Police Department News

Naperville Police Arrest Two for Attempted Armed Robbery in Naperville

On March 20, Naperville Police arrested two Naperville individuals accused of robbing a Lisle convenience store at knifepoint and attempting to rob a woman at a Naperville bank. 

Chicago Man Accused of Attempting to Disarm Naperville Police Officer

A judge has granted a motion to detain a Chicago man accused of attempting to grab a Naperville Police officer’s gun after leading police on a high-speed chase on March 14, 2025.  

Naperville Police Participate in St. Patrick’s Day Traffic Safety Campaign

Naperville Police are teaming up with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation for a St. Patrick's Day traffic safety campaign. 

Naperville Police Arrest Two Following Smoke Shop Burglary

Naperville Police arrested two 20-year-old men on March 6 after responding to a call about a burglary in progress at a smoke shop on the 1500 block of W. Ogden Avenue. 

Court Grant’s State’s Motion to Deny Pre-Trial Release for Convicted Felon Accused of Possessing Loaded Firearm

On Feb. 23, Naperville Police arrested an Aurora man on felony weapons charges following a traffic stop. 

Naperville Police Host Scam Awareness Webinar on Feb. 26

The Naperville Police Department is hosting a scam awareness webinar to educate citizens about the latest scams being used to defraud Naperville residents and how to protect themselves. 

Naperville Police Arrest Texas Man following Sextortion Investigation

Naperville Police arrested a Texas man on Feb. 9, 2025, following a lengthy investigation into the online exploitation of a Naperville teen. 

Suspicious Vehicle Investigation by Naperville Police Leads to Felony Weapons Charges

Naperville Police arrested an 18-year-old on Feb. 9 on felony weapons charges after receiving a call about a suspicious vehicle on the city's northwest side. 

Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash at 103rd Street and Book Road

Naperville Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred just after 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 10 near the intersection of 103rd Street and Book Road. 

Naperville Police Arrest Chicago Man on Drug and Weapons Charges

A two-month-long Naperville Police investigation into alleged crack-cocaine sales in Naperville culminated Jan. 14 with the arrest of a Chicago man on felony charges. 

Naperville Police Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 Citizen Police Academy

The Naperville Police Department is now accepting applications for a 10-week Citizen Police Academy (CPA) beginning on March 5. 

Two Juveniles Charged with Early Morning Burglary at Naperville Vape Store

Two juveniles were arrested by Naperville Police early Dec. 29, 2024, after a North Aurora Road business was broken into and burglarized. 

Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash on Auburn Avenue

Naperville Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred just prior to 9 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2024 in the area of Wehrli Drive and Auburn Avenue. 

Three Arrested After Fleeing from an Alleged Stolen Vehicle

Naperville Police arrested three individuals allegedly in possession of a stolen vehicle after fleeing police on Dec. 14, 2024. 

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ This Holiday Season

From Dec. 13 through Jan. 2, the Naperville Police Department joins with law enforcement agencies across Illinois on an impaired driving enforcement campaign. 

Remember to ‘Click It or Ticket’ This Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Naperville Police Department is joining the Illinois State Police for an enforcement campaign that will run from Nov. 22 to Dec. 2.  

Aurora Man Charged with Multiple Class X Felonies in Naperville

An eight-month-long investigation into alleged drug sales in Naperville culminated Nov. 14 with the arrest of an Aurora man on multiple Class X felony charges.  

Court Denies State’s Motion to Detain Pre-trial a Naperville Man Accused of Shooting Another Man in the Chest

An 18-year-old Naperville man is charged with felony aggravated battery and unlawful possession of a machine gun following an investigation into a shooting that occurred Oct. 28 on Testa Drive. 

Naperville Police Investigate Shooting on Testa Drive

A person of interest is in custody after Naperville Police responded to a shooting on the 100 block of Testa Drive on Oct. 28.  

Naperville Police Urge Residents to Enjoy Halloween Safely This Thursday, Oct. 31

Naperville Police would like to offer these Halloween safety tips to ensure that Halloween is a safe, fun and festive time for all.