Chicago man sped away from suburban police while drunk , armed with loaded gun , prosecutors say
Case Summary
Miguel Figueroa, a 36-year-old man from Chicago with prior convictions, is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase while intoxicated and armed with a loaded firearm. The incident occurred in DuPage County, Illinois, where Lisle police attempted to stop Figueroa's vehicle early Monday morning. During his first court appearance, he was ordered to be held in custody pending further proceedings.
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Court order issued
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Key Issues
- • Driving under the influence
- • Possession of a loaded firearm
- • High-speed police chase
- • Prior criminal convictions
Case Timeline
1 eventChicago man sped away from suburban police while drunk , armed with loaded gun , prosecutors say
Miguel Figueroa, a 36-year-old man from Chicago with a prior conviction, was ordered to remain in custody after his first court appearance. He is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase while intoxicated and carrying a loaded gun. This event highlights the serious risks posed by impaired and armed individuals evading law enforcement.