Crime & Safety

Manhunt Monday: Have You Seen John Castellanos?

Each Monday, the DuPage Sheriff's Office highlights one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's John Castellanos.

DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba announced the Manhunt Monday pick of the week is a man wanted out of Addison on a Super Class X felony for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and multiple other charges.

In addition to the controlled substance charges, John Castellanos, 45, is wanted for manufacture/delivery of cannabis and five felony counts of unlawful use of a weapon and ammunition by a convicted felon. Castellanos never appeared in court and was tried by absentia. He was sentenced to 25 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Castellanos is 5 feet, 8 inches tall, 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His last known address was on the 4N300 block of Mill Street in Addison.

Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts should contact the DuPage County Sheriff's Office at (630) 407-2400.

“On Manhunt Monday, the Sheriff’s Office will highlight one criminal who is being sought after for having outstanding warrants,” Sheriff Zaruba said. "Please remember these suspects are wanted for criminal charges and need to be apprehended by law enforcement."

Read about the last Manhunt Monday fugitive here.

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For more information on this fugitive and more of DuPage County’s Most Wanted please visit the DuPage County Sheriff's Most Wanted website.


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