DuPage County, IL – A 20-year-old Aurora man accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase through multiple western suburbs in a stolen vehicle has been ordered held pre-trial following a court appearance this week.
According to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to detain Charles Walker, 20, after he allegedly fled police early January 14 in a 2016 Kia Rio reported stolen. Authorities say the chase began in West Chicago around 12:35 a.m., when an officer spotted the vehicle traveling about 60 mph in a 45 mph zone without headlights.
Investigators allege Walker accelerated to over 107 mph after officers activated emergency lights, leading police through several towns including Elmhurst, Villa Park, Darien, Oak Brook, and Berkeley. The pursuit ended after spike strips disabled the car, which crashed into a ditch in Oak Brook. Two juveniles reportedly fled on foot and were later released pending investigation.
Walker faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, along with several traffic offenses including reckless driving and improper lane usage. His next court date is set for February 9, 2026, before Judge Brian Telander.
Law enforcement officials praised the coordinated response across jurisdictions. Authorities reminded drivers to pull over when signaled by police, emphasizing ongoing efforts to maintain roadway safety.
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