Wheaton Crime
-
Wheaton resident dead after Thanksgiving Day shooting in ChicagoDec 02, 2024 7:54 pm - A 34-year-old Wheaton resident is dead following a shooting on Chicago’s north side Thanksgiving Day.
-
Man gets 66 years for sex assaultDec 02, 2024 6:11 pm - A man who sexually assaulted a woman on the Illinois Prairie Path has been sentenced to 66 years in prison.
-
Wheaton offering anti-theft devices to Kia, Hyundai ownersNov 20, 2024 6:52 am - In response to a rise in motor vehicle thefts, the Wheaton Police Department is providing steering wheel lock devices to those who live in the city and own eligible Hyundai and Kia models being targeted by thieves.
-
Wheaton police offering antitheft devices to eligible Kia and Hyundai ownersNov 19, 2024 6:00 pm - To combat the rise in recent motor vehicle thefts, the Wheaton Police Department is providing steering wheel lock devices to those who live or work in town and own eligible Hyundai and Kia models being targeted by thieves.
-
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.
-
Man charged in fatal Wheaton crash near county headquartersNov 08, 2024 10:01 am - Pretrial release was denied Friday for a man charged with reckless homicide in connection with a fatal crash this week in Wheaton near the county government complex.
-
Chicago man faces armed robbery chargesNov 05, 2024 3:17 pm - A 38-year-old Chicago man was detained pretrial on armed robbery charges stemming from a theft report at a Wheaton auto supply store Monday.
-
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.
-
(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.
-
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.