DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced Monday, May 11, 2026 that Judge Michael Fleming granted the State’s petition to detain pre-trial a Clarendon Hills female suspect accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and biting a police officer as she was apprehended. The pursuit occurred after police were called to investigate a hit-and-run crash involving a niece striking her aunt’s vehicle with her own vehicle. Aviance Carson, age 26, of the 0-99 block of 58th Street, appeared in First Appearance Court on Friday, May 8, 2026 charged with….
one count of Aggravated Battery to a Government Employee (Class 3 Felony),
one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (Class 3 Felony), and
multiple misdemeanor and petty offenses including Battery, Obstructing a Police Officer and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Damage to an Attended Vehicle.
DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputies at approximately 9:46 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2026, responded to a call of an accident near 75th Street and Clarendon Hills Road in Clarendon Hills. Following an investigation into the matter, it is alleged that after Carson’s aunt picked up two students from Hinsdale South High School, Carson drove her vehicle into the back of her aunt’s vehicle and then fled the scene. Willowbrook Police located Carson on Clarendon Hills Road just south of 75th Street, conducted a stop and asked Carson out of the vehicle. Instead of getting out of her vehicle, Carson allegedly backed up, almost hitting two officers who had approached her, then turned her vehicle and struck a squad car that was parked next to her. Aviance Carson then drove northbound on Clarendon Hills Road at which time officers activated their emergency lights and sirens and began pursuit. As she fled, Carson allegedly reached speeds of approximately 60 mph in a 30-mph zone. Carson continued driving to an apartment complex located on 58th Street where she stopped, exited her vehicle and attempted to run to the apartment building, but was apprehended by police officers. When police officers attempted to place handcuffs on her, Carson turned and bit an officer, and kicked at two other officers before being placed in handcuffs. Her next court appearance is scheduled for June 1, 2026, in front of Judge Margaret O’Connell.
Carson is the fourth individual charged with fleeing the police last week, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office. Between May 7 and May 9, 2026, police officers with the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Addison and West Chicago Police Departments have arrested four individuals in unrelated incidents. In all four of these cases, the State filed a petition to deny pre-trial release for the defendant, of which the Court granted three out of four petitions.
These most recent arrests include:
Anderson Castano-Perez, age 42, of the 8300 block of Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, at approximately 10:04 a.m., Castano-Perez allegedly fled from a DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputy along Route 83 and I-290, reaching speeds of approximately 85 mph before stopping. Castano-Perez’s BAC was .226. He is charged with one count of Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property, Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, two counts of DUI, Reckless Driving and other misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses. He was released on his own recognizance with a SCRAM device (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor). His next court date is scheduled for June 1, 2026, in front of Judge Brian Telander.
Julio Contreras, age 33, of the 2000 block of Tepee Avenue, Carpentersville.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 10:17 p.m., a West Chicago police officer attempted to pull Contreras over near Route 59 and Grove Avenue, at which time Contreras fled at a high rate of speed and ultimately reached speeds of approximately 80 m.p.h. on Route 59. The officer terminated his pursuit out of safety concerns. Approximately twelve minutes later, Contreras’ vehicle was seen in a Walmart parking lot and he was taken into custody as he attempted to flee. Contreras is charged with two counts of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, DUI and multiple Misdemeanor offenses including Driving While License Revoked and Transportation or Possession of Open Alcohol by Driver. He was detained pre-trial. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 3, 2026, in front of Judge Mia McPherson.
Emmanuel Arrieta, age 34, of the 800 block of Tamarac Boulevard, Addison.
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 9:44 p.m., officers with the Addison Police Department allegedly observed a vehicle, later determined to be driven by Arrieta, drive past them at a high rate of speed eastbound on Army Trail Road. The officers activated their emergency lights and siren and attempted to conduct a traffic stop at which time Arrieta allegedly continued driving onto northbound Rohlwing Road. Officers ultimately stopped Arrieta at Lake Street and Rohlwing Road, but Arrieta allegedly ignored officers’ commands and once again fled westbound on Lake Street to Swift Road where he allegedly reached speeds of approximately 87 mph in a 35-mph zone. He was taken into custody a short time later at his residence. Arrieta is charged with two counts of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, two counts of Aggravated DUI and multiple misdemeanor petty offenses including Obstructing a Police Officer and Speeding. He was detained pre-trial and his next court appearance is scheduled for June 1, 2026, in front of Judge Joseph Bugos.
“With an increase of 159% over the past five years of motorists fleeing a police officer, law enforcement in DuPage County is 100% committed to putting an end to this dangerous epidemic. Motorists who do not pull over for the police are needlessly putting themselves, the officers involved, other motorists and the general public at great risk, which we will not tolerate. While a triple-digit-increase of a dangerous behavior is very alarming, our officers throughout the County are extremely well trained and will aggressively, yet safely, use every tool at our disposal, including helicopters, drones and the assistance of neighboring jurisdictions, to arrest and charge anyone who attempts to flee from police. I thank DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick and his team as well as the West Chicago and Addison Police Departments for their work on these most recent cases and for their ongoing efforts in keeping our roads safe for all. I also thank my office’s Felony Screening Unit and Supervisor Rob Willis for their continuing efforts in charging these types of cases.”
— DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin
“Let this serve as a clear message: if you commit violent or reckless crimes in DuPage County, we will work tirelessly with our law enforcement partners to identify you, apprehend you, and hold you fully accountable. What began as a road rage hit-and-run quickly escalated into fleeing and eluding police, aggravated battery to officers, resisting arrest, and the suspect biting a police officer. These dangerous actions will not be tolerated in our communities. I commend the outstanding teamwork and professionalism displayed by all agencies involved in bringing this individual into custody safely and I thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his office for filing the appropriate charges.”
— DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick
Members of the public are reminded that these complaints contain only charges and are not proof of the defendants’ guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent and are entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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