Downers Grove Crime
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Naperville police recognize men for detaining purse-snatching suspectSep 05, 2018 1:00 am - There's a new award the Naperville Police Department occasionally presents for something that qualifies as a "good catch." The latest recipients are two men who helped d...
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Bensenville boy charged with threatening former classmate over social mediaSep 04, 2018 1:00 am - A Bensenville boy was released to his parents Tuesday after spending the holiday weekend in custody on allegations he used social media to threaten another minor. Prosec...
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Lisle officer injured during domestic violence arrestSep 04, 2018 1:00 am - A Lisle police officer was injured during the Saturday night arrest of a resident suspected of domestic violence. Conner Brophy, 23, of the 4000 block of Main Street, is...
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How suburban police are using dog walkers to fight crimeAug 31, 2018 5:30 am - You and your Yorkie can join police in the fight against crime in your neighborhood. How? By taking part in efforts like Naperville's new “Paws on Patrol,” which launche...
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Chicago man charged with stealing $9,000 worth of cigarettes from Elmhurst gas stationAug 30, 2018 1:00 am - A Chicago man has pleaded not guilty to charges he stole more than 100 cartons of cigarettes from an Elmhurst gas station this month. Elijah Jones, 63, of the 6000 block...
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DuPage sheriff officials now blame state's attorney's office for bad info on judge's rulingAug 29, 2018 1:00 am - DuPage County sheriff's officials have again revised their explanation for ending the jail's nearly 32-year relationship with JUST of DuPage, a nonprofit that provides j...
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Prosecutors: Man ran over girlfriend with SUV outside Lombard mallAug 29, 2018 1:00 am - A DuPage County judge has ordered a Cicero man held without bail on allegations he tried to kill his girlfriend Monday by running her over with his SUV. Jose Aguirre, 47...
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DuPage sheriff's officials change reason for canceling J.U.S.T. programAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - DuPage County Sheriff's officials have walked back a statement released last week that cited a judge's ruling as the reason for the office ending its relationship with J...
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Man arrested in connection with 2016 Naperville armed robberyAug 27, 2018 1:00 am - A man who police say robbed a Sprint store at gunpoint in September 2016 was arrested nearly two years after the crime, authorities said. Police said 20-year-old Antwon...
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Suspect charged in Naperville carjackingAug 24, 2018 1:00 am - Naperville police said Friday a 16-year-old Chicago resident has been arrested as a suspect in an armed carjacking. Police said the carjacking occurred at 8 a.m. March 1...