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<strong>2012</strong><strong>NAPERVILLE</strong> <strong>POLICE</strong> <strong>DEPARTMENT</strong>Annual Report


Inside this issue:Letter from Chief Marshall 3Mission Statement 4Organizational Chart & Quick Stats 5Service Awards 6-7Police Awards Ceremony 8-14Communications Center 15Internal Affairs Unit 16Accreditation 17Special Response Team 18WMD Special Response Team 19ILEAS Mobile Field Force 20Evidence/Property Section 21Animal Control Unit 22NPD Running Team/Vehicle Reclamation 23Records Section 24Reading Buddy Program,<strong>Naperville</strong> Youth Jury Program& FARA Member 25Illinois Crime Prevention AssociationCitizens <strong>of</strong> the Year Award <strong>2012</strong> 26<strong>Naperville</strong> Community Radio Watch 27-28Investigations Division Highlights 29-31NPD Employees 322


LETTER FROM THE CHIEF OF <strong>POLICE</strong>“How great it is to be back at the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department!”On May 18, <strong>2012</strong>, I was sworn in as the new Chief <strong>of</strong> Police <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department. From day one, my jobhas been exciting, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. As a way <strong>of</strong> moving the organization forward, I have introducedsix key areas <strong>of</strong> focus which have been converted into specific strategies with committees to work each strategicarea. In the coming year, we will be focusing our efforts in these areas to create the future vision <strong>of</strong> the organization.Those areas include:Delivery <strong>of</strong> Police Services/Crime Fighting Strategies/Best PracticesOrganizational Structure/Organizational CulturePolice BudgetTalent Assessment/Succession PlanningUnion RelationsIntergovernmental RelationsOverall, <strong>2012</strong> was a year <strong>of</strong> great accomplishment for the men and women <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department. I ampleased to announce that we closed out the calendar year with a 1% decrease in total police calls for service, a 3% increasein overall arrests, a 2% decrease in Part I violent crimes, and a 4% decrease in Part II crimes.The <strong>2012</strong> Annual Report highlights such achievements as our Special Response Team’s second place finish in the <strong>2012</strong>Illinois SWAT Challenge, our reaccreditation with Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditationfor Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), and our first place finish in the <strong>2012</strong> Traffic Safety Challenge.We have experienced several employee retirements as well as two significant employee milestones. Technical ServicesManager Jim Pautlitz accomplished 40 years <strong>of</strong> service with the police department, and Communications CommanderKalah Considine achieved 35 years <strong>of</strong> service, also with the police department.In addition to our employees celebrating their pr<strong>of</strong>essional milestones, our facility has also experienced some milestones<strong>of</strong> its own. With our building reaching its 22-year anniversary, we celebrated with some necessary constructionimprovements. In <strong>2012</strong>, with the project management assistance <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s Transportation, Engineering and DevelopmentTeam, as well as our Department <strong>of</strong> Public Works, we completed a total overhaul <strong>of</strong> our visitor and employeeparking lots, our front lobby, our Community Room, and portions <strong>of</strong> our firing range. In addition, we have received ourfinal order <strong>of</strong> Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors and are transitioning to our first round <strong>of</strong> Ford Police InterceptorUtility vehicles equipped with all wheel drive and a 300hp V6 engine.As we move into 2013, I look forward to the completion <strong>of</strong> the six strategies, the addition <strong>of</strong> civilian personnel to ourdepartment, recognizing the outstanding work <strong>of</strong> the department’s employees at our annual awards ceremony in May,and continuing to maintain the high level <strong>of</strong> service our community enjoys and deserves.Sincerely,Robert W. MarshallChief <strong>of</strong> Police3


Mission StatementIt is the mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department (NPD) toprovide pr<strong>of</strong>essional, high quality, and effective police service inpartnership with the community. We, the members <strong>of</strong> the NPD, believe that ourwork has a vital impact on the quality <strong>of</strong> life in our community.V aluesTo demonstrate commitment to its pr<strong>of</strong>ession,the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department subscribes tothe following values:IntegrityCommitment to EmployeesCommunity PartnershipCommunity Sensitive PolicingPr<strong>of</strong>essionalism4


<strong>2012</strong> <strong>POLICE</strong> <strong>DEPARTMENT</strong> ORGANIZATIONAL CHARTQUICK STATSSworn Personnel 165Civilian Personnel 104.915Sworn PersonnelChief 1 Animal Control Supervisor 1Deputy Chief 3 Animal Control Officers 3Commanders 5 Technical Services Manager 1Sergeants 25 Technical Support Specialist 1Officers 131 Technical Support Administrator 1Civilian Personnel Communications Manager 1Senior Administrative Assistant 1 Communications Supervisors 4Assistant to the Chief 1 Telecommunicators 25Administrative Assistant 4.625 PT Telecommunicator 1Customer Service Assistant 1 <strong>City</strong> Dispatchers 10.5Telecommunication Technician .625 Detention Officers 5Records Section Manager 1 Community Service Officers 11Records Supervisors 2 Crossing Guard 3.79Records Specialists 11 Crime Scene Technicians 4Forensic Technician I 1 Criminal Intelligence Analyst 1Forensic Technician II 2 Crime Analyst 1Property Services Supervisor 1 Social Workers 2Vehicle Reclamation Officer 1 Crime Prevention Specialists 2.255


SERVICE AWARDS<strong>Naperville</strong>’s nationally accredited Police Department employs a staff <strong>of</strong> more than250, whose mission is to provide pr<strong>of</strong>essional, high quality, and effective service inpartnership with the community. The following employees were recognized in <strong>2012</strong> fortheir dedicated years <strong>of</strong> service to the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department:James Paultliz40 YEARS OF SERVICEKalah Considine35 YEARS OF SERVICE25 YEARS OF SERVICEGregg BellChristopher BerardBrian KappelmanKevin O’ConnellPatricia WeissBrian Kappelman20 YEARS OF SERVICEJeffery BrennanDaniel FisherMichael GeigerVincent GortnerJennifer JohnsenNicholas LiberioJohn McAnallyGerald StojKimberly StonerJeffery Brennan6


NPD<strong>2012</strong> Employees <strong>of</strong> the MonthSteve GonzalezJason Maudling<strong>2012</strong> PromotionsSergeant Kammerer to CommanderOfficer David Pastrick to Sergeant<strong>2012</strong> RetirementsDirk Wolgast January 21 Gregg Waitkus July 6Gary Bolt May 11 Steve Edwards October 4David Dial May 18 Gregg Bell October 12Arzania Williams May 31 Peter Spizzirri October 28<strong>2012</strong>11


NPDA. George Pradel Award for Public ServiceArzania WilliamsMeritorious Service AwardGary BoltHilda GodinezPatricia MasonLife Saving AwardMaura FinnBernard KeeganJames SakelakosMeritorious Unit AwardThomas KammererChristopher BerardDaniel RagusaElizabeth Guerrero-DavisRichard WistockiPolice and Fire Commissioner AwardRobert LeeMost DUI ArrestsTimothy BoogerdOfficer David White Scholarship AwardErnest W. KnightSupport Employees <strong>of</strong> the Year AwardAmy CummingsSarah GaneTara Kraft<strong>2012</strong>13


NPD<strong>2012</strong>14


Communications CenterHandled 46,966 E9-1-1 calls, averaging 129 calls per day.Answered 162,994 administrative/non-emergency calls or approximately447 daily.Processed 81,962 police event numbers.Handled 10,641 fire/emergency medical service related incidents.Handled 116,841 utility/<strong>City</strong> Dispatch calls.Dispatched 5,086 utility service requests.Handled 22,393 dig requests.Processed 2,757 service disconnections.TelecommunicatorGail Towner was named Telecommunicator<strong>of</strong> the Year in April <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>.15


Internal Affairs UnitIt is the policy <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department to investigate all allegations <strong>of</strong> employee misconduct.The Internal Affairs Unit is responsible for the investigation <strong>of</strong> complaints made against the departmentor its employees. This unit also processes all commendations and awards received or givenby the department, and handles public information and media inquiries. Internal Affairs Unit activityhas increased commensurate to the growth <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>’s population and the number <strong>of</strong> police departmentpersonnel.During <strong>2012</strong>, the number <strong>of</strong> commendations received by the department continued to far exceed thenumber <strong>of</strong> complaints received. The Internal Affairs Unit recorded 100 commendations, involving atotal <strong>of</strong> 239 separate employees. For sworn employees, 195 positive contacts were received. Civilianemployees received a total <strong>of</strong> 44 commendations.During <strong>2012</strong>, the Internal Affairs Unit recorded 46 complaints, inquiries, traffic crash incidents, andadministrative investigations involving 51 employees. Of these, 42 were sworn employees, and nineinvolved were non-sworn employees. Of the 46 complaints, inquiries, traffic crash incidents, and administrativeinvestigations, 17 were found to involve sustained cases <strong>of</strong> misconduct, and another 15were attributed to preventable traffic crashes. The remaining 24 were either unsubstantiated, unfoundedor non-preventable accidents.16


A ccreditationIn November <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department was reaccredited withAdvanced Law Enforcement Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation forLaw Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). This marks 20 years as a CALEA accredited law enforcementagency.NPD was additionally honored with the award, “Accreditation with Excellence.” This awardis for demonstrated excellence in the development <strong>of</strong> contemporary policy and procedure,excellence in the use <strong>of</strong> accreditation as a tool for continuous improvement, excellence incollection, review, and analysis <strong>of</strong> data for public safety improvement, and excellence in addressingthe intent <strong>of</strong> CALEA standards beyond compliance. This is a rare and prestigiousaward given only to exemplary agencies.In 2009, NPD received Flagship status during its reaccreditation process. In 2007, the PublicSafety Answering Point (Communications Center) received Flagship status during itsseparate and independent CALEA reaccreditation.The <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department was one <strong>of</strong> the first Illinois law enforcement agencies tobe CALEA accredited. The Communications Center has been CALEA accredited since 2001.From left: Chief Mark Palmer,Chief Stephen Walker, & ChiefRobert W. MarshallCALEA assessors meet with NPD StaffFrom left: CALEA Executive Director Sylvester Daughtry Jr., NPD Accreditation Manager Officer Ernie Knight,NPD Chief Robert W. Marshall, CALEA Commission,President Louis M. Dekmar (Chief Of Police, Lagrange Georgia Police Department).17


SRTSpecial Response TeamOn August 7 and 8, members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department’s SpecialResponse Team competed in the <strong>2012</strong> Illinois SWAT Challenge, finishing insecond place.Rich ArsenaultChad BisseggerTim BlackMike CourterierTim CurranShaun FergusonBob LeeJohn Tisol2nd18


WMD Special Response TeamIt is the mission <strong>of</strong> the WMD to respond to a weapons <strong>of</strong> mass destructionincident anywhere in the state or other area approved by the Director<strong>of</strong> the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and to provide allavenues <strong>of</strong> support to the local incident commander, the State Weapons<strong>of</strong> Mass Destruction Team, and the appropriate federal agencies responsiblefor the mitigation and investigation <strong>of</strong> such incidents.19


Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System 3Mobile Field ForceThe ILEAS Mobile Field Force (MFF) is designed to provide rapid,organized, and disciplined response to civil disorder, crowdcontrol, or other tactical situations.In March <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department joined the ILEASRegion 3 Mobile Field Force based in Plainfield, Illinois. As a result,Officer John Reed and Officer Jason Stubler were assigned to theMobile Field Force.In May, Officer Reed and Officer Stubler, as part <strong>of</strong> the ILEAS Region3 Mobile Field Force, were deployed to Chicago for the NATO Summit. ILEAS and its participatingagencies sent approximately 290 Mobile Field Force <strong>of</strong>ficers and deputies to join approximately3,500 Chicago police <strong>of</strong>ficers for the summit. The NATO Summit deployment was the largest singledeployment in ILEAS history. The ILEAS Region 3 Mobile Field Force was deployed to the inner securityperimeter <strong>of</strong> McCormick Place.In October, Officer Reed was deployed with the ILEAS Region 3 Mobile Field Force to serve as alaw enforcement presence at a Warehouse Workers for Justice rally held in Elwood, Illinois. Approximately300-350 protestors from Chicago and Joliet assembled at the Wal-Mart distribution facility.During the deployment, 17 protestors were arrested.20


Evidence/Property SectionThe responsibility <strong>of</strong> the Property and Evidence Section isto maintain a management system for property and evidenceseized by the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department. Themanagement system meets strict and legally sufficientstandards for the handling, security, and disposition <strong>of</strong> evidenceand property.There are currently 37,939 items <strong>of</strong> property and evidence stored in the section.There were 10,860 items received into the section, a 7.4% increase from 2011.Approximately 9,815 items were removed from the property room through returns to owner,auction, transfers to other agencies, and/or Records Section, forfeiture/seizure, or disposal.Lab submissions <strong>of</strong> over 900 items <strong>of</strong> evidence in 560 cases were transported to forensic laboratories.Approximately 1,434 digital flashcards were submitted for processing. There were 38,884 digitalimages contained on the flashcards. There were 452 digital image requests for service with8,741 photographs printed and 812 CD/DVDs created.All inventories, audits, and inspections <strong>of</strong> the section were found to be correct and properly annotated.Property/Evidence Technicians Cummings, Gane, and Kraft received <strong>2012</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> PoliceDepartment Support Employees <strong>of</strong> the Year award for the hard work and dedication they exhibitedin maintaining the high standards as required in the efficient operation <strong>of</strong> the Property andEvidence Section.Forensic TechniciansFrom the left: Amy Cummings, Sarah Gane, and Tara Kraft21


Animal Control UnitIt is the mission <strong>of</strong> the Animal Control Unit to provide safe andhumane shelter for stray, abused, and impounded animals inaccordance with local and state regulations. The unit is responsiblefor assuring the timely and effective enforcement <strong>of</strong>the <strong>City</strong> ordinance and when applicable, state laws. The AnimalControl Unit strives to protect the public’s health and safety from dangerous, sick, or injuredanimals and to educate the public on proper pet care, animal safety, pet overpopulation, and responsiblepet ownership.<strong>2012</strong> Statistics4,535 call for service.Top three wildlife species inquiries– birds (678), raccoons (287) and coyotes (268).441 impounded animals including dogs, cats, and 10 other species.194 were returned to their owners.160 were transferred to shelters.Educational/Press InformationA coyote forum was held in August due to the increase in questions on the behavior <strong>of</strong> northernIllinois’ largest predator.Presentations were conducted at Safety Town, Cub Scouts meetings, National Night Out, andKids’ Campus at local humane societies.A Crimestoppers bulletin was issued during the spring regarding two geese that had been shotwith arrows at a <strong>City</strong> park.<strong>Naperville</strong> Connected newsletters consistently featured tips <strong>of</strong> the month.22


NPD Running TeamIn <strong>2012</strong>, members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department formed a running team. Approximately 30NPD employees, both sworn and non-sworn, are members <strong>of</strong> the team. The team has competedin several races including the Turkey Trot, Crimestoppers 5K, Run for Reading, Run to Remember,and the Run For Her Life 5k Race.In 2013, the team has plans to run in the Shamrock Shuffle, The St. Patrick’s Day 5K, the Run toRemember and the <strong>Naperville</strong> half and full marathon.The <strong>Naperville</strong> Running Company made custom shirts for the team. The cost <strong>of</strong> these shirts wasgraciously provided by FOP Lodge #42, MAP Sergeants Union, and The <strong>Naperville</strong> Running Company.The <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department thanks them for their support!Vehicle ReclamationThe Vehicle Reclamation Unit is responsible for processing Article 36 alcohol-related seizures withthe DuPage and Will County State’s Attorneys’ Offices. Since the State <strong>of</strong> Illinois enacted the lawin 2001, the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department has processed 1,362 vehicles, held 13 auctions, and soldover 403 vehicles, collecting over $869,629.95.23


Records SectionThe <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department’s RecordsSection is staffed Monday through Friday from7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The section maintainsthe confidentiality and integrity <strong>of</strong> police reports, arrest information, and criminal history information.The section also handles requests for dissemination <strong>of</strong> information for our police department,other agencies, and the public. Requests for information must comply with all department, state,and federal laws and guidelines, and confidentiality laws.Below is a snapshot view <strong>of</strong> the Records Section from <strong>2012</strong>Handled 23,620 calls via our call center.Responded to 1,610 records checks for military, Office <strong>of</strong> PersonnelManagement.Responded to 1,814 State’s Attorney requests and probation requests.Responded to 1,344 Freedom <strong>of</strong> Information requests.Responded to 672 insurance requests.Provided 158 police certificate letters for <strong>Naperville</strong> residents.Processed over $349,800 in parking ticket payments.Processed 750 parking ticket complaints.Issued 131 court dates for parking tickets.Scanned 217,471 documents into our optical imaging system.Processed 209 orders for expungement from DuPage and Will Counties.Accepted over $524,748.00 for bond via cash and/or credit cards.Processed over 3,065 booking numbers.Processed 20,371 traffic and non-traffic tickets for DuPage and WillCounties.Processed 6,611 written warning tickets.Handled over $479,490.52 in miscellaneous fees, fines, and seizures.24


Reading Buddy ProgramThe <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department has been involvedwith the Reading Buddy Program at Mill Street ElementarySchool for over 16 years.The Ready Buddy Program is a mentoring programthat builds a positive relationship between the studentsand the police department. Each weekthroughout the school year, 19 police departmentemployees meet individually with students selectedby the classroom teacher.Twice each year, the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Sergeants Association Map #363, sponsors a party forthe students.Since 2010, the <strong>Naperville</strong> Exchange Club has provided a $1,000 grant to the program to purchasebooks for the students. This grant allows the students to begin building their own libraryat home. This year, the grant purchased a birthday book for each student, which werethen placed into the Mill Street School library for their use.<strong>Naperville</strong> Youth Jury ProgramThe <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department uses an innovative programcalled “The Youth Jury.” The Youth Jury is an organizationconsisting up <strong>of</strong> high-school-aged students serving as anadjunct to the various diversion programs <strong>of</strong> the Youth andSocial Services Unit <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department.The Youth Jury Program is designed to serve the communityby providing an alternative to court for first time admittedjuvenile <strong>of</strong>fenders <strong>of</strong> non-serious <strong>of</strong>fenses. Through a cooperativeeffort involving youth, local government, and businesses,the Youth Jury encourages responsible youths to contribute to the law enforcement effort,which benefits the community in providing voluntary public service, prevents crime through positivepeer pressure, and has demonstrated that it is an important part <strong>of</strong> our community partnership.Debbie HansenDeborah, who is responsible for NPD’s false alarm billing,was the recipient <strong>of</strong> the <strong>2012</strong> Public Safety <strong>of</strong> the YearAward. Not only is Deborah a member <strong>of</strong> the FalseAlarm Reduction Association (FARA), she is also on theBoard <strong>of</strong> Directors and serves as vice-president.25


Illinois Crime Prevention AssociationCitizens <strong>of</strong> the Year Award <strong>2012</strong>Jack and Laura Frohn donate many hours to the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><strong>Naperville</strong> through their work on Community RadioWatch (CRW), Citizen Emergency Response Team(CERT), and as tour guides for the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department.Jack and Laura work as a dynamic team,<strong>of</strong>fering their time and energy to all <strong>of</strong> these volunteerprograms.Both Jack and Laura are enthusiastic and knowledgeableNPD tour guides. The tour groups are <strong>of</strong>ten comprised <strong>of</strong> boys scouts and/or residents whoexpress interest in the department. As full time employees <strong>of</strong> the US Postal Service, Jack andLaura still manage to find time to fit department tours into their busy schedules.As members <strong>of</strong> CERT, Jack and Laura are trained in disaster preparedness. They learn how torespond to disasters in their area until pr<strong>of</strong>essional responders are available to help. Jack andLaura spent many hours searching for two missing females in two separate high pr<strong>of</strong>ile missingperson investigations.Jack and Laura are constant and consistent volunteers who generously donate their time and talentsto make our community safer. They are the epitome <strong>of</strong> volunteerism and are deserving recipients<strong>of</strong> the ICPA Citizens <strong>of</strong> the Year.<strong>Naperville</strong> PoliceAssociation <strong>of</strong> ChaplainsThe <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Association <strong>of</strong> Chaplains is designedto provide spiritual guidance, counseling, and comfort intimes <strong>of</strong> crisis to all members <strong>of</strong> the department, bothsworn and civilian, their families, and the people <strong>of</strong> thecommunity through a field service ministry. The Chaplainprogram has been in existence since the 1970’s, andis staffed by a diverse group <strong>of</strong> volunteers from the <strong>Naperville</strong>faith community.26


<strong>Naperville</strong> Community Radio WatchCelebrating 30 yearsThe <strong>Naperville</strong> Community Radio Watch (CRW) was establishedin 1982 by the police department utilizing a group <strong>of</strong>citizen volunteers who were interested in helping their community.Thirty-one CRW members receive annual specializedtraining from police department personnel, and since the inception<strong>of</strong> the program, the CRW has logged thousands <strong>of</strong> patrolhours, acting as additional eyes and ears for the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department. It is not theCRW’s intention to replace the patrol activities <strong>of</strong> police <strong>of</strong>ficers, but to provide the police departmentand the citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Naperville</strong> with additional individuals who are trained in police observationcapabilities to help reduce crime and enhance public safety. The following is a summary <strong>of</strong> activityand achievements that occurred in <strong>2012</strong>.RecognitionThe CRW celebrated their 30th anniversary; 17 members were Presidential Service Award recipients.Beat patrol hours 124; patrol hours 3,198; administrative hours 1,850.Patrol miles 21,416Eighteen members became weather observers and three members are certified as CRWdispatchers.Special PatrolsHandheld School Zone Safety Awareness Project.Seat Belt surveys for the Traffic Unit.Clow Elementary School overnight surveillance.Foreclosed property surveillance.Swimming pool clubhouse surveillance.Two missing person searches.Four radar patrols.Healing Field <strong>of</strong> Honor (121.5 hours <strong>of</strong> patrol).Taxi Cab Fingerprint Project.Two Black Friday commercial parking lot patrols.(Continue next page)27


Community EventsPassport to Safety.Public Safety Open House.<strong>City</strong> Shred Day.<strong>City</strong> Auction, both Spring and Fall.Parades (Electric Light, Last Fling, 4th <strong>of</strong> July, andMemorial Day).Triathlon.Overnight Security Patrols for <strong>City</strong> WideEventsLast Fling, Ribfest, Art Fairs, Jazz Fest.Concerts in the Park and All Hallows Eve at Naper Settlement.Christmas Holiday Lights Parade.Special ActivitiesPurchased and donated treadmill to NPD K-9 Unit.Purchased and donated digital cameras to NPD Patrol Forensic Technicians.Peace Officers Memorial– May <strong>2012</strong>28


Investigations Division HighlightsThe following information represent a brief synopsis <strong>of</strong> cases from <strong>2012</strong>. Many are the result <strong>of</strong> preliminaryinvestigation by Patrol <strong>of</strong>ficers and the subsequent follow-up by department detectives.Money Laundering and Possession/Manufacturewith Intent to Distribute MarijuanaIn late 2011, members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department successfully conducted an undercoveroperation leading to the seizure <strong>of</strong> approximately 580 grams <strong>of</strong> cannabis, $2,400 USC,and a sport utility vehicle. A follow-up interview <strong>of</strong> the suspect resulted in valuable informationregarding a drug-trafficking organization (DTO) currently operating in four states. As aresult, multiple search warrants were conducted in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and Barrington,Illinois with the assistance <strong>of</strong> local and federal agencies. The arrest <strong>of</strong> two additionalsuspects and recovery <strong>of</strong> detailed financial documents led detectives to several false storefrontsand residential properties in California. These locations were being utilized to launderdrug proceeds and distribute product for the large-scale marijuana grow operation.In early <strong>2012</strong>, members <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department, Drug Enforcement Administration,Kenosha, WI Drug Operations Group, Milwaukee, WI High Intensity Drug TraffickingArea, Barrington PD, Des Plaines PD, Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group, andKauai County, Hawaii PD conducted a simultaneous, four-state takedown (Operation Catatonic)in Illinois, Wisconsin, California, and Hawaii leading to the federal arrests <strong>of</strong> 10 highrankingmembers <strong>of</strong> the drug-trafficking organization for Money Laundering and Possessionand Manufacture with Intent to Distribute Marijuana.In August <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, the Wisconsin Narcotics Officers Association awarded the <strong>Naperville</strong> PoliceDepartment with a second-place finish for the <strong>2012</strong> Investigation <strong>of</strong> the Year. Estimated seizuretotals for the <strong>Naperville</strong>-initiated drug investigation include approximately 72,146 grams<strong>of</strong> cannabis, $622,308.50 USC, 24 guns, six vehicles, and nine residential properties worth anestimated total <strong>of</strong> $1,596,367 USC.29


Missing AdultIn January <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, an autistic 21-year old male from <strong>Naperville</strong> wasmissing from his <strong>Naperville</strong> residence. An extensive search was conductedby numerous agencies. Luckily, the subject was located thenext day. After two years <strong>of</strong> planning his trip, the subject had takenseveral trains to Charleston, IL and was located on the campus <strong>of</strong>Eastern Illinois University. He reported that he had wanted to go tocollege.First Degree MurderIn February <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department respondedto a downtown establishment for the report <strong>of</strong> a stabbing. The investigationrevealed that three victims had been stabbed. One <strong>of</strong>the victims died as a result <strong>of</strong> the injuries he received. Detectivesinvestigated the incident which led to the identification and arrest<strong>of</strong> the suspect. The suspect was charged with First Degree Murderand Aggravated Battery. This case is pending trial in DuPageCounty.Aggravated Criminal Sexual AbuseIn May <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department began an investigation into areport <strong>of</strong> inappropriate contact between a 60-year old male coach employedwith local fitness facility and a 15-year old male. During the course <strong>of</strong> a sevenmonth investigation, the suspect was charged with Aggravated Criminal SexualAbuse after it was learned the suspect had sexually abused a minor.Prior to being employed with a local fitness facility, the suspect held a coachingposition with a school in a neighboring community. The suspect was subsequentlyterminated after reports <strong>of</strong> inappropriate activity with students. Inaddition, the school administration learned that the suspect had failed to disclosea 1986 conviction in Scottsdale, Arizona for molesting a 12-year-old student.30


Identity Theft and Wire FraudIn October <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, the <strong>Naperville</strong> Police Department becameaware <strong>of</strong> an international group committing identity theft and wire fraud. During thecourse <strong>of</strong> the investigation, seven suspects were identified who had traveled to Illinoisfrom Georgia. It was learned that the hierarchy <strong>of</strong> the group was operating out <strong>of</strong> EasternEurope. Over 50 fraudulent money/wire transfers were identified, 62 counterfeit identificationcards and passports were recovered, along with computers and printers used tomake the counterfeit identification cards. As a result <strong>of</strong> this investigation, one branch <strong>of</strong>this Eastern European organized crime group was identified and charged with numerousfelonies in DuPage County, and wire fraud victims from across the country were identified.Delivery <strong>of</strong> Methamphetamine and Methamphetamine TraffickingIn October <strong>of</strong> <strong>2012</strong>, a <strong>Naperville</strong> police <strong>of</strong>ficer and his K-9 partner conducteda traffic stop on a pick-up truck for multiple violations. The two occupantswere identified as residents <strong>of</strong> lowa and the K-9 completed a free air sniff <strong>of</strong>the vehicle. After receiving a positive alert, a vehicle search was conductedand 19 pounds <strong>of</strong> methamphetamine was discovered in the bed <strong>of</strong> the pickuptruck under some shingles. Both suspects were charged with Delivery <strong>of</strong>Methamphetamine and Methamphetamine Trafficking and are being held inDuPage County on a $1M full cash bond. To date, this was the largestmethamphetamine arrest in DuPageCounty’s history.31


The <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Naperville</strong> Police DepartmentJOSEPH ACOSTANEAL ADAMSKIRAYMOND ADKINSJARRETT ALBOLDMICHAEL ANDERSKATHLEEN ANDERSONAMANDA ARNEYJASON ARRESRICHARD ARSENAULTJOANNE AULCHARLES BAKERJAMES BAKERSTEVE BAKERTHOMAS BAKERKARYN BARENBRUGGEWILLIAM BARRETTCHRISTOPHER BERARDSTACY BERARDCYNTHIA BICKLEDONA LD BISCHCHAD BISSEGGERTIMOTHY BLACKTIMOTHY BOOGERDJEFFREY BRENNANCARRIE BROUILLETTETIANGE BROWNMARY BROWNINGCHRISTOPHER CALIMICHELLE CALLHAMLOUIS CAMMISOROBERT CARLSONWILLIAM CARLSONMICHAEL CARUSOPAUL CEGLESMELYNDA CHLEBEKJOSHUA CHRISTENSONANTHONY CIMILLUCAVINCENT CLARKKALAH CONSIDINEEDDIE CORNELIUSENDEBORA CORNISHMICHAEL COURTERIERMARTIN CREIGHTONDAVID CRIBAROAMY CUMMINGSBRIAN CUNNINGHAMTIMOTHY CURRANKENNETH CZUBAKRUSSELL DAVISTONY DAVISWILLIAM DAVISELENA DEUCHLERJEAN DIRKSSCOTT DONOFRIOHAROLD DOWNSKEVIN DRISCOLLSEAN DRISCOLLJASON DUFFYKRISTEN DUNOWKATHY DUXBURYSTACEY EDWARDSMATTHEW EGANTRACY EISEMONPAUL ELLIOTTMARK ENGLISHTIMOTHY ERDMANZARINE ERDMANJOYCE EVERSONJULIET FABBRIKEVIN FASANASHAUN FERGUSONBRET FIALKOMAURA FINNDANIEL FISHERMATTHEW FLETCHERKATHERINE FLORESDANA FORSMARTIN FRANKENADAM FULKERSONGERALDINE GABRIELSENTHOMAS GALLAHUESARAH GANESHARON GARCIAMICHAEL GEIGERKENNETH GETTEMYTHOMAS GIBERTINIERIN GIBLERALLEGRA GLIENKESTEVEN GONZALEZVINCENT GORTNERJAMES GRIFFITHELIZABETH GUERRERO-DAVISWAYNE GUNTHERGLEN GURSKIJOHN GUSTINDEBORAH HANSENBETTY HARVEYBRETT HEUNSCOTT HIESTANDMIKE HOFFMANMICHAEL HULLKARRY JESSENJOSETTE JIMENEZJENNIFER JOHNSENTIMOTHY JORDANLOUIS JOURDANTHOMAS KAMMERERBRIAN KAPPELMANANITA KAPPRAKENNETH KEATINGBERNARD KEEGANKEVIN KENDRICKJULIE KINCADEMICHAEL KINGERNEST KNIGHTMARGARET KOCHURKAWILLIAM KOVARIKWOJTEK KOWALKATIE KOZIOLTARA KRAFTRICKY KRAKOWCHRISTOPHER KRZOSMARK KSIAZEKJOSEPH KWASNIEWSKICAREY LaMANNACAROLYN LANEJULIE LARDINOROSEMARIE LEDERMANNROBERT LEEJUAN LEONEDWARD LEVANDOWSKINICHOLAS LIBERIOKATHLEEN LICHAYDAVID LINDGRENGRIF LIPPENCOTTJEFFERY LIZIKROBERT MALONEYANTHONY MANNINOCATHY MARCUCCILLIJOAN MARQUARDTBRADLEY MARSHROBERT MARSHALLNATALIE MARTELLOLEE MARTINTHERESA MARTINRYAN MARTINEZPATRICIA MASONRICHIE J (JOE) MATCHETTDONALD (JASON) MAULDINGCHRISTINE MAYBACHCHRIS MAYNARDDEBRA MAZURKIEWICZJOHN McANALLYTHOMAS McDONALDKORY McLAUGHLINMICHAEL McLEANSHERRY MEINEROSE MARIE MILKABRENDAN MOEHRINGANDREA MOOREKATHERINE MOOREROY MOOREJASON MURRERIC MUSKATRACY NANCEJ. DAVID NEALCYNTHIA NEUPERTNICHOLAS NIGRODIANE NYGAARDKEVIN O'CONNELLTIMOTHY OGANJASON OGANOVICHROGER OTTOKEN PARCELMARTIN PASINDODAVID PASTRICKGINA PATSCHFRANKLIN PATTERSONJAMES PAUTLITZDENNIS PENCAKCHRISTOPHER PISTORIOWILLIAM PLASSJONATHAN POPEDONALD PORUSANN QUIGLEYMICHAEL RAFFERTYDANIEL RAGUSAJENNIFER RAITTERICA RAMSAYJOHN REEDCHAD REITMEYERERIK RICHARDSMELISSA RICKENBAUGHDANIEL RIGGSMICHAEL RIMDZIUSGREGORY RINKJUAN RIOSMICHAEL SAILERJAMES SAKELAKOSPATRICK SAMEKMARCIA SCHILDSTEVEN SCHINDLBECKDIANE SCHLAKEGREGORY SCHUBRYCHJASON SEDOROOKLINDA SEWARDMARGARET SHAWTHOMAS SHEEHANCHRISTOPHER SHERWINDANIEL SHIPANIKTHOMAS SINDELARWILLIAM SKIRPANMICHAEL SONISAAC SPELLMANTAMMY SPENCER-HALESUZANNE SPINKWILLIAM STAHULAKTAMMY STAMERTHERESA STOCKKRISTINE STOCKWELLGERALD STOJKIMBERLY STONERJASON STUBLERMICHAEL STYSRYAN SUTHARDLUKE SWANSONDONNA SWANSONPAUL (BRAD) SWORDBARBARA SZAFRANSKIDIANNE TABERJAMES TANKSLEYTIMOTHY THORPESCOTT THORSENJOHN TISOLFRANK TONKOVICHGAIL TOWNERWILLIAM TOWNSENDALAN TROTSKYMARY TUREKMICHAEL UMBENHOWERTIA VAUGHANJAMES VERGOSMATTHEW WAGNERSTACY WALKERMICHAEL WASILEWSKIPATRICIA WEISSJOHN WESTLOVEMICHAUS WILLIAMSMARK WINTERLYNDA WISNIEWSKIRICHARD WISTOCKIRUSSELL WOLFDIRK WOLGASTJEREMY WOMACKSTEVEN WOODHAMJASON WOODSDAWN YORKEJASON ZBROZEKBARBARA ZERNADEREK ZOOK32

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