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💙 Introducing the Blue Envelope Program!The West Chicago Police Department, in partnership with The Autism Hero Project,...
10/25/2026

💙 Introducing the Blue Envelope Program!

The West Chicago Police Department, in partnership with The Autism Hero Project, is proud to launch this program to support individuals on the autism spectrum and those who may have communication differences during interactions with law enforcement. The goal is to reduce stress, improve communication, and promote safer encounters.

The envelope keeps important documents together for easy access during an interaction with an officer.

Participation is voluntary, no information is collected, and envelopes are available for free at the police department.

For more information, please contact our Police Social Worker, Sofia Gonzalez (630) 293-2235.

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💙 ¡Presentamos el Programa del Sobre Azul!

El Departamento de Policía de West Chicago, en colaboración con The Autism Hero Project, se enorgullece de lanzar este programa para apoyar a las personas con autismo y aquellas que puedan tener diferencias en la comunicación durante interacciones con las autoridades. El objetivo es reducir el estrés, mejorar la comunicación y promover encuentros más seguros.

El sobre permite mantener documentos importantes juntos para que estén fácilmente disponibles durante una interacción con un oficial.

La participación es voluntaria, no se obtiene ninguna información y los sobres son gratis y pueden ser recojidos en el Departamento de Policía.

Para más información, comuníquese con nuestra Trabajadora Social Policíal, Sofia Gonzalez (630) 293-2235.

Our officers ate GOOD this week! A very kind and generous resident stopped by with food for us: chicken, pasta, beef, ch...
10/23/2026

Our officers ate GOOD this week! A very kind and generous resident stopped by with food for us: chicken, pasta, beef, chips, salads, cookies, drinks, you name it! And not only did she stop by on Thursday but she also stopped by today! She wanted to make sure all the shifts, all the officers, everyone had a chance to partake.

Thank you so much for the thoughtful gesture and all the support you have shown our department.

We have a lot of traffic grant related things going on.  Please see the below releases regarding the results of our last...
10/21/2026

We have a lot of traffic grant related things going on. Please see the below releases regarding the results of our last traffic safety campaign and what campaigns are coming next.

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Se vienen varias actividades relacionadas con las subvenciones de seguridad vial. Les comparto los siguientes comunicados de prensa sobre los resultados de nuestra última campaña de seguridad vial y las próximas campañas que tendremos.

On today’s date, October 19, 2026, at approximately 12:39 pm, West Chicago Police Officers responded to Congresswoman De...
10/20/2026

On today’s date, October 19, 2026, at approximately 12:39 pm, West Chicago Police Officers responded to Congresswoman Delia Ramirez's office at 946 N. Neltnor Blvd. regarding a suspicious envelope sent by mail. Officers remained on scene until representatives from the FBI arrived and took over the investigation.

The West Chicago Police Department is cooperating with federal authorities. Any additional inquiries regarding the investigation should be directed to the FBI Chicago Field Office at [email protected].

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El día de hoy, 19 de octubre de 2026, aproximadamente a las 12:39 PM, los agentes de policía de West Chicago acudieron a la oficina de la diputada Delia Ramírez, situada en el 946 N. Neltnor Blvd., en relación con un sobre sospechoso enviado por correo. Los agentes permanecieron en el lugar hasta que llegaron representantes del FBI, quienes se hicieron cargo de la investigación.

El Departamento de Policía de West Chicago está colaborando con las autoridades federales. Cualquier pregunta adicional relacionada con la investigación debe dirigirse a la Oficina Local del FBI en Chicago, a través de [email protected].

Not all criminal cases can be solved over night but you can rest assured that our department will not forget an open cas...
10/15/2026

Not all criminal cases can be solved over night but you can rest assured that our department will not forget an open case, no matter how old it is. Today, twenty five years after sexually assaulting a woman in our town, the suspect has been found guilty.

Thank you to all the officers, those in 2001 and those today in 2026, as well as the Assistant State’s Attorneys, who worked so diligently on this case.

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No todos los casos criminales pueden resolverse de la noche a la mañana, pero pueden estar seguros de que nuestro departamento no olvidará ningún caso pendiente, por muy viejo que sea.
Hoy, 25 años después de haber agredido sexualmente a una mujer en nuestra ciudad, el sospechoso ha sido declarado culpable.

Gracias a todos los oficiales, aquellos de 2001 y los actuales de 2026, así como a los fiscales adjuntos del Estado, que han trabajado con tanta dedicación en este caso.

Man Found Guilty in 2001 Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault Cold Case out of West Chicago

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that following a bench trial that concluded October 7, 2026, Judge Daniel Guerin yesterday afternoon found a man, last believed to be living in Warrenville, guilty of sexually assaulting a West Chicago woman at her residence in 2001. Alberto Gomez, 54 (d.o.b. 6/19/1972) appeared in court yesterday afternoon where Judge Daniel Guerin found him guilty of three counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault (Class X Felony), four counts of Criminal Sexual Assault (Class 1 Felony) and one count of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 2 Felony). On July 17, 2023, Gomez appeared in Bond Court where bond was set at $5 million with 10% to apply. He has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time.
In 2022, Gomez’s DNA was submitted to the national DNA database after he was detained for illegal re-entry into the United States. In late 2022, the West Chicago Police Department learned of a DNA hit from a sexual assault kit collected from a November, 2001 sexual assault in which the DNA swabs recovered from that sexual assault were found to be consistent with Gomez’s DNA. An investigation into the assault conducted by the West Chicago Police Department found that on November 25, 2001, at approximately 4:22 a.m., the victim was alone in her apartment when she realized that a man, later identified as Gomez, was in her apartment. The investigation found that Gomez struck her multiple times in the face, head and stomach, pushed her on the bed and then sexually assaulted her. Gomez then fled the apartment at which time the victim immediately contacted the West Chicago Police Department.
“The identification, prosecution and guilty verdict of a man suspected in a violent sexual assault that occurred nearly twenty-five years ago sends a strong message that in DuPage County you cannot outlast the law,” Berlin said. “We will never give up on a case or a victim, no matter how much time has passed. I commend the West Chicago Police Department for their efforts and commitment to justice that allowed us to charge Mr. Gomez. I also thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Grace Barsanti and Jim Scaliatine for their outstanding work in holding Mr. Gomez responsible for the violent sexual assault of a defenseless woman.”
Gomez’s next court appearance is scheduled for November 5, 2026, for post-trial motions and return of the Pre-sentence Report.

The records department, and therefore the front lobby of our police station, will be closed from 8:00am until approximat...
10/14/2026

The records department, and therefore the front lobby of our police station, will be closed from 8:00am until approximately 11:00am tomorrow, October 15, 2026.

As always, officers are still available to handle all your law enforcement needs. You can either call 911 from your location or press the HELP button located inside the station’s vestibule area.

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El Departamento de Registros y el vestíbulo de la estación de policía estarán cerrados mañana, 15 de octubre, de 8:00am a 11:00am.

Los oficiales seguirán disponibles. Para asistencia, llame al 911 o presione el botón de AYUDA ubicado en la entrada de la estación.

Incident Update Through the course of further investigation, a juvenile suspect was identified and arrested. The person ...
10/08/2026

Incident Update

Through the course of further investigation, a juvenile suspect was identified and arrested. The person was charged with fi****ms offenses. At the initial court appearance, the Judge ordered the person to remain detained at the Kane County Juvenile Detention Center pending the next court date.

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Actualización del incidente

A lo largo de la investigación adicional, un sospechoso juvenil fue identificado y arrestado. La persona fue acusada de delitos contra armas de fuego. En la comparecencia inicial ante el tribunal, el juez ordenó que la persona permaneciera detenida en el Centro de Detención Juvenil del Condado de Kane hasta la próxima fecha de la corte.

On Wednesday September 23, 2026 at around 7:00 pm, officers responded to the 900 block of Roosevelt Rd for shots fired. Officers conducted an area search for a suspect utilizing all police resources available with no suspect found.

The area is now clear.

Our Investigations Unit is actively working the case, following up on any and all leads.

If anyone has information regarding the incident, we ask that you call 630-293-2222

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El miércoles 23 de septiembre de 2026, alrededor de las 7:00 p. m., los oficiales respondieron a la cuadra 900 de Roosevelt Rd para disparar. Los oficiales realizaron una búsqueda en el área de un sospechoso utilizando todos los recursos policiales disponibles sin que se encontrara ningún sospechoso.

El área ahora está despejada.

Nuestra Unidad de Investigaciones está trabajando activamente en el caso, haciendo un seguimiento de todas y cada una de las pistas.

Si alguien tiene información sobre el incidente, le pedimos que llame al 630-293-2222

At approximately 2:30 PM, West Chicago Police Officers responded to a possible road rage incident near Route 59 and Joli...
10/07/2026

At approximately 2:30 PM, West Chicago Police Officers responded to a possible road rage incident near Route 59 and Joliet St. Responding Officers located the suspect vehicle, which had crashed in the area of Joliet St. and Route 59. Responding officers were able to take the suspect into custody. At least three vehicles were struck by the offender prior to the officers' arrival, but there appear to be no injuries.This incident is currently under investigation, the roads are now open.

If anyone has information regarding the incident, we ask that they call 630-293-2222.

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Aproximadamente a las 2:30 p. m., los oficiales de policía de West Chicago respondieron a un posible incidente de agresion en la carretera cerca de la Ruta 59 y Joliet St. Los oficiales que respondieron localizaron el vehículo sospechoso, que se había estrellado en el área de Joliet St. y la Ruta 59. Los oficiales que respondieron pudieron detener al sospechoso. Al menos tres vehículos fueron golpeados por el vehiculo del delincuente antes de la llegada de los oficiales, pero parece que no hay heridos. Este incidente está actualmente bajo investigación. Las calles estan abiertas de nuevo.

Si alguien tiene información sobre el incidente, le pedimos que llame al 630-293-2222.

10/06/2026

The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office has issued the following press release regarding charges filed against a former West Chicago police officer. Upon learning of the allegations, the City acted promptly, initiated an internal investigation, and fully cooperated with the State’s Attorney’s Office. We are sharing the release below as part of our continued commitment to transparency and accountability, including through the activation of the Flock Transparency Portal and enhanced auditing of the ALPR system.

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La Oficina del Fiscal del Estado del Condado de DuPage ha emitido el siguiente comunicado de prensa sobre los cargos presentados contra un ex oficial de policía del West Chicago. Al enterarse de las acusaciones, la Ciudad actuó con prontitud, inició una investigación interna y cooperó plenamente con la Oficina del Fiscal del Estado. Estamos compartiendo el siguiente comunicado como parte de nuestro compromiso continuo con la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas, incluso a través de la activación del Portal de Transparencia Flock y la auditoría mejorada del sistema ALPR.

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09/30/2026

Reminder

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Non emergency City offices will be temporarily closed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1. Office hours on October 1: 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. In case of an emergency, please dial 9 1 1.

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