
persons: 2 neighbors
history: 29Jul25, 10Sep not in court - notice sent, 08Oct, 05Nov, 10Dec, 14Jan26, 11Feb, 11Mar, 25Mar, 15Apr
**COURT: Kane Cnty, 150 Dexter Ave., Elgin (in Judge Valdez’s courtroom), 1:30pm - NOTE TIME
VERNER, John E DOB 083063 (2025CM001962): status of conditional discharge
charges: 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01) 02Mar26 guilty plea
incident date: 20Oct25
file date: 22Oct25
arresting officers:
animals: 1 foster dog
history: 23Oct25, 13Nov, 11Dec, 15Dec, 18Dec, 12Jan26, 02Mar guilty plea
note: 02Mar26 guilty plea - sentenced to 1 year conditional discharge
JUNE 4, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: 2600 S California Ave, Rm600 (Judge McHale), 9:30am
TORRES, Julio DOB 100978 (2025CR1339201/2025DV7573101, JJ245405): status
charges(3): 1x home invasion/dangerous weapon (720ILCS5.0/19-6(a)(1))
1x burglary - residential (720ILCS5.0/19-3(a))
1x agg unlawful restraint (720ILCS5.0/10-3.1(a))
arrest: beat 0834, 11xx S Wabash Ave, 03Nov25
arresting officer: CPD
animal: 1 injured pet (not property of defendant)
history: 05Nov25, 02Dec, 08Dec, 03Feb26, 25Mar, 06May
**COURT: 2600 South California Ave, Rm400 (Judge Neera Walsh)(AVN has incorrect location), 9:30am
BURRELL, Ashley DOB 062186 (2024CR0542301/2024110752001/2024119486601, JH210093): for plea
charges(7): 7x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
arrest: Beat 0531, 72x E 111TH Street, 07May24
case filed: 03Apr24
arresting officer: CPD Units 0563C
animals (54): 51 cats (5 DOA) and 3 dogs - 15Apr24 forfeiture petition filed for the 2 cats not relinquished at the time of arrest; 02Oct24 all animals forfeited
history: 04Apr24, Apr30, 07May 1x owner duties nolle prossed - rearrested and recharged, 14May, 29May, 12Jun charges superseded by indictment, 13Jun defendant not in court - warrant to appear, 02Oct, 30Oct, 09Dec, 13Jan25, 25Feb, 06Mar, 14Mar, 18Mar, 04Apr, 02May def not in court - warrant to appear, 25Feb26 warrant executed - in custody, 26Feb, 06Mar, 24Mar, 23Apr, 21May TASC report submitted
note: 02Oct24 special condition of pretrial release - curfew from 7pm-7am; cannot possess any animals; must report to adult probation
note: has pending DUI case in Kane County on 16May25
JUNE 5, 2026 (Friday)
**COURT: DuPage Cnty, 505 N County Farm Rd, Rm4007(possibly Rm4001 where MICAP cases are heard), Wheaton, 11:05am
ELLIOTT, April M DOB 040763 (2023CF001431): status
charges(163): 31x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
33x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01) added 19Dec23
99x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3) added 19Dec23
warrant: 12Jul23
file date: 11Jul23
arresting officer: Animal Control
animals (47): 33 live dogs (and 4 chinchillas, 1 rabbit, 9 dogs all DOA) forfeiture ordered 12Jul23
history: 11Jul23, 12Jul, 18Jul motion to substitute judge, 24Jul transferred from room 4012 to 4014, 24Aug indicted, 27Sep, 20Oct, 18Dec, 19Dec, 18Jan24, 08Mar, 19Apr, 13Jun, 05Aug, 06Aug, 23Sep, 11Nov, 08Jan25, 26Feb, 30Apr, 18Jun, 20Jun, 05Aug, 20Aug transferred to mental health court, 12Sep, 26Sep, 03Oct, 17Oct, 12Dec, 23Jan26, 30Jan, 06Mar26, 13Mar, 27Mar, 22Jun
note: case 2023CM001100 (33x cruel treatment and 99x owner duties/1st offense) nolle prossed on 19Dec23
media: https://www.dupagecounty.gov/newslist.php?dept=4378
JUNE 8, 2026 (Monday)
**COURT: Branch 29, 5555 W Grand Ave, 9:00AM
HE, Yan DOB 101698 (2026118838801, JK146351): status
charges(1): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 1832, x W Delaware Place, 11Feb26
arresting officers: CPD units 1832
animal: 1 cat punched multiple times then abandoned in a freezer
case filed: 18Feb28
history: 19Feb26, 25Mar, 28Apr
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm105, 9:00am
GIACINTO, James DOB 040991 (2026118966401, JK222447): preliminary hearing
charges(2): 1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
1x crim trespass to land (720ILCS5.0/21-3(a)(2))
arrest: beat 1712 49xx N Kenneth Ave, 30Apr26
case filed 01May26
incident date: 17Apr26
arresting officer: CPD units 5F6, 5F5
animal: 1 rooster DOA, necropsy performed (not property defendant) - beaten with garden rake
history: 07May26
JUNE 9, 2026 (Tuesday)
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm104, 9:00AM
FENG, Xueyan DOB 120102 (2026200034601, 26-02006): status
charges (1): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: 37xx Dempster St, Skokie, 13Mar26
arresting officer: Skokie Police
animals: 1 dog (Havanese) struck repeatedly with hands and slippers
history: 19Mar26, 20Mar, 26Mar, 31Mar, 05May
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm207, 9:00am
HENRY, Clifford DOB 032896 (2024CR1113001/2024200144501, 24-6763): set jury trial date
charges(6): 6x animal torture (510ILCS70.0/3.03(a))
6x aggravated cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02a)
arrest: 14xx Elmwood Ave, 08Oct24
arresting officer: Evanston PO Virani
animals (10): 10 dogs (8 have scars from plastic zip ties used to secure muzzles closed) forfeited 22Nov24
history: 10Oct24, 14Nov indicted, 22Nov, 23Jan25, 11Mar, 29Apr, 17Jun, 31Jul, 25Sep, 30Oct, 11Dec, 13Jan26, 05Feb, 31Mar, 13May
note: 10Oct24 special conditions of pretrial release - no animals
JUNE 10, 2026 (Wednesday)
**COURT: Branch 23, 5555 W Grand Ave, 9:00am
CHESTER, Sada DOB 121687 DOB 041596 (2025121388101, JJ488118): for attorney
charges(2): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
1x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: beat 2533, 45xx W North Ave, 20Nov25
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F7, 5F4
animals: 1 Yorkshire Terrier (relinquished) found in a storage locker in a carrier bag covered in feces and urine after being left for 9 days with no food or water
history: 21Nov25 case filed, 09Feb26, 30Mar, 20Apr, 13May
**COURT: Branch 35, 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
BUENROSTRO, Guadalupe DOB 041380 (2025121128801, JJ358154): status of mitigation
charges(20): 20x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
incident: Beat 1034, 27xx S Western Ave, 04Aug25
arresting officers: CPD
animals (26): 26 dogs - relinquished 04Aug25
history: 07Aug25, 04Sep, 22Oct, 04Dec, 05Feb26, 20Mar, 06May
media: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dogs-removed-chicago-lawn-home-animal-cruelty/
JUNE 11, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: Branch 43, 3150 W Flournoy, 9:00am
DE LA TORRE, Manuel DOB 072500 (2026119108601, JK232307): status
charges (4): 1x obstruction of Traffic by non-motorist (9-80-180)
1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
2x resisting/obstruct/PC off/corr emp/frtf (720ILCS5.0/31-1(a)) 11May26 SOL’d
arrest: beat 1022, 21xx S Kedzie Ave, 26Apr26
arresting officer: CPD Units 1024
animal: 1 dog struck multiple times in face & pulled up by chain around its neck (11May26 returned to defendant’s father)
history: 27Apr26, 30Apr, 11May
note: 27Apr26 special condition of pretrial release - no contact with animals/pets
note: 30Apr26 security petition filed
**COURT: 2600 S California Ave, Rm602, 9:00am
JONES, Harold DOB 041997 (2026CR0117601/2026110061001, JK115003): status
charges(3): 1x unauthorized cert org/sale/title (625ILCS5/4-104(a)(2))
2x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02)
arrest: beat 1131, 47xx W Polk St, 14Jan26
arresting officers: CPD Units 1183A, 1113A
animals (2): 2 dogs found in unheated vehicle in freezing temperatures with no food/water
history: 15Jan26, 21Jan probable cause found - transferred, 04Feb, 06Feb VOPTR filed, 09Feb, 11Mar, 20Mar, 28Apr
note: special condition of pretrial release - no animals
note: 06Feb26 concurrent case (2026CR0271701/2026110143201, JK117778)
**COURT: 2600 S California Ave, Rm602, 9:00am
JONES, Harold DOB 041997 (2026CR0271701/2026110143201, JK117778)
charges (3): 3x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02)
arrest: beat 1033, 26xx S California Ave, 06Feb26
arresting officer: CPD Units 5F7, 5F6
animal (3): 3 dogs (1 DOA, 1 pregnant female who later gave birth to 10 puppies and 1 un-neutered male)
history: 06Feb26, 13Feb, 09Mar indicted & transferred, 20Mar, 28Apr
note: special condition of pretrial release - cannot own any any animals
note: concurrent case (2026CR0117601/2026110061001, JK115003)
JUNE 12, 2026 (Friday)
**COURT: 2600 S California Ave, Rm602 (Judge Sacks), 9:30am
HARRIS, Maurice DOB 032194 (2026CR0492801/2026110588601, JK182918): status
charges (5): 1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
2x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
2x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: beat 0921, 1xx N Parkside Ave, 01Apr26
arresting officer: CPD Units F56, 5F5
animals: 2 dogs - 1 dog found discarded alive in a dumpster with multiple bite wounds, gunshot wound, broken bones etc, 1 dog found in wire cage in subzero temperatures with no protection and multiple health issues
history: 01Apr26, 07Apr, 24Mar, 24Apr, 28Apr probable cause found - transferred, 12May
note: special condition of EM pretrial release - no contact with any dogs or pets; essential movement only M,W, F 9am-2pm, no weapons/firearms; allowed movement on 18May26 from 7:30am - 5pm to attend probation court in DuPage County
JUNE 15, 2026 (Monday)
**COURT: Branch 35 (Judge Gump), 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
RODRIGUEZ, Adrian DOB 092688 (2026118530001, JK105698): status
charges(4): 2x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
2x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 0433, 135xx S Avenue K, 08Jan26
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F8, 5F7
animals: 2 dogs (relinquished) - one with overgrown nails thrown over a fence, beaten with a pipe on one occasion and wooden another; one with large area of missing fur and possible hernia
history: 09Jan26, 20Feb, 23Mar, 20Apr, 18May
note: special condition of pretrial release - cannot possess any animals
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm107 (Judge Gillespie), 9:30AM
SMITH, Jonathan DOB 072180 (2024CR0749601/2024111024801, JH356350): status
charges (4): 1x agg battery/peace officer (720ILCS5.0/12-3.05-(d)(4))
2x agg battery/great bodily harm (720ILCS5.0/12-3.05-(a)(1))
1x agg battery/public place (720ILCS5.0/12-3.05-(c))
arrest: beat 2024, 9xx W Ainslie St, 21Jul24
arresting officer: CPD units 2061
animals (1): 1 dog kicked by defendant - relinquished 29Jul24
history: 23Jul24 released with conditions, 29Jul transferred to criminal court, 12Aug, 14Aug, 19Sep, 23Oct, 02Dec, 08Jan25, 11Feb, 19Mar, 28Apr, 03Jun, 07Jul, 18Aug, 22Sep, 20Oct, 24Nov, 08Jan26, 10Feb, 26Mar, 27Apr
note: 2024111024801 included 1x cruel treatment
note: 23Jul24 special conditions of pretrial release - report to pretrial services as directed by adult probation, do not directly or indirectly contact civilian victim
JUNE 17, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: Branch 35, 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
WHETSTONE, Terrance DOB 060493 (2026118683801, JK194758/JK155117): status
charges(20): 11x felon possess certain dogs (720ILCS5.0/12-36(a))
8x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
1x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: beat 0323, 71xx S Dr Martin Luthier King Jr Dr, 26Mar26
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F3, 5F4
animals (19): 19 dogs (forfeited 13Apr26) found in deplorable condition with numerous health issues (1 DOA - found with multiple puncture wounds in garbage bin)
history: 27Mar26, 31Mar, 08Apr, 13Apr, 11May
note: 27Mar26 special condition of pretrial release - do not possess any animals
**COURT: Branch 35 (Judge DeCastro), 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
FIGUEROA, Luis DOB 070779 (2026119213901, JK206584): arraignment
charges(4): 2x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
2x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 0611, 77xx S Damen Ave, 14Apr26
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F1, 5F2
animals: 2 dogs (relinquished) - found in state of severe neglect
history: 14Apr26, 21May
**COURT: Branch 35 (not in AVN), 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
ELMORE, Phillip DOB 012269 (2025120942701, JJ288770): bench trial
charges(4): 2x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
2x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: Beat 0523, 121xx S Emerald Ave, 07Jul25
arresting officers: CPD units F4, F5
incident date: 10Jun25
animals: 3 dogs (2 taken to CACC) found in cages in unsanitary conditions with wounds, untreated skin conditions and no access to access to quality sources of food/water
history: 08Jul25, 22Aug not in court - notice sent, 26Sep not in court - warrant to appear, 07Nov warrant executed and quashed, 12Dec, 16Jan26, 18May
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm108(Judge Kantor)(AVN has incorrect location), 9:30am
MARTEL, Thomas DOB 061101 (2023CR0852301/2023110928701, JG306022/JG312141): for motions in limine, jury instructions & decorum order
charges(10): 5x animal torture (510ILCS70/3.03(a))
5x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02)
arrest: Beat 1414, 21xx N California Ave, 13Jul23
arresting officer: CPD Units 1484
animals (6): 6 kittens (deceased) - 24Jul23 forfeiture petition filed for family’s adult cat
history: 13Jul23 released on $75k EM D-bond, 17Jul, 04Aug indicted, 11Aug, 17Aug, 04Oct, 06Nov, 19Dec, 29Jan24, 20Mar, 29Apr, 04Jun, 17Jul, 05Sep, 22Oct, 10Dec, 26Dec, Dec27 motion to see dog denied, 17Jan25, 11Feb, 21Feb, 21Mar, 08Apr, 15Apr, 09May, 17Jun, 21Jul, 19Aug, 29Sep, 20Oct, 28Oct, 15Dec, 08Jan26, 16Jan, 04Mar, 09Apr, 21Apr, 08May, 20May
note: special conditions of bond - defendant to have no contact with any animal under any conditions; animal in family custody must be safely removed prior to defendant returning
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm106, 9:30am
RODICH, Erik DOB 092879 (2025DV2056801, 25-62909): status
charges(2): 1x domestic battery/bodily harm (720ILCS5.0/12-3.2(a)(1))
1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: 3xx Wesley Ave, 08Aug25
arresting officer: Evanston PO Roden
person: unknown
animal: unknown
history: 09Aug25 on PTR, 12Aug, 19Aug, 17Sep, 22Oct, 19Nov, 28Jan26, 04Mar, 18Mar, 22Apr
note: 09Aug25 special conditions of pretrial release: refrain from gong to the complaining witness’s home, work or school; surrender all firearms within 48 hours; report to pretrial services
JUNE 18 2026 (Friday)
**COURT: 2600 S California Ave, Rm404(Judge Joyce), 9:30am
SISTRUNK, Christopher DOB 091606 (2026CR0232701/2026110155301, JJ524204): status
charges(1): 1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02)
arrest: beat 0331, 67xx S Jeffrey Blvd, 08Feb26
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F4, 0361
animals: 1 dog (humanely euthanized) - found emaciated and hypothermic in subzero temperatures
history: 10Feb26, 17Feb, 05Mar indicted & transferred, 11Mar, 27Apr, 20May not in court - warrant to appear, 22May warrant quashed
note: dog reported lost by original owner Summer of 2025
note: special condition of 10Feb26 pretrial release - no contact with any animals
JUNE 22, 2026 (Tuesday)
**COURT: Branch 60, 555 West Harrison Street, Rm303, 9:00am
McMILLER, Tyana DOB 061104 (2026DV7318001, JK259848)
charges(4): 1x domestic battery/bodily harm (720ILCS5.0/12-3.2(a)(1))
1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
1x criminal damage to property <$500 (720ILCS5.0/21-1(a)(1))
1x agg assault/use deadly weapon (720ILCS5.0/12(2)(c)(1))
arrest: beat 0835, 73xx S Washtenaw Ave, 18May26
arresting officer: CPD Units 5F5, 5F6
animal: one 3 week old puppy whose head and neck were purposefully stepped on
persons: mother and brother scratched, bit & chased with weapon
history: 19May26, 22May
note: 19May26 special condition of pretrial release - no contact with complaining witnesses; 22May26 allowed to meet at DCFS to exchange defendant’s child w/o violating PTR conditions.
JUNE 23, 2026 (Wednesday)
**COURT: Branch 35, 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
SCOTT, Deandre DOB 060691 (2026119253601, JK259415)
charge: 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 0621, x17 W Winneconna Pkwy, 19May26
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F2, 5F1
animal: 1 dog (relinquished 19May26) lifted by front legs and slammed to ground; kicked, choked & punched multiple times.
incident date: 13May26
history: 21May26
**COURT: Branch 46, 555 West Harrison Street,, 9:00am
PINZON, Edison DOB 072496 (2025121394701, JJ509647): status
charges(1): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 2532, 53xx W Crystal St, 03Dec25
arresting officers: CPD Units 2531
animals: 1 dog (relinquished) locked in trunk of car in below freezing temperatures for several hours
case filed: 04Dec24
history: 04Dec24, 16Jan26 not in court - warrant to appear, 21Jan warrant quashed, 04Mar, 01Apr, 05May, 11May transferred to branch 46, 18May
JUNE 24, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: McHenry Cnty, 2200 N Seminary Ave, Rm302(Judge Gerhardt), 9:00am
HEIDEN, Katelyn DOB 1997 (2025CF000982): for plea
charges(1): cause/aid sex with animal (720ILCS5/12-35(b))
arrest: 14Nov25, 9900 block of Yardley, Huntley, IL
arresting officer: Huntly Police Department
animals (1): 1 dog
history: 15Nov25 , 17Nov, 20Nov, 24Nov motion for new judge granted, 05Dec, 18Dec, 08Jan26, 25Feb, 25Mar, 22Apr,, 20May
note: 15Nov25 special conditions of pretrial release - no contact with any domesticated animals and obtain a sex offender evaluation.
*** JULY 2026 HEARINGS ***
JULY 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
**COURT: Branch 35 (Judge Gump), 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
McCRAY, Mario DOB 051875 (2025120915301, JJ309570): bench trial
charges(2): 2x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
incident: beat 0531, 7xx East 111th Street, 11Jul25
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F4, 5F3
animals: 2 abandoned dogs - found emaciated with wounds and scarring
history: 12Jul25, 16Jul, 22Aug, 26Aug, 26Sep, 23Oct in custody, 24Oct released with conditions, 05Dec, 09Jan26 not in court - notification sent, 09Feb26 not in court - warrant to appear, 19Feb, 27Mar, 24Mar, 24Apr, 08May
note: concurrent case 25110195801 - 1x cannabis - mfg/del 30-500g
note: 23Oct25 concurrent case 25DV7543701 - 1x assault simple, 2x damage to RR property < $500
note: 24Oct25 special condition of pretrial release - do not poses any dogs
JULY 2, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: Branch 35, 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
MANNING, Nate DOB 041103 (2025121186401, JJ293038): bench trial
charges(4): 2x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
2x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: Beat 0522, 11xx S Lafayette Ave, 11Sep12
arresting officer: CPD Units 5F4, 5F2
incident date: 13Jun25
animals (2): 2 dogs (1 left in crate, 1 chained to a fence with short heavy tow chain, both with no access to food or water) - became property
history: 12Sep25, 30Sep, 29Oct, 03Dec, 07Jan26 not in court - notice sent, 04Feb, 11Mar, 08Apr, 06May
JULY 7, 2026 (Tuesday)
**COURT: Branch 43, 3150 W Flournoy, 9:00am
WANG, Shuo DOB 092299 (2025121796201, JJ468933): status
charges(1): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 0123, 11xx S Wabash Ave, 30Oct25
arresting officer: CPD Units 5F5, 5F6
case filed: 05Nov25
animal: 1 cat (not property of defendant) slammed to the ground with force
history: 05Nov25, 08Dec, 12Jan26, 17Feb, 04Mar, 30Apr
**COURT: 2600 S California Ave, Rm404(Judge Joyce)(not in AVN), 9:30am
CAROTHERS, Andre DOB 090498 (2025CR1116801/2025111331201, JJ394008): status
charges(7): 1x poss firearm repeat felony offender (720ILCS5.0/24-1.7(a))
1x poss weapon/prevconv forc fel (720ILCS5.0/24-1.1(a))
3x agg UPW/vehicle/<21 (720ILCS5.0/24-1.6(a)(1))
1x reckless discharge firearm/endangers (720ILCS5.0/24-1.5(a))
1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02)
arrest: beat 0612, 78xx S Ada St, 29Aug25
incident date: 23Aug25
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F1, 5F2
animals: 1 dog shot multiple times and left in a trash can - not brought to animal care and control for necropsy
case filed: 31Aug25
history: 31Aug25 to remain in custody, 05Sep, 18Sep, 29Sep indicted & transferred, 09Oct, 20Oct, 04Dec, 19Dec, 13Mar26, 13May
note: concurrent case (2025CR1116701) 1x poss amt controlled substance except (a)(d)
JULY 9, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: DuPage Cnty, 505 N County Farm Rd, Rm4014, Wheaton, 9:30am
DHILLON, Sandeep DOB 102278 (2026CF000088): status
charges: 1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
arrest: 3xx Stratford Place, 13Jan26
arresting officer: Hanover Park Police
animals (1): 1 family dog DOA (necropsy performed)
history: 13Jan26 in custody, 09Feb, 17Mar, 07Apr, 23Apr, 21May
JULY 13, 2026 (Monday)
**COURT: Branch 35 (Judge Gump), 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
TALIAFERRO, Anthony DOB 031072 (2025121264601, JJ440089): status on felony
charges(2): 1x poss of certain dogs by felon (720ILCS5.0/12-36(a))
1x animals shall be restrained (7-12-030)
incident: beat 0413, 92xx S Paxton Ave, 05Oct25
arresting officers: CPD Units 0414
animals: 1 dog - fled during arrest
person: 1 female bitten by dog
history: 05Oct25, 01Dec not in court - notice sent, 05Jan26 not in court - warrant to appear, 30Jan warrant quashed, 06Mar26 not in court - warrant to appear, 14Mar new arrest - in custody, 17Mar, 20Mar, 15May
note: 14Mar26 concurrent case 2026110535601 - 1x IVC - driving/rvk/susp/MDDP/NO, 1x IVC- driving under influence, 1x driving on revoked license, 1x IVC- fail to reduce speed next up 07Jul26
JULY 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
**COURT: Branch 35, 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
EVANS, John DOB 073065 (2023118582301, JG180839): status on felony
charges(4): 2x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
2x poss certain dogs by felon
arrest: Beat 0622, 85xx S Wallace St, 10Mar23
arresting officer: CPD Units 0631
case filed: 11Mar23
animals (2): 2 dogs - relinquished
history: 11Mar23 $6k D-bond set, 14Mar bond reduced to $1k I-bond, 28Apr def not in court - $10k D-bond forfeiture warrant, 13Jun def not in court judgement on bond forfeiture executed, 16Dec in custody, 19Dec, 19Jan24, 19Apr, 18Jun, 20Aug, 21Oct, 16Dec, 13Jan25, 10Feb, 14Feb released from EM, 08Apr, 13May, 12Aug not in court - notice sent, 16Sep, 18Nov, 20Jan26, 24Mar, 19May
note: 19Dec23 allowed pretrial release with electronic monitoring for 2023118582301; 18Jan24 allowed pretrial release with electronic monitoring for 2024CR0047701; 11Feb25 released from EM on 2024CR0047701; 14Feb25 released from EM on 2023118582301.
note: 16Dec23 concurrent case (2024CR0047701/2023111483701) conceal homicidal death next up 09Jun26
**COURT: Branch 46, 555 West Harrison Street,, 9:00am
JOHNSON, Madison DOB 061500 (2025121797101, JJ417889): jury trial
charges(1): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 0131, 12xx S Michigan Ave, 21Oct25
arresting officer: CPD Units 5F5, 5F6
animal: 1 Pomeranian (necropsy performed)
history: 06Nov25, 11Dec, 15Jan26, 17Feb transferred to Br46, 10Mar, 10Apr, 08May
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm108(Judge Kantor), 9:30am
JOHNSON, Tarrion DOB 112002 (2022CR0743301/2022110864001, JF264943): status
charges(20): 9x murder/intent to kill/injure (attempt) (720ILCS5/8-4)(a)(720-5/9-1(b)(1))
1x agg battery/disch firearm/peace off/duty (720ILCS5/12-3.05(e)(2))
4x agg disch firearm/peace off/fireman (720ILCS5/24-1.2(a)(3))
1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
1x Injure police animal (510ILCS70.0/4.04)
4x reckless disch firearm/endangers (720ILCS5/24-1.5(a))
arrest: Beat 1634, 52xx W Belmont Ave, 02Jun22
arresting officer: CPD units 1661E
animals (1): 1 United States K9 Marshal
persons (2): 1 United States Marshal and 1 CPD Officer
history: 04Jun22 bail denied, 06Jun, 23Jun, 30Jun indicted & transferred to felony court, 14Jul, 21Jul, 05Aug, 12Sep, 20Sep, 28Oct, 07Dec, 20Jan23, 07Feb, 09Mar bond to stand, 14Apr, 25May, 07Jul, 21Aug, 05Sep, 20Oct, 17Nov, 05Jan24, 18Jan detention hearing - to remain in custody, 01Mar, 18Apr, 24May, 24Jun, 12Jul, 16Aug, 19Sep, 07Nov, 16Dec, 27Jan25, 27Feb, 07Apr, 28May, 29Jul, 26Sep, 21Nov, 28Jan26, 23Mar, 06May
note: concurrent case (2022CR0743401/202211042501) 5x attempt murder/intent kill/injure, 1x agg battery/discharge firearm, 2x agg discharge firearm/occ vehicle, 2x attempt armed robbery/armed with firearm, 2x attempt (agg veh highjacking/disch/harm), 2x reck disch firearm endangers
JULY 23, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm104 (not in AVN), 9:00AM
THERESE, Maria DOB 071456 (2026200040701, SH-26-00097952): status
charges (24): 4x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
20x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: 14xx Maywood Ave, Maywood, 13Mar26
case filed: 01Apr26
arresting officer: Cook County Sheriff Police
animals (23): 15 dogs/puppies covered in urine and feces with various health issues, 8 DOA found in freezer
history: 01Apr26, 09Apr, 15May
*** AUGUST 2026 HEARINGS ***
AUGUST 7, 2026 (Friday)
**COURT: 2600 S California, Rm504 (not in AVN) (Judge Flood), 9:30am
KOTLINSKI, Maciej DOB 052779 (2015CR0002801/2014CR2077901/2014CR1907001/14113093201, HX446571): DHS status report
charges(16): 3x murder/intent to kill/inj 16Jul19 not guilty for reason of insanity
3x murder/strong prob kill/inj 16Jul19 not guilty for reason of insanity
3x cause child to be endgr 16Jul19 not guilty for reason of insanity
3x cause circumstance/endgr 16Jul19 not guilty for reason of insanity
2x animal torture 16Jul19 not guilty for reason of insanity
2x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02a) 16Jul19 not guilty for reason of insanity
arrest: 13xx N Sheridan Rd, 28Sep14
arresting officer: CPD Unit 5314
animals: 1 dog & 1 cat (both killed)
history: 30Sep14, 20Oct, 27Oct, 07Nov, 14Nov, 15Dec, 05Jan15, 06Jan, 03Mar, 22Apr, 15Jun, 05Aug, 24Sep, 14Oct, 26Oct, 28Mar16, 12Apr, 25May, 09Jun, 11Jul, 28Jul, 27Sep, 03Nov, 08Dec, 24Jan17, 23Mar, 23May, 06Jul, 24Aug, 30Oct, 14Dec, 31Jan18, 23Feb18, 15Mar, 11May, 14May, 29May, 25Jul, 06Sep, 24Sep, 23Oct, 28Nov, 21Dec, 19Feb19, 01Apr, 20May, 21May, 22May, 23May, 04Jun, 08Jul, 16Jul not guilty, 13Aug, 13Sep, 16Dec, 13Feb20, 23Jun, 26Oct, 21Dec, 09Mar21, 26May, 18Aug, 22Sep, 18Nov, 16Feb22, 19May, 26Jul, 21Dec, 20Mar23, 08Jun, 07Sep, 07Dec, 22Feb24, 22May, 28Aug, 13Nov, 31Jan25, 02May, 11Jul, 10Oct, 09Jan26, 06Mar, 01May
note: allegedly killed wife & her 7-yr-old daughter as well as 2 pets
note: animal charges added 21Nov14
AUGUST 14, 2026 (Friday)
**COURT: Branch 35 (Judge Gump), 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
SANCHEZ, Brian DOB 042985 (2025121503501, JJ337764): status of conditional discharge
charges(4): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01) 13Feb26 guilty plea
1x owner duties/1st violation (510ILCS70.0/3) 13Feb26 nolle prosequi
2x public indecency/lewd exposure 13Feb26 nolle prosequi
arrest: beat 0811, 51xx S Central Ave, 18Sep25
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F4, 5F2
animals: 1 dog (relinquished) - choked and stuck with an extension cord, body slammed to concrete sidewalk, then kicked
history: 24Sep25, 21Oct, 25Nov, 23Dec, 13Feb26 guilty plea
note: 13Feb26 guilty plea to 1x cruel treatment. All other charges nolle prossed. Sentenced to 6 months conditional discharge and 40 hours community service. Must complete mental health evaluation and treatment recommendations, anger management counseling and resulting recommendations.
AUGUST 27, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: Branch 43, 3150 W Flournoy, 9:00am
SOTO, Samantha DOB 021093 (2026118587201, JJ508025): status
charges (3): 1x criminal damage to property <$500 (720ILCS5.0/21-1(a)(1))
1x criminal trespass to real property (720ILCS5.0/21-3(a)(1))
1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 1033, 26xx S California Ave, 05Feb26
arresting officer: CPD Units F54, 0361
animal: 1 cat (not property of defendant) thrown over porch banister & slammed against a door
history: 06Feb26, 25Mar, 22Apr
note: 06Feb26 special condition of pretrial release - no contact with any animals
note: concurrent DuPage County case (2025CF002415) 1x burglary, 1x retail theft - poss displayed merch exceeding $300, 1x endangering life/health of a child
*** NOVEMBER 2026 HEARINGS ***
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 (Thursday)
**COURT: Branch 29, 5555 W Grand Ave, 9:00AM
PALMER, Lindsay DOB 012171 (2025120782001, JJ298605): end of conditional discharge
charges(1): 1x improper animal confinement (510ILCS70.0/7) 12Nov25 guilty plea
arrest: Beat 1923, 11xx W Grace St, 17Jun25
arresting officers: CPD units 1913, 1986E
animal: 1 dog - left unattended in hot car
history: 23Jun25, 28Jul, 20Aug, 08Oct, 21Oct, 12Nov guilty plea
note: 12Nov25 guilty plea after 402 conference - sentenced to 1 year conditional discharge.
NOVEMBER 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
**COURT: Branch 43, 3150 W Flournoy, 9:00am
MORALES ABURTO, Nereo DOB 053182 (2025120199001, JJ130231): end of supervision
charges(1): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01) 25Nov25 guilty plea to amended charge of reckless conduct
arrest: beat 1031, 28xx S Kedvale Ave, 28Jan25
case filed: 06Feb25
arresting officer: CPD units 1031
animals: 12 roosters and hens (found in unsanitary conditions with body parts intentionally removed)
history: 06Feb25, 27Mar, 01May, 03Jun, 01Jul, 05Aug, 25Nov guilty plea
note: 25Nov25 guilty plea to amended charge of reckless conduct. Sentenced to 12 months supervision during which he is to have no animals.
*** JANUARY 2027 HEARINGS ***
JANUARY 20, 2027 (Wednesday)
**COURT: Branch 29, 5555 W Grand Ave, 9:00am
LANDRY, Thomas DOB 011101 (2025121257901, JJ437110): end of supervision*
charges(8): 4x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01) 20Jan26 guilty plea
4x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3) 20Jan26 guilty plea
arrest: beat 2023, 54xx N Sheridan Rd, 02Oct25
arresting officers: CPD units 2063D
animals (6): 4 dogs, 1 cat, 1 ferret (deceased) - 16Oct25 forfeiture petition filed
history: 03Oct, 16Oct, 03Nov, 19Dec, 20Jan26
note: plea of guilty 20Jan26 - sentenced to 1 year supervision.
SPECIAL NOTE: *The Unified Code of Corrections (730 ILCS 5/5-6-1(c)) prohibits judges from ordering court supervision for animal abusers guilty of a Class A misdemeanor (510 ILCS 70/3.01, 3.03-1, 4.01) or a felony
https://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/073000050K5-6-1.htm
*** FEBRUARY 2027 HEARINGS ***
FEBRUARY 18, 2027 (Thursday)
**COURT: McHenry Cnty, 2200 N Seminary Ave, Rm302, 9:00am
SARABYN, Nikolas DOB 2004 (2022CF000631): release from probation
charges(17): 2x child porn/reproduce/moving dptn (720ILCS5/11-20.1(a)(2)) 20Feb25 nolle prossed
1x child porn/reproduce/sess (720ILCS5/11-20.1(a)(2)) 20Feb25 nolle prossed
11x child porn/poss/moving dptn (720ILCS5/11-20.1(a)(6)) 20Feb25 nolle prossed
1x child porn/poss/moving dptn (720ILCS5/11-20.1(a)(6)) 20Feb25 guilty plea
2x child porn/poss/moving dptn (720ILCS5/11-20.1(a)(6)) 20Feb25 nolle prossed
arrest: 15Aug22, 3xx Parkstone Dr, Cary, IL
arresting officer: Cary Police Department
animals (1): 1 dog
history: 15Aug22 warrant issued and executed - released on $100k D-bond, 22Aug, 14Sep, 29Sep charges superseded by indictment, 12Oct, 30Nov, 04Jan23, 01Feb, 22Mar, 26Apr, 14Jun, 10Aug, 07Sep, 19Oct, 30Nov, 01Feb24, 14Mar, 18Apr, 23May, 27Jun, 24Jul, 21Aug, 19Sep, 03Oct, 11Oct, 25Nov, 20Feb25 guilty plea
note: 20Feb25 guilty plea - sentenced to 2 years probation with special conditions, must seek sexual offender treatment and pay court fees of $4,664
media: https://patch.com/illinois/crystallake/cary-man-accused-sexually-abusing-dog
*** APRIL 2027 HEARINGS ***
APRIL 1, 2027 (Thursday)
**COURT: Branch 43, 3150 W Flournoy, 9:00am
JORDAN, Devon DOB 092596 (2025121763101 JJ494815): end of supervision/status of ICS and animal cruelty classes
charges(2): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01) 01Apr26 amended to lesser charge of reckless conduct
1x owner duties/1st violation (510ILCS70.0/3) 01Apr26 SOL’d
arrest: beat 1033, 27xx S Kedzie Ave, 20Nov25
arresting officer: CPD units 5F5, 5F6
animals: 1 severely emaciated dog (relinquished) restrained by 3 foot lead found lying in feces and urine; untreated puncture wound; and no visible food/water
history: 21Nov25, 15Jan26, 18Feb, 18Mar, 01Apr guilty plea
note: 01Apr26 cruel treatment amended to lesser charge of reckless conduct and owner duties SOL’d. Sentenced - 1 year supervision; 15 hours of independent community service at an animal shelter; and must take animal cruelty classes.
*** OUTSTANDING WARRANTS ***
from MARCH 19, 2012 (Monday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Rolling Meadows Rm110, 9:30am
HERNANDEZ-ANGEL, Antonio (2012CR0251501, RD 12-00274)
charge: 1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02)
arrest: 19xx N Green, Palatine, 05Jan12/06Jan12
arresting officer: Palatine police
animal: 1 kitten thrown to ground and subsequently euthanized
history: RM 110 Jan12, 15Feb not in court, 19Mar no show BFW
media: see pet-abuse.com: http://www.pet-abuse.com/cases/19078/IL/US/
from JANUARY 16, 2015 (Friday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Skokie, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Rm103, 9:00am
LEE, Hojin DOB 110876 (2014200087101, RD 201404730)
charge: 1x owner duties (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: Niles, 15Mar14 (incident discovered: 90xx Terrace Dr, Park Ridge, 22Feb14)
arresting officer: Niles Police
animal: 1 dog “Brunobo” severely malnourished and abandoned, now adopted
history: bond court, 18Apr14, 21May, 02Oct, 11Dec, 16Jan15
notes: 21May14, 80 hrs community service, 11Dec def not in court - BFW
media: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2014-03-19/news/ct-niles-animal-cruelty-arrest-tl-20140319_1_niles-man-niles-police-news-release-apartment-building
from NOVEMBER 30, 2018 (Friday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: 2600 S California, Rm203 (Judge Ford), 9:30am (usually later)
McGUIRE, Derrick DOB 081865 (2018CR0592901/18110793901, JB205536)
charges(5): 1x PCS Mfg/Del 1<15g Heroin (720ILCS570/401(c)(1))
2x PCS Mfg/Del 1<15g Coca (720ILCS570/401(c)(2))
1x other amt narcotic scheduled I&II (720ILCS570/401(c)(1))
arrest: Beat 0511, 101xx S Indiana Ave, 30Mar18
arresting officer: CPD Units 6221D, 6221F
animals: 2 dogs - relinquished to CACC but later returned
history: 31Mar18 released on $1k D-bond, 27Apr xferred to criminal div, 09May public defender appointed, 06Jun, 16Jul, 20Aug, 07Sep, 02Oct, 29Oct not in court - no bail warrant issued, 30Nov
note: 18110793901 included 1x poss certain dogs by felon
note: arrested with Desmond Jefferson 18110794501
from AUGUST 5, 2021 (Thursday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Kane Cnty, 530 S. Randall Road, Saint Charles 1:30pm - NOTE TIME
CHESTERFIELD, William DOB 012071 (20CM001293): status
charges(2): 2x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
incident date: 04Jun20
file date: 05Jun20
arresting officers: Kane County deputies
animals: 14 dogs (3 DOA), 1 pagona
history: 05Jun20, 10Jul, 13Jul, 17Jul, 22Jul, 24Jul, 05Jul, 02Sep, 07Oct, Nov13, 15Jan21, 22Mar, May25, 29Jun, 05Aug
note: see Emily Chesterfield 20CF001022
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/2-arrested-after-multiple-dogs-found-dead-malnourished-at-suburban-home
media: https://kanecountyconnects.com/2020/06/2-charged-after-dogs-found-dead-at-st-charles-township-home/
from OCTOBER 20, 2022 (Thursday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Traffic, 50 W Washington, Rm404, 9:00am
CORK, Charles DOB 091589 (2022150146701, JF253729)
charges(3): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
1x license suspended/revoke (625ILCS5.0/6-303(a))
1x operating uninsured vehicle (625ILCS5.0/3-707(a))
arrest: beat 0924, 14xx W 47th St, 24May22
arresting officer: CPD units 0923, 0932
animals (1): 1 dog - relinquished
history: 24May22 $2k I-bond, 05Aug def not in court, 13Sep def not in court - $1k D-bond warrant, 20Oct judgement on bond forfeiture executed
from DECEMBER 28, 2022 (Wednesday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: DeKalb Cnty, Rm210, 133 State Street, Sycamore, 1:30pm - NOTE TIME
BROWN, Thomas C (2020CF000246)
charges(3): 2x dogfighting/own/breed/train (720ILCS5/48-1(a))
1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
file date: 11May20
arresting officer: DeKalb Police Dept
animals: 2 dogs (not property of defendant) - 05Jun20 forfeiture petition filed. 16Jul20 forfeited
history: 11May20 warrant issued, 13May in custody - $50k EM D-bond set, 18May, 19May bond reduced to $30k EM D-bond, 05Jun, 08Jun, 12Jun, 16Jun, 24Jun, 07Jul 402 conf held, 08Jul, 14Jul, 16Jul, 30Jul, 05Aug, 11Aug, 18Aug, 24Aug, 26Aug, 01Sep, 03Sep, 15Sep, 27Oct, 05Nov, 24Nov, 06Jan21, 16Feb, 02Apr, 08Apr EHM removed, 19Apr, 20Apr, 06May, 10May not in court - warrant issued, 25Oct judgement on $500 cash bond forfeiture executed, 26Oct notice sent to defendant, Brown not in court - remaining $4,500 bond forfeited
note: See Mustafa Ramzon 2020CF000247
note: concurrent cases -- (2020CF000374) 1x agg battery/public place (720ILCS5/12-3.05(c)) - (2020CF000484) 1x forgery/issue/deliver document (720ILCS5/17-3(a)(2)) - (2019CF000236) - 1x agg domestic battery (720ILCS5/12-3.3(a)), 2x domestic battery/other prior (720ILCS5/12-3.2(a)(1)) - (2018CF000766) 1x agg domestic battery/strangle (720ILCS5/12-3.3(a-5)), 2x domestic battery/other prior (720ILCS5/12-3.2(a)(1)) , 1x resist/PC off/corr/firefighter/inj (720ILCS5/31-1(a-7)) - (2018CF000576) 1x theft/false rep/< $300/preconv (720ILCS5/16-25(a)(6))
media: http://www.wspynews.com/news/local/two-charged-for-alleged-dog-fighting-in-dekalb/article_2799c158-9549-11ea-812c-f79b2c23b07e.html
from NOVEMBER 9, 2023 (Thursday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Branch 35 (not in AVN)(Judge Gonzalez), 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
THOMPSON, Pamela DOB 060467 (2023118858001, JG167516)
charges(1): 1x animal abuse/neglect (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
incident: beat 0421, 78xx S Escabana Ave, 27Feb23
arresting officers: CPD Units 0421
case filed: 04Apr23
animals (2): 1 dog (DOA), 1 cat (emaciated) - abandoned in apartment
history: 04Apr23 summons issued, 09May, 09Jun, 04Aug not in court - summons issued, 31Aug, 10Oct failure to appear - postcard sent, 09Nov not in court - warrant to appear at court
from DECEMBER 18, 2023 (Monday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Peoria Cnty, 324 Main Street, Judge Gilfillan’s courtroom, Peoria, 9:00am
O’NEILL, Amanda DOB 042600 (2023CF0000591): jury trial
charges(1): 1x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02(a))
arrest: 04Aug23
arresting officer: Peoria County Sheriff’s officers
animals (7): 7 dogs (1 DOA)
history: 04Aug23 $5k D-bond warrant, 07Aug warrant review, 08Aug warrant served, 15Aug released on bond, 31Aug, 09Sep, 06Dec, 08Dec subpoena returned served, 18Dec jury trial vacated, 07Feb24 outstanding warrant 60 days+
media: https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/08/04/three-charged-with-animal-cruelty-for-allegedly-abandoning-dogs-on-boat-in-peoria-il/70532796007/
from JANUARY 2, 2024 (Tuesday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Branch 35, 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
KELLY, Linda DOB 063098 (2023121243701, JG349490)
charges(1): 1x animal abuse/neglect (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
incident dates: Beat 0631, 81xx S Ingleside Ave, 20Jul23
arresting officer: CPD Units 0620, 0006
animals (11): 11 dogs (4 DOA) - became property of city
history: 18Sep23 case filed, 24Oct not in court - notice sent, 27Nov not in court - final court to notify, 02Jan24 not in court - warrant to appear issued
from SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 (Thursday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Branch 43, 3150 W Flournoy, 9:00am
GALLEGOS CEDILLO, Ramiro DOB 062800 (2024120362101, JH333411): arraignment
charges(1): 1x confine animal in vehicle (510ILCS70.0/7.1)
arrest: beat 0131, 17xx S State Street, 04Jul24
case filed: 10Jul24
arresting officer: CPD units 0106A
animal (1): 1 dog - relinquished but subsequently redeemed by defendant’s mother
history: 10Jul24, 29Aug def not in court - notification sent, 26Sep def not in court - warrant to appear
from AUGUST 20, 2025 (Wednesday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Branch 38, 727 East 111th Street, 9:00am
LOPEZ, Francisco DOB 043086 (2025110851801, JJ264663): status
charges(1): 1x owner duties. 1st violation
1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
2x PCS - possession - poss amt con sub except (a)(d) (720 ILCS 570.0/402(c))
incident: beat 0831, 31xx W Mann Drive, 22May25
arresting officers: CPD Units 5F1, 5F2
animals: 1 dog (relinquished 22May25) observed shivering in the rain while tied to a fence
case filed: 22May25
history: 23May25, 18Jun not in court - notice sent, 09Jul, 30Jul, 20Aug not in court - warrant to appear
note: 23May25 special condition of pretrial release - cannot possess any animals
from DECEMBER 4, 2025 (Thursday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Branch 43, 3150 W Flournoy, 9:00am
DENIS, Igmel DOB 030679 (2025121079601, JJ379604): status
charges (1): 1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
arrest: beat 1112, 38xx W Thomas Street, 21Aug25
arresting officer: CPD Units 5F5, 5F6
animal: 1 dog tied to fence for ~8hrs with no food, water or shelter
history: 21Aug25, 19Sep, 15Oct, 04Dec not in court warrant to appear
from MAY 12, 2026 (Tuesday) warrant outstanding
**COURT: Branch 43, 3150 W Flournoy, 9:00am
SEAWAY, Gregory DOB 090877 (2026118679301, JJ288975): status
charges (3): 1x crim tres to veh/phy control (720ILCS5.0/21-2(a))
1x cruel treatment (510ILCS70.0/3.01)
1x owner duties/1st offense (510ILCS70.0/3)
arrest: beat 1121, 10xx N Spaulding Ave, 24Mar26
arresting officer: CPD Units 1115m 1106B
animal: 1 emaciated lethargic cat (relinquished) wrapped in plastic bags and fleece while covered in urine, feces and fleas
history: 25Mar26, 14Apr not in court - notice sent, 12May not in court - warrant issued
note: 25Mar26 special condition of pretrial release - do not possess any pets/domesticated animals
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NORRIS, Andre
**COURT: DuPage Cnty, Rm4014, 505 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, 9:00am
NORRIS, Andre DOB 110392 (2020CF000824): status
charges(27): 3x possess with intent to deliver any doc known to be forged/altered
22x agg cruelty (510ILCS70.0/3.02)
2x unlawful disposal of animal/ allow body or parts on premises
arrest/file date: 04May20
arresting officer: Naperville Police
animal (3): 3 dogs (2 DOA, 1 emaciated) - forfeited 01Jun20
history: 04May20, 05May $100k D-bond set, 14May, 22May, 28May, 01Jun, 24Jul, 14Sep, 16Nov
note: see Sarah M Gorski 2020CF000825
media: https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20200505/two-charged-after-dogs-die-in-disturbing-starvation-case