A Chicago man faces multiple felony charges after being denied pre-trial release, accused of possessing and intending to deliver a significant quantity of illegal drugs. In information obtained from the DuPage County State's Attorney Facebook page, Brock Okennard, 45, was charged following his arrest at a Naperville train station where he was found with methamphetamine, cocaine, and nearly 1,000 grams of cannabis.
Okennard's arrest on November 8 was the result of a tip-off from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to local authorities, indicating his involvement in drug trafficking from California to Illinois. It is reported that upon arrival at the Naperville train depot, officers attempted to detain Okennard, already marked with two outstanding arrest warrants. A brief scuffle ensued, during which Okennard tried to run and subsequently ignored officers’ commands to stop resisting, leading to minor injuries among three officers.
Investigations reveal that Okennard boarded the train in California, allegedly transporting the narcotics to Illinois. A search of his backpack yielded approximately 153.6 grams of a pink powdery substance, which later tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine, and 993.7 grams of cannabis. Salient to note in the State's Attorney's announcement is the collaboration hailed between state and federal agencies, emphasizing the importance of such partnerships in combating the spread of narcotics across state and county lines.
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin commended the Naperville Police Department for their role in the case, stating, "Drug dealers don’t recognize borders between states, counties and our communities. They move from one town to another spreading addiction, pain and misery." Berlin also went on to thank the officers and assistants who worked to rapidly secure the charges against Mr. Okennard. Naperville Police Chief Jason R. Arres highlighted his department's commitment to keeping dangerous drugs out of the community and commended his officers for their courage, despite the risks to their personal safety.
Following his pre-trial detention, Okennard is scheduled to appear in court next on December 8, 2025, before Judge Brian Telander. Members of the public should keep in mind that the charges cited are allegations, and like all defendants, Okennard is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
