Registered Sex Offender Stalked Two Young Girls, Police Say

Two girls told officers that Blayre A. Nash, 29, followed them for several blocks while yelling and asking for their numbers, police said.

Knife Wielding Suspect Located, Charged By Batavia Police

Two construction workers reported being confronted by a man on a bicycle who yelled at them and threatened them with a knife.

Batavia Kicks Off 2021 Slow Down Campaign

Newly designed signs are available for residents to place in their yards, reminding drivers to slow down through neighborhoods.

Suspect Sought In Batavia Attempted Robbery

Police said two men attempted to rob the victim who was waiting for a ride in an apartment building vestibule. One man has been charged.

Chicago Man Gets 10 Years For Batavia Resident’s Overdose Death

The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to a felony charge of drug-induced homicide in connection with a Batavia man’s death in May 2018.

Batavia Girl Safe After Going Missing Sunday: Police

A teen who left home was found Monday and is safe, Batavia police said.

Batavia Police Warn Against ComEd Phone Scams

Individuals posing as utility service providers are calling Batavia residents to steal their information.

Shopper Flashes Gun After Being Asked To Wear Mask: Police

A 51-year-old St. Charles man was arrested Wednesday after showing a Batavia store employee he had a gun in his waistband, police said.

‘Prank’ Shooting Call Leads To School Lockdown In Batavia: Police

A prank caller reported multiple people were shot Thursday at a Batavia home, leading to a lockdown at two schools, police said.

City Reminder: Wipes And Personal Hygiene Products Clog Sewer Lines

"Save yourself costly repairs and heavy clean-up while helping your City Sewer System run at peak capacity."

Kane County Animal Control Addresses 'Coexisting With Coyotes'

Animal Control provides tips for staying safe from roaming coyotes in the area.

Batavia Walmart Loses Thousands In ‘Cash Out’ Scam: Report

Two scammers walked out of the store on Dec. 26 with nearly $3,000 in electronics after tricking a cashier, police said.

Beware Of Coronavirus Vaccine Scams In Batavia

If you get a call, text or email from someone claiming they can get you early access to a coronavirus vaccine, that's a scam.

Crashes Lead To DUI Charges For 2 Batavia Men

A 20-year-old man caused a head-on collision Dec. 13, while another crashed his car into a utility pole Dec. 19, according to reports.

Batavia Man Charged After Standoff With Police Thursday

Police said they were called to the 1200 block of North Washington Avenue after a neighbor saw a man carry a screaming woman inside a home.

Bar Brawl In Batavia Prompts Cease-And-Desist Notice: Report

Bulldog's Cellar Bar & Grill was hit with a cease-and-desist notice for violating the state's coronavirus restrictions, a report states.

Man Robbed At Gunpoint During Online Sales Meetup: Batavia Police

Two men robbed a Batavia resident Sunday night after arranging a meeting online to buy two iPhones, police said.

14 Sex Offenders In Batavia: 2020 Safety Map

Seven of Batavia's 14 sex offenders are classified as sexual predators.

Revenge Porn Charges Filed Against DeKalb Woman By Batavia Police

A 24-year-old DeKalb woman was arrested last week on two felony charges of disseminating nonconsensual sexual images.

Man Dies After Being Trapped Under Lawn Mower In Pond: Police

He was pulled to land by officers, paramedics and his co-workers, but died Monday at Delnor Hospital, police said.

Batavia Man Pretended To Flash Loaded Gun In Bar: Police

Police allege the man “casually” told some bar customers he was armed, while showing others what appeared to be a revolver.

Batavia Man Fell Asleep With Gun At Gas Station: Police

Batavia police allege they found a man sleeping in his car with a gun in plain sight, according to a report.

Decapitated Pigeons, Chickens Found In Batavia Cemetery: Sheriff

The birds were found near a military tank in Batavia’s River Hills Memorial Park, according to police reports.

Police Urge Residents To Lock Up After String Of Car Burglaries

Eight Batavia residents reported their unlocked cars were searched Aug. 11, and one reported their car was stolen, according to police.

Batavia Imposes Curfew, Declares State Of Emergency Amid Protests

The city’s curfew will run from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday.

Police Urge Businesses To Close Ahead Of Planned Protest

The Batavia Police Department apologized Wednesday morning after an emergency alert the day before “created a sense of division and fear.”

Teen Accused In Mass-Murder Plot Guilty On Explosives Charge

A 17-year-old from Batavia planned to detonate explosions at Batavia High School and “kill at his own discretion,” according to officials.

Attempted Murder Defendant Had Shotgun Near Victim's Home: Police

A former Batavia man accused of attempted murder was recently arrested for having a loaded shotgun near his intended victim's residence.

Bomb-Making Teen Faces Life Sentence: Prosecutors

The former Batavia High School student, 16, now faces 14 charges, including terrorism, after explosives were found in his home.

Motion Filed For Batavia Teen In Bomb Case To Be Tried As Adult

The teen could face at least two, more severe felony charges if the Kane County prosecutors motion is granted, the Daily Herald reported.

Kane County Man Accused Of Tampering With Home's Natural Gas Line

Frank E. Ryan, 33, is accused of knowing someone was inside the home when he rerouted the line, the state's attorney's office said.

Police Release Photos In Criminal Damage Investigation

The Batavia Police Department is looking to identify individuals as part of an ongoing criminal damage probe.

Former Suncast Employee Threatened To Shoot Guard: Batavia Police

Batavia police said law enforcement agencies responded to Suncast Corporation Wednesday after a former worker threatened to shoot security.

Batavia Juvenile Facing Charges In FBI, Police Investigation

Kane County State’s Attorney Joe McMahon approved charges Friday against the juvenile for possession of explosives, a news release said.

Batavia HS Student In Custody After Explosives Found At Home

The explosive mixture was destroyed by a controlled detonation at the address where it was found, according to police.

Police Seek Men Who Stole Booze From Gas Station

Do you know these men? The Batavia Police Department says they stole two bottles of alcohol from a gas station on

Aurora Man Accused Of Sex Abuse Of Batavia Teen: Warrant

Police say Anthony Popela had planned a staged kidnapping to flee with the girl to Georgia.

Luring Incident Near Middle School Unfounded: Police

The Batavia Police Department received a report regarding a man asking a student to get into his vehicle Thursday afternoon, police said.

Batavia Woman Sentenced In Burglaries

Aleksandra A. Kunicka​, 27, was sentenced for burglary charges after stealing money from her former employer.

Batavia Man Sentenced in Home Invasion, Battery

The 37-year-old man was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison.