Police Department News

Naperville Man Charged with Two Counts of First-Degree Murder in Domestic Related Homicide

On July 7, 2024, Naperville police investigators secured an arrest warrant for two counts of first-degree murder in a domestic related July 6 homicide. 

Naperville Police Investigate Stabbing

On July 6, officers responded to the 2500 block of Saddlebrook Drive where an adult female was found with apparent stab wounds & was later declared deceased. An adult male was placed under arrest. 

Naperville Police Offer July 18 College Safety Presentation for Students and Parents

The Naperville Police Department's college safety presentation for students and parents on July 18 combines drug and alcohol education with critical personal safety information. 

Police Investigate Shooting on Watkins Lane

Naperville Police are investigating a report of a shooting that occurred around 5 a.m. on Sunday, June 30, in the 1500 block of Watkins Lane. 

Naperville Police Department Plans Stepped-up Traffic Enforcement for July Fourth Celebrations

Naperville Police are participating in a targeted enforcement campaign to keep impaired drivers off the road and ticket unbuckled motorists this Independence Day. 

Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Naper Boulevard Traffic Crash

Naperville Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash involving a construction worker that occurred on South Naper Boulevard at Heatherfield Circle on June 24. 

Police Investigate Shooting on City’s Northeast Side

Naperville Police are investigating the shooting of an individual on the 1000 block of Iroquois Avenue around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, June 23.  

Naperville Residents Invited to ‘Chat with the Chief’ on June 27

Chat with Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres and others from the Naperville Police Department any time from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 2775 Showplace Dr. in Naperville, on Thursday, June 27. 

Naperville Police Investigate Serious Injury Traffic Crash at Naper Boulevard and Culpepper Drive

Naperville Police are investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred around 3:46 a.m. on June 15 at the intersection of S. Naper Boulevard and Culpepper Drive. 

Expert Police Work Leads to the Arrest of Five on Burglary Charges

Traffic stop leads to burglary charges for five alleged offenders after a June 11 retail theft incident at Ulta Beauty in Naperville. 

Naperville Teen Arrested for Residential Burglary

Naperville Police arrested a 19-year-old Naperville resident in connection with a May 28 residential burglary on Blakely Lane. 

Pre-Trial Release Denied for West Chicago Man Charged Selling Cocaine to Undercover Officer

A West Chicago man is being detained pre-trial after Naperville Police arrested him on May 20 for allegedly selling cocaine in the Naperville area. 

Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash on 77th Street

Naperville Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV that occurred Friday, May 17, at 6:43 p.m. in the 1600 block of 77th Street. 

Naperville Police Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Charges

A Harvey man is charged with two petty traffic violations, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, after a May 15 traffic stop. 

Pre-Trial Release Denied for Cook County Man Allegedly Found in Possession of Loaded Gun in Parking Lot of Naperville Recreation Facility

A Palos Park man is charged with felony aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after Naperville Police observed an illegal firearm in his vehicle. 

Naperville Police and Regional Agencies to Participate in Route 59 Traffic Safety Initiative

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Naperville Police Department will join with numerous police agencies in northern Illinois to conduct a traffic safety initiative along the Route 59 corridor. 

Aurora Juvenile Charged with Possession of Semiautomatic Weapon

Naperville Police arrested a 15-year-old male from Aurora on May 5 for possession of a loaded semiautomatic pistol following a traffic stop for improper lane use around 3:15 a.m. 

Naperville Police Arrest Chicago Man Allegedly Selling Cocaine in Naperville

Naperville Police arrested a Chicago man on felony charges following a three-month-long investigation into alleged cocaine sales in the Naperville area. 

Register Your Teen for Naperville Police Department’s Summer Youth Academy

Applications are now being accepted for the Naperville Police Department's six-week Youth Academy to be held on Thursday evenings beginning on May 30 and continuing through July 11, excluding July 4. 

Naperville Police Arrest 3 in Early Morning Motor Vehicle Burglary Incident

Naperville Police arrested two juveniles and one adult for burglary on April 26 after responding to a residential area for a report of a suspicious subject pulling on care door handles.