Author: Paul Stukel

A man was hospitalized after being shot Friday evening during a “meetup to purchase items.” According to police, at approximately 8:48pm officers were dispatched to the 600 block of South Liberty Street for a reported shooting, where they located an adult male with a gunshot wound who was subsequently transported to an area hospital for treatment. The preliminary investigation indicated that communication between the shooter and victim had occurred via online messaging, leading to a meetup between the parties to purchase undisclosed items. Detectives from the Major Investigations Division responded to the scene and continue to actively investigate the incident.…

In a remarkable example of cold case investigations, Aurora police have identified and arrested a 44-year-old Burlington, Illinois man in connection with the 2010 murder of an 11-month-old child. According to police, on December 17, 2010, Aurora Police and Aurora Fire Department personnel responded to a home in the 100 block of Cross Street for an 11-month-old boy who was unconscious and not breathing. The child, Michael Ortiz, was initially transported to an Aurora hospital and later transferred to another hospital for additional treatment. He died from his injuries the following day. An autopsy identified multiple injuries, and the DuPage…

In the early morning hours on Tuesday, a rather brazen burglary took place. According the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, an AR-15 rifle was stolen from a deputy’s squad car while parked outside his residence in Aurora. According to the KCSO, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is actively developing and pursuing leads as to possible suspects in the burglary. At this time, investigators believe this was an isolated incident. Additionally, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office of Professional Standards is undertaking an internal review to assess whether KCSO policies and procedures were followed. As this remains an active investigation, anyone…

A 36-year-old Chicago woman is in custody after allegedly striking a 15-year-old bicyclist from Oswego with her vehicle early Wednesday morning and then leaving the scene of the accident. The woman’s license was suspended at the time of the incident. According to police, at approximately 12:07am, officers were dispatched to Route 31 and West Washington Street in Oswego for a report of a bicyclist who had been struck by a vehicle. The vehicle reportedly left the scene and was last seen traveling northbound on Route 31. Approximately 20 minutes after the crash, deputies from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office located…

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence near the 47W500 block of IC Trail, near the intersection of IC Trail and Meredith Road in Virgil, early Tuesday evening to deal with an individual who had barricaded themselves inside a residence and reportedly brandished a firearm. At approximately 6;45pm Tuesday, Kane County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the residence and temporarily closed the area. Residents in the immediate area were advised to remain in place for their safety. After a brief standoff, the subject was taken into custody and the roadway was re-opened. Residents were asked to return to their…

A confirmed case of measles in Kaneland High School has health authorities on alert for potential additional cases and spreading the word to any who may have been exposed to the disease. The Kane County Health Department (KDHC) is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a Kaneland High School student who was unvaccinated against measles. According to the department, the victim is no longer infectious. According to a report from WBBM Radio, students at the school had an e-learning day Tuesday because of concerns over possible exposure. “A spokesperson for Kaneland School District 302 tells WBBM, a student tested…

A Houston man is in custody after 330 pounds of cocaine was found in the semi-truck he was driving on I-88 in Aurora Township. Late last month, deputies from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit conducted a traffic stop on a 2011 Freightliner semi-truck with a Texas license plate that was traveling eastbound on I-88 near Illinois Rt. 31. During the traffic stop, deputies discovered 330 pounds of cocaine located under the sleeper compartment of the truck. As a result, the driver, a 46-year-old Houston man, was arrested and has been charged with Controlled Substance Trafficking and Unlawful…

A 45-year-old South Elgin man has pleaded guilty to disseminating child pornography after he sent a video to the Kane County States Attorney’s Child Exploitation Unit’s undercover computer. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced Friday that Kristofer Ray McMullen has agreed to a sentence of 14 years in prison in exchange for a guilty plea to the offense of Dissemination of Child Sexual Abuse Material (Child Pornography), a Class X felony. According to prosecutors, n January 8, 2025, the defendant sent a child sexual abuse video file (CSAM) to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Child Exploitation Unit’s undercover…

Classic Car enthusiasts will gather together again this year in Geneva to view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles during the annual Concours d’Elegance. Participants from all over the country will display their prized automobiles on Third Street, the heart of Geneva’s charming downtown shopping district lined with shops, restaurants, parks and historical buildings. Some will be awarded one of the coveted “Benz” Trophies. The event is open to the public at no cost, making this a family event with something for everyone to enjoy. This is rare opportunity to view this fantastic collection of award-winning, unique and rare…

A jury has found a 29-year-old Streamwood man guilty of strangling and sexually abusing a young girl over an approximately 6-month period in 2023-2024. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie L. Mosser announced today Quinton K. Hawkins has been found guilty of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, a Class X felony; Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 felony; and Aggravated Domestic Battery – Strangulation, a Class 2 felony (2 counts). According to prosecutors, on multiple occasions between August 1, 2023, and March 15, 2024, Hawkins strangled and sexually assaulted the young child. There was evidence that Hawkins attempted to…