Westmont Crime
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Cashless bail is coming. Here's how two top suburban prosecutors will handle the changeJul 21, 2023 5:30 am - Cashless bail becomes the law of the Land of Lincoln on Sept. 18. With months of political debate, campaign rhetoric and legal challenges seemingly in the rearview mirro...
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Bensenville man pleads guilty and sentenced to 15 years for weapons chargeJul 19, 2023 1:00 am - A 25-year-old Bensenville man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony weapons charge. Huriel Hernandez pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful sale or delivery of firearms an...
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Elation, dismay from suburban leaders over state Supreme Court's landmark bail rulingJul 18, 2023 1:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court's landmark decision Tuesday upholding the constitutionality of cashless bail sparked elation from some suburban leaders and dismay among other...
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Man charged with trying to kill Cook deputy by hitting him with carJul 14, 2023 1:00 am - A Wood Dale man has been accused of trying to kill a Cook County deputy by hitting him with a car. DuPage County Judge Mia McPherson set bail at $2 million Friday for El...
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Woman now charged with felonies in animal neglect case, as dog diesJul 12, 2023 1:00 am - The woman charged with neglecting and being cruel to 33 dogs in a Glen Ellyn-area house is now facing felony charges, as one of the dogs has died. April M. Elliott, 60, ...
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Naperville massage parlor prostitution case ends with plea dealsJul 11, 2023 1:00 am - Charges of money laundering and promoting prostitution at a Naperville business were dropped Monday against two people as part of a plea deal. Guilan Sun, 65, and her so...
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Woman accused of dog neglect may have to put up money for care while trial goes onJul 10, 2023 1:00 am - Authorities say they found 33 neglected animals, plus several dead pets, at woman's home
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Bail set at $1.5 million for driver in double-fatal Winfield crashJul 06, 2023 1:00 am - A second person has died from injuries sustained in a DUI crash near Winfield. Bail was set at $1.5 million Thursday for Christine Brocious, 36, of the 7000 block of Mat...
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Woman charged with neglect, cruelty toward 33 dogs after 14 animals found dead, authorities sayJul 05, 2023 1:00 am - A Glen Ellyn-area woman has been charged with neglecting and being cruel to 33 dogs - one of which was so emaciated and sick it likely would have died the day investigat...
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Woman charged with killing man in DUI crash near WinfieldJul 05, 2023 1:00 am - A woman has been charged with killing a man in a drunken-driving crash near Winfield. Christine M. Brocious, 36, of the 7000 block of Mather Avenue in Chicago Ridge, is ...