September 3rd, 2010-Roadside Safety Checkpoint
With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, the Lisle Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Checkpoint along Maple Ave. on the evening of September 3rd., 2010. Lisle Police Officers will focus their efforts on DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and other traffic safety concerns such as proper occupant restraint usage.
According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the National Highway Transportation Authority (NHTSA), the late night hours during the summer months in Illinois is the deadliest time for alcohol-involved motor vehicle crashes. In the last five years, during the summer months of June through August in Illinois, 149 of the 253 fatalties occurring between midnight and 3am involved a drinking driver.
The Lisle Police Department recommends designating a sober driver and not letting friends and family drive impaired as just two of several simple steps to avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for impaired driving. Other important tips include:
- Plan ahead. Designate a sober driver before going out and give that person your keys.
- If you are impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit or call a sober friend or family member to get you home safely.
- Promptly report impaired drivers you see on the roadways to law enforcement by pulling over and dialing 911.
- Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their safety belt, It is your best defense against an impaired driver.
The law enforcemnt crackdown is funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT's Division of Traffic Safety and it runs concurrently with a media campaign that will remind motorists, "You Drink & Drive. You Lose." For more information, visit www.drivesober.illinois.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Sgt. Randall Johnson, Public Information Officer at (630) 271-4217.
August 20th, 2010-Roadside Safety Checkpoint
With the approach of the Labor Day weekend, the Lisle Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Checkpoint along Maple Ave. on the evening of August 20th, 2010. Lisle Police Officers will focus their efforts on DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and other traffic safety concerns such as proper occupant restraint usage.
According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the National Highway Transportation Authority (NHTSA), the late night hours during the summer months in Illinois is the deadliest time for alcohol-involved motor vehicle crashes. In the last five years, during the summer months of June through August in Illinois, 149 of the 253 fatalties occurring between midnight and 3am involved a drinking driver.
The Lisle Police Department recommends designating a sober driver and not letting friends and family drive impaired as just two of several simple steps to avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for impaired driving. Other important tips include:
- Plan ahead. Designate a sober driver before going out and give that person your keys.
- If you are impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit or call a sober friend or family member to get you home safely.
- Promptly report impaired drivers you see on the roadways to law enforcement by pulling over and dialing 911.
- Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their safety belt, It is your best defense against an impaired driver.
The law enforcemnt crackdown is funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT's Division of Traffic Safety and it runs concurrently with a media campaign that will remind motorists, "You Drink & Drive. You Lose." For more information, visit www.drivesober.illinois.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Sgt. Randall Johnson, Public Information Officer at (630) 271-4217.
May 24th- Residential Burglary
On May 13th, between the hours of 4:30am and 2:45pm, a home in the 2400 block of Shasta was burglariezed. Access was gained through an unsecured basement window. Various items of jewelry were removed from the residence. There is a suspect in the case, which is described as a male black, approximately 6'2", 25-35 years of age, medium build, wearing black clothing, and carrying a white hankerchief. The suspect vehicle is described as a newer model Cadillac or Honda with a "short/boxy" trunk. It may contain the following numbers on the registration plate: 619233.
If you have any information in regards to this case, please contact Sgt. Randall Johnson at (630) 271-4217.
June 25, 2010-Roadside Safety Checkipoint
With the approach of the July 4th holiday, the Lisle Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Checkpoint along Maple Ave. on the evening of June 25, 2010. Lisle police officers will focus their efforts on DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and other traffic safety concerns, such as proper occupant restraint usage.
According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the National Highwat Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the late night hours during the summer months in Illinois is the deadliest time for alcohol-involved motor vehicle crashes. In the last five years, during the summer months of June through August in Illinois, 149 of 253 fatalities occurring between midnight and 3am, involved a drinking driver.
The Lisle Police Department recommends designating a sober driver and not letting friends and family drive impaired, as just two of seceral steps to avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for impaired driving. Other important tips include:
- Plan ahead. Designate a sober driver before going out and give that person your keys.
- If you are impaired, call a taxi, use mass transit, or call a sober friend or family member to get home safely.
- Promptly report impaired drivers you see on the roadways to law enforcement by pulling over and dialing 911.
- Make sure everyone in your vehicle wears their safety belt. It is your best defense against an impaired driver.
The law enforcement crackdown is funded by federal traffic safety fumds through IDOT's Division of Traffic Safety and it runs concurrently with a media campaign that will remind motorists, "You Drink & Drive. You Lose". For more information, visit www.drivesoberillinois.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Sgt. Randall Johnson at (630) 271-4217.
May 18th- Roadside Safety Check
With the approach of the Memorial Day holiday, the Lisle Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Checkpoint along Maple Avenue on the evening of May 28th, 2010. Lisle Police officers will focus their efforts on DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and other traffic safety concerns, such as proper occupant restraint usage.
According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the midnight to 3am time frame is the deadliest on Illinois roads. Not coincidentally, the data also shows this time of day has the highest percentage of alcohol involvement and the lowest safety belt use. For the past four years, 54 percent of drivers involved in fatal crashes during this time frame had been drinking alcohol. The next highest time frame for drinking drivers involved in fatal crashes was 41 percent, between 3 to 6am.
The Lisle Police Department recommends designating a sober driver and not letting friends and family members drive impaired. Other important tips include:
- Planning ahead and turning over car keys to the designated driver
- Using mass transportation, or calling a friend or family member
- Reporting impaired drivers observed on the roadway
- Wearing a seatbelt, which is the best defense against and impaired driver
The law enforcement crackdown is funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT's Division of Traffic Safety, and will run concurrently with the media campaign reminding motorists, "You Drink &Drive. You Lose".
May 18th "Click It or Ticket"
The Lisle Police Department is participating in the Illinois Department of Transportation's Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket" seatbelt enforcement/awareness campaign. This campaign began on May 1st and will continue until May 31st. The Lisle Police Department will conduct extra seatbelt enforcement details aimed at informing motorists to buckle up. According to Illinois Vehicle Code, each driver and front seat passenger of a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in Illinois shall wear a properly fastened safety belt.
March 19th-Roadside Safety Checkpoint May 18th "Click It or Ticket"
On the evening of Friday, March 19th, 2010 the Lisle Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Checkpoint along Rt. 53. Lisle Police officers will focus their efforts on Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and other traffic safety concerns, such as proper occupant restraint usage.
This enforcement effort is conducted as part of the nationwide DUI reduction effort program, "You Drink & Drive, You Lose" and the state of Illinois, "Click It or Ticket" public education safety campaign. Funding has been provided from both state and federal traffic safety programs.
By partnering with other governmental and community organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), which has a local Lisle chapter, the Lisle Police Department hopes to promote the safety and well being of the motoring public.
Enforcement efforts such as these serve as valuable opportunities to keep our roads safe and save lives by reducing the potential for injuries and fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes.
If you have any questions about this, please contact Sergeant Randall Johnson, Public Information Officer, at (630) 271-4200.
March 12th, 2010-Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident
On Friday, March 12th, 2010 at approximately 2:00 am, the Lisle Police Department responded to the area of Ogden Ave. at I355, for a motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, officers observed a single passenger vehicle engulfed in flames on eastbound Ogden Ave. that had crashed into a bridge support post for I-355. A single occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the accident and the identity of the occupant remains unknown, pending the investigation by the Lisle Police Department.
February 1st-Roadside Checkpoint
Roadside Safety Checkpoint along Ogden Ave.. Lisle Police officers will focus their efforts on Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and other traffic safety concerns, such as proper occupant restraint usage.
This enforcement effort is conducted as part of the nationwide DUI reduction effort program, "You Drink & Drive, You Lose" and the state of Illinois, "Click It or Ticket" public education safety campaign. Funding has been provided from both state and federal traffic safety programs.
By partnering with other governmental and community organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MAAD), which has a local Lisle chapter, the Lisle Police Department hopes to promote the safety and well being of the motoring public.
Enforcement efforts such as these serve as valuable opportunities to keep our roads safe and save lives by reducing the potential for injuries and fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes.
If you have any questions about this, please contact Sergeant Randall Johnson, Public Information Officer, at (630) 271-4200.
November 24th, 2009-Residential Burglary Arrest
On October 6th, 2009 at approximately 11:00 A.M., the Lisle Police Department was dispatched to the 4400 block of Chelsea Ave. in response to a Home Invasion, which had occurred at approximately 10:00 A.M. Officers met with two victims who related that two men rang their doorbell, posing as employees of the phone company. When the victim opened the door, one of the suspects produced a handgun and pressed the gun against the victim's body, forcing the victim back into the house. Once inside the residence, the suspects bound the hands and feet of both victims with "ziptie" type restraints. The suspects asked the victims where all the money was and the whereabouts of a past resident of the house. The victims told the suspects that they had no knowledge of any money and gave the suspects the phone number of the past resident. Both suspects then left the residence, taking only a cell phone from one of the victims. The victims were able to free themselves from the restraints and contacted the police.
Lisle police detectives met with the former resident of the house, who related that he did know who may have been responsible for the home invasion. While the detectives were talking to him, he was contacted by cell phone from a subject who was attempting to extort a large amount of money from him by threat of violence.
On Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 the Lisle Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with the Home Invasion.
Arrestee Information:
1. Romo, Anthony J. (DOB 11/19/61) 7717 Sawyer Rd. Darien, IL
2. Bruno, Mario P. (DOB 07/01/62) 7006 Cambridge Dr. Downers Grove, IL
Criminal Charges for both suspects:
1. Home Invasion (Class X Felony)
2. Armed Robbery (Class X Felony)
3. Intimidation (Class 3 Felony)
4. Aggravated Unlawful Restraint (Class 3 Felony)
A third suspect involved in the crime (Eric C. Albain DOB 10/15/87 18W108 Claremont St. Darien, IL) was indicted along with Romo and Bruno on Thursday, November 19th, 2009. Albain is expected to appear in court this morning (11/24/09).
All three suspects were charged with the four felony counts listed above.
Romo and Bruno are free after posting bond of $75,000.
November 18th 2009-Residential Burglary Arrest
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On Wednesday November 18th 2009, the Lisle Police Department arrested two subjects on arrest warrants in connection with a residential burglary, which occurred on October 15th, 2009, in the 2200 block of Regency Woods, Lisle.
Arrestee #1: Nguyen, Linh Cuu (DOB 08/07/88) 819 Bethel Ave. Bollingbrook, IL
Criminal Charge: Residential Burglary (Class 1 Felony) $75,000 bond
Arrestee #2: Leardi, Jeffrey David (DOB 10/29/86) 4707 Dumoulin Ave. Lisle, IL $100,000 bond
On October 15th, 2009 forced entry was made through a basement window on a home in the 2200 block of Regency Woods Dr. A 2009 Mercedes-Benz, Apple iPhone, a handgun, and two television sets were taken from the residence. The Mercedes-Benz was located unoccupied several blocks from the residence, shortly after the burglary was discovered.
November 18th 2009- Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
On November 18th, 2009, the Lisle Police Department, with the assistance of the DuPage County Children's Center, arrested an adult male subject on two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse after the Lisle Police Department investigated an allegation that the subject was having a sexual relationship with a 14 year-old female victim. The subject was charged and transported to the DuPage County Jail, where is being held pending bond.
Arrestee: Brito, Mauro R. (DOB 1/15/79) 4945 Keller St. #106, Lisle, IL 60532
Charges: Two (2) counts Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony)
November 17th 2009- "Drano Bombs"
On Tuesday, November 17th 2009, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Lisle Police Department responded to the area of the Lisle Junior High school for a loud noise complaint. Upon arrival, officers heard the sound of an explosion coming from the direction of the field next to Schiesher Elementary School. Officers located debris/remnants of what appeared to be detonated "Drano Bombs". These were (1) one liter water bottles, which contained a household chemical. Officers also located one plastic water bottle that contained a household chemical that was still intact. Officers searched the area and located the remnants of approximately ten water bottles. There is no suspect information at this time. If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Lisle Police Department at (630) 271-4200.
November 16th 2009-Tobacco Compliance Checks
On Monday, November 16th, with the assistance of four underage volunteers, the Lisle Police Department conducted tobacco compliance checks on all 31 establishments within the village that sell tobacco products.
We are pleased to announce that we reached our goal of 100 percent compliance and none of the clerks in any of the businesses sold cigarettes to the minors.
These compliance checks are conducted three times each year to confirm that tobacco license holders are complying with the laws that prohibit the sale of tobacco to minors.
In addition to conducting compliance checks, the Lisle Police Department has been educating tobacco retailers on the minimum age tobacco laws and the importance of verifying the age of their customers. Funding for this program has been made available by a grant from the Illinois Liquor Control commission's, "Kids Can't Buy 'Em Here" Tobacco Enforcement Program.
For more information about the grant, please call (312) 814-2206, or write to the Illinois Liquor commission at 100 W. Randloph Street, suite 7-801, Chicago, IL 60610, or visit their website.
If you have any questions, please contact Sergeant Randall Johnson at (630) 271-4200.
November 13,2009-Click It or Ticket
The Lisle Police Department is participating in the Illinois Department of Transportation's Thanksgiving holiday "Click It or Ticket" seatbelt enforcement/awareness campaign. Beginning on November 13th and running through November 30th, the Lisle Police Department will conduct extra seatbelt enforcement details aimed at informing motorists to buckle up. According to the Illinois Vehicle Code, each driver and front seat passenger of a motor vehicle operated on a street or highway in Illinois shall wear a properly fastened seat safety belt.
September 3rd 2009-Burglary
The Lisle Police Department is investigating a theft of a reliquary (a container of relics, including the physical remains of saints, i.e. bones, pieces of clothing) from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 820 Division Street. The reliquary is made of brass and is an 18th century piece from France, with an estimated value of $10,000. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact the Lisle Police Department at (630) 271-4200.
August 10th 2009-Battery/Robbery
On Monday August 10th, 2009 the Lisle Police Department arrested two suspects in connection with a battery and robbery, which occurred at approximately 11:30pm on August 9th, 2009 in the 2700 block of Buckingham Dr.
Arrestee Information:
- Bracey, Lonny L., DOB (04/22/91) 1827 Centre Point Circle, Naperville, IL Charged with two counts of misdemeanor battery.
- Campbell, Thomas DOB (10/20/77) 2745 Bristol Dr. #105 Lisle, IL Charged with two counts of misdeanor battery and one count of felony robbery.
On the evening of August 9th, 2009, the adult male victim met both suspects at the Lodge in Four Lakes, where the suspects asked the victim for a ride home. The victim agreed and drove the suspects to the 2700 block of Buckingham Dr., Lisle. When the victim exited the vehicle to let Campbell out, he was battered by both suspects and robbed of approximately $30.00.
August 3rd 2009 Elderly Scam
On August 3rd, a Lisle resident received a call from a subject, who stated that he was her grandson and had been arrested in Canada. He asked for $3,900.00 to be wired to him in order to bail him out of jail.
The caller turned out not to be her grandson and the subject had been a victim of a scam that has been occurring nationwide as well as in the Lisle area. If you receive a call from anyone identifying themselves as a family member, take a minute to verify their identify. If you feel you have been the victim of this, or a similar scam, please contact the police immediately.
August 21st 2009 Roadside Safety Checkpoint
The Lisle Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Checkpoint along Ogden Ave. on the evening of August 21st, 2009. Lisle Police officers will focus their efforts on DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and other traffic safety concerns, such as proper occupant restraint usage.
According to data from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the midnight to 3 a.m. time frame is the deadliest on Illinois roads. Not coincidentally, the data also shows this time of day has the highest percentage of alcohol involvement and the lowest safety belt use. For the past four years, 54 percent of drivers involved in fatal crashes during this time frame, had been drinking alcohol. The next highest time frame for drinking drivers involved in fatal crashes was 41 percent, between 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.
The Lisle Police Department recommends designating a sober driver and not letting friends and family drive impaired. Other important tips include:
- Planning ahead and turning over car keys to the designated driver
- Using mass transit, or calling a taxi, friend, or family member
- Reporting impaired drivers observed on the roadway
- Wearing a seat belt
The law enforcement crackdown is funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT's Division of Traffic Safety, and will run concurrently with the media campaign reminding motorists: "You Drink & Drive. You Lose".
If you have any questions about this, please contact Sergeant Randall Johnson, Public Information Officer at (630) 271-4200 or (630) 417-5937 (cell).
June 6th 2009 Internet Threat
On June 4th, the Lisle Police Department arrested a 15 year-old Lisle High School student for posting inappropriate and threatening statements on his Facebook page. The Lisle Police Department was notified by concerned citizens about a statement, which was posted on the juvenile's Facebook page on June 1st which read, "Lisle Senior High School needs to be the target of domestic terrorism". Another statement posted on the Facebook page read, "almost killed the most random person today...". The juvenile was charged with the following, and transported to the duPage County Youth Home:
105 ILCS 5/22-12 Attempted Preventing or Interfering with a Child Attending School, Class B Misdemeanor
720 ILCS 5/26-1 Disorderly Conduct, Class C Misdemeanor
If you have any questions about this, please contact Sergeant Randy Johnson, Public Information Officer, (630) 271-4200.
May 28th, 2009 Gypsy Scams
Several Lisle residents have recently been victims of daytime burglaries, sometimes called Gypsy burglaries. These burglars often pose as construction or utility workers, and sometimes wear hard hats, tool belts, orange safety vests, and carry walkie-talkie radios. One individual tries to distract the homeowner, while other people steal valuables from inside the home. The burglars can be males or females, and they primarily target elderly residents.
Within the last month, there have been two gypsy burglaries at homes in the area of Arbor View Drive and Warrenville Road. Approximately one year ago, a burglary occurred in the area of Ogden Avenue and Old Tavern Road.
To avoid becoming a victim, please keep these tips in mind:
- Never, for any reason, let an uninvited person into your home, even if they claim to work for the Village or other public utility, unless you are able to verify their identitiy.
- If you are approached by a stranger while in your yard, do not let them roam the property. This gives others the opportunity to enter your home while you are being distracted.
- Always keep your doors and windows locked, even while working in the yard.
- Call 911 immediately if any suspicious individuals come to your home. Attempt to remember the physical descriptions of the people and vehicle descriptions, including the licese plate number.
- If you see any suspicious vehicles in your neighborhood, please call 911 immediately.
- DO NOT keep large amounts of cash or expensive jewelry in your home.
- Please help protect your elderly neighbors by contacting the police immediately if you see suspicious people or vehicles around your neighbors' homes.
Please click here to see a short YouTube video about Gypsy crimes
If you have any questions or information about Gypsy burglaries, please contact Detective Louis at (630) 271-4253.
April 28th, 2009 Roadside Safety Checkpoint
On the evening of May 1st 2009, the Lisle Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Checkpoint along Ogden Ave. Lisle police officers will focus their efforts on Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and other traffic safety concerns such as proper occupant restraint usage.
This enforcement effort is conducted as part of the nationwide DUI reduction effort program, "You Drink & Drive, You Lose" and the State of Illinois, "Click It or Ticket" public education safety campaign. Funding has been provided from both state and federal traffic safety programs.
By partnering with other govermental and community organizations, like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Mothers Aginst Drunk Driving (MADD), which has a local Lisle chapter, the Lisle Polcie Department hopes to promote the safety and well-being of the motoring public.
Enforcemnt efforts such as these serve as valuable opportunities to keep our roads safe and save lives, by reducing the potential for injuries and fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes.
If you have any questions about this, please contact Sgt. Randy Johnson at (630) 271-4200.
Apri1 21st 2009-Burglary/Gypsy Scam
On today's date, a male and female subject approached the home of an elderly Lisle resident, stating they were from the water department. The female subject met with the homeowner and asked to come inside to check her water pressure. Once inside, the female subject then asked the homeowner to turn on faucets in various rooms of the house. At the same time, the male entered the home and removed several thousand dollars of cash and coins.
The subjects were described as being between the ages of eighteen and twenty years old and possibly of East Indian descent.
The Lisle Police Department reminds all residents to ask for identification and/or verify a subject's identification through the village, before allowing them entry into your home. The Village of Lisle would not send an employee to your home to conduct water pressure checks.
If you have any information about this crime, or believe that you may been a victim, please call the Lisle Police Department at (630) 271-4200 and ask to speak to a detective.
March 23 2009-Burglary Arrest
On Friday, March 20th 2009 at approximately 10:30 a.m., the Lisle Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a residential burglary, which occurred on February 23 2009, in the 4700 block of Winchester Ave.
Arrestee Information: Matthew McFarlin DOB (06/22/1983), 1210 Burlington Ave. #1W Lisle, IL 60532
Criminal Charge: Residential Burglary (Class 1 Felony)
Court/Bond Information: Held at DuPage County Jail on $75,000 bond.
On the evening of February 23, 2009, a resident of the 4700 block of Winchester Ave. returned home at approximately 8:00 p.m. to find a male black subject standing in her kitchen. The suspect subsequently fled out the back door of the residence. The suspect forced entry into the house through a basement window and before being interrupted by the homeowner, rummaged through the second story bedrooms, and removed a jar containing coins. The Lisle Police Department evidence technicians were able to recover several latent fingerprints and shoe impressions from the scene.
In early March 2009, Lisle detectives received information that McFarlin was released on parole from IDOC, after serving 14 months of an eight year sentence for residential burglaries committed in the northwest neighborhoods of Lisle in November 2007. Due to the similarities of the 2007 burglaries and the February 23, 2009 burglary, Lisle detectives showed a photographic line-up, containing a photograph of McFarlin to the homeowner/witness, who identified McFarlin as the suspect. The latent fingerprints that were located at the scene were positively matched to McFarlin by technicians at the DuPage County Crime Lab.
March 3 2009-Unlawful Acquisition of a Controlled Substance
On March 2, 2009 at 1:30 p.m., the Lisle Police Department arrested a suspect at Jewel/Osco, 1156 Maple Ave. for obtaining sixty (60) Vicodin pills on a forged prescription. The Lisle Police Department was informed by the pharmacy at Osco that a suspect was en-route to their location to pick up a prescription that had been dropped off the previuos week, and which was discovered to be forged. Lisle detectives waited until the suspect purchased the medication and exited the store, before they placed him under arrest. The arrestee was charged with one count of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and one count of Unlawful Acquisition of a Controlled Substance, both Class 4 felonies.
Arrestee: Joseph P. Pryor DOB (05/16/1977) 2071 Westridge Blvd. Bartlett, IL 60103
February 12th 2009-Child Abduction
On 12/12/09, the Lisle Police Department assisted the Fairfax County Police Department (Virginia) with the recovery of a 13 month old child who was the victim of a parental abduction out of Fairfax County, Virginia.
The Lisle Police Department was contacted by a Fairfax County detective and informed that Charles E. Dixon, DOB 11/18/79, who has a felony warrant for his arrest for abduction of his infant child out of Virginia, may be staying with relatives in the Lisle area.
The Lisle Police Department detectives located Dixon's relatives, whose cooperation led to the location of the missing infant. The child, who was safely staying with a family mmember of the father, was returned to relatives of the infant's mother.
Charles Dixon was arrested by the Fairfax county Police Department at Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C.
February 3rd 2009-Armed Robbery
The Lisle Police Department is investigating an Armed Robbery that occurred on January 30th, 2009 at 6:50 p.m. at Dunkin' Donuts, 1109 Maple Ave. A male black subject approximately 30 to 35 years old, average height, thin build with a mustache, entered the store and displayed a black handgun demanding money from the register. The suspect then chased the clerk into the kitchen area of the store and demanded that she return to the front counter to unlock the register. The suspect left the store with an unknown amount of cash and was last seen heading eastbound on Maple Ave. in an unknown type of white vehicle.
If you have information regarding this incident, please call (630) 271-4200 and ask to speak with a detective.
February 2nd 2009-Roadside Safety Checkpoint
On the evening of February 6th, 2009 the Lisle Police Department will conduct a Roadside Safety Checkpoint along Maple Ave. Lisle Police Officers will focus their efforts on Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and other traffic safety concerns such as proper occupant restraint usage. This enforcement effort is conducted as part of the nationwide DUI reduction effort program "You Drink & Drive, You Lose" and the State of Illinois "Click It or Ticket" public education safety campaign.
Funding has been provided from both state and federal safety programs. By partnering with other governmental and community organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD), which has a local Lisle chapter, the Lisle Police Department hopes to promote the safety and well being of the motoring public.
Enforcement efforts such as these serve as valuable opportunites to keep our roads safe and save lives by reducing the potential for injuries and fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes. If you have any questions about this, please contact Sergeant Randall Johnson, Public Information Officer at (630) 271-4200.
December 8th 2008-Bank Robbery
The Lisle Police Department responded to an Armed Robbery at 11:57 a.m. on Monday December 8th, 2008 at the Bank of America located at 4707 Center Ave. A male suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note, which implied that he had a gun and demanded money. After the teller complied with the demands, the suspect left the bank with an unknown amount of United States currency and headed southbound through the parking lot on foot. The suspect was described as a male black dressed in a black hooded sweat shirt, blue jeans, and red gym shoes. Upon arrival to the area of the bank, Lisle police officers set a perimeter and observed a male subject matching the description hiding behind a dumpster in the 900 block of Lacey Ave. As officers approached the suspect, he ran northeast towards Middleton Ave. After a foot pursuit, officers apprehended the suspect in the 900 block of Middleton Ave. The suspect was in possession of a large amount of U. S. currency. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Lisle Police Department, where the case is under investigation by Lisle Police and the FBI. The suspect was identified as Keith D. Kelly (12/20/71) 2039 West Illinois Ave. Aurora, IL 60506.
October 8th 2008-Residential Burglaries
The Lisle Police Department is investigating a series of residential burglaries in the area south of Ogden Ave., east of Main St., and north of Division St. Three burglaries were reported to the Lisle police on September 26th, 2008. These incidents occurred after midnight, and included items being removed from the house by an unknown suspect. Two residential burglaries occurred on October 7th, 2008 between 8a.m. and 4p.m., one of which was north of Ogden near Yackley. If you have any information regarding this case, please call the police department at (630) 271-4200 and ask to speak with a detective.
October 2nd 2008-Scam Warning
On today's date, a Lisle resident recieved a phone call from an unknown subject, falsely claiming to be her nephew. The caller stated that he had been arrested in Kingston, Ontario Canada and needed $2800 for bail money. The caller asked her to send the funds via Western Union and asked her to provide the money transfer control number. This number is necessary for the recipient to collect the money. The following day, the caller contacted the victim and informed her he had received the transfer. If you beleive you have been the victim of this type of scam, or if you have received a similar type of call, please contact the Lisle Police Department immediately.
July 28th 2008-Lisle K9
On Monday, July 28th, Mayor Joe Broda and the Lisle Police Department held a presentation of a bullet-proof vest for the Lisle Police Department's new police canine, "Bart". the Devonshire Independent Living Community (1700 Robin Lane) hosted the presentation at their facility. The vest for "Bart" was fitted and presented by Director Lee Harrison of the Illinois Vest-a-Dog, and was donated by an anonymous resident of the Devonshire. Illinois Vest-a-Dog is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the lives of K-9 police dogs through the purchase and donation of bullet and stab resistant vests. Pat King, from the Devonshire, coordinated the event for the residents of the Devonshire.
UPDATE: After receiving an anonymous tip from a citizen, Lisle detectives presented a case against William M. Daniels (08/22/1987) of 1025 25th Ave. Bellwood, IL to the DuPage County Grand Jury. Mr. Daniels was indicted on (4) four felony counts of robbery. Daniels is currently incarcerated at the Cook County Jail on unrelated charges.
April 9th 2008-Robbery
The Lisle Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at 5:58 a.m. on April 9th 2008. The male black subject entered the Speedway gas station, located at 550 Ogden Avenue, and attempted to purchase merchandise from the store. When the store clerk opened the cash register, the suspect came around the store's counter and struggled with the clerk over the contents of the register. The suspect obtained a small amount of currency from the register and left the store through the front entrance. There was no weapon observed during the incident.
The suspect was described as a male black, approximately 6'1" and 230 pounds. He had braided hair and wore a black shirt, black pants, and black shoes. Upon exiting the gas station, the suspect was observed entering a silver four-door Mazda, before driving east bound Ogden Avenue away from the scene.
Anyone having information about this incident is asked to contact the Investigations Unit of the Lisle Police Department at (630) 271-4200.
March 12th 2008-Disorderly Conduct
On today's date, the Lisle Police Department arrested a fifteen year-old Lisle resident for Unlawful Possession of Firearm Ammunition and Disorderly Conduct.
On 03/10/08, the Lisle Police Department was notified that threats against local law enforcement officers had been posted on a Lisle juvenile's MySpace social networking webpage. The MySpcae webpage contained various comments from the juvenile about a "last stand" and "dropping officers". These postings on the webpage were directed against certain law enforcement officers and also contained numerous mentions and photographs of weapons, gang references, and drug paraphernalia. A search warrant was conducted at the Lisle residence of the juvenile, which resulted in the above mentioned criminal charges.
The juvenile, who is currently on probation in DuPage County, was turned over to the custody of the DuPage County Juvenile Detention Center to await a court hearing.
Unlawful Possession of Firearm Ammunition is a Class A Misdemeanor and Disorderly Conduct is a Class C Misdemeanor. The public is reminded that an arrest is not evidence of guilt and that all defendants in a criminal case are presumed innocent, until proven guilty in a court of law.
March 10th 2008-Home Improvement Scam
The Lisle Police Department is investigating a home improvement scam that occurred recently in Lisle. A homeowner on Chippewa Court reported that three male subjects, posing as contractors, entered the victim's house to discuss roof repairs. One of the suspects asked the homeowner to go to the basement as a distraction, while the other suspect entered the victim's bedroom and took several valuable items. When a third party arrived at the residence, the suspects left the area in a black SUV.
The Lisle Police Department advises that residents not accept home improvement offers by subjects soliciting these services unless they have contacted the business to verify if they are legitimate. If a solicitation attempt is made, do not let multiple subjects into your home, and inform them you will contact the police department to verify their solicitation permit. According to village code, any person wishing to engage in commercial solicitation within the corporate limits of the village must first obtain a solicitation permit from the village. Each applicant who has been issued a permit must then wear a safety badge on their outer garments, so it is visible at all times. This safety badge is issued by the village and shall contain the application number. If you feel you have been a victim of a home improvement scam, please contact the Lisle Police Department and report it immediately.
February 27th 2008-Armed Robbery-Family Video
On 02/27/08, at approximately 9pm, a female entered the Family Video at 2000 Ogden Ave. She displayed what appeared to be a handgun to the cashier and demanded money from the cash drawer. Two similar incidents occurred at Family Video stores in Downers Grove.
On 03/04/08, Michelle M. Wright, age 24, was taken into custody. On 03/05/08, her accomplice, Brian J. Fitzwilliam, age 27, was arrested. Both subjects lived in Chicago and were charged with all three armed robberies. It was determined that the weapon used was a pellet gun.
February 7th 2008-Wildlife
A resident of the Oak Hill Subdvision had their dog out in their yard, when it was attacked and bit by a coyote. The dog suffered some injuries from the attack and had to be treated by a veterinarian. Please be careful when leaving pets and young children outside unattended as wildlife has become more brazen when coming into contact with humans and domesticated pets.
January 29th 2008-Suspicious Person
At approximately 8:15 am, the Lisle Police Department received a call of an attempt child abduction near Tate Woods School in Lisle. A child waiting at a school bus stop in the 4500 block of Devon Avenue was approached by a male asking her for information about the school. The subject was approached and questioned by the mother of the child and left the area before police could question him. After investigating the incident, the subject was located and it was determined that the subject was in fact looking for the school to attend a meeting with a school staff member, and NO attempt child abduction had occurred.
UPDATE: May 15th 2008
On May 14th, 2008, the Lisle Police Department arrested a seventeen year-old Lisle resident on two counts of Residential Burglary in connection with burglaries to residences in the 800 block of Rolling Dr. and the 1000 block of Jonquil Ave.
The burglary at the residence on Rolling Dr. occurred during December 26th-27th 2007, and resulted in the loss of computer equipment and silverware. The burglary at the residence on Jonquil Ave. occurred during the day of January 8th, 2008. This resulted in the loss of various computer game systems.
Nicholas J. Stafford, (DOB 11/18/1990), of 5927 Oakwood Dr. in Lisle, was taken into custody near his residence in the Four Lakes Complex at 9:45a.m. on May 14th. Fingerprint evidence obtained from the scenes of the crimes linked Stafford to both Residential Burglaries.
Stafford was charged with a single count of Residential Burglary for each residence and turned over to the custody of the DuPage County Sheriff's Department at the DuPage County Jail. A bond of $50,000 was set for Stafford in DuPage County Bond court.
Residential Burglary is a Class 1 Felony. A Class 1 Felony carries a penalty of 4 to 15 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The public is reminded that an arrest is not evidence of guilt and that all defendants in a criminal case are presumed innocent, until proven guilty in a court of law.
January 24th 2008- Residential Burglaries
The Lisle Police Department is currently investigating residential burglaries, which have occurred during the past month on the east side of Lisle. Beginning on December 24th, 2007, residences on Rolling Drive (reported 12/27/07), Jonquil Avenue (reported 01/08/08), and Chelsea Avenue (reported 01/23/08) have had items removed from them during daytime residential burglaries. Access to the residences has been gained by breaking a window. The Lisle Police Department is asking for anyone with information about these burglaries to contact the Investigations Unit at (630) 271-4250.
January 10th D.A.R.E. Graduation
Mrs. Slapansky's and Mrs. Raymond's 5th grade classes completed the 16-week D.A.R.E. program at St. Joan of Arc School. Each child was asked to write an essay summarizing what they learned in the program and how it applies to their own life. All essay winners received Toys R Us give certificates donated from the VFW and 1st place winners received plaques from B. Gunther. Thank you to all those who attended and for all who have shown their continued support for the D.A.R.E. program.
UPDATE---The suspect was apprehended by Itasca PD and admitted to several similar incidents in the area.
December 5th 2007- Report # 07-11009 - Retail Theft
The Lisle Police Department needs your help! On 12/05/2007, an unknown male entered Lisle Liquors at 4719 Main St. and requested seven lottery tickets totaling $125 in value. When the clerk turned his back toward the cash register, he ran out of the door with the tickets. Surveillance cameras captured the incident, but we do not recognize the subject at this time. Please review the photos, and if you have any information, please call (630) 271-4250 and ask to speak with a detective. See Adobe .PDF
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