Court Watch: Man Accused of Multiple Are Robberies Pleads Not Guilty

The following are recent developments in notable cases from DuPage County court:

Naperville—, including at least two in Naperville, has pleaded not guilty. Travis Gamble, 22, of Oswego, is charged with multiple counts of armed robbery, aggravated robbery and kidnapping. Gamble and Josiah McCroskey are accused of working with a third man, Cory Paytes, on different robberies that stretch back over the last year, according to prosecutors. Gamble returns to court March 27.

Glen Ellyn—A man who has been given additional time to refile his lawsuit after it was essentially thrown out in November. William Kendrick filed a lawsuit last year claiming the school and its police should have prevented him from being jumped by a group of non-students. COD successfully argued for dismissal on grounds it was protected under state immunity laws, and that Kendrick failed to make a premises liability claim against the school. Kendrick has until early next month to refile. A hearing is scheduled for March 28.

Wheaton—An April trial date has been set in the case of last year. Kerin Ramirez is scheduled to stand trial April 3 on home invasion and battery charges, although he is due back in court on March 1 for a hearing on an unspecified motion filed by his attorney. Ramirez is accused of entering the officer's home and refusing to leave, before being shot in the abdomen by the officer, officials said.