At the West Chicago Voice, our commitment to our readers extends to keeping them informed about local crime activity, encompassing DUI and drug offenses, as well as felonies filed by the West Chicago Police or DuPage County Sheriff’s Office (in unincorporated West Chicago). It’s essential to remember that those charged are presumed innocent until proven…
By Heather Niziolek West Chicago Voice WEST CHICAGO — A DeKalb man has been convicted of attempted first-degree murder for a chilling, unprovoked shooting that left a West Chicago man with life-altering injuries in 2021. A DuPage County jury on Thursday night found Ahmad Steele, 38, guilty of both attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery…
WEST CHICAGO – A Warrenville man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after police found him slumped over the wheel of a parked vehicle in front of a closed business. According to West Chicago police, officers discovered Eduardo Correa-Vargas, 32, of Warrenville, Illinois, inside a black Jeep Grand Cherokee on Feb. 19…
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery that took place last week. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 11:34 a.m. on Feb. 25 at Amigo Discount, located at 543 Main Street in West Chicago. By the time officers arrived at the…
In a bold move set to shake up the political landscape, DuPage County Sheriff Mendrick has announced his candidacy for Governor of Illinois in the upcoming 2026 election. Mendrick, known for his unwavering commitment to public safety and law enforcement, declared his decision not to seek a third term as sheriff, choosing instead to bring…
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a West Chicago man charged with crashing into a vehicle head-on killing a man and seriously injuring his wife has been sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Jaime Damian, 22 (d.o.b. 5/23/2002) appeared in Court this afternoon where he entered an agreed…
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that following a four-day-long sentencing hearing, Judge Brian Telander has sentenced Tia Brewer, 22 (d.o.b. 6/21/2002) formerly of Wheaton, to forty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for her role in the 2018 murder of Luis Guerrero, 18, of West Chicago. The State had asked…
This is an update from a previous article published by The West Chicago Voice Authorities are continuing to investigate a shots fired incident that occurred on the 200 block of W. Pomeroy Street. At approximately 9:51 p.m. on January 25, officers responded to a 911 call reporting gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, police confirmed…
Late Saturday night, the West Chicago Police Department announced on social media that officers were investigating an “incident†that had occurred earlier in the evening. As of 11:50 p.m., a significant police presence remained in the 200 block of West Pomeroy. The department stated that officers were actively investigating and added, “There will be a…
Geneva Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend and Her Son Denied Pretrial Release A Geneva man charged in the brutal slayings of his girlfriend and her 13-year-old son was ordered to remain in custody without pretrial release, a Kane County judge ruled on Jan. 14. Alejandro Cota, 50, faces four counts of first-degree murder in connection…
A Villa Park man was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison for his convictions in two separate cases involving illegal firearm possession and a violent home invasion in Wheaton. Timothy Jackson, 32, a convicted felon, received the sentence during a hearing before Judge Margaret O’Connell. The sentencing follows Jackson’s guilty verdicts in two trials…
The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to a fraudulent Facebook profile impersonating the department. The fake account, using the name “DuPage Sheriff,” attempts to deceive individuals and gain access to personal information. To help the public identify the legitimate page, the official DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Facebook profile has approximately 29,000 followers…
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that late yesterday afternoon a woman and her son, both previously found guilty of the murder and armed robbery of Naperville resident Michael Armendariz, were sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). Ernest Collins, 28 (d.o.b. 4/22/1996) formerly of Rockford, and his mother Candice Jones, 44 (d.o.b….
DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a West Chicago teen accused in the shooting death of two individuals on November 9, 2024. Ivan Ramirez, 18 (d.o.b. 5/19/2006) of the 800 block of…
DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the state’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a West Chicago teen accused of shooting to death two individuals last Saturday night. Xavier Arevalo, 17 (d.o.b. 6/27/2007) of the 400 block of Kenwood,…
West Chicago, IL — A 17-year-old has been charged as an adult with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of two men in suburban West Chicago over the weekend, authorities announced. The victims, identified as Alejandro Rios and Antonio Delgado, were found dead after an incident on Saturday night in…
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — A tragic shooting in West Chicago Saturday evening left two people dead and one injured, authorities reported. Police responded to a call around 6:14 p.m. after a witness noticed a vehicle in the 700 block of West Forest Avenue and contacted authorities. Officers arrived on the scene to find two individuals…
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Wheaton Chief of Police Princeton Youker announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a West Chicago man accused of leaving the scene of a crash that claimed the life of an eighty-five-year-old female resident of Winfield. Ryan Devine (d.o.b….
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Naperville man accused of killing the family dog and threatening to kill his two stepdaughters. Nathan Gonzalez, 36 (d.o.b. 10/4/1988) of the 300 block of S….
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Police Chief Colin Fleury announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted a motion to detain a West Chicago man charged in connection with the fatal fentanyl overdose of a local woman. Habile Jacob, 26, of the 1600 block of Orchard Court, appeared in court today and…
On Saturday, September 28, 2024, around 11:50 p.m., West Chicago Police officers responded to a serious two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 59 and Washington Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver of a southbound vehicle on Route 59, who reported that a northbound passenger car attempted to make a left turn onto…
By Heather Niziolek- West Chicago Voice ST. CHARLES, IL — A homeless man faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a juvenile at a local middle school football field in St. Charles on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. on the 700 block of West Main Street, where the juvenile was using the football…
St. Charles Man Charged After Utility Truck Theft and Arson ST. CHARLES, IL — A 44-year-old man from St. Charles, faces multiple charges after an alleged crime spree Wednesday night. According to St. Charles police, Joshua Ales is accused of scaling the fence at the city’s public works facility, stealing a utility truck, crashing it…
A tragic incident on May 7, 2023, that led to the death of a West Chicago man has concluded with a sentencing in Kane County court. Jeffrey Smith, 61, was fatally injured when his motorcycle was rear-ended by a Chevrolet van on the 400 block of South River Street in Batavia. The driver of the…
