Glen Ellyn trio charged with robberies in Wheaton, Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Carol Stream

GLEN ELLYN – Three Glen Ellyn men have been charged in connection with several robberies around DuPage County, the state's attorney's office announced in a news release.

Justus Brantley, 18, is charged with aggravated robbery and home invasion. Quincy Skanes, 21, is charged with aggravated robbery, home invasion and armed robbery. Johnny Holmes III, 23, is charged with four counts of armed robbery.

Officials said the three men were involved in several robberies and a home invasion in Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Lombard and Carol Stream between Dec. 31 and Jan. 26.

Holmes and Skanes were originally arrested after a Jan. 26 robbery at a 7-Eleven in Carol Stream. Officials said Holmes entered the store with a gun and demanded money from the clerk, while Skanes drove a getaway vehicle.

Glen Ellyn police found Holmes and were able to gather information to support charges in the other robberies and home invasion, the release said.

The home invasion occurred Jan. 1 in Lombard. According to the release, one man choked a woman inside an apartment while a second man stole several items. The two men entered another apartment and stole more items, including a television.

Brantley and Skanes are being held on $750,000 bonds. Holmes is being held on a $500,000 bond.

The next court appearance for all three men is scheduled for March 2.