Public Safety

On Wednesday August 21, 2024, at 12:50 PM, St. Charles Police officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of E. Main Street for the report of shots fired. The caller advised that a male and two females were walking in that area between the Super 8 Hotel and an adjacent strip mall. One of the females was holding a small child. The caller witnessed what appeared to be a negligent/accidental discharge of a handgun by the male subject. Officers arrived within 3 minutes, located the group, and observed a handgun in the pocket of the male subject as they approached.

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.

The St. Charles Fire Department responded for the report of an appliance fire in a home located in the 3400 block of Royal Fox Drive at approximately 10:20 a.m. on April 16, 2024. The first unit arrived on scene and found heavy smoke from the second floor windows and eaves of the home. The alarm was then upgraded to a working structure fire. The homeowners were home at the time of the fire and were able to exit the home without injury prior to the Fire Department's arrival. Fire companies extinguished the fire within 30 minutes of arrival.

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.

A few safety tips when you are out clearing your driveway or sidewalk this season:

The St. Charles Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire in a home located in the 1400 block of Oak Street at approximately 01:25 am. The first unit arrived on scene in approximately four minutes and reported visible fire venting from the open main entry door to the home. One occupant was found outside in the front yard and was treated and transported to Delnor Hospital. Two other occupants in the home were able to exit without injury. First arriving fire companies extinguished the fire within 15 minutes of arrival.

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.