Police News

The City of St. Charles continues cleanup after a powerful storm struck Kane County on July 14. After the storm, several City departments, including Public Works, the Police Department and Fire Department, responded to storm-related service calls. The Southwest quadrant of St. Charles – the area south of Main Street and west of the Fox River – was hit hardest, and experienced the worst of the city’s storm damage.

“With another powerful storm forecasted for this evening, the City is taking proactive measures to ensure public safety,” City Administrator Heather McGuire said.

In an effort to combat opioid overdoses, the St. Charles Police Department today announced that they will begin giving out free Narcan to anyone who wants it.  Both residents and non-residents can anonymously enter the department's lobby and simply pick up a box at will.  The dispensing location is located in a hallway off the main lobby to ensure privacy. 

The police are looking for assistance from the public in identifying an individual seen at the Norris Recreation Center, 1500 Dunham Road, on Monday, February 26th between the hours of 520 PM and 720 PM.  The police are only looking to speak with the subject regarding a report from that night.

The individual is described as a male, white, between 20 and 30 years of age, about 5’09”, thin build, with Reddish colored hair.

Anyone having information is requested to contact the St. Charles Police Department at 630-377-4435.

Each year, the Polar Plunge—jumping into cold water in cold weather—raises donations for Special Olympics Illinois programming and events. On March 3, 2024, at 10 a.m., members of the St. Charles Police and Fire departments, along with their families and friends, will plunge into the Fox River for the annual Special Olympics Illinois Polar Plunge. Come to Ferson Creek Park, on Route 31 just east of Wildrose Springs Drive to cheer them on. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

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The 2023 St. Charles Holiday Homecoming Parade is Saturday, November 25, 2023. The parade is scheduled to step off at 5:30 p.m. on Main Street (Route 64). It begins at 6th Street and travels east, ending at 4th Avenue. Traffic on both Main Street (Route 64) and 2nd Street (Route 31) will be detoured beginning at 5:15 p.m.

On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 9:08 p.m., St. Charles Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the 1300 block of W. Main Street (Illinois Route 64) for the report of an accident with injuries. Upon arrival officers learned that the accident involved a motor vehicle and a bicyclist. Initial investigation showed that a 2021 Jeep Wrangler was traveling east in the left eastbound lane of W. Main Street. A bicyclist was traveling west in the center dual turn lane. The bicyclist then turned left directly in to the path of the Jeep Wrangler.