Batavia Crime
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Why Glen Ellyn police chief says Jimmy Buffett saved his lifeJun 14, 2024 5:15 am - The late Jimmy Buffett is best remembered for tropical rock hits like “Margaritaville” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” but Glen Ellyn Police Chief Philip Norton fondly recalls the singer for more personal reasons. “Jimmy Buffett saved my life,” Norton told his village board last month.
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Sheriff: Kane County business owner shot up customer’s vanJun 09, 2024 11:21 am - The owner of a Kane County welding business faces felony drug and weapons charges after authorities say he shot up a customer’s van because he was unhappy with the client.
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Murder-suicide suspected in ElginJun 01, 2024 10:02 am - The Elgin Police Department has reported a potential murder-suicide on the 100 block of South State Street in Elgin.
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Mayor: Sheriff interfered in Aurora investigation of man shot to death by deputiesMay 30, 2024 8:11 pm - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has criticized Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain, saying the sheriff interfered in an Aurora police investigation, leading ultimately to deputies shooting a man to death a day later.
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Man pleads guilty to leaving threatening messages at DeKalb prosecutor’s officeMay 24, 2024 8:19 pm - A Des Plaines man pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for threats made regarding school, judges, U.S. president and more.
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Man charged with raping disabled woman at Marklund homeMay 11, 2024 9:39 pm - A man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a disabled resident of the Marklund Hyde Center, impregnating her. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s and She...
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‘No one reputable will rush you’: Geneva police share tips on how seniors can protect themselves from scamsMay 03, 2024 4:00 am - Operation Senior Care, a program through the Geneva Police Department, aims to teach seniors how to avoid being ripped off by scam artists.
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Marklund sexual abuse victim gives birthApr 17, 2024 12:27 pm - Agency, authorities investigating how pregnancy went undetected
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Man faces additional child exploitation chargeApr 12, 2024 12:13 pm - A Batavia man is facing additional charges that he sexually exploited a minor. Christopher M. Narup, 27, of the 1700 block of Carr Court, turned himself in to police on T...
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Men charged with vandalism in BataviaApr 09, 2024 3:18 pm - Two men have been charged with committing at least $75,000 worth of burglaries and vandalism in Batavia. Batavia police say they began investigating the case in March 202...