Search Wheaton Booking Records
Wheaton 24 hour booking records come from the Wheaton Police Department and DuPage County. The city has a population of about 53,384 and serves as the county seat of DuPage County. Chief Princeton J. Youker leads the department, which has 92 full and part-time employees. When Wheaton police arrest someone, a booking record gets created at the station on Liberty Drive. People held after booking go to DuPage County Jail. You can search for Wheaton booking records through a FOIA request or by checking with the DuPage County Sheriff. The department also publishes weekly crime and arrest reports online.
Wheaton 24 Hour Booking Quick Facts
Wheaton Police Booking Records
The Wheaton Police Department is at 900 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187. The non-emergency and police services number is 630-260-2161. The department has 92 full and part-time employees who provide police services to the community. When an arrest is made, the booking record includes the person's name, charges, arrest time, and the arresting officer.
The Wheaton Police website provides department information and links to records services.
The department has several divisions. The Operations Division includes patrol, traffic unit, and community service officers. The Support Division covers the Investigative Unit, Narcotics Unit, Police Services Unit, Property and Evidence Control, and School Liaison Officers. The Police Services Unit specifically handles records, data entry, and FOIA requests for Wheaton booking records.
Wheaton PD lobby hours are Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM. The lobby is closed on Sundays and city holidays. When you call 911 in Wheaton, you reach DU-COMM (DuPage Public Safety Communications), which dispatches officers.
| Department | Wheaton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton, IL 60187 |
| Police Services | 630-260-2161 |
| Fax | 630-260-2154 |
| Lobby Hours | Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 10AM-6PM |
| Emergency | 911 |
Wheaton Crime and Arrest Reports
The Wheaton Police Crime and Arrest Reports page publishes weekly reports on crimes and arrests in Wheaton. This is a free resource. If you have information about any of the crimes listed, call the department at 630-260-2161 or DuPage Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
Weekly crime and arrest reports show recent Wheaton booking activity.
You can also file police reports online through the Wheaton service request page. Online reports are available for burglary to a vehicle, criminal damage to property, harassment, identity theft, lost or stolen property, theft, trespass, and vandalism. This is separate from booking records, but gives you an idea of the types of cases Wheaton PD handles.
The service request page lets you file certain police reports online from home.
The Wheaton city portal connects to all government departments and public services.
Wheaton Booking Record Requests
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Wheaton booking records are public documents. To get copies, submit a FOIA request to the Wheaton Police Department at 900 West Liberty Drive. The first 50 pages are free. Extra pages cost 15 cents each. The department must respond within five business days. You can submit online or use the Police Records FOIA form.
Under 5 ILCS 140/2.15, basic arrest information from Wheaton bookings must be released within 72 hours. This includes the person's name, age, charges, and the time and place of arrest. The Police Services Unit handles all records and FOIA requests. Deputy Chief Brian Gabryel serves as the PREA Coordinator. The department maintains a zero tolerance policy toward sexual abuse and harassment in their holding facility.
For DuPage County jail records, contact the DuPage County Sheriff's Office. They handle all people held in county custody after Wheaton arrests.
Wheaton Booking Laws
The Criminal Identification Act (20 ILCS 2630) requires Wheaton police to report felony and Class A and B misdemeanor arrests to the Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification. This puts Wheaton booking data into the statewide criminal history database. The Uniform Conviction Information Act (20 ILCS 2635) limits the ISP to sharing conviction records only with the public. Local Wheaton booking records through FOIA give broader access.
For your own criminal history, the ISP Access and Review process is free. CHIRP name-based searches cost $16 for paper or $10 electronic. Under 20 ILCS 2630/5.2, old Wheaton booking records may qualify for sealing or expungement if the case ended in dismissal, acquittal, or after supervision.
Note: DuPage Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS accepts anonymous tips about crimes in Wheaton.
DuPage County 24 Hour Booking
Wheaton is the county seat of DuPage County. People held after arrest in Wheaton go to DuPage County Jail. The DuPage County Sheriff handles jail operations and all booking records for detained individuals. For county-level booking records and inmate search tools, visit the DuPage County page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Wheaton in the western suburbs. Each has its own police department for local arrests and booking records.