Two individuals are facing serious charges following their arrest for an alleged armed robbery and battery incident that took place last month in Chicago. Frank Burrell Jr., 50, and Taysha Stillwell, 39, both from the 6800 block of S. Prairie Ave., were detained by Chicago Police Department officers and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on October 6, 2025, as reported by the Chicago Police Department's official news release.
According to the details provided, Burrell and Stillwell allegedly forcibly took personal property from a 38-year-old female on the 4700 block of S. Wolcott in Chicago's 9th District on September 13, 2025. During the incident, Burrell is accused of having displayed a firearm. Moreover, Burrell is being charged with the battery of a 70-year-old female who was involved in the same episode. Following their arrest, both offenders were charged accordingly, with Burrell facing one felony count of armed robbery and one count of aggravated battery of a victim aged 60 and over, while Stillwell is charged with one felony count of robbery.
The incident has set in motion a legal process that will see the accused appear before the law to face the allegations. The detention hearing for Burrell and Stillwell is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 2600 S. California. No additional information has been made available at this time regarding the circumstances that led to the alleged crime or about the condition of the victims. The public awaits further updates as the case unfolds in court.
Both accused are currently held as they prepare for their court appearance, where a determination will be made regarding their detention status. As this case progresses, further details are expected to emerge about the nature of this crime and the fate of those involved.
