Susan Sarkauskas

Batavia, Illinois

Reporter for the Daily Herald, covering DuPage and Kane county courts. Still keeps an eye on life in Batavia, North Aurora, Sugar Grove, Geneva and Elburn area.

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Articles

South Elgin man accused of possessing child sex abuse material

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Susan Sarkauskas

A South Elgin man facing charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials is free on pretrial release. Colin J. McCambridge, 38, of the 900 block of Kane Street, is charged with 14 counts of possession of child pornography, authorities announced. The Kane County Child Exploitation Unit investigated the case, according to a news release from the state’s attorney’s and sheriff’s offices. Prosecutors asked to have him detained pretrial.
South Elgin man faces child pornography charges

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Susan Sarkauskas

Colin McCambridge A South Elgin man facing charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials is free on pretrial release. Colin J. McCambridge, 38, of the 900 block of Kane Street, is charged with 14 counts of possession of child pornography. The Kane County Child Exploitation Unit investigated the case, according to a news release from the state’s attorney’s and sheriff’s offices. Prosecutors asked to have him detained pretrial.
Geneva to start replacing underground electrical cables in 4 areas

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Susan Sarkauskas

Geneva is replacing underground electrical cables in four areas starting in July. The city says it will improve the reliability of electrical service. The work will be done July 7 to Aug. 18 on South Harrison Street near Spring Street; Aug. 18 to Sept. 8 on James Street west of Ninth Street; Sept. 9-26 in the 2000 block of South Batavia Avenue; and Sept. 27 to Oct. 29 on James Street from Third to Fifth streets. Landscaping will be restored after construction is finished.
Kane County replacing bomb squad robot with $353K ‘Spot’

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Susan Sarkauskas

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is getting a new, niftier robot to help it disable bombs and do other tasks. The county board approved the $353,071 purchase of a Boston Dynamics Spot mobile robot on June 10. The sheriff is buying it from FlyMotion LLC of Tampa, Florida, a company that sells robots, drones and communications devices. The purchase was budgeted, with the money coming from the sheriff’s new vehicle fund.
Ex-Downers Grove South teacher facing 52 new sex abuse charges

1 week ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Susan Sarkauskas

A former Downers Grove South High School teacher accused of sexually abusing a student is facing 52 new charges. Christina Formella was arraigned Tuesday on 20 counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, plus multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, indecent solicitation of a child and six counts of grooming. The DuPage County grand jury indicted her on the additional charges in May, but the indictment was sealed until Tuesday morning.
Downers South teacher facing 52 new sexual charges, including grooming

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Susan Sarkauskas

Christina Formella The Downers Grove South High School teacher accused of sexually abusing a student is facing 52 new charges. Christina Formella was arraigned Tuesday on 20 counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, plus multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, indecent solicitation of a child and six counts of grooming. The DuPage County grand jury indicted her on the additional charges in May, but the indictment was sealed until Tuesday morning.
Teen accused of having loaded semiautomatic pistol at Naperville ‘takeover’

1 week ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Susan Sarkauskas

A 14-year-old boy has been accused of having a loaded semiautomatic pistol at a gathering of young people Saturday night in downtown Naperville. The boy, who lives in Naperville, is charged with felony unlawful possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office. DuPage County Judge Chantelle Porter released the boy on home detention with electronic monitoring on Monday.
Man charged with carjacking in Villa Park

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Susan Sarkauskas

Demitrious Green A man has been charged with carjacking a person at a Taco Bell in Villa Park. Demitrious Green, 33, of the 600 block of North Humphrey Avenue in Oak Park, is charged with vehicular hijacking. DuPage County Judge Joseph Bugos ordered that he be detained pretrial. Authorities say that at around 9:34 p.m. on April 6, a woman was sitting in a car in the parking lot of the restaurant at 125 W. Roosevelt Road while two friends were inside the restaurant.
Teen accused of having gun at Naperville ‘takeover’

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Susan Sarkauskas

A 14-year-old boy has been accused of having a loaded semiautomatic pistol at a gathering of young people Saturday night in downtown Naperville. The boy, who lives in Naperville, is charged with felony unlawful possession of a weapon, according to a press release from the DuPage County state’s attorney’s office. DuPage County Judge Chantelle Porter released the boy on home detention with electronic monitoring on Monday.
Kane County replacing bomb squad robot with $353K “Spot”

1 week ago | dailyherald.com | Susan Sarkauskas

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is getting a new, niftier robot to help it disable bombs and do other tasks. The county board approved the $353,071 purchase of a Boston Dynamics Spot mobile robot on June 10. The sheriff is buying it from FlyMotion LLC of Tampa, Florida, a company that sells robots, drones and communications devices. The purchase was budgeted, with the money coming from the sheriff’s new vehicle fund.