Elmhurst Crime
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Burglars hit three Elmhurst homes in one hourJan 04, 2018 12:00 am - Burglars struck several Elmhurst homes between 7:45 and 8:45 p.m. Wednesday on the city's north side, police said Thursday. Officers responding to a residential burglar ...
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West Chicago man sentenced to 35 years for killing cousinJan 03, 2018 12:00 am - A West Chicago man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2015 slaying of his cousin. James Hernandez, 22, pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree murder in f...
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A flamethrower, not-great escapes and other odd suburban crimes of 2017Dec 29, 2017 4:30 am - We learned some lessons this year about crime. Like, when trying to run from the law, it's best not to run into a building filled with cops. Or post your video of your e...
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Court date set for former dispatcher accused of indecencyDec 23, 2017 12:00 am - A Jan. 22 court date has been set for a former radio dispatcher in the DuPage County sheriff's office who has been charged with misconduct and public indecency. Gregg Ha...
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Chicago woman charged in Elmhurst auto theftDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - A Chicago woman is being held on $50,000 bond in connection with the theft of a car Wednesday from the driveway of the victim's Elmhurst home, authorities said. Jamesha ...
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Nine charged with theft, burglary from Lombard storeDec 21, 2017 12:00 am - Nine people, mostly from Chicago, have been charged with stealing merchandise from the Dick's Sporting Goods store in Lombard, authorities said Thursday. Charged with r...
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Suburban counties plan announcement on opioid maker lawsuitsDec 20, 2017 12:00 am - Leaders from five suburban counties plan to make a major announcement today about a legal approach in the fight against the opioid crisis, officials said Wednesday. Duri...
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Cops: Eight in custody after Elmhurst car theft, pursuitDec 20, 2017 12:00 am - Elmhurst police have eight people in custody in connection with an auto theft and hit-and-run along with two separate pursuits that began around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday on t...
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DuPage sheriff dispatch center supervisor faces misconduct chargeDec 20, 2017 12:00 am - A $10,000 arrest warrant has been issued for a longtime dispatch supervisor in the DuPage County sheriff's office who faces charges of official misconduct and public ind...
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Former DuPage County sheriff's supervisor being investigated in wake of firingDec 19, 2017 12:00 am - A longtime DuPage County dispatch supervisor is the subject of a criminal investigation in the wake of his recent firing. The revelation comes in response to a Freedom o...