Monday, February 13, 2012
Daniel Ryan is scheduled for a March 2 hearing that could bring an agreement nearly 10 months after his arrest.
Patch looks back at the week of Feb. 6 to Feb. 10 in DuPage County court: Clarendon Hills—A former Clarendon Hills Police Department officer accused of stealing guns from the department in 2007 appears headed for a possible plea agreement with prosecutors. Court records show Daniel Ryan is scheduled for a plea and sentencing during March 2 hearing. Ryan was indicted last year on aggravated possession of stolen firearms, theft and official misconduct charges. Ryan, 49, of Westmont, previously denied the charges after surrendering to authorities. Records do not indicate any terms of a possible agreement. Darien—The second half of a husband-wife duo has pleaded not guilty to charges of shooting heroin in a gas station bathroom on Christmas …
Monday, April 25, 2011
Here's a look at some of the cases we're keeping an eye on this week.
Being heard at the DuPage County Courthouse this week are separate cases against two Downers Grove women accused of felony theft—one from a high school and one from a youth football program—and hearings are scheduled for the Darien triple-murder case and the Elmhurst attempted-murder case. Darien—Jacob Nodarse, charged with killing three members of a Darien family in March, is scheduled for a hearing on April 26. Co-defendant Johnny Borizov's attorneys have been describing their defense as going after Nodarse's mental health. Nodarse's attorney has objected to releasing some psychological records about his client. Darien—Patricia Johnson and Pamela Williams appear on April 28 for their first hearing since pleading guilty to several felony…
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Officer Tom Lillie was promoted to the position of FIAT SWAT assistant team leader.
Officer Tom Lillie has been promoted to Assistant Team Leader for the Felony Investigative Assistance Team's Special Weaspons And Tactics team. Lillie is a tactical operator on the SWAT team and has been with the Hinsdale Police Department for eight years. Tactical officers train approximately 30 days a year, which include four full-team scenarios in the areas of school violence, hostage taking and domestic terrorism. Hinsdale Police Officer Mike Coughlin said it was no surprise to hear that Officer Lillie was promoted to the position. "Tom is the first one to volunteer when something is needed ... he's very dedicated," said Coughlin. "He's got a good sense of humor, but he knows when to be serious. And he's totally focused on the task at …
Monday, November 22, 2010
Hinsdale investigator assists in case that leaves six-year-old and grandparents dead of gunshot wounds.
UPDATE: Hinsdale Investigator Assists in Murder-Suicide Case That Leaves Six-Year-Old and Grandparents Dead Julia A. Moore, 6, her grandmother Linda E. Brennan, 51, and Mark J. Chapman, 50, who was identified as the child's step-grandfather, were found dead of gunshot wounds at the scene of a double murder-suicide Friday morning. The DuPage County Coroner's office said Julia and her grandmother were shot multiple times. Chapman, who was Brennan's ex-husband, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head after leaving a hand-written note that stated he alone was responsible for the shootings. Police said an on-going custody dispute may have been a contributing factor in the shootings. Chapman and Brennan lived together in the …
Saturday, November 20, 2010
All three were found dead of gunshot wounds Friday morning.
Updated: 12:15 p.m., Nov. 20 A Hinsdale police investigator was among other members of the Felony Investigative Assistance Team called to the scene of an apparent murder-suicide in Westmont Friday morning. A six-year-old girl, who was a student at El Sierra School in Downers Grove, was among three people shot to death Nov. 19 in Apartment C at 515 W. 61st St., in Westmont. Julia A. Moore, her grandmother Linda E. Brennan, 51, and Mark J. Chapman, 50, who was identified in some reports as the child's step-grandfather, were found shot to death in the apartment. The Westmont Police Dept. received a call at 10:04 a.m. Friday, requesting a well-being check on family members. Police said a weapon was recovered at the scene, and there were no …
Monday, October 4, 2010
A U.S. District Court has found Thomas James Zajac guilty of six felony charges that may keep him locked up for the rest of his life.
UPDATE: Hinsdale Police Chief Bradley Bloom said he is "very pleased with the verdict" of the U.S. District Court in Utah that convicted Thomas James Zajac on six felony counts related to the use and possession of an explosive device for purposes of damaging a building. Bloom and Det. Joe Rauen traveled from Hinsdale to Utah last Tuesday to testify on the similarities between the Utah bombing and one that took place in Hinsdale about two weeks prior to it on Sept. 1, 2006. "There are similarities in the Utah case to the one in Hinsdale and our contact with Mr. Zajac that are fairly compelling," Bloom said. In the anonymous letter I received [taking responsibility for it], he was very specific in describing the components of the device set …
Chris Sunryder
5:46 pm on Saturday, November 20, 2010
That's so sad. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family. more ›