Palatine Crime
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Palatine man charged in business burglaryMar 30, 2026 11:23 am - A Palatine man faces a burglary charge in connection with a break-in at a local business last week.
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Chicago man arrested for possession of stolen firearm after Palatine traffic stopMar 27, 2026 4:33 pm - A Chicago man was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender after being stopped for an alleged traffic violation in Palatine early Wednesday.
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Palatine police: Man found dead in car with gunshot woundMar 17, 2026 6:14 am - A 20-year-old man died of an apparent gunshot wound Monday night after police found him in a car that reportedly struck several parked vehicles and a dumpster, Palatine police said.
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Judge denies pretrial release for teen charged in graduation party sexual assaultMar 16, 2026 3:17 pm - A 19-year-old Prospect Heights man accused of sexually assaulting a former classmate during a graduation party in June should stay behind bars in the DuPage County jail while awaiting trial, a judge ruled Monday.
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Group accuses Cook state’s attorney of turning ‘blind eye’ to ICE crimes, seeks special prosecutorMar 12, 2026 1:15 pm - Arguing that Cook County’s top prosecutor is “turning a blind eye” to illegal acts by federal immigration agents, a coalition of elected officials, attorneys and religious leaders is asking a judge to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the claims.
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Cook County officials warn of parking fine scamMar 02, 2026 11:18 am - Cook County courts officials are warning residents of a scam involving a phony notice presented as an official court communication regarding unpaid parking charges.
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Teen charged with graduation party assault to remain jailed until March 16 hearingMar 02, 2026 10:45 am - One of the three recent St. Viator High School graduates accused of sexually assaulting a classmate at a graduation party in June will remain behind bars until at least March 16, when a court hearing is scheduled for his potential release.
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Palatine man charged with trying to disarm officer during arrestFeb 27, 2026 5:19 pm - A 34-year-old Palatine man is facing a felony charge after police said he tried to take an officer’s gun while being placed under arrest.
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How Palatine police are trying to ‘break down barriers’ in their communityFeb 26, 2026 3:43 pm - While it’s not unusual for a suburban police force to make community outreach a part of its mission, the Palatine Police Department has taken it to the next level by dedicating an entire division, with its own staff, to the task.
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Des Plaines-area man accused of having child sex abuse materialsFeb 21, 2026 4:49 pm - A 24-year-old Des Plaines-area man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials.