Vernon Hills Crime
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Barrington man indicted on charge of first-degree murder in estranged girlfriend’s deathDec 13, 2024 1:49 pm - Cook County prosecutors on Friday announced the indictment of a Barrington man who they say beat his estranged girlfriend, a Vernon Hill endocrinologist, with a baseball bat last month before shooting her in the stomach. William R. Zientek is charged with first-degree murder. He’ll be arraigned on Jan. 9.
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Former juvenile counselor charged with sending lewd pictures to teenDec 11, 2024 12:35 pm - A Buffalo Grove woman was charged with sending lewd photos to a 17-year-old boy, authorities said.
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Lake County man charged in knife attack at motelDec 09, 2024 9:51 pm - A Lake County man is facing aggravated battery charges following a knife attack Friday at a residential motel near Libertyville.
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Authorities: Man had more than 1,000 images and videos of child sexual abuseDec 04, 2024 11:30 am - A Lindenhurst man is charged with having more than 1,000 images and videos depicting violent child sexual abuse, authorities said.
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5-year-old killed, toddler injured in head-on crash in Beach ParkNov 27, 2024 6:57 pm - A 5-year-old Zion boy was killed, a 2-year-old boy critically injured and two others hurt in a head-on traffic crash Tuesday in Beach Park.
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Lake judge throws out charges against Waukegan clerk, but appeals comingNov 23, 2024 6:39 pm - A Lake County judge Friday dismissed felony charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly although prosecutors said they’ll appeal.
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Person shot at Vernon Hills strip mall, suspect in custodyNov 22, 2024 7:53 am - Vernon Hills police say they have arrested a North Chicago man for a shooting Thursday night that left one person critically injured.
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Prosecutors: Barrington man ‘savagely’ beat Vernon Hills doctor with bat before shooting herNov 20, 2024 11:45 am - Prosecutors say a Barrington man accused of fatally shooting his estranged girlfriend in the chest Sunday “savagely beat her with a baseball bat” before opening fire.
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Woman shot dead Sunday in Barrington identified by policeNov 18, 2024 12:40 pm - Barrington police have identified a woman who was shot dead Sunday evening during a domestic-related incident.
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Fremont Middle student arrested after threatening shooting, police sayNov 15, 2024 10:23 am - A Fremont Middle School student is facing charges after threatening to shoot people at the Mundelein-area campus, authorities announced Friday.