3 Arrested During 'Teen Takeover' In Naperville: Report
Police said nine people were arrested and nearly 36 citations were issued as officers responded to a planned teen gathering downtown.
- On Monday, Naperville police arrested nine people and issued nearly 36 citations after large groups of 250 to 350 young people gathered along the Washington Street corridor, dispersing crowds by about 11 p.m.
- The Naperville Police Department increased patrols after receiving social media reports of a planned gathering, responding to the trend of "teen takeovers" in Chicago that have increasingly led to fights and property damage.
- Witness Thomas Burke observed groups appearing to be from Bolingbrook fighting near the Riverwalk, while police intervened with warnings, telling participants, "Hey, if you guys fight, you're getting arrested."
- Authorities took five juveniles and four adults into custody on charges including battery, assault, and obstructing a peace officer, with a 23-year-old arrested on four outstanding warrants.
- Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres stated the department will offer "no warnings; there will be no second chances" for those breaking the law, emphasizing that while visitors are welcome, lawbreakers face full legal accountability.
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At least 9 arrests reported after ‘teen takeover’ in Naperville – NBC5 (Chicago)
The “teen takeover” trend has been prevalent in Chicago in the late stages of spring and has officials debating how to address the issue, and the arrival of such “takeovers” in suburbs has departments on notice. The juveniles in this case were arrested on a variety of charges, including battery, assault, illegal possession of cannabis, obstructing identification, and disobeying peace officers.
9 arrested during teen takeover in Naperville, officials say
Nine people, including five minors, were arrested during a large gathering of teens Monday night in Naperville, police said.Large groups began to gather downtown Naperville around 5 p.m., according to Naperville police. Several teams of officers worked the gathering, during which "several juveniles and young adults chose to commit violations of state law and local ordinances," Naperville police said in a enws release.The crowds were dispersed by…
Plainfield, Bolingbrook and Romeoville teens among those arrested in large gathering in downtown Naperville
At approximately 5 p.m. on Monday, large groups consisting of mostly juveniles began to gather in the downtown business district, mainly along the Washington Street corridor between Chicago and Van Buren avenues.
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