Large groups consisting of mostly juveniles began to gather about 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 5 p.m. in the downtown business district of Naperville, mainly along the Washington Street corridor between Chicago Avenue and Van Buren Avenue.
The Naperville Police Department deployed several teams of officers throughout the downtown to deter criminal activity and to ensure the safety of all who chose to visit. As the night progressed, several juveniles and young adults chose to commit violations of state law and local ordinances, according to the Naperville Police Department. These unlawful acts were met with zero tolerance by the teams of officers and were quickly addressed with arrests and/or citations. Crowds were dispersed by approximately 11 p.m.
In total, officers arrested nine individuals and issued almost three dozen citations.
Five juveniles were arrested and charged as follows:
A 17-year-old male from Plainfield was arrested for Battery and issued a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.
A 15-year-old male from Bloomington was arrested for Obstructing Identification and issued a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.
A 17-year-old male from Bolingbrook was arrested for Battery, Assault, Illegal Possession of Cannabis and Illegal Possession of Tobacco by a Minor.
A 17-year-old male from Aurora was arrested for Obstructing Identification and Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land.
A 17-year-old male from Romeoville was arrested for Disobeying a Peace Officer, Interfering with a Peace Officer and issued a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.
Four adult males were also arrested in connection with the event:
Amaree J. Bivens, a 23-year-old from Naperville was arrested on four outstanding warrants, Obstructing a Peace Officer, and issued a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.
Sudais Oyekanmi, an 18-year-old from Aurora, was arrested for Obstructing Identification and issued a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.
Marshun J. Smith, an 18-year-old from Romeoville, was arrested Attempted Aggravated Assault on a Peace Officer and issued a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.
Tyler L. Sims, an 18-year-old from Romeoville, was arrested for Battery, Obstructing a Peace Officer and issued a citation for crossing a roadway outside of a crosswalk.
“We’ve been very clear on our stance. We want people to come to our city, patronize our businesses, and enjoy all the amenities Naperville has to offer. But if you break the law, there will be no warnings; there will be no second chances. We’ve tried that approach, and it was met with a lot of disrespect and lawlessness. So, as last night (Monday night) proved, we will not hesitate to make arrests and issue citations for breaking the law. I want to thank our officers for their incredible teamwork and professionalism, the additional agencies that responded to assist, and our community for their trust as we work to keep Naperville safe.”
— Jason Arres, Naperville Police Chief
The Naperville Police wish to remind the public and the news media that a charge is merely an accusation, and a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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