Suburban Chicago man busted with gun, marijuana during home search: police

By Will Hager
Published  April 8, 2026 2:10pm CDT
FOX 32 Chicago

Estevon Vargas | Illinois State Police

The Brief

    • An Aurora man faces multiple charges after police found a gun and about 2 kilograms of illegal marijuana during a search of his home.
    • Authorities say the warrant was executed following an extensive investigation involving multiple agencies.
    • The 24-year-old is being held without bail and is due in court later this month.

AURORA, Ill. - An Aurora man was charged after a search warrant uncovered a gun and 2 kilograms of illegal marijuana from his home on Monday.

What we know:

Estevon D. Vargas, 24, was charged with armed violence, two counts of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and several other gun and cannabis-related offenses, according to Illinois State Police.

After an "extensive" investigation, the Kendall County Police Assistance Team and Aurora police executed a search warrant at Vargas' home in the 300 block of Michigan Avenue.

During the search, officers found a gun and roughly 2 kilograms of marijuana and other cannabis products.

Vargas was ordered held without bail at the Kane County Jail. 

What's next:

His next court appearance is scheduled for April 22.

The Source: The information in this report came from Illinois State Police and the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

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