Bloomingdale IL. Police Department

Let's give a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY shoutout to Marion who celebrated her 100th Birthday today.

BPD was excited to be invited to her bday party and thrilled to be part of the festivities.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marion!

Our friends at the DuPage County Forest Preserve Police are hosting a Cops & Bobbers event down the road at Mallard Lake Forest Preserve, tomorrow, Wednesday July 24th, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 1pm. Contact the Forest Preserve District Law Enforcement at (630) 933-7240 for any questions.

Help the Bloomingdale Police Department Take a Bite Out of Crime! Our annual Heroes vs Half-Pints baseball game will take place at 7pm! Maybe this year BPD can finally overcome the half-pints!

Please join the Bloomingdale Police Department Family! Online applications are due August 2nd, 2024. We are currently accepting entry-level and lateral applications.

https://www.villageofbloomingdale.org/178/Employment-Opportunities

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During the Fourth of July weekend, the Bloomingdale Police Department responded to numerous fireworks complaints, with officers assessing each call on a case-by-case basis. Now that the holiday is over, BPD is still responding to additional complaints about fireworks in residential neighborhoods. Going forward, enforcement action will be taken, including citations and fireworks seizures. We ask everyone to be respectful to their neighbors who have children and pets who are adversely affected by the loud fireworks explosions. BPD hopes everyone had a great holiday weekend!

The Bloomingdale Police Department extends our condolences to our friends at the Hanover Park Police Department. RIP Retired Officer Ed Lopez, you fought the good fight.

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Retired Officer Ed Lopez after a hard fought battle with cancer. Officer Ed Lopez worked for Hanover Park PD for over 26 years, and he trained many of the police officers who have served here, including many still active today. Following his retirement in 2018, he served the Village of Maple Park Police Department as well as the Forest Preserve District of Kane County Police Department.

Throughout his tenure, Officer Lopez demonstrated unwavering commitment, courage, and compassion in the line of duty. His dedication to protecting and serving the community, his professionalism, and his integrity set a standard for all who had the privilege of working with him.

Officer Lopez's contributions extended beyond the badge, as he touched the lives of countless individuals, fostering safer and stronger communities. His legacy of service will forever be remembered and honored by his fellow officers and the communities he served.

As we commemorate the end of his watch, we extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and colleagues. May his memory be a source of strength and inspiration, and may he rest in peace.

End of Watch: June 26, 2024

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The Bloomingdale Police Department was made aware of the 50-year sentencing of Dominick Taylor. This 50-year sentence highlights the efforts of the Bloomingdale Police Department and our dedication to providing justice to innocent victims. We would also like to thank the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office for all their time and effort into the sentencing. BPD also continues to offer our sincerest condolences to Damian Scott’s family.

Dominick Taylor Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder
of his Handicapped Nephew

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Bloomingdale man accused of killing his nephew in 2020 has been sentenced to fifty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Dominick Taylor, 54 (d.o.b. 1/26/1970) formerly of 223 Freeport Drive, appeared in court this morning where Judge Brian Telander handed down the sentence.
In 2020, Taylor was living with his wife and forty-three-year-old physically and mentally handicapped nephew, Damian B. Scott. Taylor was Scott’s primary caregiver. On April 26, 2020,Taylor’s wife discovered Damian’s lifeless body in his bedroom of the home they all shared. She immediately called the Bloomingdale Police Department who initiated an investigation. It is alleged that in the early morning hours that day, Taylor, who was Damian’s full-time caretaker for more than a decade, strangled Damian to death in his bedroom. It is further alleged that after killing Damian, who was blind and unable to walk, Taylor, without permission, withdrew cash from his wife’s bank account, turned off his cell phone and purchased a one-way Amtrak train ticket from Chicago to East Lansing, Michigan without notifying his wife or family. Damian was brought to Glen Oaks Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at approximately 3:17 p.m. Following a postmortem examination performed by the DuPage County Coroner’s Office, a deep tissue hemorrhage around the victim’s hyoid bone was identified, which is consistent with manual strangulation. The exam also identified a healed fracture around the thyroid cartilage determined to be evidence of a prior strangulation. On April 28, 2020, Taylor was taken into custody on a local warrant in Michigan. He refused extradition from Michigan and a Governor's Warrant was approved. Taylor was brought to DuPage County and appeared in Bond Court on June 13, 2020, where Judge Robert Miller set bond in the amount of $2 million with 10% to apply in accordance with a previously issued arrest warrant. He has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time. On February 27, 2024, Taylor entered a plea of guilty to one count of First Degree Murder.
“Domestic violence comes in many forms,” Berlin said. “What I find particularly disturbing in this case however, is the fact that as Damian’s caretaker, Mr. Taylor was responsible for the safety and wellbeing of Damian. His mission was to protect Damian’s life, not take it, as alleged in this case. I would like to thank DuPage County Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen and his office for their outstanding efforts in this case. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Lee Roupas, Adam Frahm, and Jaclyn McAndrew for their efforts in preparing a strong case against Mr. Taylor.”
DuPage County Coroner, Richard Jorgensen M.D. acknowledged the extraordinary work by Deputy Coroner Michael Hutchens and staff in the investigation of the death of Damian Scott. “In the course of a postmortem examination, Chief Forensic Pathologist Hilary McElligott M.D. used her extensive training and experience to identify signs of strangulation and alerted officials of her finding that this case was a homicide,” Jorgensen said. “Her work was instrumental in the subsequent arrest of Dominick Taylor. The DuPage County Coroner’s Office is fortunate to have such diligent and experienced professionals who serve the citizens of this county.”
Taylor will be required to serve 100% of his sentence.
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Earlier today, Officer Jalbrzykowski and Officer O'Connell assisted our friends at Bloomingdale Fire Protection District #1 with a small fire. The Bloomingdale Fire Protection District #1 were so excited to see their heroes in action that they recorded our perfect ex*****on for future firefighting training classes!

Bloomingdale PD is looking to add amazing officers to our team!

We are currently accepting in state & out of state lateral transfer applications from sworn law enforcement personnel.

Call or message us with any questions at 630-671-5701.

Please contact DuPage County Animal Services at 630-407-2800 if you know the owners of this pup.

⚠️FOUND DOG⚠️ being held at DuPage County Animal Services. If this dog looks familiar to you, please contact the shelter.

All animals that come to DCAS are checked for identification, including a microchip.

🏢: 120 N County Farm Rd. Wheaton, IL 60187
📞: 630-407-2800

Animal ID: A0056104093
Arrived on: 6/10/24

This boy was found near Schick Rd x Gary Ave in Bloomingdale.

There is no deadline on shelter animals. Please watch our website to see if this dog becomes available for adoption.

Adoption: bit.ly/DCASadoptions
Fostering: bit.ly/DCASFosterPlea

Come meet Sergeant Corsiglia and Detective Han at the Law Enforcement Hiring Expo in Elmhurst (Courtyard Marriott) till 2pm! BPD is answering questions on the initial police hiring process and lateral entry to the department!

Congrats Grads!

Lets hear it for our outgoing Peer Jury members who graduated from high school this past week. Without these dedicated volunteers, we would not be able to conduct Peer Jury and make it the successful diversion program it is today.

Peer Jury is an alternative to court for first-time juvenile offenders of non-serious offenses, such as theft, vandalism, disorderly conduct, to***co possession or underage drinking. The program allows young offenders to account for their actions before a group of their peers and determine means of restitution to their victims and the community.

If you are a high school student and wish to participate in Peer Jury, please contact Ofc Jaffe or Ofc McGuire at 630-529-9868.

We would love to meet with individuals who wish to pursue a career as a Bloomingdale Police Officer. We will be at the Law Enforcement Hiring Expo in Elmhurst, IL, tomorrow, June 7th, 2024. Visit our booth and learn what BPD has to offer!

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police has declared this week Law Enforcement Civilian Personnel Appreciation Week.

The Bloomingdale Police Department would like to recognize our outstanding team who contributes to the success of our agency.

Please help us thank our dedicated civilian staff, which includes:

Administrative Asst. Nancy Sullivan
Administrative Asst. Sue Osicek

Records Supervisor Lynn Heitz
Records Asst. Kim Lukowski
Records Asst. Wendy Reiter
Records Asst. Amanda Kearns
Records Asst. Dawn Bielanski

Community Service Officers:
Ed Lewis
Rodrigo Morna Freitas
Ryan Weeks

Police Aides:
Jennifer Geroux
Tracy Celestino
Sandra Marquez
Angel Hernandez
Amanda Mooshool
Summer Garcia

Additional Info - Training will also include areas near the former mall property such as:

Camden Apartments
Neighborhoods surrounding Stratford Jr. High
Bloomfield Club
Barron / Bloomingdale Walk
And possibly other areas near the former Stratford Square Mall.

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Good Morning Bloomingdale.

A quick heads up.

Numerous police agencies will conduct training around the Stratford Square Mall property today beginning at 7 a.m.

Do not be alarmed if you see an increase in police activity and vehicles in the area.

Thank you.

A big shoutout to Ofc. Epps-Johnson, who recently visited the Timothy Christian Preschool and explained to the kiddos all the fun parts about being a police officer. The students asked a lot of questions and were thrilled with his presentation.

Ofc. Epps-Johnson is an outstanding police officer who is constantly making a positive impact in our community and agency. Thank You!

Today, BPD honors the memory of Officer Yelena Malinovskaya #144, on this, the third anniversary of her passing. Though gone, her spirit and impact remain alive within us.

Forever missed, never forgotten.

We Miss You

On Memorial Day, we remember the bravest individuals who have died in defense of our nation.

We reflect and acknowledge the significance of our most courageous veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice on this solemn day.

The Bloomingdale Police Department is looking to identify and speak to the two pictured females who may be witnesses to an non-violent incident which occurred on 05/02/2024 at about 830pm in the area of Old Town.

Please contact Detective Han if you can assist our agency at 630-671-5754.

Thank you.

Come meet members of the Bloomingdale Police Department on Friday, June 7th, 2024 (11am -2pm) at the Chicago Law Enforcement Hiring Expo at the Courtyard Marriott (370 N IL Route 83, Elmhurst, IL 60126) to learn about our agency and our upcoming job opportunities!

We will be at both Bloomingdale Dunkin locations until 12pm today! Help us reach our goal of collecting $10,000 for the Illinois Special Olympics!

100% of the donations go towards the incredible athletes of the Special Olympics!

If you can't make it out today, please use the QR code attached to donate.

The Bloomingdale Police Department would like to recognize Officer Czesak, Officer Lemezis, and his K9 partner Ace in their assistance in this apprehension. Bloomingdale Officers assisted with a canine track which helped in locating one of the suspects. Great work by all!

National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Today, on National Peace Officers Memorial Day, a day of profound significance, we pay our respects to the law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, ensuring the safety and protection of others.

Bloomingdale PD is taking this week to remember Ofc Raymond Murrell #145.

We remember Ray as the bright, cheerful, intelligent young man who left us too soon. We also take this time to recognize his family, who have persevered through the unimaginable loss of their son, brother, and uncle.

On Friday, May 17th, the Bloomingdale Police Department will be out in full force raising money for the Illinois Special Olympics. Our officers and department employees will be at 200 E Lake Street and 142 S Gary Ave from 5am to 12pm.

Last year, we raised over $8,700 for this amazing cause.
With your help, our 2024 goal is to raise over $10,000.00.... and we won't let Ofc. Jaffe off the roof until we reach our goal!

If you cannot make it in person, please use the attached QR Code to donate online, and do not forget to scroll down and select the Bloomingdale Police Department as the agency you are donating to.