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Mark Field, Chief
Police Department
900 W. Liberty Drive,  
Hours: 24 Hours
Phone: 630-260-2161
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Police Department News & Press Releases

In this section you will find press releases issued by the Police Department, general news about events and safety, and emergency notices issued by the Department.

  • 9/7/2010 12:06:14 PM  Street Closures during Run/Walk for DuPage PADS
    The 2010 Run/Walk for DuPage PADS will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010, beginning at 8 a.m. During this event, a number of streets will be temporarily closed.
  • 9/2/2010 2:26:39 PM  August Vehicle Burglaries
    During the month of August 2010, a total of 31 motor vehicles were entered unlawfully.
  • 8/25/2010 3:36:55 PM  Dormitory Lockdown Update
    A Wheaton College student came forward last evening and claimed ownership of the involved ammunition.
  • 8/30/2010 3:44:03 PM  Dormitory Lockdown Update, 8/30/2010
    The investigation into this incident has been completed. No criminal charges will be filed as no criminal violations were present.
  • 8/24/2010 3:49:24 PM  Dormitory Lockdown at Wheaton College
    During the early morning hours of Aug. 24, 2010, a small package of bullets was found on the ground just outside of Smith-Traber Dormitory on the campus of Wheaton College.
  • 8/20/2010 4:02:01 PM  Traffic Enforcement Near Schools
    For the safety of students and motorists, and to be considerate to the neighbors of our local schools, the following City ordinances and Illinois laws will be strictly enforced by the Wheaton Police Department. 
  • 8/18/2010 11:22:52 AM  School’s Open – Slow Down!
    Summer vacation is almost over, and soon it will be back to school for the children of our community. Most area schools will be starting classes on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010.
  • 8/10/2010 1:27:46 PM  Train vs. Pedestrian Crash
    At approximately 12:20 p.m. on Aug. 10, 2010, a train versus pedestrian crash occurred on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks at Ellis Avenue.
  • 8/11/2010 10:12:13 AM  Update: Train vs. Pedestrian Crash
    The victim involved in the train vs. pedestrian crash that occurred on Aug. 10, 2010, has been identified as Mr. Imran R. Sulaimana, 29 years of age, of Hanover Park, Ill.
  • 7/16/2010 3:25:17 PM  Information about Telephones and 9-1-1 Connections
    Cellular phones, voice over internet protocols (VoIP), some cable connections, and other types of telephone services DO NOT provide automatic location information to 9-1-1 dispatchers when you dial 9-1-1. Should you utilize cell phones, VoIP, or some cable connections to call 9-1-1, you need to know your location when speaking with the dispatcher.
  • 6/3/2010 3:57:25 PM  Reporting of Coyotes
    When reporting a sighting of a coyote, citizens are encouraged to utilize the police department’s website-based report form.
  • 2/24/2010 4:50:15 PM  Report Coyote Sightings through City’s Website
    In an effort to track the activity of coyotes in Wheaton’s residential areas, the City’s website has a new section for residents to report coyote sightings.
  • 12/8/2009 1:36:26 PM  Law Prohibits Cell Phone Use in School Zones
    House Bill 72 bans the use of cellular telephones by drivers while traveling on a roadway through a marked highway construction or school zone.
  • 12/30/2009 2:20:47 PM  Note New Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2010
    Take note of three new Illinois state laws that become effective Jan. 1, 2010.
  • 4/28/2009 4:38:02 PM  H1N1 Flu Virus (Swine Flu) Information
    The City of Wheaton would like to inform its residents that Wheaton public safety officials are monitoring the events related to ongoing swine flu outbreak.  
  • 9/18/2009 5:09:53 PM  Dispose of Unwanted Medications at Police Station
    The City of Wheaton is once again offering the RxBOX program, which allows residents to dispose of unwanted medicines safely and anonymously.
  • 4/27/2009 11:17:34 AM  Police Department Service Reductions Effective June 1
    Effective June 1, 2009, the Wheaton Police Department will no longer provide services related to non-injury vehicle collisions that occur on private property and vehicle lock-outs.
  • 12/11/2008 3:25:53 PM  False Alarm Activation Fines Changed
    Wheaton’s ordinances regarding fines for false alarm activations recently changed. Residential and commercial alarm users should note the following charges now apply for false alarm activations. 
  • 11/14/2008 4:38:23 PM  Police Department Follows New Guidelines for Reporting Crashes
    The State of Illinois Department of Transportation has notified area police departments of revised accident reporting parameters effective Jan. 1, 2009, which the Wheaton Police Department will be following. 
  • 7/10/2008 3:33:07 PM  Tips Can Help Stop Backflow Preventer Theft
    While there is no perfect solution to eliminate the theft of backflow preventers, a number of actions are recommended by the Wheaton Police Department in light of recent thefts.