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Illinois State Police Bust 3 Suspects Accused of Trafficking Kids
The Illinois State Police have taken their efforts to stop human trafficking to the next level. Three suspects were just arrested and accused of the worst kind of human trafficking of children. According to the press release just shared recently by the Illinois State Police, they just completed a two-day...
Hoffman estates man accused of beating, kidnapping woman
BARTLETT, Ill. — A suburban man was charged after allegedly beating a woman and then kidnapping her across state lines. Christopher Krontiris, 25, of Hoffman Estates, is facing charges of aggravated kidnapping, home invasion with a dangerous weapon and aggravated domestic battery. The investigation began after a 24-year-old woman was reported missing by her family […]
South Elgin shelter aids in rescue of 250 dogs from Oklahoma puppy mills
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. - Two hundred and fifty dogs and puppies were saved from two large-scale puppy mills in Oklahoma and an animal shelter in South Elgin is aiding in their rescue. Authorities searched two residential properties in Milburn, Okla. after obtaining search and seizure warrants when they found the...
Elmhurst Alert: Rideshare Driver Robbed at Gunpoint, Police Search for Suspect
Elmhurst, IL – A rideshare journey ended in an armed robbery early Friday morning, prompting Elmhurst Police to launch a door-to-door investigation in the Elmhurst Terrace Apartments area. At approximately 7:30 a.m., a rideshare driver reported picking up a passenger in Chicago who, instead of paying the fare, robbed...
Semi-truck driver hospitalized after rollover crash on I-294 in Oak Brook
OAK BROOK, Ill. - A semi-truck driver is hospitalized after a rollover crash in Oak Brook on northbound I-294 Friday morning. The crash happened just after 8 a.m. near milepost 29 on the northbound I-294 ramp to I-88 westbound. A semi-tractor trailer rolled over the jersey wall and came to...
Naperville students get hands-on education in a policing career
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) – Some Naperville teenagers signed up for a very different kind of summer program involving bloodhounds and tactical vehicles.When the police tactical vehicle rolled out, supervisors weren't answering a call. Instead, they were taking questions.Incoming high school junior Chase Tartaglione was there for the second summer in a row, joining other students as they learned the ins and outs of canine tracking with Naperville police dog Jill, a bloodhound who sometimes gets more attention than her own handler.It's part of a six-week course that introduces high school students to the basics as they decide whether a future...
Lombard police report—July 4
The Lombard Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17 or younger are not named.
Elmhurst, Illinois: Early Morning Burglaries Target Work Vehicles
Elmhurst, Illinois – Burglars targeted a work truck and a van early Thursday on North Highland Avenue. Elmhurst Police responded at approximately 5:45 a.m., and the suspects fled in a white Alpha Romeo SUV with temporary license plates. According to police, officers pursued the SUV, last seen heading northbound...
Students and Parents: Naperville Police to offer college safety presentation July 18
As many new college freshmen are getting ready for move-in day on college campuses across the nation, the Naperville Police Department wants to be sure that parents are sending off their young adults with the necessary knowledge and skills to keep themselves and their property safe. Department personnel will present...
Drive Smart: Reduce Your Speed for Safer Travel
The North Aurora Police Department announces it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state in an effort to reduce speeding. Throughout the month of July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding, as well as other traffic violations.
Woman Shot Dead In Elgin During Suspected Domestic Dispute
A woman is dead after being shot late Tuesday morning after what police believe was a domestic dispute. At 11:57am Tuesday, Elgin police officers responded to the 1300 block of Fleetwood Drive for a report of an injured subject. Officers arrived on the scene and located an adult female victim with injuries who was subsequently transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
Geneva Police arrest homeless man following reports of alleged armed suspect near train station
Geneva Police arrested a homeless man Monday afternoon following a public disturbance near the Geneva Train Station on Third Street. 46-year-old Jeremie R. Harris was charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct/breach of peace. According to a press release, multiple 911 calls came in around 12:10 providing conflicting information about...
POLICE, FBI LOOKING FOR ILLINOIS MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY SCAMMED NEW ULM WOMAN
New Ulm Police are investigating after they receive a report at 10:43 Tuesday morning from a New Ulm woman who said she was scammed out of $85,000 through an online investment account. The woman told investigators she was told to pay $85,000 in gold. The woman allegedly met a man in a grey Ford Edge in the Walmart parking lot and she turned over the gold to the man. Police are working with the FBI in trying to find the suspect, believed to be a 30-year-old man from Aurora, Illinois. The man was reportedly in the New Ulm area for several days prior to Tuesday.
Illinois Ranks 5th in Vehicle Thefts: Glen Ellyn Police Offer Safety Tips
Glen Ellyn, IL – July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and the Glen Ellyn Police Department is urging residents to take precautions against vehicle theft. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 1 million vehicle thefts were reported in 2023. Illinois ranked fifth among the top 10 states for vehicle thefts.
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