Wauconda, IL — A man was arrested after a traffic stop in Wauconda led police to uncover alleged unlawful restraint, evidence of domestic violence, and narcotics, officials said.
According to the Wauconda Police Department, officers were conducting surveillance near the Jewel grocery store on Saturday around 9 p.m. when they observed a man and woman behaving suspiciously. Police said the female passenger appeared uncomfortable, while the male was acting erratically. Officers initiated a stop after noticing the vehicle had no headlights and lacked a front license plate.
The driver, identified as 42-year-old Frank R. Saporito of Romeoville, allegedly became confrontational and uncooperative during the stop. Authorities said the female passenger appeared fearful, showed visible injuries, and reported she was being held against her will.
Further investigation uncovered alleged statements and evidence of domestic violence. Officers said K9 Skye alerted to the presence of narcotics, leading to a search of the vehicle. Police recovered a machete that was allegedly used to threaten the woman and a locked safe. According to investigators, suspected heroin was later found inside the safe, which was searched under a warrant.
Saporito was charged with aggravated unlawful restraint, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, two counts of domestic battery, and improper display of registration. Additional charges for possession of a controlled substance are anticipated pending laboratory analysis.
Police said the female victim received support services following the incident.
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