Author: Paul Stukel

A 24-year-old Aurora man is in custody after allegedly being discovered in possession of 2,000 grams of illegal cannabis and an illegal firearm following an extensive investigation. The suspect has been charged with Armed Violence (a Class X felony); two counts of Unlawful Possession of Weapon by a Felon (a Class 2 felony); and additional felony weapons and cannabis related offenses The Illinois State Police Kendall County Police Assistance Tea, in conjunction with the Aurora Police Department, identified the suspect, and on Monday KCPAT Officers executed a search warrant at his residence in the 300 block of Michigan Avenue in…

A 27-year-old Elgin man was killed last Wednesday when his motorcycle was struck by an SUV in St. Charles. The driver of the SUV allegedly left the scene of the accident before authorities could arrive. On Wednesday at approximately 8:52pm, the St. Charles Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of Country Club Road and North 5th Avenue for a traffic crash involving injuries. It was reported at the time that an SUV and a motorcycle were involved in the crash, and a witness on scene reported that the driver of the involved SUV may have fled the…

According to the Aurora Fire Department, approximately 30 gallons of concentrated bleach was accidently spilled on Aurora’s northeast side this morning. At around 10:25am, firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident in the 2700 block of Beverly Drive involving a punctured container of concentrated bleach inside a semi-trailer. Approximately 30 gallons leaked, with some entering nearby storm drains. Fire crews quickly contained the spill and recovered the material from catch basins. The container has been secured and is no longer leaking. There is no danger to the public. A private contractor is currently assisting with cleanup, which is expected to…

A 20-year-old West Chicago man was denied pre-trial release Friday after being charged for allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase Thursday evening after an attempted traffic stop. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced that the suspect has been charged with two counts of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer (a Class 4 Felony); one count of Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (a Class 4 Felony); and multiple Misdemeanor offenses including Battery and Driving While License Suspended. According to prosecutors, at approximately 11:45pm on Thursday, West Chicago police responded…

A domestic altercation in West Chicago Thursday evening escalated to the point where SWAT and crisis negotiators were required to persuade a gun-brandishing resident to exit his home. According to West Chicago Police, at approximately 9:05pm, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of Allen Avenue following reports of an altercation occurring outside. Officers learned that during the dispute, a 25-year-old male had allegedly brandished a firearm before entering his home. While officers successfully assisted family members in exiting the residence, the suspect remained inside and refused to cooperate with police commands. It was further determined that…

A 23-year-old Aurora man is in custody after a shooting incident on Aurora’s east side Wednesday evening. According to police, at approximately 8:27pm officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert indicating multiple rounds had been fired near the 400 block of Jackson Street. Upon arrival, officers confirmed evidence of gunfire and began canvassing the area. Officers quickly developed information indicating that an individual discharged a firearm into the ground before entering a nearby residence. They made contact at that location, where firearms were located and evidence consistent with the reported gunfire was gathered. That information led to the identification of the…

A 25-year-old Geneva man was killed early Thursday morning after he was struck by an eastbound Metra train about a half-mile west of the Western Avenue grade crossing in Geneva. According to Geneva Police, officers and firefighters were dispatched at 6am to assist Metra police with a report of a train accident involving a pedestrian. The man was located near the Union Pacific-West railway tracks west of Western Avenue, after being struck on the northernmost track. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Preliminary findings indicate no foul play is suspected. The incident remains under investigation by the Metra Police…

A 30-year-old St. Charles man has been charged with 51 felony counts related to his alleged practice of secretly recording “upskirt” videos of both adult women and female children. According to a press release this morning from Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser and City of Geneva Chief of Police Eric Passarelli, the defendant has been charged with Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a Class X felony (2 counts); Reproduction of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a Class 1 felony (6 counts); Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, a Class 3 felony (8 counts); Unauthorized Video Recording Victims Under 18,…

Two Aurora men have been charged following a reckless discharge incident that occurred early Thursday morning in Aurora. According to police, at approximately 12:48am officers responded to multiple ShotSpotter alerts in the 500 block of East Downer Place and 100 block of North Union Street. Evidence of gunfire was located at both scenes, and video footage of the incident was obtained during the initial response. Using License Plate Reader (LPR) technology, authorities identified a vehicle matching the description in the area. Approximately 30 minutes later, officers located and stopped the suspect vehicle. A 9mm handgun was observed in plain view…

Update: According to the Batavia Police Department, an individual hospitalized after the collision has succumbed to her injuries. The victim, a 37-year-old female, was a front-seat passenger in the Tesla that was struck on North Randall Road Wednesday afternoon. Identification of the deceased will be made following notification of next of kin. No charges have been filed at this time. This crash remains an active and open investigation. Four people were hospitalized, one with life-threatening injuries, after a two-car collision on Randall Road in Batavia Wednesday afternoon. According to the Batavia Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 4:19pm at…