Aurora Crime
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Naperville man pleads guilty to child porn possessionOct 27, 2021 1:00 am - A Naperville man pleaded guilty Wednesday to possession of child pornography. Matthew J. Beifuss, 36, of the 700 block of Morningside Drive, accepted a sentence of 30 d...
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Sentencing postponed for West Chicago-area kennel operator convicted of cruelty, neglectOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - The sentencing of kennel operator Garrett Mercado of Woodridge on convictions of animal cruelty and failure of owner's duties has been rescheduled to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9. D...
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Shooting reported in AuroraOct 22, 2021 1:00 am - Aurora police reported on social media that officers were on the scene of a shooting late Friday night on the 400 block of East Park Avenue. The victim was taken to the ...
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Aurora man pleads guilty to deliberately hitting baby's head against chair, doorknobOct 20, 2021 1:00 am - An Aurora man has pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic battery for deliberately hitting a 1-month-old baby's head against a chair and a doorknob, causing skull and brai...
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Former DuPage judge facing gun-related charges againOct 20, 2021 1:00 am - A former DuPage County judge who once was charged with recklessly shooting a handgun in an apartment is again facing gun-related criminal charges. This time the charges ...
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Kane, DuPage sheriffs: Chicago police shortage due to vaccine mandate isn't an emergency for usOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - At least two suburban county sheriffs say they will send their deputies to help the Chicago Police Department only if city officers are in distress or under duress. So t...
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Editorial: Kane County's drug treatment initiativeOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - More than two years ago, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain announced an innovative idea to help people in the community who are struggling with addiction. The plan calls for ...
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Kane sheriff's department mourns death of retired bloodhoundOct 18, 2021 1:00 am - Erin, a bloodhound who served the Kane County sheriff's office for a decade, has died. The retired dog was 13 years old. "We mourn the loss of K-9 Erin, who under the gu...
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Chicago woman charged with DUI in I-355 crash that killed babyOct 12, 2021 1:00 am - A Chicago woman has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence causing death after a June crash that authorities say killed a 5-month-old boy. Alexus K. Si...
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Oswego man found guilty of sexually abusing childOct 07, 2021 1:00 am - An Oswego man was found guilty of sexually abusing a child, authorities said. Mark A. Hampton, 48, of the 600 block of Mansfield Way, was charged with the Class X felon...