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Fugitive wanted in DuPage County caught hiding in Bellwood basement: sheriff

By Cody King
Published  April 5, 2025 3:38pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Armani Cooper, 27, was arrested Friday in Bellwood after authorities found him hiding in a basement.
    • He was wanted on multiple warrants out of DuPage County, including firearm-related charges, domestic battery, and resisting arrest.
    • Cooper was extradited and is now being held in the DuPage County Jail.

CHICAGO - A fugitive wanted in DuPage County on a series of charges was arrested Friday after he was found hiding in the basement of a Bellwood home, authorities said.

Fugitive Wanted in DuPage County Arrested 

What we know:

Armani Cooper, 27, was taken into custody on multiple outstanding arrest warrants issued last year in DuPage County. The charges include:

  • Aggravated unlawful use of a firearm
  • Aggravated discharge of a firearm
  • Felon in possession/use of a firearm
  • Aggravated assault/discharge of a firearm from a motor vehicle 
  • Resisting arrest 
  • Obstructing a peace officer 
  • Fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer 
  • Domestic battery 

According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, investigators received a tip that Cooper was at a residence in the 3700 block of Wilcox Street. 

Pictured is Armani Cooper, 27. (Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Deputies searched the home and found him hiding in the basement.

What's next:

Cooper was extradited to DuPage County and is being held in the DuPage County Jail.

The Source

  • The information in this article was provided by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. 

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