Police Department News

Naperville Police Begin Fourth of July Crackdown on Impaired Drivers and Seat Belt Law Violators

The Naperville Police Department is participating in an Independence Day traffic enforcement campaign through July 6 focused on impaired and unbuckled drivers. 

Naperville Police Arrest Three Following Investigation into June 18 Armed Robbery

On June 18, 2026, Naperville Police arrested three men on armed robbery, mob action, and other felony charges following an investigation into an incident that occurred earlier that morning. 

Plainfield Man Charged with Hate Crime for Allegedly Yelling Racial Slur at Nine-Year-Old Boy

Naperville Police arrested a Plainfield man on June 13 on hate crime charges after he allegedly yelled a racial slur at a nine-year-old boy, pushed him and then threw his bike. 

Naperville Police Arrest Felon on Probation Allegedly in Possession of a Handgun

Naperville Police arrested a Richton Park man on June 3 on felony weapons charges after connecting him to a firearm officers observed in plain view inside a parked vehicle. 

Naperville Police Arrest 9 and Issue Dozens of Citations During June 1 Event

Naperville Police responded to incidents involving large gatherings of teenagers in downtown Naperville on June 1, resulting in nine arrests and nearly 30 citations. 

‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign underway for Memorial Day

The Naperville Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running through May 26 during the Memorial Day travel period. 

Naperville Police to Participate in Regional Route 59 Traffic Safety Initiative

On Saturday, May 9, 2026, the Naperville Police Department will join with numerous police agencies in Northern Illinois to conduct a traffic safety initiative along the Route 59 corridor. 

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

Applications are now being accepted for NPD's six-week Youth Academy, which will be held Thursday nights from June 11 through July 23, excluding the week of July 4. 

Naperville Residents Invited to ‘Chat with the Chief’ on May 6

The public is invited to Chat with Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres in an informal meet-and-greet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on May 6 at Stan's Donuts on Route 59 in Naperville. 

Reward Offered for Information in April 17 Shooting Incident

Naperville Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the discharge of a firearm in downtown Naperville on April 17, 2026. 

Naperville Police Investigate Shots Fired in the Downtown Area

Naperville Police are investigating an apparent case of shots being fired somewhere near the 0-100 block of East Chicago Avenue around 7:55 p.m. on Friday, April 17. 

Naperville Police Investigate Alleged Home Invasion

Naperville Police responded to a residence on the 700 block of Inland Circle for a report that a person known to the victim had broken into their apartment on April 11. 

Naperville Police Remind Motorists: Put the Phone Away or Pay

In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Naperville Police Department is stepping up enforcement efforts throughout April.  

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

The Naperville Police Department is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a traffic safety campaign running March 13 through 6 a.m. March 23. 

Attorney General Raoul Charges DuPage County Man with Gunrunning, Possessing Machine-Gun Conversion Devices

A multi-agency investigation into the illegal sale of firearms in DuPage and Kane Counties recently resulted in the arrest of a Aurora man on 72 counts relating to gunrunning and other crimes. 

Naperville Police Arrest Aurora Convicted Felon Charged with Possessing Multiple Firearms, Including Machine Gun

Naperville Police arrested an Aurora man on Feb. 24, 2026, for aggravated possession of a stolen vehicle, which led to additional felony charges for illegal possession of multiple firearms & cocaine.  

Naperville Residents Invited to ‘Chat with the Chief’ on March 6

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres invites the community to chat with him and other members of the Naperville Police Department on Friday, March 6. 

Grundy County Man Charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm following Naperville Police Investigation into November 2025 Incident

A Grundy County man accused of stopping a vehicle in Naperville and robbing one of the vehicle’s occupants at gunpoint last November was arrested by Naperville Police on Feb. 11. 

Naperville Police Arrest Downers Grove Man Charged with Concealing Loaded Gun Under Occupied Child Car Seat

Naperville Police arrested a Downers Grove man for felony aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon and endangering the health or life of a child after a traffic stop Feb. 3.