Schaumburg man arrested on aggravated stalking charge

A 42-year-old Schaumburg man, who prosecutors say threatened a woman by saying he would "bulldoze" her house and "blow something up," was ordered held on $50,000 bail Friday on charges of aggravated stalking and violating an order of protection.

Paul Binkowski, of the 2200 block of West Weathersfield Way, was arrested about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when Schaumburg police executed three arrest warrants and a search warrant with the assistance of the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System's Emergency Services Team. Prosecutors say Binkowski was found hiding in a closet.

Schaumburg police said they requested assistance to ensure a peaceful surrender after Binkowksi failed to turn himself in to the department on numerous occasions.

A former girlfriend received an order of protection against Binkowski in late December that took effect on Jan. 7, said Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Loukas Kalliantasis. Binkowski called her on Jan. 9 in the presence of her lawyer and hung up, Kalliantasis said. He also called a few days later, Kalliantasis said.

From Jan. 17 to 27, prosecutors say, the woman received 28 calls from a number known to be Binkowski's. On Feb. 11, Binkowski left a message threatening to kill her, Kalliantasis said. On Feb. 16, he made statements via FaceTime about bulldozing her house and blowing something up, Kalliantasis said.

Prosecutors say Binkowski has a domestic battery conviction from 2008 involving a different woman. He also spent four days in jail in 2007 for disorderly conduct, said prosecutors, who asked that Binkowski be held without bail.

Defense attorney Jeffrey Fagan said Binkowski's accuser has been to his house several times. He also said his client has "no means to bulldoze a house or blow anything up."

Cook County Judge Samuel Betar ordered Binkowski have no contact with the woman, submit to GPS monitoring and adhere to a 24/7 curfew except for work purposes if he posts bond.

He next appears in court on March 12.