Westmont Crime
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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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(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.
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Wood Dale man pleads guilty to DUI that killed stepdaughterOct 02, 2024 1:44 pm - A Wood Dale man has pleaded guilty to driving drunk, causing a crash that killed his stepdaughter.
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Three charged in armed carjacking near Downers GroveSep 29, 2024 5:30 pm - Three men accused of carjacking a Downers Grove man at gunpoint before leading police on a chase Friday night were ordered held in custody Sunday by a DuPage County judge.
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‘People who should be held are being held’: Pretrial Fairness Act marks first year this weekSep 14, 2024 12:36 pm - One year after cashless bail went into effect, proponents say the new law has accomplished what they intended which is to detain violent offenders awaiting trial. Opponents, including one county sheriff, call it a “failed and flawed law” and say it has placed more people in custody and increased courtroom caseloads.
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Westmont man gets probation in gun caseSep 04, 2024 3:48 pm - A Westmont man accused of possessing a gun illegally modified to fire automatically has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
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Six-year prison sentence for Burr Ridge man involved in COVID testing swindleSep 04, 2024 1:18 pm - The former chief operating officer of a Willowbrook-based business that sold COVID-19 test kits has been sentenced to six years in prison for swindling nearly $2 million in company funds.