Court Grants Motion to Detain Naperville Man Charged in Armed Carjacking and Kidnapping Cases

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. — A Naperville man accused of committing two violent crimes in Naperville and Warrenville just days apart will remain behind bars while awaiting trial. On Tuesday, DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin, Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres, and Warrenville Police Chief Sam Bonilla announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to detain 63-year-old Archie Banks following charges of armed carjacking, aggravated kidnapping, and multiple other felonies.

Banks, of the 1600 block of Westminster Drive in Naperville, appeared in First Appearance Court facing a series of charges stemming from two separate incidents — one on August 20 in Warrenville and another on August 25 in Naperville.

Charges Filed

In the Naperville case, Banks is charged with:

• Two counts of Armed Violence (Class X Felony)
• One count of Attempted Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking with a Firearm (Class 1 Felony)
• Two counts of Aggravated Battery (Class 3 Felony)

In the Warrenville case, Banks faces:

• One count of Aggravated Kidnapping While Armed with a Firearm (Class X Felony)
• One count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm (Class X Felony)
• One count of Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking with a Firearm (Class X Felony)
• One count of Aggravated Unlawful Restraint (Class 3 Felony)

Naperville Incident — August 25, 2025

According to prosecutors, at approximately 2:07 p.m., Naperville police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man attacking a woman at the BP gas station at 1983 Brookdale Drive.

Investigators allege the victim was sitting in her car watching a video on her phone when Banks, wearing dark clothing and a face mask, approached her vehicle. Minutes later, he allegedly returned with a handgun, opened the driver’s side door, and struck her multiple times in the head. He is also accused of pointing the firearm at her and demanding she exit the vehicle. The victim screamed, and Banks fled on foot.

Responding officers located Banks a short distance away and placed him under arrest. Police say he was carrying a bag containing ropes, duct tape, and gloves. A search of the area later uncovered a loaded 9mm handgun hidden in bushes and a knife along Brookdale Road.

Warrenville Incident — August 20, 2025

Just days earlier, Banks allegedly committed a separate crime in Warrenville. At approximately 9:20 a.m. in the 27700 block of Diehl Road, a woman was on break eating a snack in her car when Banks reportedly approached, pointed a pistol at her head, and took her phone.

Prosecutors allege Banks forced the woman to drive at gunpoint before ordering her out of the car on Bond Street and fleeing in her vehicle. The stolen car was later recovered in the same parking lot where it had initially been parked.

Officials Respond

Following Judge Dieden’s ruling to deny Banks pre-trial release, officials from DuPage County and local police agencies emphasized their commitment to community safety.

State’s Attorney Bob Berlin said:

“Judge Dieden’s decision to deny pre-trial release for Mr. Banks sends a strong message that in DuPage County, we will not stand for violent criminal activity, as alleged in these cases. The allegations, that Mr. Banks kidnapped and carjacked a woman at gunpoint and five days later pistol-whipped and attempted to carjack a second woman at gunpoint, have no place in civilized society and will be met with the full force of the law. This type of brazen behavior affects not just the involved victims, but also casts a shadow of fear across the entire community.”

Berlin credited both the Naperville and Warrenville Police Departments for their swift response and cooperation, as well as Assistant State’s Attorneys Sean Kinsella, Michael Pingaj, and Anna Derkacz for securing charges.

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres added:

“Violent crime is not a regular occurrence in our town, so I understand how concerning it is when something like this happens. However, I’m extremely impressed by the actions of the bystanders who did not hesitate to alert us and followed this suspect at a distance until our officers arrived. They played a key role in our ability to immediately hold this violent individual accountable for his actions.”

Warrenville Police Chief Sam Bonilla echoed the sentiment:

“No person should feel unsafe within our community, and the Warrenville Police Department will do everything in its power to criminally charge those who violate that feeling of safety and security. We are grateful for the collaboration and partnerships we share with the surrounding agencies and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.”

Next Court Date

Banks is scheduled to appear in court again on September 22, 2025, before Judge Daniel Guerin.

Officials remind the public that the charges are allegations and that Banks is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Court Grants Motion to Detain Naperville Man Charged in Armed Carjacking and Kidnapping Cases

DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. — A Naperville man accused of committing two violent crimes in Naperville and Warrenville just days apart will remain behind bars while awaiting trial. On Tuesday, DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin, Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres, and Warrenville Police Chief Sam Bonilla announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to detain 63-year-old Archie Banks following charges of armed carjacking, aggravated kidnapping, and multiple other felonies.

Banks, of the 1600 block of Westminster Drive in Naperville, appeared in First Appearance Court facing a series of charges stemming from two separate incidents — one on August 20 in Warrenville and another on August 25 in Naperville.

Charges Filed

In the Naperville case, Banks is charged with:

• Two counts of Armed Violence (Class X Felony)
• One count of Attempted Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking with a Firearm (Class 1 Felony)
• Two counts of Aggravated Battery (Class 3 Felony)

In the Warrenville case, Banks faces:

• One count of Aggravated Kidnapping While Armed with a Firearm (Class X Felony)
• One count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm (Class X Felony)
• One count of Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking with a Firearm (Class X Felony)
• One count of Aggravated Unlawful Restraint (Class 3 Felony)

Naperville Incident — August 25, 2025

According to prosecutors, at approximately 2:07 p.m., Naperville police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man attacking a woman at the BP gas station at 1983 Brookdale Drive.

Investigators allege the victim was sitting in her car watching a video on her phone when Banks, wearing dark clothing and a face mask, approached her vehicle. Minutes later, he allegedly returned with a handgun, opened the driver’s side door, and struck her multiple times in the head. He is also accused of pointing the firearm at her and demanding she exit the vehicle. The victim screamed, and Banks fled on foot.

Responding officers located Banks a short distance away and placed him under arrest. Police say he was carrying a bag containing ropes, duct tape, and gloves. A search of the area later uncovered a loaded 9mm handgun hidden in bushes and a knife along Brookdale Road.

Warrenville Incident — August 20, 2025

Just days earlier, Banks allegedly committed a separate crime in Warrenville. At approximately 9:20 a.m. in the 27700 block of Diehl Road, a woman was on break eating a snack in her car when Banks reportedly approached, pointed a pistol at her head, and took her phone.

Prosecutors allege Banks forced the woman to drive at gunpoint before ordering her out of the car on Bond Street and fleeing in her vehicle. The stolen car was later recovered in the same parking lot where it had initially been parked.

Officials Respond

Following Judge Dieden’s ruling to deny Banks pre-trial release, officials from DuPage County and local police agencies emphasized their commitment to community safety.

State’s Attorney Bob Berlin said:

“Judge Dieden’s decision to deny pre-trial release for Mr. Banks sends a strong message that in DuPage County, we will not stand for violent criminal activity, as alleged in these cases. The allegations, that Mr. Banks kidnapped and carjacked a woman at gunpoint and five days later pistol-whipped and attempted to carjack a second woman at gunpoint, have no place in civilized society and will be met with the full force of the law. This type of brazen behavior affects not just the involved victims, but also casts a shadow of fear across the entire community.”

Berlin credited both the Naperville and Warrenville Police Departments for their swift response and cooperation, as well as Assistant State’s Attorneys Sean Kinsella, Michael Pingaj, and Anna Derkacz for securing charges.

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres added:

“Violent crime is not a regular occurrence in our town, so I understand how concerning it is when something like this happens. However, I’m extremely impressed by the actions of the bystanders who did not hesitate to alert us and followed this suspect at a distance until our officers arrived. They played a key role in our ability to immediately hold this violent individual accountable for his actions.”

Warrenville Police Chief Sam Bonilla echoed the sentiment:

“No person should feel unsafe within our community, and the Warrenville Police Department will do everything in its power to criminally charge those who violate that feeling of safety and security. We are grateful for the collaboration and partnerships we share with the surrounding agencies and the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.”

Next Court Date

Banks is scheduled to appear in court again on September 22, 2025, before Judge Daniel Guerin.

Officials remind the public that the charges are allegations and that Banks is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.