20221219 22-13 Oak Brook Holiday Roundup
Oak Brook Police Department
1200 Oak Brook Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 368-8702
Contact:
Officer Katie Yager
Public Information Officer
(630) 368-8734
cyager@oak-brook.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oak Brook Holiday Roundup
Oak Brook, IL – The Oak Brook Police Department, DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the
Illinois Attorney General’s Office would like to thank Macy’s and Nordstrom loss prevention
establishments for all their efforts in the Oak Brook Holiday Roundup that took place on Saturday,
December 17, 2022. The following five offenders were arrested and charged.
On 12/17/22 at approximately 12:29 p.m. Oak Brook Officers responded to the parking lot of 2155 22nd
St., near the TJ Maxx Store for a male black in a red minivan allegedly waving a gun over a parking spot
dispute. Oak Brook Officers located the red minivan with a male black inside and identified him as;
Brandon C. Hammond. During the course of this investigation, Hammond was interviewed and taken into
custody by Detectives on scene. According to the complaint, Hammond placed his hand on his right hip
and stated not verbatim “I have 12 for you” then lifted his sweatshirt revealing a black Taurus G3 semi-
automatic pistol loaded and chambered. Officers subsequently located said weapon. Hammond was
arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct.
Hammond, Brandon C. 07/22/1990
345 S 22nd Ave. Apt. C
Bellwood, IL 60104
On 12/17/22 at approximately 4:29 p.m. Oak Brook Officers responded to Macy’s, 1 Oakbrook Center,
for a retail theft in progress with three subject’s allegedly concealing merchandise. One male was wearing
a grey baseball cap and a light grey sweatshirt, and the two females were wearing black jackets with
white ski caps. Upon arrival, Officers located the offenders who were exiting the west doors of the store.
Macy’s security with the assistance of Oak Brook’s Special Response Team (SRT) placed all three
subjects in custody. The male was identified as Jaumer N. Gonzalez-Lopez, and the females were
identified as; Jineth P. Villamin-Castro and Kathleen Sanchez, who were positively identified by Macy’s
as the offenders in this case. After a search of all offenders, a total of $817.49 in Macy's merchandise was
located on their persons. All were arrested, and this case was screened with DuPage County State's
Attorney’s Office who approved two (2) felony counts of Burglary and Retail Theft for each Gonzalez-
Lopez, Villamin-Castro, and Sanchez. All were booked, processed, and transported to DuPage County
Jail with Jineth P. Villamin-Castro having an I.C.E. detainer placed on her.
Gonzalez-Lopez, Jaumer N. Sanchez, Kathleen Villamin-Castro, Jineth P.
01/14/2004 09/19/1994 05/18/1997
Unknown address Unknown address Unknown address
On 12/17/22 at approximately 8:19 p.m. Oak Brook Officers responded to Nordstrom, 10 Oakbrook
Center, for a retail theft in progress with one male black subject wearing a GAP zipper sweatshirt who
allegedly selected and concealed three Creed men’s colognes totaling $1335.00. Upon arrival, Officers
were advised the subject exited the east doors of the store. After a short foot pursuit, Oak Brook’s Special
Response Team (SRT) placed the offender in custody, and the male was identified as Darius MJ. Duffie.
Nordstrom security positively identified the offender in this case. After a search of Duffie one item of
Creed cologne was on his person, and two were located outside the store in the path of the foot pursuit.
Duffie was arrested, and this case was screened with DuPage County State's Attorney’s Office who
approved two (2) felony counts one for Burglary and one for Retail Theft.
Duffie, Darius MJ. 02/07/1989
704 N Ridgeway Ave. Unit 3
Chicago, IL 60624
“These arrests should serve as a warning that local law enforcement and the Attorney General’s office are
working together to hold thieves accountable and to root out organized retail crime,” Attorney General
Kwame Raoul said. “I would like to thank the Oak Brook Police Department and the DuPage County
State’s Attorney’s Office for their partnership in this operation. I am committed to continued
collaboration with law enforcement partners to make our communities safer.”
“The Oak Brook Police Department’s efforts this past Saturday send a strong message that law
enforcement in DuPage County is laser-focused on ensuring a safe and enjoyable holiday season for our
shoppers, visitors and businesses alike,” Berlin said. “Criminal behavior will not be tolerated and thanks
to the cooperative efforts of Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force, our
local police departments and my office, DuPage County is prepared and well equipped to identify,
apprehend, charge and prosecute anyone who would commit the type of behavior alleged in these cases or
otherwise put the public at risk.”
“Oak Brook is a safe area to live, shop and dine due to our pro-active policing efforts,” Chief Brian
Strockis said. “This successful retail round up is a result of our partnership with Attorney General Raoul’s
Organized Retail Crime Task Force and our daily working relationships with our Loss Prevention
agents. I want to thank Attorney General Raoul for committing agents and resources to Oak Brook to
assist us in our efforts. I also want to thank State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and his team who were out with
our Officers on this mission and provided direction and guidance in securing charges.”
Members of the public are reminded that these complaints contain only charges and are 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.
Anyone needing additional information feel free to contact Detective Scott Warren at 630-368-8750 or
swarren@oak-brook.org
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