Oak Brook Crime
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Why lighting up your car for the holidays could put you on the naughty listDec 13, 2024 5:15 am - Showing off your holiday spirit with lights is great. Just keep it off the roadways. Putting lights on your vehicle is a violation of state law and could get you a ticket.
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Authorities: Man facing DUI charge in fatal crash was more than 4 times over legal limitDec 03, 2024 5:49 pm - A Chicago man accused in a fatal DUI Sunday in Villa Park had a blood alcohol content of .374% when he ran a red light and crashed his minivan into an SUV, killing a 69-year-old man, officials say.
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Round Lake Beach man faces drug charge after car chaseDec 03, 2024 4:13 pm - A Round Lake Beach man will be detained pretrial on charges he fled police while armed with a gun and possession of methamphetamine.
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Woman gets 90-day sentence for Macy’s burglaryNov 27, 2024 6:31 pm - A woman accused of stealing from Macy’s in Oakbrook Center and sideswiping a police car has been sentenced to 90 days in jail. Kayshanda Outlaw, 24, of Zion, pleaded guil...
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Prosecutors: Suspect pointed rifle at man, led police on high-speed chaseNov 10, 2024 2:03 pm - A Schiller Park man suspected of pointing a gun at another man before leading police on a high-speed chase was ordered held in custody Sunday while awaiting trial.
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Man charged with escape from DuPage courtroom deputyNov 02, 2024 1:56 pm - A Cicero man has been charged with escaping from a DuPage County sheriff’s deputy after his appearance in court, authorities said.
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Man pleads guilty to stealing from stores at Oakbrook CenterOct 15, 2024 8:07 pm - A Maywood man accused of trying to escape from police by running onto Route 83 in Oak Brook and jumping onto a truck has pleaded guilty to felony retail theft.
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(Too) hot on the trail? How microchip keeps police dogs safe in extreme temperaturesOct 11, 2024 5:15 am - Responsible dog owners know to limit their best friend’s time outside on days when there’s excessive heat or extreme cold. But when your dog needs to get busy chasing after bad guys, police are keeping their dogs safe in extreme temperatures.
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Elmhurst police arrest 2 after burglary, car chaseOct 10, 2024 12:59 pm - Elmhurst police have two people in custody as they investigate a liquor store burglary and a chase that ended in a crash.
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How Bartlett PD cultivates suburban law enforcement’s liveliest social media presenceOct 04, 2024 5:15 am - From “Friday the 13th”-themed safety tips to videos of officers welcoming fall by issuing pumpkin spice-scented traffic tickets, Bartlett police have injected humor and wit into their popular social media feeds. Here’s their method behind the madness.