Feds indict man for using explosive device at Naperville restaurant

A 24-year-old man accused of using an explosive device at a downtown Naperville restaurant has been indicted by a federal grand jury, officials announced.

Diego Vargas, whose address is unknown, was charged with one count of maliciously attempting to damage and destroy a buildingbymeansofan explosive device, a statement issued by the offices of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois and the FBI in Chicago said.

The indictment says Vargas used the device on June 1 to damage the EggHarbor Cafe at 175W. Jackson Ave. in downtownNaperville.

June 1 was the day on which about 250 to 300 people, part of a larger group gathered downtown for an evening Black Lives Matter protest rally, began looting and vandalizing businesses. The release does not say if Vargas’ alleged actions occurred during the violent outbreak.

The Naperville and Aurora police departments were cited in the release as providing assistance in the federal investigation.

Vargas was arrested Wednesday night and in court Friday for a detention hearing. If convicted, he could be sentenced to five to 20 years in federal prison, the release said.