Man Allegedly Murders Mom, Dozens Charged in Heroin Bust: Crime Catch-Up

For those readers interested in keeping up on local crime, Patch has compiled all of the crime stories published this week on the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, Darien and Burr Ridge Patch sites.

No Bond For Man Charged With Murdering His Mom in Burr Ridge: Michael Bassaly of Downers Grove is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his mother. He told a 911 dispatcher that he shot her in the head, according to prosecutors.

DuPage-Cook Heroin Bust Nets 31 Arrests: Drug trafficking charges were filed Wednesday following a six-month investigation in DuPage and Cook counties, authorities said.

Wilson Agrees to Public Defender in Kelli O'Laughlin Murder Case: Charged with the 2011 murder of 14-year-old Kelli O'Laughlin, John Wilson decides to work with a public defender after trying to represent himself in his first-degree murder case.

$1,800 Purse with $1,000 Wallet Taken at Whole Foods: Hinsdale police reports, Aug. 21-25.

Copper Tubing Snatched From Darien Home: Darien police reports, July 24-27.

Clarendon Hills Man Charged With Marijuana Possession: Clarendon Hills police reports, Aug. 12-17.

Fraudulent Checks Made With Business Account: Burr Ridge police reports, Aug. 5-8.

Resident's Handgun Purchase Comes Up Blank: Burr Ridge police reports, Aug. 4-5.

Resident Arrested After Filing False Report: Darien police reports, July 16-22.

Uninsured, No License Arrests: Darien police reports, July 11-14.

More Gift Card Scams Hit Darien: Here are the latest reports involving strange callers asking for prepaid card information.

Mug Shot Monday: All pictures were released by the Darien Police Department and taken when the accused was booked on July 1-15.

DuPage Sheriff's Manhunt Monday: Have You Seen Javier Sanchez?: Each Monday the DuPage Sheriff’s Office will highlight one criminal being sought for outstanding warrants. This week, it's Javier Sanchez.

DuPage DUI Arrests, Aug. 25 Edition: Get the details in this week's roundup.

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