Author: Paul Stukel

A 32-year-old Chicago man received a sentence of 57 years in prison for the attempted murder of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend at an Aurora gas station in August 2022. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced today that Judge John Barsanti has sentenced Byron Frazier to a total of 57 years in prison. Last August, a jury convicted Frazier of Attempt first-degree murder, a Class X felony; Aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony; Armed violence, a Class X felony; and Armed habitual criminal, a Class X felony. According to prosecutors, on the afternoon of August 18, 2022, at approximately 4:20pm, Jonathan Chatman pulled into a…

Two people are dead and three others in hospital after the driver of a pickup truck swerved to avoid a deer and crashed into oncoming traffic on Plank Road Sunday evening. According to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’s office, at approximately 9:43pm on Sunday deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Plank Road and Switzer Road for a four-car collision that resulted in the deaths of two individuals at the scene. Three other individuals involved in the crash were flown via helicopter transport to local trauma centers. Detectives on the scene indicated that a red Ford F150…

Two men are in custody after having being apprehended by Naperville police shortly after burglarizing a local smoke shop early Thursday morning. At approximately 2:30am Thursday, police were dispatched for a reported burglary in progress at a smoke shop in the 1500 block of West Ogden Avenue. The caller reported hearing a crashing sound and then witnessing two subjects dressed in black running away from the store. Responding officers discovered broken glass at the business and quickly located the subjects near the area of Jefferson Avenue and Georgia Court. The preliminary investigation indicates that one subject, identified as a 20…

In October 2022, a 22-year-old DeKalb man who was high on THC and on his way to a St. Charles cannabis dispensary lost control of his car on Route 38 just west of Elburn, crashing into two vehicles going the other way and killing a four-year-old girl. Today, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced that Judge Donald J. Tegeler has sentenced the man, Edgar Barrios, to 12 ½ years in prison. On November 20, 2024, Barrios pleaded guilty to the offenses of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Cannabis Causing Death, a Class 2 felony, and Aggravated Driving Under…

Billy Elton, a tribute to the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, will be playing at Aurora’s The Venue this Sunday beginning at 7pm (door open at 6pm). Led by Reid Spears on the piano and lead vocals, this 8-piece band takes you on a timeless journey through the catalogs of these two musical giants. Dedicated to top-notch musicianship, the band performs a completely live show without the use of any backing tracks. Billy Elton will have the audience on its feet singing along to such classics as “Crocodile Rock”, “You May Be Right”, “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting”, “Piano Man”, and many others in…

Aurora police are investigating what they believe was a domestic-related shooting Tuesday afternoon on the city’s northwest side. At approximately 4:28pm on Tuesday, Aurora Police and Fire personnel responded to a incident in the 1000 block of North Edgelawn Drive in Aurora wherein a male subject reportedly fired a weapon during an altercation inside the residence, striking another individual. The injured person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. As this incident is believed to be domesic-related, and based on the initial investigation, authorities believe that there is no ongoing threat to the community. The incident remains under…

A 54-year-old Aurora man has received what is effectively a life sentence in prison after being found guilty of multiple counts of child sexual abuse and pornography. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced yesterday that Judge David Kliment sentenced Ronald J. Lye to 109 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. In January, Judge Kliment found Lye guilty of Manufacturing Child Pornography, a Class X felony (14 Counts); Possessing Child Pornography, a Class 2 felony (17 counts); Possessing Child Pornography, a Class 3 felony (1 Count); and Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 felony (12…

The West Chicago Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in an armed robbery that took place last Tuesday. According to police, at 11:34am, officers responded to Amigo Discount, located at 543 Main Street in West Chicago, for a reported armed robbery. Officers were informed that the suspect had fled the scene and a search of the area yielded negative results. Below are images taken of the suspect. Anyone recognizing the subject or having any other informaton regarding the incident is asked to contact the Investigations Unit at 630-293-2752.

Current DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced Thursday that he is running for Governor of Illinois. In a Facebook post early Thursday morning, Mendrick explained his decision by focusing almost entirely on public safety. “The legislation changes that have been imposed on Illinois from the Governor’s office are state laws that directly conflict with existing federal laws. The Safety Act stops us from rehabilitating people in our jails, and the sanctuary city laws force federal authorities into our neighborhoods because these state laws deny them access to these criminals while they are in custody within a correctional facility. This is…

An 84-year-old Montgomery man has been detained after having admitted to the sexual abuse of children over a 15-year period. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser and Montgomery Chief of Police Phil Smith announced yesterday that Judge Salvatore LoPiccolo has granted the State’s motion to deny pretrial release for the suspect, who is charged with 23 counts of Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 Felony, and 67 counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, Class 2 Felony. According to prosecutors, between January 20, 2008 and July 30, 2022 the suspect, a Boy Scout leader who was involved with various youth…