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.

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

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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.

Man Who Threatened To Attack West Chicago-Based Mission Convicted By Jury

Jimil Parmar, 33, of Georgia, was convicted after a three-day trial in Chicago following threats he made to Sant Nirankari Missions.

Bearded Dragon Saved From House Fire In Warrenville

Firefighters made sure the bearded dragon was "sheltered in place" in the basement as crews extinguished the blaze.

Thief Posed As UPS Driver; Car Burglarized: Wheaton Crime Blotter

A person posed as a UPS delivery driver in a scam that took place in Wheaton in early November.

Thousands In Fragrances Stolen By Man On Pretrial Release In DuPage County: Prosecutors

Police say Felix Pitre Romero, 31, of Chicago, stole the perfume and cologne from stores throughout DuPage County.

Teacher From Wheaton Accused Of Sex Assault, Abuse Of Former Washington Middle School Student

Jessica Bergmann, 34, is accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship that began when the student was a sophomore in Aurora.

Man Charged With Aggravated Battery To Police Officer In Gary Court Incident

Grant L. Witte was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer after a domestic incident on Gary Court in Wheaton.

'Large Police Presence' In Wheaton Neighborhood: Authorities

The "active incident" was over by 8:20 p.m., authorities said in an update Sunday evening, adding most police were leaving the area.

Shoplifting, Stolen Package, Identity Theft: Wheaton Crime Blotter

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Child Pornography Charges Filed Against Wheaton Man

Police say John Jacobson, 23, of the 1900 block of Lancaster Ln., also failed to properly register as a sex offender.

Residents Urged To Drive Sober As Halloween Approaches: DuPage County Sheriff's Office

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office will increase patrols to help keep roads safe for Halloween.

'Multiple Firearms,' 13 Cellphones Found After Wheaton Man Stole Car: Police

Jermaine Morris, 24, 900 block of S. Lorraine Road, had a prior felony conviction before his Oct. 3 arrest, according to police.

Body Found In Tent In 'Wooded Area' In West Chicago

Police say it appears the person had been there "for an extended period of time before being discovered."

Scammers Impersonating Cops In DuPage County: What To Know

There has been a recent surge in phone scams in which the caller poses as a law enforcement officer, sometimes using real names and info.