The Brief
- Four people were charged with fleeing police in separate incidents across DuPage County within a roughly nine-hour span, involving pursuits in Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, and Glen Ellyn.
- The cases include alleged high-speed chases, crashes, and traffic violations; three of the suspects remain in jail, while one was released, with court dates scheduled in February.
- Prosecutors say fleeing-and-eluding cases have surged in DuPage County, rising 159% from 2020 to 2025, calling the increase “completely unacceptable.”
DUPAGE COUNTY – Four people were charged with fleeing police in unrelated incidents within 9 hours of each other, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
On Thursday, police in Addison, Benseville, Elmhurst, and Glen Ellyn arrested the individuals after they ran from officers.
What we know:…