Elgin Crime
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Scammers claim to be Cook County sheriff's employeesFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - The Cook County sheriff's office has issued a warning to the public about phone calls from scammers claiming to be sheriff's employees. The caller identifies himself as ...
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2 Carpentersville cops named Kane County Officers of the YearFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Two Carpentersville police officers were named Kane County Officers of the Year Thursday night for actions they took when a gang member shot at them June 18. Sgt. Kevin ...
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Prosecutors drop attempted sex assault charges against 70-year-old Elgin manFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Cook County prosecutors have dropped attempted aggravated criminal sexual assault, unlawful restraint and other charges against a 70-year-old Elgin man. Jon Fischer was...
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Batavia teen bomb-making suspect charged with terrorism, could face life in prisonFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - A former Batavia High School student arrested on charges that he possessed explosives now faces 14 total charges, the most severe being terrorism, which carries a top se...
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Geneva man broke acquaintance's leg during fight, prosecutors sayFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - A 43-year-old Geneva man has been accused of breaking two bones in an acquaintance's leg during a fight in early February. Michael J. Conlee, of the 1200 block of Applet...
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Two years probation, fines for man's charged in Hampshire camera theftFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - A 27-year-old man was sentenced this week to two years of probation after being charged in the theft of more than $10,000 of camera equipment from his neighbor in Hampsh...
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Carol Stream man faces stalking chargesFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - A 47-year-old Carol Stream man faces felony charges for placing a GPS tracking device on an acquaintance's car, Kane County authorities said in a news release Thursday. ...
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Judge placed on administrative duty after putting child in adult lock-upFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - A self-proclaimed "lock-'em-up" Cook County judge has been placed on "administrative duty" after surveillance video surfaced of her putting a child in a courtroom lock-u...
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Democratic hopefuls for Kane state's attorney differ on body cameras, diversion program policyFeb 26, 2020 4:25 am - Two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Kane County state's attorney differ on how police body camera evidence should be reviewed and whether people should ...
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Fox Valley police reportsFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - This article is no longer available on dailyherald.com.