West Chicago Man Faces Multiple Charges Stemming from Altercation

A West Chicago man faces charges of trespassing, obstructing a police officer and possession of drug paraphernalia after an altercation with police at his ex-girlfriend's home.

Ethan Garrett Neal, 27, of 690 Nor-Oaks Ct. was also charged with violation of an order of protection after allegedly illegally entering his ex-girlfriend's St. Charles home, according to the police report.

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