Elgin Crime
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North Aurora man faces child pornography chargesFeb 27, 2025 9:49 am - A North Aurora-area man has been charged with possession and dissemination of child pornography, including one video compilation that was two hours long.
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Two accused sex traffickers from 2023 St. Charles sweep plead guiltyFeb 26, 2025 1:00 pm - Two of five people charged with sex trafficking in St. Charles both pleaded guilty and agreed to serve five years in prison in deals negotiated with prosecutors.
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South Elgin police seeking video after shots fired near school Monday eveningFeb 25, 2025 10:03 am - The South Elgin Police Department is asking for the community’s help after gunshots were fired near Fox Meadow Elementary School on Monday evening.
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Elgin man gets 15 years for shooting at policeFeb 21, 2025 3:49 pm - An Elgin man was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting at police in 2023.
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How the Batman-esque ‘Grappler’ is ending police chases in Kane CountyFeb 20, 2025 5:08 pm - It’s got a name like a pro wrestler and works like something from a “Batman” movie, but the latest addition to the Kane County sheriff’s crime-fighting arsenal isn’t make believe, and it’s already out there catching bad guys.
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North Aurora man charged in connection with child sex stingFeb 19, 2025 5:12 pm - A North Aurora man is facing multiple felonies stemming from a child sex sting operation conducted by the Cook County sheriff’s office.
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Elgin woman faces drug charges following traffic stopFeb 15, 2025 12:17 pm - An Elgin woman faces drug-related charges following a traffic stop for a speeding violation, Bartlett police said.
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Police are using AI to write reports. Is it a high-tech time-saver or cause for concern?Feb 06, 2025 7:01 pm - The Elgin Police Department is the first in Illinois to use AI technology to generate police reports. Advocates say it saves officers time, allowing them to spend more hours patrolling the streets and responding to calls. But civil libertarians say AI tools are mistake-prone and susceptible to bias.
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Schaumburg man charged in Elgin shootingFeb 06, 2025 8:02 am - A 30-year-old Schaumburg man is facing weapons charges after an investigation by Elgin police into a Dec. 26 shooting there.
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Man pleads guilty to reckless homicide in crash with school bus that killed 2 of his passengersFeb 05, 2025 1:30 pm - A man who hit a stopped school bus in a 2022 crash that killed two of his friends has pleaded guilty to committing reckless homicide.