Bensenville, IL Attorney News Archive

Four individuals were recently arrested in the Chicago suburbs of Glen Ellyn, Bensenville, Addison, and Elmhurst as part of a police initiative aimed at apprehending individuals evading law enforcement.

Among those arrested was 26-year-old Bryanna Matthews, who faces charges for damaging property while fleeing from a Glen Ellyn officer. Additionally, 23-year-old Eduardo Nieves was caught driving at 81 mph in a residential area, raising significant safety concerns.

Michael Tricoci was also taken into custody following a high-speed chase that resulted in a crash with a semi-truck. Meanwhile, Jamal Turner was arrested for reckless driving on I-294, further emphasizing the serious nature of these offenses.

All four suspects now face charges of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, classified as a Class 4 Felony, along with various traffic-related misdemeanors. This recent spike in arrests underscores the ongoing focus on civil litigation and criminal defense issues within the legal framework of DuPage County.

Carmen Mirandola, a 40-year-old former police officer and security personnel at Fenton High School, faces serious charges after an alarming incident in Bloomingdale, Illinois. On November 8, Mirandola allegedly committed home invasion while two children were asleep in their home. This prompted their father to call the police for help.

Law enforcement quickly responded, and a K-9 unit was deployed to capture Mirandola. In the course of the investigation, authorities found an emaciated dog and illegal substances at his nearby residence.

Mirandola's criminal defense attorney noted that his client has no prior convictions, though he has had police encounters in 2021 and 2023. This has raised questions about Mirandola's mental health during the incident.

In light of the charges, the Fenton Community High School District confirmed that Mirandola was placed on administrative leave and subsequently terminated. Officials emphasized that no students were involved in the troubling events.

Carmen Mirandola, a former police officer from Bensenville, has lost his job as a security officer at Fenton High School District 100. His termination follows alarming allegations of a home invasion in Bloomingdale, where he reportedly entered the bedroom of two minors.

Mirandola now faces serious charges in DuPage County Circuit Court, including home invasion and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. These accusations stem from an incident that took place in the early hours of November 8. In a concerning development, prosecutors revealed that Mirandola had drugs in his system during his attempt to escape from authorities, which ultimately resulted in a medical emergency.

This unfolding case underscores significant concerns regarding employment screening procedures for those in law enforcement and school security roles in the Chicago area. Judge Joshua Dieden has ordered Mirandola to remain in custody until his next court appearance scheduled for December 8.