Elmhurst is a safe, family-oriented community. We don't see a lot of serious crime or tragedy. But some police stories did stand out in 2012, capturing the interest of readers.
Here are the top 15 police, crime and justice stories of 2012:
December
Body Found Along Salt Creek Positively Identified as Russell Winkler
Police Chase Ends in Elmhurst with Capture of Suspected Robbers
October
Jury Finds Virginia Man Guilty of Attempting to Sexually Assault 7-Year-Old at Elmhurst Banquet Hall
September
'Wicked' Mother Gets 20 Years in Prison For Drugging Son
Woman Beaten During Strong-Arm Robbery on Vallette
Boy Arrested at York for Throwing Feces at Students
August
Registered Sex Offender James Bonafide Accused of 'Inappropriate Behavior' at Timothy Christian School
Plea Nets 16-year Sentence for Man Busted by Elmhurst Police with $3 Million in Cocaine
Oak Street Couple Watches as Their House Burns
July
Villa Park Man Charged With First Degree Murder After Fatal Fire
May
Major Explosion and Fire Rock Villa Park VFW Hall
April
Witness: Robert Drefs Pushed Churchgoers for Donations While Stealing Money
March
February
Elmhurst Man Takes Guilty Plea in Fatal Hit and Run
