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

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

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

Learn more about the crimes reported on the most recent blotter from the Wheaton Police Department.

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

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

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.

4 Arrested; 55 Ticketed During St. Patrick's Day Crackdown In DuPage County

The safety campaign ran from March 13 through March 23.

Fire Leaves Wheaton Apartment Building Uninhabitable

The fire broke out around 4:20 p.m. Friday in an apartment building on Briarbrook Drive.

Fire Tears Through Apartment Complex In Wheaton

Firefighters were at the scene of an active blaze on Briarbrook Drive Friday night.

Car Burglary, Retail Theft, More: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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

West Chicago Man Accused Of Helping Run $10M Fraudulent Health Care Scheme

Mir Akbar Khan, 57, was indicted on federal charges in connection with a federal health care scheme that took place in 2023 and 2024.

Person Dies Hours After Being Found Guilty, Taken Into Custody At DuPage County Jail

Police say the person being detained had a "medical emergency" shortly after being taken into custody.

West Chicago Makes 1 DUI Arrest, Issues 15 Other Tickets During Super Bowl Crackdown

The increased patrols were part of a statewide traffic safety initiative during Super Bowl weekend.

Another Wheaton Resident Targeted By Caller Posing As Sheriff's Office

The incident comes amid an uptick in a scam in which callers pose as deputies and request funds.

Gun Stolen From Car In Wheaton

Police say the gun was stolen during a burglary on Hill Avenue.

Break-In Attempt, Retail Theft, More: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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Stolen Badge, Identity Theft, More: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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Suspects Still At Large After Shooting Damages Cars In West Chicago

The shots fired incident took place Tuesday evening.

'No Known Victims' As Shooting Under Investigation In West Chicago: Police

There are "no known victims" in what West Chicago police are calling a "shooting" at the Timber Lakes Apartments.

Carol Stream Man Charged In $900K Credit Card, Event Fraud Scheme: Feds

Brandon Getzloff, 42, faces eight federal wire fraud charges in connection with incidents between 2021 and 2024.

Prescriptions Swiped From Desk, Credit Card Fraud Reported: Wheaton Crimes

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Fraudulent Unemployment Claims, Stolen Christmas Decorations: Wheaton Blotter

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52 Tickets, 3 Arrests During DuPage County's Holiday Safety Crackdown

DuPage County's holiday safety campaign wrapped up Monday.

These Tips Will Help You Avoid Mail Theft As Incidents Surge: DuPage Sheriff's Office

The DuPage Sheriff's Office says they've seen a recent spike in incidents of check washing and mail theft.

Car Stolen From Repair Shop, House Burglarized: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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