illi News - Naperville: Pre-Trial Release Denied for Chicago Man Charged with Possession with Intent to Deliver Illegal Narcotics/Cannabis

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~ On November 8, 2025, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration contacted the Naperville Police Department with information regarding a suspect involved in a narcotics investigation. The suspect, later identified as Brock Okennard, was believed to be trafficking methamphetamine from California to Illinois. As a result of this tip, Naperville police officers were able to apprehend Okennard at the train depot located at 105 4th Avenue in Naperville.

During the arrest, it is alleged that Okennard resisted and attempted to flee from officers. After a brief scuffle, he was eventually handcuffed and taken into custody. Three officers sustained minor injuries during the altercation and were treated at a local hospital before being released.

Upon searching Okennard's backpack, officers discovered approximately 153.6 grams of a pink powdery substance that later tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as approximately 993.7 grams of cannabis. Further investigation revealed that Okennard had boarded a train in California with these illegal narcotics and traveled to Illinois.

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As a result of these findings, DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that Judge Louis Aranda granted the State's motion to detain Okennard pre-trial on charges of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine/cocaine and nearly 1,000 grams of cannabis.

Okennard appeared at First Appearance Court last weekend morning where he was charged with one count of Possession of Methamphetamine (Class X Felony), one count of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine (Class X Felony), two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance - Cocaine (one Class X Felony and one Class 1 Felony), one count of Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis (Class 2 Felony), one count of Possession of Cannabis (Class 3 Felony) and three counts of Resisting a Police Officer Causing Injury (Class 4 Felony).

State's Attorney Berlin expressed his concern over drug dealers who do not recognize borders and spread addiction, pain, and misery in communities. He commended the Naperville Police Department for their work on this case and their partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Berlin also thanked Assistant State's Attorneys Eric Vincent and Michael Paup for their efforts in securing charges against Okennard.

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Chief Arres echoed Berlin's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of keeping dangerous drugs out of the community. He praised the officers involved in Okennard's arrest for their professionalism and dedication to protecting the public. Arres also thanked State's Attorney Berlin and his office for their work in securing significant charges against Okennard.

Okennard's next court appearance is scheduled for December 8, 2025, in front of Judge Brian Telander. It is important to note that these charges are only allegations and do not prove Okennard's guilt. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The public is reminded that this complaint contains only charges and does not serve as proof of guilt. It is the government's burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Okennard is guilty of these crimes.

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