Vape Shop Robbery, Walgreens Retail Theft: Wheaton Crime Blotter

See which crimes were reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.

Fire Displaces All Residents Of Apartment Building In Wheaton

The fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in an apartment building on College Avenue.

Ex-West Chicago Teacher Accused Of Sexually Abusing 5 Students: Prosecutors

Prosecutors say Mario Garcia, 54, of Aurora "inappropriately touched" the students while he was a teacher at Currier Elementary.

Flock Cameras Damaged, Cars Burglarized: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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Business Burglarized, Flock Camera Damaged: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting Of Warrenville Man On I-88

A 36-year-old man was killed in the shooting in April on I-88. State police have released dash camera footage of the incident.

Cars Burglarized, License Plate Camera Damaged: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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Car Stolen At Gunpoint From Driveway In Wheaton

Police say Andrew Strong was armed when he knocked on the driver's car window just after they had pulled into the driveway of their home.

Wheaton Man Sexually Assaulted Woman In Car While Her 6-Year-Old Son Was In Backseat: Cops

Abel Rosales Ventura, 29, of Wheaton, was arrested in Morristown, Tennessee, and is now in custody in DuPage County.

Man Out On Pretrial Release Attacks Woman Near Illinois Prairie Path: Cops

Police say Marvin Carter, 48, punched a Wheaton woman multiple times after he encountered her sitting on a bench near Prairie Path.

Man Charged In Violent Beating Near West Chicago Metra Station

Steven Davis, 43, is accused of beating a man and kicking his face and body near the West Chicago Metra stop.

Law Enforcement Scams Continue To Target Residents In DuPage County: Sheriff's Office

An increasing number of residents are being targeted by law enforcement scams, according to the DuPage County Sheriff's Office.

Man Who Robbed T-Mobile At Gunpoint In Wheaton Sentenced To 28 Years: Officials

Four men have been charged in the robbery, authorities said.

Judge Hands Down 18-Year-Sentence To Carol Stream Man Who Set Fire To Home He Shared With Estranged Wife

DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin called the 2025 arson an "abhorrent case Of domestic violence."

Person Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-88 In Chicago's West Suburbs

At 10:58 p.m. Saturday, two separate crashes involving multiple vehicles happened on westbound I-88 near Winfield Road in Warrenville.

Person Gained Entry To Middle School, Damaged Property In Wheaton

Police say the incident took place sometime between June 12 and June 13 at Edison Middle School, which is under construction.

Tires Slashed, Cars Damaged, Fire Started In Parking Lot: Wheaton Police Blotter

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$10K In Trading Cards Stolen From Package, Wallet Swiped At Whole Foods: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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Glendale Heights Man Charged After Gun Fires, Bullet Goes Through Wall, Hits Family Member: Cops

The incident took place early Tuesday, according to Glendale Heights police.

Car Stolen, Building Burglarized, Liquor Swiped From Store: Wheaton Crimes

Here's a roundup of recent crimes the Wheaton Police Department responded to.

Retail Theft, Stolen Bikes, Disposal Company Impersonation Scam: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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TJ Maxx Hit By Shoplifters, Credit Cards Swiped From Purse, Wallet: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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1 Car Stolen, Another's Steering Column Tampered With In Wheaton: Cops

Police say the incidents took place less than a block from one another.

Craigslist Scam, Car Burglary, Stolen Bike: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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Man Held On Aggravated DUI Charges In Crash That Killed Driver, Injured Passenger In Lombard

Dwayne Rushing, 48, was denied pretrial release in connection with the crash that killed Laura O'Keefe, 35.

DuPage County Deputies To Crack Down On Seatbelt Violations For Memorial Day Campaign

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office will increase patrols in the days leading up to Memorial Day as part of a traffic safety initiative.

Shoplifters Hit 2 Stores In Wheaton In 1 Week

Wheaton police responded to two retail theft reports within days of each other.

Teen Hurt In Shooting In Carol Stream: Police

Police say Tuesday's shooting in the 500 block of Alton Court was an isolated incident.

Applications Open For 2026 Citizen Police Academy In Wheaton

Residents have until June 12 to sign up to take part in a 10-week Citizens Police Academy in Wheaton.

Liquor, Meds Stolen In Separate Retail Thefts In Wheaton

Two retail thefts were reported at different stores in Wheaton within days of each other.

Porch Pirates Nab Packages From 3 Homes In Wheaton

Police say porch pirates stole items that were delivered to three homes in the city. The thefts took place within a week.

Lightning Strike Causes Fire In Wheaton Home

A lightning strike during Friday night's stormy weather caused a Wheaton home to catch fire.

4 Residents Targeted In Identity, Financial Theft Scams In Wheaton

Most of the incidents were reported between March 21 and March 27, according to police.

Car Burglarized, Purse Stolen: Wheaton Police Blotter

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Man Hit 'Several Cars' While Fleeing Cops After Pulling Knife, Gun on West Chicago Resident: PD

Matt Waldow, 39, is also accused of firing a gun in an alley on Aprl 4.

Car Stolen From Garage, Items Nabbed From TJ Maxx: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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Resident Rescued From House Fire In Warrenville

The fire broke out early Saturday morning in a home in the 30W000 block of Maplewood Drive.

Police Seize Gun After High-Speed Chase In West Chicago: Prosecutors

Police say Carlos Barrera, 20, flashed a gun at a person who was walking their dog just before the high-speed chase.

Worker Killed By Falling Metal At Carol Stream Business: Authorities

A crane broke and dropped a large metal spool on the man, police said.

Fire Damages Business On Roosevelt Road In Wheaton

Monday evening's fire left a business on Roosevelt Road uninhabitable.