Vernon Hills Crime
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Cops & Crime: $20 million wrongful conviction settlement at stake in divorceOct 14, 2016 5:00 am - Juan Rivera received $20 million last year to settle his lawsuit stemming from one of Illinois' most notorious wrongful-conviction cases. Now, a state appeals court says...
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Lake County sex offender recaptured in Round Lake BeachOct 08, 2016 1:00 am - A man convicted of criminal sexual abuse in Lake County, who did not return to his corrections center housing unit after an authorized release on Oct. 1, was recaptured ...
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Gages Lake man charged with attempted armed robberyOct 08, 2016 1:00 am - Authorities have charged a Gages Lake man with attempted armed robbery and aggravated assault after he reportedly pointed a handgun at the head of another man whom he'd ...
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Authorities: Man charged in theater stabbing was harassing victimOct 07, 2016 1:00 am - A Des Plaines man already accused of repeatedly stabbing a female co-worker outside of a Deer Park movie theater pleaded not guilty to an new charge of witness harassmen...
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Special details make 108 arrestsOct 06, 2016 1:00 am - Results from this year's special traffic safety campaigns have been announced by the Lake County sheriff's office. The special details concluded with additional enforcem...
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Wiretap ruling threatens case against reputed gang membersOct 05, 2016 1:00 am - A disagreement over who was supposed to sign wiretap orders is raising questions about the future of a high-profile Lake County criminal case involving the arrests of 21...
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Authorities: Vernon Hills woman forced women to work as prostitutesOct 03, 2016 1:00 am - A Vernon Hills woman has been charged with forcing two women to work as prostitutes in a business near Buffalo Grove, according to the Lake County sheriff's office. Yuhu...
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Lake County cops seize fugitive in WisconsinOct 03, 2016 1:00 am - A reputed gang member wanted for armed robbery and other crimes awaits an extradition hearing after his capture in Wisconsin, the Lake County sheriff's office announced ...
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Physical restraint use on Allendale youths concerns expertsOct 02, 2016 7:33 am - Physical restraint is considered the final option to resolve emotional and behavioral problems involving juveniles at Allendale Association in Lake Villa, officials ther...
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Calusinski denied new trial in death of toddler at Lincolnshire day careSep 30, 2016 1:00 am - Defense attorneys for a woman convicted of killing a 16-month-old boy by throwing him to the floor of a Lincolnshire day care center failed to produce sufficient new evi...