April 14, 2026
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lisle Chief of Police Michael Rodriguez announced today that Judge Joseph Bugos granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Chicago convicted felon accused of leading police on a high-speed chase while armed with a loaded gun. Miguel Figueroa, 36 (d.o.b. 12/14/1989) of the 5900 block of S. Maplewood Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Repeat Felony Offender (Class X Felony), one count of Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 2 Felony), one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding (Class 4 Felony) and multiple Misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses including DUI, Improper Lane Usage and Driving the Wrong Way on a Divided Highway.
On April 13, 2026, at approximately 2:08 a.m., Lisle police attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Route 53 and Warrenville Road, on a vehicle, later determined to be driven by Figueroa, for allegedly illegal stopping in the roadway, improper lane usage and speeding. It is alleged that after the officer activated his emergency lights and siren, instead of stopping, Figueroa fled at a high rate of speed. It is alleged that during a brief pursuit, which the officer terminated out of safety concerns, Figueroa drove on the wrong side of the road and exceeded speeds of 60 m.p.h. in a 45-mph zone. Just minutes later, the officer located Figueroa’s vehicle at Ogden Avenue and Finley Road in Downers Grove after he allegedly crashed into a streetlight pole, causing the traffic signal to fall onto his vehicle. It is further alleged that Figueroa attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody. It is alleged that when officers took Figueroa into custody, they observed him to have bloodshot, glassy eyes, slurred speech and he was unsteady on his feet. When searching Figueroa’s vehicle, officers allegedly found a loaded Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver handgun on the driver’s side floorboard near the brake pedal.
“Like so many before him, Mr. Figueroa allegedly tried to outrun the police instead of simply pulling over,” Berlin said. “To make matters worse, as a convicted felon, Mr. Figueroa has forfeited his right to legally possess a gun. The allegations that this defendant fled from the police, while armed with a loaded weapon and drunk, are extremely alarming and will be met with the full force of the law. I commend the Lisle Police Department for their efforts and good judgment on this case and for their ongoing work in keeping our neighborhoods safe. I thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Anthony Raimondi and Michael Pingaj for their work in securing charges against Mr. Figueroa.”
“Fleeing from the police while armed and impaired puts our entire community at risk,” Rodriguez said. “I am proud of the sound judgment, teamwork, and professionalism our officers demonstrated in safely taking this armed and dangerous individual into custody and I thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their unwavering support.”
Figueroa’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 11, 2026, in front of Judge Mia McPherson.
Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
