Police say a man drove 130 mph before causing a multi-vehicle crash, fleeing from officers and being found with $16,000 in cash, along with a gun and drugs, in Lake in the Hills.
Officers with the Lake in the Hills Police Department observed a grey Dodge Charger speeding around 7:05 p.m. Friday.
The Dodge was traveling at high rates of speed northbound on Route 31 at Algonquin Road in Lake in the Hills, according to Lake in the Hills Police Department Public Information Officer Amanda Schmitt.
Officers clocked the vehicle traveling at 84 mph in a 40 mph zone, according to a criminal complaint filed in McHenry County Circuit Court.
The Dodge continued to travel at high rates of speed northbound on Route 31 and crossed over Klasen Drive.
Officers then clocked the vehicle traveling at 130 mph in a 45 mph zone, the complaint said.
Schmitt said officers did not pursue the vehicle.
The Dodge and multiple other vehicles were involved in a traffic crash at Route 31 and Trinity Drive.
The driver, later identified as Victor H. Serrano Jr., 25, of Belvidere, was spotted by officers exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot, Schmitt said.
A foot pursuit ensued and officers were able to apprehend Serrano as he fled westbound towards Virginia Road.
The complaint alleges Serrano was found with a Springfield 9mm handgun with a fully loaded magazine and one round in the chamber.
Serrano does not have a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card or concealed carry license.
He also was found with 127.4 grams of cocaine, which was in a backpack, the complaint said.
The complaint said 113 grams of cannabis was located in a duffle bag in the backseat of the Dodge as well as the center console and glovebox areas of the car. $16,738 in cash was also found, Schmitt said.
Serrano was the only occupant of the Dodge, the complaint said.
Serrano was charged with armed violence, manufacturing or delivery of 100-400 grams of cocaine, possession of 100-400 grams of cocaine, manufacturing or delivery of cannabis, possession of cannabis over 100 grams, five counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, resisting a peace officer, illegal possession of ammunition, unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver, two counts of speeding, reckless driving, failure to give info or render aid, leaving the scene of a crash and driving on a suspended license.
He was also cited for improper traffic lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
The man was on pre-trial release at the time in a pending fleeing to elude and property damage case out of Kane County.
The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to detain Serrano following his arrest.
McHenry County Judge Carl Metz granted the petition on Monday and ordered Serrano held in the McHenry County Jail pending trial.