Naperville Police Department

10/14/2026

NEWS RELEASE: Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash

On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at approximately 8:32 p.m., the Naperville Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of E. Ogden Avenue and Sherman Avenue for a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Responding officers arrived and observed a male lying in the eastbound lanes of Ogden Avenue and a damaged 2024 Blue Volkswagen sedan. The responding officers and members of the Naperville Fire Department provided emergency medical attention to the pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 58-year-old male from Naperville, was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

The preliminary investigation indicated that the driver of the Blue Volkswagen was traveling eastbound on Ogden Avenue and struck the pedestrian, who was walking southbound across Ogden Avenue.

Due to the nature of the crash, traffic crash investigators from the Naperville Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded to the scene to investigate. Eastbound Ogden Avenue from Columbia Street to Sherman Avenue was closed until approximately 11:40 p.m.

The crash is still under investigation. No citations have been issued, nor have any criminal charges been filed.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has any additional information is asked to contact the Naperville Police Department Traffic Unit at (630) 420-6117.

10/12/2026

Mark your calendar to come chat with Chief Arres and other police department leaders about public safety in Naperville. Stop by Sweet Toast Cafe (2035 S. Washington St.) anytime between noon and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

10/08/2026

Practicing situational awareness is not about being fearful. It’s about being present. This October, practice this crime prevention skillset by challenging yourself to look up, look around and stay aware.

Between busy schedules and the constant distraction of our phones, it can be easy to move through our day without fully noticing what is happening around us. This month, the Naperville Police Department’s “A Safer Naper” campaign encourages residents to slow down, look up and practice an impor...

10/08/2026

Health insurance scams happen year-round, but they pick up during Open Enrollment for Medicare and the Marketplace. The FTC explains what to look for to avoid these scams:

Health insurance scams happen year-round, but they pick up during Open Enrollment for Medicare and the Marketplace. If you’re looking to find a new plan, you might search online. But before you click on a search result, remember: scammers and dishonest businesses sometimes pay to appear at the top...

10/07/2026

Our police chaplains are sponsoring a Faith & Blue Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 10, to give the community an opportunity to have some fun and get to know some of our officers. We hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

NEWS RELEASE: Naperville Residents Invited to ‘Chat with the Chief’ on Oct. 14

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres invites the community to chat with him and other members of the Naperville Police Department on Wednesday, Oct. 14. This informal meet-and-greet is part of the Naperville Police Department’s Chat with the Chief series. It will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at Sweet Toast Café, 2035 S. Washington St., #135 in Naperville.

At Chat with the Chief, attendees should not expect a presentation or formal agenda, but rather informal conversation in a relaxed atmosphere. Residents are encouraged to stop by at any time during the event.

“Community policing starts with conversation, and I always appreciate the opportunity to sit down with residents and hear directly from them,” Chief Arres said. “Whether you have a question, a concern, an idea, or simply want to get to know some of the people who serve your community, we’d like to see you.”

Chat with the Chief is typically hosted several times each year in various locations throughout the city. For more information about Chat with the Chief, visit www.naperville.il.us/npd/chatwithchief. Any business owner or manager interested in hosting a future Chat with the Chief at their Naperville location is encouraged to email [email protected].

10/06/2026

Join us Friday, Oct. 9, for a special storytime with an officer! The program starts at 10:30 a.m. at the 95th St Library. Come hear a story, check out a squad car, and have some fun with a real Naperville Police Officer! (A sensory friendly version will be offered at 11:15 a.m.) Details: https://napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-officer-friendly-84305 and https://napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/sensory-friendly-storytime-officer-friendly-84306

10/06/2026

We recently posted openings for a 9-1-1 telecommunicator and an animal control officer. Please share with anyone who might be interested! Find details and apply online at www.naperville.il.us/careers

10/02/2026

We had so much fun at storytime this morning! Thanks to Naperville Public Library for having us and thanks to everyone who stopped by to sing, listen to a safety story, and check out the squad car! Our next Storytime with NPD is next Friday, Oct. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at the 95th Street Library with a sensory-friendly version immediately following at 11:15 a.m. We hope to see you there!

10/01/2026

This week we celebrated the dozens of young artists whose colorful crime prevention messages made it into the 40th edition of the Naperville Police Department’s Crime Prevention Calendar! For four decades, this calendar has brought our police department, schools, students and community together around a simple idea: crime prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Thank you for supporting this incredible collaboration for 40 years!