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FORTY-ONE YEAR OLD TROY YOUNG WAS PROUNOUNCED DECEASED AT THE SCENE LOMBARD–DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that bond has been set for a Chicago man accused of killing a bicyclist with his car and then fleeing the scene of the crash. Norris Watt, 25 (d.o.b. 9/5/1995) of the 4900 Block of W. Polk Street, appeared at a bond hearing this morning where Judge George Bakalis set bond at $250,000 with 10% to apply. Watt has been charged with one count of Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Accident (Class 1 Felony) and one count of Aggravated DUI (Class 2 Felony). The State had asked for a bond of $2 million with 10% to apply. On November 15 at approximately 11:04 p.m., officers with the Lombard Police Department were dispatched to the area of Roosevelt Road and Stewart Avenue regarding a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle. Upon their arrival, officers found the victim, forty-one-year-old Troy Young on his back, near the northeast corner of Roosevelt Road and Stewart Avenue. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers further observed a deformed bicycle laying in the right lane of westbound Roosevelt Road. It is alleged that prior to the 9-1-1- call, Watt was driving his vehicle westbound on Roosevelt Road near Stewart Avenue in excess of eighty mph when he hit Young with his vehicle. It is further alleged that after hitting Young, Watt failed to stop and drove away. At approximately 11:26 p.m., Oak Brook police officers reported they had stopped the vehicle suspected to be involved in the crash. Watt, who was allegedly driving the vehicle, was taken into custody at this time. Following an investigation into the crash, it is alleged that he had a combination of alcohol, ecstasy, amphetamine and cannabis in his system at the time of the crash. “As I have said many times in the past, this case, like all alleged DUI cases, was 100% avoidable,” Berlin said. “With so many mind-altering substances allegedly in his system at the time of the crash, there is absolutely no reason why Mr. Watt should have been behind the wheel of a car that night. What I find particularly disturbing are the allegations that instead of rendering aid to his victim, Mr. Watt fled the scene, leaving a dying man behind. Thanks to the outstanding work of the Lombard and Oak Brook Police Departments however, Mr. Watt was taken into custody within minutes. I offer my sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Young as they grieve this tragic loss. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Jim Scaliatine and Sara Henley for their work in securing a strong prosecution against Mr. Watt.” “I would like to express my sympathies to Mr. Young’s family on their loss,” Newton said. “Thanks to the cooperative efforts of the Lombard and Oak Brook Police Departments the alleged offender is now in custody. I would like to thank the MERIT Action Reconstruction Team for their work on this case as well as the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office for their legal assistance and filing the appropriate charges in this matter.” Watt’s next court appearance is scheduled for December 4, 2020, for arraignment in front of Judge Bakalis. 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. SOURCE: DuPage County ALL CIVIC NEWS ALL DUPAGE

DUPAGE COUNTY | Bond Set at $250,000 for Chicago Man Accused of Killing Lombard Bicyclist

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AS PROTESTS CONTINUE, PEACE IS ENCOURAGED On Thursday, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin reiterated his support for peaceful protests in DuPage County but warned that law enforcement throughout the County will continue to be on the lookout for those who would take advantage of the protests to commit crimes. “The First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of speech, press, religion and the people’s right to assemble and petition their government, is sacred to our democracy and for the past two-hundred-twenty-nine-years has protected the basic freedoms and rights of all United States citizens.” Berlin said. “Throughout DuPage County, law enforcement stands together to support and protect the First Amendment. We also stand together in protecting our residents from those who would pervert our right to assemble to commit criminal activity.” Photo Credit: Karen Toner, Balboa's Cheesesteaks 15 individuals have been arrested and charged since June 1, 2020, for crimes allegedly committed under the guise of peaceful protesting ranging from Possession of an Incendiary Device, Attempted Terrorism, Burglary and Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. “The charges filed against these individuals sends the message that in DuPage County we will not tolerate any attempt to utilize a legitimate protest as a cover to commit any type of criminal behavior and anyone suspected of such activity will be caught, arrested and vigorously prosecuted,” Berlin continued. “I commend law enforcement throughout the County for their truly outstanding, cooperative efforts in simultaneously protecting our right to peacefully assemble while at the same time keeping a vigilant eye out for those seeking to commit crimes against our residents, businesses and communities.” A peaceful protest was held in Downtown Naperville on Thursday, concluding at 5:30pm. It was recorded LIVE by Napevrille's NCTV Some protesters remained in the downtown area following the conclusion of the event, chanting 'Take a Knee' where there was a large police presence. As community protests continue throughout the weekend, there will be a high police presence in all communities in the event of criminal activity following the peaceful, organized events. ALL DUPAGE COUNTY ALL CIVIC NEWS

DUPAGE COUNTY | State’s Attorney Encourages Peaceful Protests, Cautions Against Violence

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