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Berwyn Police Department
5 days ago
Berwyn Police Department

WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR 6.30.2025-7.06.2025

🚨 MAJOR ARRESTS:
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

📍 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
1st Ward: Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
2nd Ward: No Significant Incidents
3rd Ward: No Significant Incidents
4th Ward: No Significant Incidents
5th Ward: No Significant Incidents
6th Ward: No Significant Incidents
7th Ward: No Significant Incidents
8th Ward: Criminal Trespass to Motor Vehicles
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WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR 6.30.2025-7.06.2025

🚨 MAJOR ARRESTS:
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM

📍 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
1st Ward: Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
2nd Ward: No Significant Incidents
3rd Ward: No Significant Incidents
4th Ward: No Significant Incidents
5th Ward: No Significant Incidents
6th Ward: No Significant Incidents
7th Ward: No Significant Incidents
8th Ward: Criminal Trespass to Motor VehiclesImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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Berwyn Police Department
5 days ago
Berwyn Police Department

WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR 6.23.2025-6.29.2025

🚨 MAJOR ARRESTS:
LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH
AGGRAVATED FLEEING & ELUDING
POSSESSION OF A STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE (JUVENILE)

📍 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
1st Ward: Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm; Fatal Hit & Run
2nd Ward: No Significant Incidents
3rd Ward: No Significant Incidents
4th Ward: No Significant Incidents
5th Ward: No Significant Incidents
6th Ward: No Significant Incidents
7th Ward: No Significant Incidents
8th Ward: Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding
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WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR 6.23.2025-6.29.2025

🚨 MAJOR ARRESTS:
LEAVING SCENE OF ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH
AGGRAVATED FLEEING & ELUDING
POSSESSION OF A STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE (JUVENILE)

📍 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
1st Ward: Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm; Fatal Hit & Run
2nd Ward: No Significant Incidents
3rd Ward: No Significant Incidents
4th Ward: No Significant Incidents
5th Ward: No Significant Incidents
6th Ward: No Significant Incidents
7th Ward: No Significant Incidents
8th Ward: Aggravated Fleeing and EludingImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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Berwyn Police Department
1 week ago
Berwyn Police Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 8, 2025

CHARGES ISSUED IN BERWYN SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

(Berwyn, IL) – Charges have been approved by the Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney’s Office against 36 year old Chicago Resident, Ricardo Gutierres, following an investigation by the Berwyn Police Department of a shooting incident. On July 7, 2025, Gutierres was charged with one (1) felony count of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X) and one (1) felony count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1).

Offender: Ricardo Gutierres

Charges: Aggravated Battery with a Firearm
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm

*The Berwyn Police Department reminds the public that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

On June 28, 2025 at approximately 1:38 AM, Berwyn Police Officers responded to the 7000 block of Ogden Ave. for a report of multiple shots fired at Junior’s Bar & Grill. Upon arrival, responding officers located three (3) victims who suffered gunshot wounds. All three (3) victims were transported to a local area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

After a thorough investigation by the Berwyn Police Department’s Criminal Investigation’s Unit, Gutierres was identified as the prime suspect in this incident. On July 7, 2025, Berwyn Police Detectives executed a search warrant at Gutierres’ Chicago residence with assistance from the NIPAS (Northern Illinois Police Alarm System) emergency service team. Gutierres was taken into custody without incident during the execution of the search warrant and transported to the Berwyn Police Department where he was charged accordingly. Gutierres will have a Detention Hearing at the Maybrook Court House on July 8, 2025.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 8, 2025

CHARGES ISSUED IN BERWYN SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

(Berwyn, IL) – Charges have been approved by the Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney’s Office against 36 year old Chicago Resident, Ricardo Gutierres, following an investigation by the Berwyn Police Department of a shooting incident. On July 7, 2025, Gutierres was charged with one (1) felony count of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (Class X) and one (1) felony count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1).
                               
 Offender: Ricardo Gutierres
                                                                                            
Charges: Aggravated Battery with a Firearm                                                                                                   
                Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm       

*The Berwyn Police Department reminds the public that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  

On June 28, 2025 at approximately 1:38 AM, Berwyn Police Officers responded to the 7000 block of Ogden Ave. for a report of multiple shots fired at Junior’s Bar & Grill. Upon arrival, responding officers located three (3) victims who suffered gunshot wounds. All three (3) victims were transported to a local area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. 

After a thorough investigation by the Berwyn Police Department’s Criminal Investigation’s Unit, Gutierres was identified as the prime suspect in this incident. On July 7, 2025, Berwyn Police Detectives executed a search warrant at Gutierres’ Chicago residence with assistance from the NIPAS (Northern Illinois Police Alarm System) emergency service team. Gutierres was taken into custody without incident during the execution of the search warrant and transported to the Berwyn Police Department where he was charged accordingly. Gutierres will have a Detention Hearing at the Maybrook Court House on July 8, 2025. 

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Berwyn Police Department
1 week ago
Berwyn Police Department

🚸 Now Hiring: Crossing Guards! 🚸
Help keep our community safe — become a local hero! 🛑 We're looking for dedicated, reliable residents to join our team as crossing guards. Great for retirees, parents, or anyone looking to make a positive impact just a few hours a day.

✅ SEIU Local 73 Union Position
✅ Paid Sick Time
✅ Paid Holidays
✅ Paid Time Off During Spring & Winter Breaks
✅ Make a difference in your neighborhood

📍 Apply now and help protect our most precious pedestrians — our kids!

🔗 www.berwyn-il.gov/government/city-employment

#NowHiring #CrossingGuard #CommunitySafety #JoinOurTeam #LocalJobs #Berwyn #BerwynPD
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🚸 Now Hiring: Crossing Guards! 🚸
Help keep our community safe — become a local hero! 🛑 Were looking for dedicated, reliable residents to join our team as crossing guards. Great for retirees, parents, or anyone looking to make a positive impact just a few hours a day.

✅ SEIU Local 73 Union Position
✅ Paid Sick Time
✅ Paid Holidays
✅ Paid Time Off During Spring & Winter Breaks 
✅ Make a difference in your neighborhood

📍 Apply now and help protect our most precious pedestrians — our kids!

🔗 https://www.berwyn-il.gov/government/city-employment

#NowHiring #CrossingGuard #CommunitySafety #JoinOurTeam #LocalJobs #Berwyn #BerwynPD
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Berwyn Police Department
2 weeks ago
Berwyn Police Department

WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR 6.16.2025-6.22.2025

🚨 MAJOR ARRESTS:
AGGRAVATED BATTERY TO A POLICE OFFICER

📍 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
1st Ward: No Significant Incidents
2nd Ward: No Significant Incidents
3rd Ward: Aggravated Battery to Police Officer
4th Ward: Burglary
5th Ward: Burglary to Motor Vehicle
6th Ward: No Significant Incidents
7th Ward: Burglary/Criminal Trespass to Motor Vehicles
8th Ward: Shots Fired
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WEEKLY BULLETIN FOR 6.16.2025-6.22.2025

🚨 MAJOR ARRESTS:
AGGRAVATED BATTERY TO A POLICE OFFICER

📍 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:
1st Ward: No Significant Incidents
2nd Ward: No Significant Incidents
3rd Ward: Aggravated Battery to Police Officer
4th Ward: Burglary
5th Ward: Burglary to Motor Vehicle
6th Ward: No Significant Incidents
7th Ward: Burglary/Criminal Trespass to Motor Vehicles
8th Ward: Shots FiredImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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Berwyn Police Department
2 weeks ago
Berwyn Police Department

PRESS RELEASE
July 2, 2025

On the morning of June 29th, at approximately 3:00 am, Berwyn Police responded to the area of Oak Park Ave. and Windsor Ave. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Berwyn Police arrived within one minute and located a pedestrian victim, Omar Sharif, Age 53 of Chicago, with critical injuries. The offending vehicle fled the scene. Berwyn Fire Department personnel transported the pedestrian victim to Mac Neal Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (WESTAF) Crash Investigators assisted with the investigation.

Berwyn Detectives interviewed witnesses and recovered both public and private surveillance video. Through investigation, Detectives learned that the offending vehicle was registered in Chicago. Berwyn Police Detectives located the offending vehicle parked at an address in Chicago with damage to the hood and front bumper. The Offending vehicle was towed back to the Berwyn Police Department for further investigation. The Offending Vehicle’s owner Anthony Berry, Age 49 of Chicago contacted the Berwyn Police and made incriminating statements.

A Cook County State’s Attorney reviewed the case reports, met with witnesses and reviewed evidence. After a thorough review, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one county of Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Death, a Class 1 felony. Anthony will have a Detention Hearing at the Maybrook Court House on July 2nd.

Thank You,
Michael D. Cimaglia
Chief of Police
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PRESS RELEASE
July 2, 2025

On the morning of June 29th, at approximately 3:00 am, Berwyn Police responded to the area of Oak Park Ave. and Windsor Ave. for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Berwyn Police arrived within one minute and located a pedestrian victim, Omar Sharif, Age 53 of Chicago, with critical injuries. The offending vehicle fled the scene. Berwyn Fire Department personnel transported the pedestrian victim to Mac Neal Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (WESTAF) Crash Investigators assisted with the investigation.  

Berwyn Detectives interviewed witnesses and recovered both public and private surveillance video.  Through investigation, Detectives learned that the offending vehicle was registered in Chicago. Berwyn  Police Detectives located the offending vehicle parked at an address in Chicago with damage to the hood  and front bumper. The Offending vehicle was towed back to the Berwyn Police Department for further  investigation. The Offending Vehicle’s owner Anthony Berry, Age 49 of Chicago contacted the Berwyn  Police and made incriminating statements.  

A Cook County State’s Attorney reviewed the case reports, met with witnesses and reviewed evidence.  After a thorough review, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved one county of Leaving the  Scene of a Crash Involving Death, a Class 1 felony. Anthony will have a Detention Hearing at the  Maybrook Court House on July 2nd.  

Thank You, 
Michael D. Cimaglia 
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