Crime & Safety

Fires at School, Restaurant, 'Columbine' Shooting Threat, Child Porn: Police This Week

Patch recaps police and fire news from the week of April 7-13, including fires at a school, house and restaurant, a man accused of possessing a stolen car and a man's threat of a "Columbine type" shooting at the courthouse.

Here are the top police and fire stories from last week:

Accused Wheaton North Teacher Pleads Not Guilty in Sexual Assault Case

UPDATED: Fire Doused at Wheaton North Thursday Morning

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UPDATED: Officials Investigate House Fire Near Wheaton North

Wheaton Man Accused of Possessing Stolen Vehicle

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Sheriff: Lombard Man Threatened "Columbine Type" Courthouse Shooting

One Hospitalized After Fire at Butterfield's Restaurant

DUI Alcohol Arrests: Police Blotter

DUI Drug and Alcohol Arrests: Police Blotter

Wheaton Police Charge Addison Man with Child Porn Possession


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