Westmont Crime
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Sheriff's police still investigating death near Downers GroveJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - More than 24 hours into a death investigation near Downers Grove, the DuPage County sheriff's office says it still doesn't have any information to release to the public....
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Defense attorney charged with contempt in DuPageJan 10, 2018 12:00 am - A LaGrange-based defense attorney, who is accused of regularly failing to appear in DuPage County court to defend his clients, spent a little time in jail himself Wednes...
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Police: Teen playing with pistol at Aurora restaurant shoots himself in legsJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - An 18-year-old Broadview man faces felony charges after accidentally shooting himself in the legs Monday while playing with a gun in his pocket at an Aurora restaurant, ...
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DuPage judge: Wisconsin man had intent to kill Amtrak conductorJan 05, 2018 12:00 am - An 80-year-old Wisconsin man faces confinement in a mental health facility after a DuPage County judge ruled Friday that Edward Klein knew he was doing wrong and intende...
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Trial delayed for DuPage judge accused of reckless conductJan 04, 2018 12:00 am - A scheduled trial for DuPage Judge Patrick O'Shea, who is accused of reckless misconduct for firing his gun inside his Wheaton apartment, has been delayed. Prosecutors s...
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Police looking for man wanted on rape, child porn chargesJan 04, 2018 12:00 am - A 21-year-old Aurora man is wanted on a $5 million warrant on charges of criminal sexual assault, solicitation of pornography and a host of other felonies stemming from ...
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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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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...