A DuPage County judge has ruled in favor of pre-trial detention for Asante Glover, a convicted felon accused of unlawfully possessing a handgun at a Naperville bowling alley. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced the decision, which follows Glover's first court appearance yesterday. According to a statement obtained by the DuPage County State’s Attorney's Office, Glover faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Repeat Felony Offender and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon.
The incident occurred on November 28, when Naperville police allegedly spotted a silver firearm beneath the driver's seat of a black Mercedes SUV parked at Lucky Strike Naperville. Glover is reported to have left the bowling alley and quickly entered the vehicle, prompting officers to approach. "It is alleged that once Glover had exited the vehicle, officers found a loaded Glock 45 handgun with one bullet in the chamber and a fully loaded magazine, with approximately ten extra rounds protruding from under the driver's seat," the State’s Attorney's Office described the situation. Glover was taken into custody following the discovery.
State’s Attorney Robert Berlin stated, "The law is very clear, as a convicted felon, Mr. Glover is prohibited from legally owning a firearm,” Berlin said. “What I find particularly disturbing in this case is the allegation that Mr. Glover was in possession of a loaded firearm at a family-friendly recreation facility during an extremely busy holiday weekend." Berlin emphasized the commitment of his office to public safety and the prosecution of those accused of threatening it in DuPage County.
Chief of Police Jason Arres echoed Berlin's sentiment on public safety, vowing that "our officers will continue to proactively identify and hold accountable individuals who choose to violate the law and endanger the public." Arres expressed gratitude towards his officers and the State’s Attorney's Office for their efforts in maintaining community safety and pursuing justice. Glover is scheduled to appear in court again on December 18, 2025, before Judge Mia McPherson.
The public is reminded that the charges against Glover are merely accusations, not evidence of guilt. Glover maintains the constitutional right to a fair trial, where the government bears the burden of proof to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
