Article updated: 12/7/2012 8:06 PM

Round Lake Park cops receive free Jeep

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Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram donated this vehicle to Round Lake Park police for use on patrols and for crime-prevention duties. Police said the Jeep is worth $48,000 and will be returned to the dealership after about 5,000 miles.

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Round Lake Park police have a new $48,000 Jeep to use for a few months through a corporate sponsorship of sorts. Antioch Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram donated the vehicle to Round Lake Park authorities. Deputy Police Chief Dan Burch said the village will use the new, top-of-the-line Jeep for about 5,000 miles, then return it to the dealership and receive another vehicle.