Sleepy Hollow Police Department - IL

Sleepy Hollow Police Department - IL Welcome to the Official page of the Sleepy Hollow (IL) Police Department. We always strive to help and communicate with the community we serve.

We do not give out police patches as we are a small Department and the demand is quite high for the patch. We would love to share them but it is just fiscally feasible.

07/24/2026

Community Alert – Burglary to motor vehicle

The Sleepy Hollow Police Department is investigating two burglaries of motor vehicles which occured near Randall and Saddle Club. In the early morning hours of July 24, 2026, two vehicles were entered and had personal items stolen. There were no signs of forced entry in either case. The subjects appear to have entered Sleepy Hollow in a previously stolen vehicle. This is an active case and may involve additional crimes in neighboring towns. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Sleepy Hollow Police Department.

We would like to remind our residents to secure all vehicles and remove any valuables. These crimes are usually crimes of opportunity, and we need your help to limit those opportunities. Also, please call 911 immediately if you notice any suspicious behavior.

06/23/2026

Update: Meliah has been located and reunited with her family. Thank you to all the folks who jumped in to help look. Shows what kind if community we have!

The Sleepy Hollow Police Department is seeking help to find a missing 18 year old. Melia Pepin was last seen on her bik...
06/23/2026

The Sleepy Hollow Police Department is seeking help to find a missing 18 year old. Melia Pepin was last seen on her bike in the early afternoon hours today near Hilltop and Joy lane in Sleepy Hollow. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sleepy Hollow Police at 911 or 847-428-8784.

04/24/2026

Sleepy Hollow Police Department
One Thorobred Lane , Sleepy Hollow, Illinois 60118



Press Release

April 23, 2026

Fatal Traffic Accident

On April 21st, 2026, at approximately 6:48pm, the Sleepy Hollow Police Department responded to a crash with injuries at the intersection of Randall Road and Technology Drive.

Upon arrival, responding officers observed a heavily damaged 2024 Yamaha motorcycle and 2023 Subaru Forester. Preliminary investigation showed that driver of the Yamaha motorcycle was traveling south on Randall Road when it struck the Subaru which was traveling north and turning west onto Technology Drive. The driver of the motorcycle, 21-year-old Caden Palka of Algonquin, was transported to Sherman Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Driver of the Subaru, 22-year-old Maya Sobolewski of Sleepy Hollow, was transported to St. Joseph Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Early investigation indicates that speed and aggressive or reckless driving may be contributing factors to this crash.

Sleepy Hollow Police activated the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team to assist with the accident investigation. Sleepy Hollow was also assisted by the Elgin Police Department, the Kane County Sheriff’s Department, the Kane County Office of Emergency Management and the Rutland Dundee Fire Department.

Randall Road was closed for the crash investigation and re-opened at 11:01pm.

04/22/2026

SERIOUS TRAFFIC CRASH
The Sleepy Hollow Police department with assistance from the Elgin Police Department and Kane County Sheriff's are investigating a serious 2 vehicle injury crash that occurred at Randall Rd and Technology. Please avoid that area if possible.

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One Thorobred Lane
Sleepy Hollow, IL
60118

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+18474264425

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