Deerfield Crime
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Driver in October crash that killed nuns was drunkDec 23, 2014 12:01 am - A man who authorities say caused an 11-vehicle crash that killed himself and two nuns in suburban Chicago had a blood-alcohol level more than two times the legal limit. ...
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Dolton animal hospital employee accused of crueltyDec 23, 2014 12:01 am - An employee of a suburban Chicago veterinary hospital has been arrested on charges of animal cruelty. Fifty-nine-year-old Sharon Cargile of Chicago was charged in a gran...
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Christmas celebration for families of Lake County inmatesDec 20, 2014 12:01 am - Mary Lacey has organized a holiday event at the Lake County jail for several years now to help families of those who are behind bars at Christmastime as well as other ne...
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Suburban schools changing how they discuss heroinDec 19, 2014 4:30 am - Kids today know heroin — and it's no longer just a word they read in a textbook. Health teacher Cristy Hefner knows heroin, too. It's the drug her preteen students at C...
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Cook County inmate charged with attacking attorneyDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - A Cook County inmate has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing and beating his assistant public defender during a jailhouse visit. Jimmie Smith, 39, ...
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Three suburban women arrested in New Jersey robberyDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - Three suburban women wanted in connection with a New Jersey robbery were arrested Thursday by Illinois State Police. The women - one from Park Ridge and two from Lincol...
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Round Lake man, 63, accused of manufacturing child pornographyDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - A Round Lake man has been arrested and charged with manufacturing child pornography, Lake County officials said Friday. James R. Weeden, 63, of the 200 block of Switchgr...
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Man pleads not guilty to gunning down sister's boyfriend in Round Lake BeachDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - A Chicago Heights man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he gunned down a Round Lake Beach man Nov. 8. Jeremy Anderson, 36, faces 45 years to life in prison if foun...
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Probation for Elgin man caught growing pot plantsDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - An Elgin man was sentenced to two years of probation this week after admitting to growing more than 20 marijuana plants in a secret room in his home. Authorities found t...
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Lake County jail guard accused of not assisting paralyzed inmate has diedDec 17, 2014 12:01 am - A former Lake County jail guard facing charges for not assisting an inmate who was paralyzed during a 2011 jailhouse scuffle has died. Robert Schlesser, 49, of Round La...