DuPage County Crime
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Newly sworn Cook County state’s attorney announces changes to detention policyDec 02, 2024 4:03 pm - Pledging to “build a safer, stronger Cook County,” new State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced policy changes Monday to keep those accused of violent crime behind bars while awaiting trial.
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Authorities: Chainsaw-wielding man shot dead by officer was from IndianaDec 02, 2024 2:08 pm - The man St. Charles police shot and killed Sunday has been identified as an Indiana resident with no known ties to the area, authorities announced Monday.
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Police: Chainsaw-wielding man shot dead by officer at St. Charles assisted living homeDec 01, 2024 11:24 am - A man attacking residents of a St. Charles assisted living facility with a chainsaw was shot to death by police Sunday morning, authorities said.
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Man was drunk and had loaded gun in car when he crashed in Aurora, authorities sayNov 30, 2024 4:05 pm - A Chicago man who had a loaded gun with him when he crashed a car in Aurora will remain in jail pending trial, authorities said Saturday.
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Woman gets 90-day sentence for Macy’s burglaryNov 27, 2024 6:31 pm - A woman accused of stealing from Macy’s in Oakbrook Center and sideswiping a police car has been sentenced to 90 days in jail. Kayshanda Outlaw, 24, of Zion, pleaded guil...
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Police: Elgin man went home after evading traffic stopNov 27, 2024 10:40 am - Bartlett police on Sunday arrested an Elgin man accused of speeding and driving recklessly while attempting to flee an officer trying to make a traffic stop.
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Aurora man charged with sexual abuse of teenNov 26, 2024 5:54 pm - An Aurora man faces charges alleging he sexually abused a minor and recorded it with a cellphone, according to Kane County court records. Fray M. Velazquez-Torres, 22, of...
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Westmont man pleads guilty to obscenity chargeNov 26, 2024 12:12 pm - A Westmont man has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of disseminating obscene materials as part of a plea deal that saw a more serious charge dismissed.
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Police: Des Plaines man damaged neighbor’s Christmas lightsNov 26, 2024 10:24 am - A Des Plaines man is facing charges alleging he slashed the tires on a neighbor’s vehicle and damaged his Christmas lights during an ongoing feud, police said Monday in a...
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Bartlett man accused of puncturing vehicle tiresNov 25, 2024 4:29 pm - Bartlett police have accused a village resident of intentionally puncturing tires on a pair of parked vehicles during the overnight hours from Friday to Saturday.