Following a collaborative law enforcement effort, Attorney General Kwame Raoul has brought charges against a Chicago man, accused of participating in a series of suburban burglaries. Isiah Doss, 25, faces three counts of Class 2 felony burglary after allegedly playing a role in a burglary ring that honed in on liquor stores across DuPage and Cook counties. In a recent release from the Illinois Attorney General's office, these counts carry penalties of up to seven years in prison per charge.
Currently serving time for different charges, Doss is again under scrutiny with each of the felony charges promising a maximum of seven years at the discretion of the court. “This burglary ring allegedly targeted liquor stores and stole thousands of dollars in cash and merchandise,” Raoul described. He has expressed a strong dedication, through his office, to collaborating with local police in order to bring those involved to justice for the impact they have had on local communities and businesses.
Commending the Attorney General's zeal in pursuing the suspects involved, DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin acknowledged the vitality of small businesses to neighborhoods, saying, “The charges against Mr. Doss send the message that law enforcement agencies in Illinois will work together to protect our businesses, patrons and communities from becoming victims of crime.” It's clear there's an ongoing commitment from law enforcement on all levels to safeguard the economic pillars of the suburbs involved.
While the public is informed that Doss maintains the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, the weight of the charges underscores a concerted effort to clamp down on property crimes that shake the sense of security among entrepreneurs. Deputy Chief Megan McGuire Bachman from Raoul’s Criminal Prosecutions and Trials Assistance Bureau and Assistant Attorney General Steve Knight from the Statewide Grand Jury Bureau, are working attentively on prosecuting the case. It’s clear that they are striding forward with a case they believe speaks to wider issues of crime affecting communities deeply.
The legal proceedings are ongoing, and further updates will be provided as they surface. The community is urged to keep a steady eye on forthcoming information, to grasp the full scope of the allegations and the resolve of local law enforcement to keep their streets and livelihoods secure.
