September is not typically counted among the most crime-ridden of months.
That dubious honor typically goes the summer months of May-August, when young people are out of school and the weather brings everyone – naughty and nice – outdoors.
But this September has been a particularly busy month for the police and fire departments of the Fox Valley. A steady string of violent crimes, non-violent crimes, fatal fires and traffic fatalities has accumulated from the very first day.
Here’s a run-down of such events, from the date on which they were first reported.
September 1
Two Men Shot In Naperville – Update: One Suspect In Custody
Two men were shot Sunday afternoon in the 600 block of Amersale Drive in Naperville in what police describe as a likely “transaction” gone bad.
The men were transported to hospitals. An 18-year-old male victim from Naperville is in critical condition (and later died) and a 17-year-old male from Aurora was treated at a local hospital and released…read full story.
September 3
APD Seeks Assistance In Search For Shooter
The Aurora Police Department is seeking to identify a person of interest in a shots fired investigation in the Hometown neighborhood…read full story.
September 4
Elgin Woman Dies In Townhome Fire
A 64 year-old Elgin woman was killed in a fire early this morning in a townhome on the 2400 Block of Anna Way.
Just after 4:30 a.m., members of the Elgin Fire Department responded to the townhome complex for a report of a carbon monoxide alarm sounding…read full story.
September 6
No Injuries Reported In Two Shooting Incidents Sunday In Elgin
Elgin police responded to two separate shooting incidents Sunday. Neither involved injuries, although one did produce an undisclosed amount of property damage….read full story.
September 9
Fatal Crash On Randall In Elgin
One person is dead after an accident involving a car and bicycle Wednesday morning…read full story.
September 10
Elgin Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident
Elgin police were called to the 400 block of Barrett Street Thursday evening to respond to a report of shots being fired…read full story.
September 12
APD Searching For Vehicle Wanted In Fatal Hit-And-Run Overnight
Just after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, APD’s 911 Telecommunications Center received calls of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run on the 200 block of North Lincoln Avenue. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man in the roadway in extremely critical condition. Aurora Fire Department paramedics arrived on the scene and transported the man to the hospital…read full story.
September 13
Elgin Police Respond To 43rd Shots Fired Incident In 2021
Elgin police responded to the area of Clock Tower Plaza in Elgin this morning following a report of shots fired.
At approximately 2:07am, police arrived and identified evidence of a shooting...read full story.
September 14
Another Fatal Hit-And-Run, This Time In Bartlett
Bartlett Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a pedestrian yesterday evening.
On Monday, September 13, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Bartlett police responded to the area of Lake Street and Park Boulevard to investigate a fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian...read full story.
September 15
Fatal Crash Involving A Motorcycle Being Investigated By APD
The Aurora Police Department is investigating a fatal accident involving a vehicle and motorcycle that occurred yesterday evening in the Butterfield Parkway/Farnsworth/Kirk Road area.
After police arrived, the motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the striking vehicle remained on the scene…read full story.
September 16
Naperville Police Arrest Subject, Recover Stolen Car and Illegal Firearm
An Aurora man is facing two felony charges after Naperville Police arrested him for being in possession of a stolen vehicle and an illegal handgun…read full story.
September 16
Elgin PD Search For Suspect In Thursday Morning Armed Robbery
According to the Elgin police department, a male subject armed with what appeared to be a handgun successfully robbed an Elgin business in the 700 block of Walnut Avenue early this morning…read full story.
September 17
Man Dead In Motorcycle Crash In Naperville
A 22 year-old man was killed Thursday as the motorcycle he was riding apparently ran off the road on Naper Boulevard in Naperville…read full story.
September 18
Road Rage? Shots Fired After Confrontation On Randall Road In Elgin
Police are searching for a red pick-up truck that was involved in what appears to be a traffic-related shooting on Randall Road in Elgin.
On Friday at approximately 11:58 a.m., Elgin police officers responded to Randall Road and Auto Mall Drive for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed that a red pickup truck was traveling southbound on Randall Road when it stopped abruptly in the roadway, causing the victim vehicle behind it to slam to a halt…read full story.
September 20
Naperville Police Investigate Home Invasion
Naperville Police are investigating a home invasion that took place Saturday that resulted in minor injuries to the resident.
On Saturday, Sept. 18, at approximately 3:41 a.m., Naperville Police Officers responded to the 100 block of Whispering Hills Drive for a report of a burglary in progress…read full story.
September 21
Batavia | Drug Deal Ambush, Shots Fired As Escape Car Crashes Into Tree
An apparent ambush during a drug deal Sunday evening in Batavia resulted in a shots being fired and the escape vehicle crashing into a tree.
On Sunday, September 19, at approximately 11:16 PM, Batavia Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of Lorlyn Circle for a report of shots fired. Upon their arrival, responding officers were directed to an unattended vehicle in the grass courtyard of the apartment complex. The vehicle was found unoccupied and had a suspected bullet hole in it…read full story.
September 22
Armed, Masked Man Robs Fifth-Third Bank In Naperville; FBI On Case
On Tuesday morning, a masked man walked into the Showplace Drive branch of Fifth-Third Bank in Naperville and held it up at gunpoint.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) took over the case from the Naperville Police Department shortly after the robbery was reported…read full story.
September 22
Naperville North Investigates Bomb Threat, Delays Start of School Day; Update: School Closed For Today
Naperville North High School has delayed the start of school due to an undisclosed potential threat, according to posts to Naperville School District 203’s social media pages…read full story.
September 22
BMO Harris In Naperville Robbed; Second Bank Heist In Two Days
Naperville police and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) have responded to a robbery of the BMO Harris Bank branch at 1795 South Washington Street in Naperville this morning, Naperville Police have confirmed. The FBI has taken jurisdiction in this incident.
This would be the second such incident it two days…read full story.
September 22
Two Masked Gunmen Knock Over A Business On Dundee Avenue In Elgin
Elgin police are investigating a robbery by two masked gunmen this afternoon in the 800 block of Dundee Avenue.
At approximately 1:36 p.m. this afternoon, officers responded to a business in the 800 block of Dundee Avenue for a report of an armed robbery. The preliminary investigation showed that two male subjects wearing masks armed with what appeared to be handguns entered the establishment and demanded money from the clerk…read full story.
September 23
NPD Busy Week Continues: Two Masked Men Break Into Jewelry Store, Walk Away With Unknown Amount Of Jewels
The very busy week for the Naperville Police Department continued with the break-in of a jewelry store on West Jefferson Street Wednesday evening.
On Wednesday evening at approximately 9:57 p.m., Naperville Police officers were dispatched to investigate a reported burglary at a jewelry store located in the 0 block of West Jefferson Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the rear entrance to the business showed signs of forced entry…read full story.
September 24
Elgin Police Respond To Report Of Gunfire Overnight
Elgin police responded to another incident of gunfire last night.
On Thursday evening, at approximately 8:51 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of south Belmont St. for a report of shots fired…read full story.
What a month. Let’s hope the last few days of September are a little more mellow, and give our first responders a break.
