Following a tense stand-off in Naperville, Rocky Ahmedyar, a 35-year-old Elgin resident stands accused of attempting to murder his estranged wife, an allegation that has led to a DuPage County judge denying his pre-trial release. According to a statement from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office, Ahmedyar, who has been charged with class X felony attempt first degree murder among other offenses, confronted his wife with a firearm after she had moved away with their children and obtained an order of protection against him.
The incident unfolded early in the morning on June 17, when Ahmedyar is alleged to have fired at the victim in her car, missing her by mere millimeters—shortly after, he sent a series of threatening texts, berating and menacingly warning her, the authorities swiftly apprehending him as he returned to his residence as stated in the aforementioned statement from the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office. The Naperville Police, with support from other local law enforcement and a K-9 unit, located the weapon purportedly used in the crime. State’s Attorney Robert Berlin highlighted the gravity of domestic violence, underscoring that it is not a family matter to be taken lightly but a crime with potentially fatal outcomes.
The court decision to withhold pre-trial release underscores the severity with which local authorities are handling the case. Berlin further conveyed relief that the victim, though having faced an emotionally charged ordeal, suffered no physical harm, he commended the combined efforts of the police departments involved for the decisive capture of Ahmedyar. Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres also echoed the sentiment towards the seriousness of domestic violence adding that his department is dedicated to holding perpetrators accountable while supporting victims through such events.
As judicial processes proceed, the public is reminded that the charges represent accusations rather than convictions, the implicated Ahmedyar maintaining the right to a fair trial, where the burden of proof rests upon the government. Ahmedyar is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on July 14.
