Machine Gun, Xanax Seized After Man Flees Cops In Naperville: Police

NAPERVILLE, IL — A machine gun and Xanax pills were seized after a man tried to flee police in Naperville Tuesday, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.

Devon Redmond, 25, of Glendale Heights, was charged with possession of a loaded machine gun, armed violence, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance in connection with the incident.

Police had been surveilling Redmond on an outstanding warrant on June 11 when they saw him leave a home and put a handbag inside his car. Officers then tried to block Redmond's car in, but he tried to flee on foot, according to police.

Redmond was taken into custody after a brief chase on foot. Police say they searched his car and found a loaded Glock 23 with an automatic switch and extended chamber.

At the time of his arrest, Redmond had been out on parole for charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

“Within one week, the Naperville Police Department’s exceptional efforts have resulted in the removal of four dangerous firearms from those who are not legally allowed to possess them,” DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said in a news release.

Berlin added, “What I find particularly disturbing in this case is the fact that the defendant, a convicted felon currently on parole with multiple active warrants out for his arrest, was allegedly in possession of a machine gun."

On June 6, two men were arrested on gun charges in Naperville.

Redmond is set to appear in court July 8.