Batavia Crime
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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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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...
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Twist in 2002 Lake County murder case could mean new trial for man convicted of pulling triggerSep 24, 2021 5:30 am - Ronald Ruhl has spent the last 18 years in prison - and is due to spend at least 31 more - after Lake County prosecutors convinced a jury in 2003 that he murdered a Lake...
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Batavia police investigate drug deal shootingSep 20, 2021 1:00 am - Batavia police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night at an apartment complex in the 1000 block of Lorlyn Circle. Officers responded at 11:16 p.m. to a ...
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Elgin man charged in hit and run near St. Charles that injured motorcycle driverSep 18, 2021 1:00 am - An Elgin man has been arrested and faces felony charges related to a hit and run crash Monday near St. Charles that resulted in life-threatening injuries to a motorcycle...
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How Kane County is going to learn where to put deputies to catch speeding driversSep 17, 2021 1:00 am - When drivers on Kane County roads pass a speed trailer, the flashing numbers are a friendly reminder to motorists going beyond the speed limit. A tentative plan approved...
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Police release image of SUV involved in hit-and-run near St. CharlesSep 14, 2021 1:00 am - Authorities on Tuesday released an image of the SUV they're searching for after Monday's hit-and-run near St. Charles. The SUV is red or maroon, possibly a Jeep Cherokee...
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Authorities seek SUV driver after hit-and-run near St. CharlesSep 13, 2021 1:00 am - The Kane County sheriff's office is asking for the public help identifying a driver in a hit-and-run Monday afternoon. The sheriff's office posted a video of the hit-an...
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New program in Elgin seeks to keep nonviolent offenders out of criminal justice systemSep 09, 2021 5:30 am - Elgin, state's attorney's office will partner on new program
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Some Wayne residents urging village trustees to discuss dog's fatal shootingSep 08, 2021 1:00 am - Despite requests from several residents, the Wayne village board is not talking about the fatal shooting of a dog by the husband of Village President Eileen Phipps. Trus...