Judge Sentences Pair for Armed Robbery in Chicago
Two men received six-year prison terms following a 2025 armed robbery in Buena Park.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Property Crime
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Judge Aleksandra Gillespie sentenced Jose Dominguez-Rosario and Deus Rojas to six years in prison for their roles in an armed robbery. The men pleaded guilty after targeting three victims in the 700 block of West Gordon Terrace.
Why it matters
The case concludes a legal process following the November 2025 incident, resulting in significant prison time for the two defendants. Their sentencing highlights the enforcement of armed robbery statutes within the city.
Judge Aleksandra Gillespie handed down six-year sentences, which will be reduced to three years under state law. The defendants, aged 19 and 20, are expected to be released from custody on November 21, 2028.
The players
Aleksandra Gillespie
She is the judge who oversaw the case and issued the prison sentences for the defendants.
Jose Dominguez-Rosario
He is a 19-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery.
Deus Rojas
He is a 20-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to one count of armed robbery.
The details
The robbery occurred at 12:17 a.m. when the suspects followed three women into an apartment building and stole their purses. A juvenile accomplice reportedly displayed a handgun during the encounter before officers later arrested the suspects near Lake Shore Drive and Addison Street.
Timeline
November 22, 2025: The robbery took place in the Buena Park neighborhood.
October 22, 2026: The court sentenced the two men to prison.
November 21, 2028: The defendants are expected to be released.
Legal Context
This sentencing follows the procedural mandates of Illinois criminal sentencing statutes. The outcome reflects the state's approach to determining prison time for violent offenses involving firearms.
The recovery of a loaded 9mm handgun in the 3600 block of North Lake Shore Drive by a citizen highlights the ongoing public safety efforts in the area. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings when entering residential buildings late at night.
The takeaway
The successful identification and prosecution of these individuals serves as a reminder to report suspicious activity to local law enforcement immediately. Victims and witnesses played a key role in the investigation that led to the recovery of stolen property.
Further reading
Read more about ongoing investigations and local legal proceedings in the Property Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CWB Chicago.
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