Note: update to story in third paragraph below
The Naperville Police Department arrested three teenagers in downtown Naperville on Monday, around 7:30 p.m., during a so-called “teen takeover.” According to officers on the scene, two were arrested for fighting, and one was arrested for obstruction.
The incident began near the Naperville Riverwalk, when two groups of teens appeared to be arguing with one another, which was broken up by police, as observed by two NCTV17 reporters. Once asked to clear the area, they made their way toward the corner of Washington Street and Jackson Avenue, where a fight broke out between two individuals. Officers stepped in to stop it.
About 100 teens in downtown Naperville, police estimate
The arrests took place amid increased police presence in downtown Naperville due to about 100 teens congregating in the area, as estimated by police.
An officer on the scene told NCTV17 that as of about 8 p.m., roughly 20 citations had been issued.
Story update as of June 2, 2026 – nine arrested in total
The Naperville Police Department issued a news release on Tuesday, June 2, noting that in total, nine arrests were made on Monday night, and nearly three dozen citations were issued. Crowds eventually dispersed around 11 p.m.
Four of those arrested were adults, and five were juveniles.
Full details on the nine arrests can be found in an accompanying NCTV17 article.
Naperville police had heightened presence, anticipating teen gathering
The NPD had put out a notice on social media on Friday that it had gotten word of a teen gathering being planned for June 1, and noted their plans to increase patrols “in and around the downtown area,” as a precautionary measure. Several social media sites had noted a flyer being circulated with the title “Downtown Naperville Teen Takeover,” with a date of Monday, June 1.
This is a developing story, check back later for updates.
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