DuPage County briefs

Sheriff points to successes

The DuPage County sheriff's tactical narcotics team seized drugs with a street value of $5.5 million during 116 investigations in 2008, Sheriff John Zaruba announced Tuesday. In a written statement, Zaruba said team members made 106 arrests, involving 73 felonies, and recovered 16,208 grams of cocaine, 1,764 grams of cannabis, 283 grams of methamphetamines, 675 Ecstasy pills, and varying amounts of heroin and GHB. In April, detectives seized 15 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of $4.5 million that led to the arrest of five suspects. The undercover task force includes investigators from the Glen Ellyn, Lisle, West Chicago and Woodridge police departments.

Naperville burglary probed

Naperville Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a burglary at Total Sports Bar and Grill, 523 Fairway Drive. Police said thieves smashed a front door to gain entry on Jan. 25 and stole several televisions and other pieces of electronic equipment. Anyone with information is asked to call (630) 420-6006. Callers may remain anonymous.

Red light cameras active

The 30-day warning period for Naperville's red-light cameras at the intersection of North Aurora Road and Route 59 will expire Saturday, Jan. 31. The city will begin issuing $100 citations for violations beginning Feb. 1. Registered vehicle owners will have the right to contest a citation through the city's new administrative hearing system for red-light enforcement violations. For more information visit naperville.il.us/redlight.aspx.

Bridge project wins award

Naperville's Bailey Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project has been named the 2008 Project of the Year for structures of less than $5 million by the Suburban Branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The award recognizes excellence in completing alliances among a municipality, consultants and contractor. The city began efforts to rebuild the bridge, originally constructed in 1969, in May 2008. The project was completed three months later and the bridge reopened to traffic on Aug. 7, 2008. Federal funding covered 80 percent of the cost.