Nine arrested, dozens cited, at Naperville downtown ‘takeover’

Naperville police announced Tuesday that they arrested nine people at what organizers called a “teen takeover” in the city’s downtown on Monday afternoon and evening.

“We’ve been very clear on our stance,” Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres said in a written statement. “We want people to come to our city, patronize our businesses, and enjoy all the amenities Naperville has to offer. But if you break the law, there will be no warnings; there will be no second chances.

“We will not hesitate to make arrests and issue citations for breaking the law,” Arres added.

The gathering was announced last week on social media, including Facebook. Police then used their own Facebook page to warn people to behave themselves if they were going to attend, and that officers would be there.

Around 5 p.m., according to Naperville police, large groups began gathering, mainly along Washington Street between Chicago and Van Buren avenues.

The crowds left by about 11 p.m., according to police.

About three dozen local ordinance violation citations were issued. According to police, five juveniles and four adult men were arrested. They are:

• Amaree J. Bivens, a 23-year-old from Naperville, was arrested on four outstanding warrants and a charge of obstructing a peace officer. He was also issued a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.

• Sudais Oyekanmi, an 18-year-old from Aurora, was charged with obstructing identification. He was also cited for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.

• Marshun J. Smith, an 18-year-old from Romeoville, was charged with attempted aggravated assault on a peace officer and cited for disobeying a pedestrian crossing signal, according to DuPage County court records.

• Tyler L. Sims, an 18-year-old from Romeoville, was charged with battery and obstructing a peace officer, and given a citation alleging he disobeyed a pedestrian crossing signal and a police officer who told him not to cross, according to court records.

• A 17-year-old male from Plainfield was charged with battery and issued a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.

• A 15-year-old male from Bloomington was charged with obstructing identification and crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.

• A 17-year-old male from Bolingbrook was charged with battery, assault, illegal possession of cannabis and illegal possession of tobacco by a minor.

• A 17-year-old male from Aurora was charged with obstructing identification and criminal trespass to state-supported land.

• A 17-year-old male from Romeoville was charged with disobeying a peace officer and interfering with a peace officer, and given a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.