Firearm Safety Kits Will Be Given Out To Batavia Residents: PD

The kits, available at police department headquarters, include a safety curriculum and a cable-style gun lock.

Son Of Batavia Pedestrian Killed In Geneva Crash Files Lawsuit: Report

The complaint seeks more than $50,000 in damages and a jury trial after a 55-year-old Batavia woman died after being hit by a car.

40 Counts Of Possessing, Reproducing Child Porn For Batavia Man

David Newtoff possessed and disseminated photos and videos of children being sexually abused between July and November 2022, officials said.

Woman Found Unconscious Blocking Batavia Traffic Charged With DUI: PD

After police attempted to wake the unconscious woman and gain entry into the SUV, the car sped off and crashed into a marked squad car.

3-Car Crash Causes 'Significant Delays' On Randall Road: Batavia PD

Both northbound and southbound lanes are experiencing heavy delays Thursday morning.

No Charges For Batavia HS Staffer After Pinning Student Down: PD

Batavia police said the campus monitor pinned a female student against a table after she hit another student in the head several times.

Home Invasion, Battery Charges Filed Against Man In Batavia Incident

The Aurora man, 33, entered the Batavia home Thursday morning without permission and battered two people, police allege.

2 Schools Placed On Temporary Lockdown After Mill Street Incident: PD

Police determined the Thursday morning event was a domestic disturbance and localized it to one residence in the 400 block of Mill Street.

Batavia HS Staffer Under Investigation In Altercation With Student: PD

A female student was grabbed around the neck by the staff member and held in a headlock against a table, according to reports.

3 Cars Collide On Randall Road After Driver Fails To Slow Down: Police

Two cars were stopped at a light on Randall Road, with Main Street, when a third car couldn't slow down in time to avoid a collision.

Graffiti Tagging Continues In Downtown Batavia, PD Increases Patrols

The Batavia Police Department is also asking for the community's help identifying a suspect in the tagging incidents.

'Numerous' Graffiti Incidents Reported Downtown: Batavia Police

Police are investigating to find suspects after private businesses and public property were targeted in the past two weeks.

Batavia High School Homecoming Parade To Result In Street Closures

The upcoming parade route will be the same as last years, impacting traffic on West Wilson Street, Main Street and Lincoln Street.

Person Filmed Trying To Unlock Cars, PD Seeks Help Identifying Suspect

Batavia police asked anyone who recognizes this person to call the department.

Batavia Police Warn Of Utility Billing Scam

"If you ever receive something you aren't 100% sure is legit, please contact your local police to help you verify the source," police said.

4 Pride Flag Thefts Prompt Hate Crime Investigation: Batavia Police

Police said the flag thefts occurred overnight at houses on three Batavia streets: Houston Street, Church Road and Creek Lane.

Batavia PD Charge Man With DUI In County Memorial Day Campaign

The Kane County State's Attorney's Office campaign involved nine local police agencies and lasted from 8 p.m. to midnight on May 30.

Batavia Teen, 16, Missing Since End Of May Found: Police

Police said the teen was located on June 11.

Tri-Cities Police To Increase Patrol During Memorial Day Weekend

Police departments in Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles are hosting the joint initiative in an effort to reduce crashes and increase safety.

Batavia Police Will Participate In National Drug Take-Back Day

Batavia Police Department will be collecting expired or unwanted prescription medications as part of the national effort with the DEA.

Woman Cuts Neighbor's Face, Arm, Then Barricades In House: Batavia PD

The 30-year-old faces four battery charges, including aggravated domestic battery, after the Wednesday altercation with an elderly neighbor.

18-Year-Old Dies After Car Crashes Into Tree On Route 25: Police

Police said the Batavia man was the only person in the car that hit a tree "for an unknown reason" Saturday morning.

Aurora Residents Killed In Batavia Crash Identified: Police

The two people were driving on South Kirk Road in Batavia Monday afternoon when they were involved in a six-vehicle crash, police said.

2 Dead, 2 Injured In 6-Vehicle Collision On Kirk Road: Batavia PD

Investigation into the collision involving a tractor semi-trailer, a tractor pulling a fuel tank and four cars is ongoing, police said.

Man In Stable Condition After Falling Off Roof: Batavia Police

Police arrived at the Batavia house around 10:14 a.m. Tuesday to assist the man who was working at the property.

2 People Killed In Fabyan Parkway Car Crash: Batavia Police

Three other people were taken to a local hospital for treatment. An investigation into the Sunday evening crash is ongoing.

Aurora Man Forces Woman Into Car Despite Order Of Protection: BPD

The now-arrested man forced the woman into the car, took her phone and drove out of Batavia city limits, police said.

Former Batavia Man Charged With Gun Offenses: State's Attorney

The armed man got his pickup stuck near the home of a person he was previously charged with attempting to murder, police said.

Reckless Driver Who Fled Cops, Crashed Into 2 Cars Arrested

A 21-year-old St. Charles driver was speeding down Wilson Street Tuesday night, nearly hitting several cars before crashing into two others.

3 Cars Stolen, Windows At 4 Shops Shattered After Burglary: BPD

Police were called to the 1400 block of Louis Bork Drive around 5:52 a.m. Thursday.

4 Burglaries To Unlocked Cars Reported: Batavia Police

Batavia police said the reports of car burglaries came in the early morning hours on Tuesday.

Woman, Teen Boy Were Housing Missing Batavia Girl: Police

A 55-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy were charged with harboring a runaway 16-year-old Batavia girl missing for two weeks.

Driver Killed In Crash With School Bus Occupied By 39 Kids: BPD

One child was taken to a hospital after the crash that happened near Hart Road and Papermill Hill Drive in Batavia Tuesday afternoon.

Missing Girl, 16, Found: Batavia Police

The teenager was found in Sugar Grove at about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Woman Pulled From Sideways SUV After Crash On Rt. 31: Batavia FD

She was taken to an area hospital for evaluation after the Monday morning crash near the intersection with Fabyan Parkway, officials said.

Registered Sex Offender Stalked Two Young Girls, Police Say

Two girls told officers that Blayre A. Nash, 29, followed them for several blocks while yelling and asking for their numbers, police said.

Knife Wielding Suspect Located, Charged By Batavia Police

Two construction workers reported being confronted by a man on a bicycle who yelled at them and threatened them with a knife.

Batavia Kicks Off 2021 Slow Down Campaign

Newly designed signs are available for residents to place in their yards, reminding drivers to slow down through neighborhoods.

Suspect Sought In Batavia Attempted Robbery

Police said two men attempted to rob the victim who was waiting for a ride in an apartment building vestibule. One man has been charged.

Chicago Man Gets 10 Years For Batavia Resident’s Overdose Death

The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to a felony charge of drug-induced homicide in connection with a Batavia man’s death in May 2018.