Aurora Crime
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Huntley police urge parents to inspect candy after needle found in Kit KatNov 07, 2019 12:00 am - Huntley police are warning residents to inspect their Halloween candy after a family said they found a large sewing needle inserted into a mini Kit Kat bar. Police on Th...
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Aurora man gets 16 years for shooting in Batavia Steak 'n Shake drive-throughNov 07, 2019 12:00 am - An Aurora man was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for a February 2018 shooting that wounded a teenager in the drive-through lane of the Steak 'n Shake in Batavi...
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Aurora man sentenced to prison for role in gang-related shootingNov 07, 2019 12:00 am - A 20-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting this week to his role in shooting into an Aurora home on the city's near southeast side during a...
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Kane County plans 'No Refusal' DUI patrol for Black WednesdayNov 06, 2019 12:00 am - Kane County prosecutors will work with police to hold a No Refusal DUI event on Nov. 27, also known as "Black Wednesday" and one of the biggest party days of the year. S...
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30 days in jail for man who threatened shooting 'Mexicans' at Carpentersville WalmartNov 05, 2019 12:00 am - A Carpentersville man has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty this week to charges he threatened to shoot people at a Carpentersville Walmart. Richar...
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Guilty verdict in 2017 Aurora gang murderNov 05, 2019 12:00 am - A Kane County jury deliberated about four hours Tuesday before finding Martin Garcia Jr. guilty of gunning down a 34-year-old man at a former gang home in June 2017. Gar...
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Threat or misunderstanding? Trial begins in Aurora casino bomb scare caseNov 05, 2019 12:00 am - A bench trial began Tuesday for a Chicago man accused of causing a bomb scare in February at Aurora's Hollywood Casino that drew more than 150 first responders, forced e...
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Dad's checking daughter's texts leads to sex abuse charges for Carpentersville manNov 04, 2019 12:00 am - A diligent dad checking text messages on his 13-year-old daughter's phone uncovered evidence leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old Carpentersville man on sex abuse and ...
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Meet Hatty, Cook County's canine companion for crime victimsNov 01, 2019 5:30 am - Gentle, friendly and cuddly probably aren't the words you'd expect when hearing a description of the latest staffing addition at the office responsible for prosecuting s...
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Aurora teen sentenced to 12 years in party shootingNov 01, 2019 1:00 am - An 18-year-old Aurora man was sentenced to 12 years in prison Friday after pleading guilty to shooting a 15-year-old boy at a 2017 party in Aurora. Taveon Jordan, forme...