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We represent the people of the state of Illinois in criminal court and we represent Kane County and Kane County officials in civil matters.

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11/02/2026

The Day of the Dead is a celebration that unites the living and the dead. Instead of mourning, family and friends of those who have passed spend this time celebrating the lives of those close to them, reminding us just how important we are to each other.

11/01/2026

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Remember to set your clocks back an hour when you go to bed Saturday night.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the SAO!

Halloween is all about costumes, candy, and making memories! Let’s make sure everyone stays safe while having fun!

To Stay Safe This Halloween, Make Sure Your Children:
- Use sidewalks and cross at crosswalks.
- Look both ways before crossing the street.
- Carry a flashlight or wear something reflective.
- Check all candy before eating it.
- Stay with friends, family, or a trusted adult.
- Never enter a stranger’s home or car.

If you’re on the road this Halloween, please slow down and watch for little ghosts and goblins! Let’s work together to keep our little trick-or-treaters safe and make this Halloween fun, spooky, and full of sweet memories!

10/29/2026

STATE’S ATTORNEY’S ELECTION COMPLAINT LINE TO BE OPEN FOR NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL ELECTION

Kane County voters who observe or experience voting problems or irregularities during the November 3 general election should call the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office or the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.

The election complaint line will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on November 3, 2026.

Anyone who experiences or witnesses any possible illegal election activity, such as electioneering, illegally placed campaign signs or denial of voting rights at any of Kane County’s voting precincts should call (630) 208-5328. Voters can contact the Kane County Sheriff by calling (630) 232-6840.

The complaint line will be staffed by representatives of the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office. Assistant State’s Attorneys will take the complaints about potential violations of Illinois election laws and are prepared to ensure compliance with state election laws.

Voters should note that this complaint line is not for election questions, such as polling times and places. Voters in need of election information should call the Kane County Clerk’s Election Help Line at (630) 232-5990.

“Every voter has the right to cast their ballot free from intimidation or impediment,” said State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser. “It is the important responsibility of county officials and local law enforcement to ensure the integrity of our elections and democratic process. If you observe or experience any voting problems on Election Day, do not hesitate to contact my office at the phone number provided.”

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(Posted on October 29, 2026)

10/29/2026

JURY FINDS CARPENTERSVILLE MAN GUILTY OF PREDATORY CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announces that a jury has found Gavino Pineda Sosa guilty of the offense of Predatory Criminal S*xual Assault of a Child, a Class X felony.

Assistant State’s Attorneys Jacqueline Kliment and Tyler Cox presented the following facts in court:

In 2014, Gavino Pineda Sosa was supervising the victim and others at his house when he took the victim to a private room and sexually assaulted her. Pineda Sosa told the victim, who was under the age of 13, that he would kill her parents if they ever found out about the assault. Pineda Sosa was in a position of trust with respect to the victim. The victim first reported the incident to Carpentersville police in 2025.

Pineda Sosa was found guilty on Oct. 27, 2026. Judge Donald Tegeler set Pineda Sosa’s next court appearance for Dec. 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., in Courtroom 313 at the Kane County Judicial Center for motions and sentencing.

In addition to any prison term, Pineda Sosa must register as a sexual offender for life in accordance with the Illinois S*x Offender Registration Act.

Pineda Sosa remains in custody at the Kane County Jail.

ASA Jacqueline Kliment said: “I would like to commend the victim for her bravery in coming forward after more than a decade since the defendant sexually assaulted her. No child should have to endure the pain of keeping such a terrible secret for so many years. My thanks to ASA Tyler Cox, Victim Advocate Martha Martinez, and Carpentersville Detective Jack Adelizzi for their outstanding work on this case.”

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(Posted on October 29, 2026)

10/29/2026

WISCONSIN MAN FOUND GUILTY OF POSSESSING 2.4 KILOGRAMS OF CO***NE WITH INTENT TO DELIVER

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announces that Judge D.J. Tegeler has found Juan C. Cruz Aceves guilty of the following offenses:
• Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Class X felony
• Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Class 1 felony

Assistant State’s Attorneys Hillary Sadler and Jake Matekaitis presented the following facts in court:

On May 24, 2021, an Illinois State Police trooper stopped Juan C. Cruz Aceves for speeding westbound on I-90 near mile marker 44.25. The trooper determined that Cruz Aceves did not have a valid driver’s license or valid insurance coverage on the vehicle; therefore, Cruz Aceves’s vehicle was towed. During a tow inventory of the vehicle, officers located a backpack containing approximately 2.4 kilograms of co***ne. The co***ne was packaged in two brick-style bundles wrapped in black tape and plastic and had an estimated street value of approximately $200,000.

Cruz Aceves failed to appear in court for the three-day bench trial, at which he was represented by his attorney. Cruz Aceves had previously waived his right to a jury trial. Judge Tegeler revoked Cruz Aceves’s bail and issued a warrant for his arrest. Cruz Aceves was found guilty on Oct. 23, 2026.

Cruz Aceves’s next court date is set for Dec. 18, 2026, at 10 a.m., in Courtroom 313 at the Kane County Judicial Center for motions and sentencing. The Court may sentence Cruz Aceves in absentia if he fails to appear for the sentencing hearing. Cruz Aceves faces a sentence of between 15 and 60 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

ASA Sadler said: “My thanks to the Illinois State Police and their efforts to target those transporting drugs and apprehending individuals before those drugs reach the hands of others. My additional thanks to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Aurora Police Department in assisting with bringing this case to trial with a successful outcome. Thank you to my trial partner, Jake Matekaitis for conducting this trial with me. The defendant chose to absent himself from the trial, but he will not evade the consequences of his illegal activity.”

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(Posted on October 29, 2026)

10/28/2026

FORMER WAUKEGAN ALDERMAN PLEADS GUILTY TO FORGERY, OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announces that former Waukegan Alderman Roudell Kirkwood has agreed to a sentence of 24 months of conditional discharge in exchange for a guilty plea to the following offenses:
• Forgery, Class 3 felony (3 counts)
• Official Misconduct, Class 3 felony

Lake County Judge Mark Levitt accepted the plea.

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser was appointed special prosecutor in the case, and Assistant State’s Attorneys Robert Dore and John Frank handled the prosecution. The case was heard in Lake County. The following facts were presented in court:

Roudell Kirkwood was indicted by a Lake County grand jury on July 1, 2022, after an investigation by the Illinois State Police Statewide Gaming Command and the Illinois Gaming Board. The investigation found that between 2019 and 2020, Kirkwood falsified liquor and video gaming license applications for his restaurant business by hiding that he sat on the city council. Kirkwood was the alderman of Waukegan’s 4th Ward from May 2019 to May 2023. He was also the president of Mac Dynasty Inc., which operated a Lake County restaurant with an operating bar and video gaming terminals.

The charges that Kirkwood pled guilty to all occurred in 2019. The three forgery counts pertain to instances where Kirkwood falsified applications by not disclosing that he was a public official: in a June 2019 City of Waukegan liquor license, a July 2019 Illinois Gaming Board video gaming location disclosure application, and an October 2019 Illinois Liquor Control Commission retailer application. The official misconduct count stems from Kirkwood failing to disclose that he was a public official on a video gaming location disclosure application while serving in his official capacity as an elected alderman.

Conditional discharge is a revocable release under conditions set by the court without probation supervision. Kirkwood was ordered to pay $1,169 in fines and assessments.

State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser said: “Public officials are entrusted with serving their communities honestly and with integrity. By falsifying applications and concealing his status as an elected official, Mr. Kirkwood violated the public’s trust and undermined the standards expected of those who hold public office. Public officials must be held to the highest standards of honesty and accountability, and no one is above the law. I thank ASA Robert Dore and ASA John Frank as well as the Illinois State Police Statewide Gaming Command, the Illinois Gaming Board, and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission for their thorough investigation and commitment to holding public officials accountable.”

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(Posted on October 28, 2026)

10/28/2026

National First Responders Day recognizes the vital role that firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics and 911 dispatchers all play in our society. These individuals are the first to arrive at the scene of emergencies, providing critical assistance and risking their lives to save others.

This day serves as an opportunity for our community to show appreciation for these everyday heroes. The services provided by first responders ensure that we can live our lives knowing that someone will always be there to help in times of need.

10/27/2026

KANE COUNTY SAO ANNOUNCES HALLOWEEN ANTI-DUI INITIATIVE

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announces that the State’s Attorney’s Office will work with law enforcement agencies throughout Kane County on an anti-DUI initiative over the Halloween weekend. The initiative, called a No-Refusal operation, will start at 11 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, and end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1.

No-Refusal operations are designed to assist police efforts to obtain a search warrant for individuals who refuse to submit to chemical testing after a DUI arrest. Kane County Assistant State’s Attorneys are on hand to assist police officers through the search warrant process to compel a DUI suspect to submit to a lawfully requested blood, breath, or urine test as required by Illinois law.

Illinois courts have held that a person has no right to refuse chemical testing when probable cause exists. Anyone who declines to submit to chemical testing after being presented with a search warrant should expect to face additional charges.

State’s Attorney Mosser said: “Halloween is a time for families and friends to celebrate, but we all have a responsibility to keep our roads safe. If you plan to celebrate and consume alcohol, make responsible choices by using a rideshare service, calling a taxi, or designating a driver. Never get behind the wheel impaired. Law enforcement officers will be working throughout the evening to protect our communities, and those who choose to drive under the influence will be held accountable under the law. We appreciate the dedication of the officers working to keep Kane County residents and visitors safe this Halloween.”

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(Posted on October 27, 2026)

10/26/2026

The National Day of the Deployed honors all service members who have been deployed in service of their country. The day also recognizes the sacrifices that military families make during deployment.

The first National Day of the Deployed was observed in 2006, and it’s been celebrated by every state in the U.S. since 2012. We thank those who have made the decision to serve our country, and we thank the families of those deployed for your sacrifice and strength.

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Saint Charles, IL

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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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+16302323500

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https://sao.kanecountyil.gov/

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