Downers Grove Crime
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Man arrested in Aurora child sex trafficking sting pleads guilty to lesser chargeSep 29, 2023 1:00 am - A man whose conviction on several child sex crimes was overturned has now pleaded guilty to a lesser crime instead of having a second trial. Shane R. Lewis, 44, of Kenne...
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One suspect convicted in murder of Naperville manSep 29, 2023 1:00 am - A former Rockford resident has been convicted in the 2018 murder of a Naperville man, while the cases against two other suspects are pending. Ernest Collins, 27, also fo...
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Judge orders detention for man accused of illegally possessing gun in NapervilleSep 27, 2023 1:00 am - A Chicago man was ordered detained pretrial Wednesday on charges alleging he illegally possessed a gun in the parking lot of a Naperville business. DuPage County Judge J...
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Suspect in attempted robbery of FedEx driver to remain in jailSep 27, 2023 1:00 am - A DuPage County judge has ordered a New York man accused of trying to rob a FedEx driver detained before trial. Authorities allege Keruin Guzman Araujo, 28, attempted t...
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Judge to determine if suspect in teen's 1972 killing remains in jail before trialSep 26, 2023 1:00 am - A Will County judge will decide if a Minnesota man charged with the 1972 murder of a Naperville teen will remain in jail until his trial. Barry Whelpley, 78, was arrest...
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Admiral behind bin Laden raid, viral 'Make Your Bed' speech addresses DuPage Veterans Court gradsSep 22, 2023 5:00 am - If you spend much time online or on social media, chances are you've seen at least some of the viral "Make Your Bed" speech retired Navy Adm. William McRaven gave at the...
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Aurora man facing drug charges after month-long investigationSep 22, 2023 1:00 am - Naperville police arrested an Aurora man on drug charges following a monthlong investigation. Authorities arrested 25-year-old Alejandro Urzua Wednesday afternoon at his...
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Naperville police urge caution over bank scamSep 19, 2023 1:00 am - Naperville police urged residents to be on alert for a phone scam that multiple people have reported in recent days. Police said the scam begins with the victim receivin...
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'It went well': As cashless bail starts in suburban courts, who was detained, who wasn'tSep 18, 2023 1:00 am - For judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys and other courtroom personnel, it was business as usual Monday as cashless bail went into effect in courtrooms around the stat...
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Moving beyond bail: How suburban court officials have prepared for dramatic changeSep 16, 2023 1:00 am - Monday marks a transformative moment for the criminal justice system in Illinois, as the longtime practice in which freedom for the accused came with a price tag will be...