Batavia Crime

DuPage, Kane counties' sheriffs announce fentanyl, cocaine arrest

By Susan Sarkauskas
Dec 3, 2021 2:10 PM - The Kane and DuPage counties' sheriffs announced Friday their first major arrest under a new partnership investigating drug crimes.
Sugar Grove woman, teenager charged with harboring a runaway

By Susan Sarkauskas
Dec 2, 2021 3:08 PM - A Sugar Grove woman and a teenage boy are charged with harboring a runaway, in a case where a Batavia girl was missing for two weeks.
Suburban lawmaker says there's a 'war on police.' Will his proposals help?

Nov 26, 2021 5:30 AM - The number of assaults against poice officers grew substantially last year, according to FBI data. To state Rep. Marty Moylan, it shows there's a "war on police officers" happening, and it's leading not only to more attacks on cops but also to more crime in the suburbs.
Warrant issued for Wisconsin man accused of illegally voting in McHenry County

By Katie Smith
Nov 18, 2021 9:22 PM - A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Kenosha, Wisconsin, man charged with perjury after allegations he drove to Illinois to cast a ballot in the November 2020 election.
Sheriff: Hoffman Estates man arrested in Elgin with 4 pounds of pills of fentanyl and meth

By Rick West
Nov 2, 2021 7:30 PM - A Hoffman Estates man was arrested in Elgin carrying more than four pounds of pills manufactured on the black market and containing either fentanyl or methamphetamine, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Department.
Kane, DuPage sheriffs: Chicago police shortage due to vaccine mandate isn't an emergency for us

By Susan Sarkauskas
Oct 19, 2021 7:03 PM - At least two suburban county sheriffs say they will send their deputies to help the Chicago Police Department only if city officers are in distress or under duress. So they say they will not respond if Chicago is short-staffed because it has suspended officers in a dispute about a COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
Editorial: Kane County's drug treatment initiative

Daily Herald Editorial Board
Oct 19, 2021 1:00 AM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald applauds a creative initiative led by Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain to offer more space for drug addiction treatment
Kane sheriff's department mourns death of retired bloodhound

By Susan Sarkauskas
Oct 18, 2021 5:13 PM - The Kane County sheriff's office is mourning the loss of retired bloodhound Erin, who trailed and tracked missing people and suspects for 10 years.
Oswego man found guilty of sexually abusing child

By Kayleigh Padar
Oct 7, 2021 6:33 PM - An Oswego man was found guilty of sexually abusing a child, authorities said.
Twist in 2002 Lake County murder case could mean new trial for man convicted of pulling trigger

Sep 24, 2021 5:30 AM - In 2003, a Lake County jury convicted Ronald Ruhl of killing a Lake Villa man at the request of a friend who wanted a romantic relationship with the victim's girlfriend. Now, Ruhl is seeking a new trial, and the key to him potentially getting it is a confession from the man authorities say told him to kill.

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Population: 26,045
Year Incorporated:1833
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