July 16, 2026
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Hinsdale Chief of Police Brian King announced today that Judge Robert Walsh has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a man most recently living in Chicago accused of violently robbing a woman of her gold necklace last Friday evening in Hinsdale. Jesus Enrique Paredes-Castillo, 24 (d.o.b. 2/12/2002) with a last known address in the 3800 block of W. Gladys Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Robbery, a Class 2 Felony.
On July 10, 2026, at approximately 6:25 p.m., Hinsdale police officers responded to a 911 call of a robbery in the 0-100 block of W. Hinsdale Avenue. Upon their arrival, officers spoke with the victim and other witnesses. Following an investigation into the robbery, it is alleged that the victim and three friends were seated on a bench when an unknown man, later identified as Paredes-Castillo, approached the group, walked behind the bench and ripped a gold rope necklace off the victim’s neck. It is alleged that after taking the necklace, Paredes-Castillo fled the immediate area on foot before entering a gray 2015 Ford Focus and fleeing the scene. The necklace is valued between $2,000 and $3,000. Through the course of their investigation, authorities identified Paredes-Castillo as a suspect in the robbery. On July 15, 2026, detectives with the Hinsdale Police Department observed Paredes-Castillo exiting and then re-entering the Ford Focus at a gas station in Chicago. Detectives followed the vehicle to the W. Gladys Avenue address where, after conducting a stop on the vehicle, detectives took Paredes-Castillo into custody.
“It is alleged that Mr. Paredes-Castillo approached an innocent woman who was out enjoying an evening with friends, violently ripped a gold necklace off her neck and then fled the scene,” Berlin said. “Random crimes, such as alleged in this case, destroy a community’s sense of security and will not be tolerated in DuPage County. My office stands ready and will diligently work with our law enforcement partners to ensure this type of behavior never becomes commonplace. I commend the Hinsdale Police Department for their outstanding work that led to the apprehension of the defendant in this case and for their continued efforts in keeping our neighborhoods safe. I thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Rob Willis and Kelsey Kerr for their work in preparing a strong case against Mr. Paredes-Castillo.”
“The Hinsdale Police Department is 100% committed to public safety, the rule of law and the well-being of our residents,” King said. “Our officers did a tremendous job identifying and ultimately apprehending the defendant in this case and I can assure you that the Hinsdale Police Department is well trained and equipped to apprehend anyone who commits a crime, particularly a crime against a defenseless woman. I thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team for their legal guidance on this case and continued support of law enforcement throughout the County.”
Paredes-Castillo’s next court appearance is scheduled for August 3, 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.
