Waukegan Crime
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Lake County deputies seize 49 pounds of marijuana during traffic stopAug 13, 2017 11:00 pm - A California man is facing felony drug-trafficking charges after Lake County authorities say they found him with nearly 50 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop Frid...
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Teens found in stolen cars arrested in Lake CountyAug 13, 2017 1:00 am - Lake County authorities are warning the public about an increase in car thefts and burglaries, a point emphasized by the recent arrests of two teens found in possession ...
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Not-so-perfect getaway leads to arrest of bank heist suspectAug 11, 2017 5:30 am - The bank robber had all the bases covered to keep his identity concealed: a bandanna over his face, a baseball cap on his head, sunglasses to hide his eyes, long sleeves...
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Waukegan man gets 50 years for killing girlfriend in front of her daughterAug 09, 2017 1:00 am - Calling the act a "senseless execution," a Lake County judge on Wednesday sentenced a 25-year-old Waukegan man to 50 years in prison for gunning down his girlfriend in f...
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Woman pleads guilty to DUI in crash with sheriff's squad carAug 09, 2017 1:00 am - A Waukegan woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to allegations she was driving under the influence late last year when her vehicle slammed into a police car parked in Mettawa ...
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Ex-Lake County coroner's defense wants special prosecutor dismissedAug 09, 2017 1:00 am - The defense for former Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd filed court documents Wednesday asking a judge to throw out the perjury charges against him, or at least dismi...
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Why it's costing more to investigate suburban overdose deathsAug 07, 2017 5:30 am - Synthetic fentanyls drive toxicology costs higher for suburban coroners
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Fugitive from justice featured on television show arrested in Deer ParkAug 05, 2017 1:00 am - A man featured on a television show about fugitives from justice has been arrested in Deer Park on an outstanding warrant, officials said. Dino Curcio, 58, of the 0-100...
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Spring Grove burglary suspect arrestedAug 04, 2017 1:00 am - A Spring Grove man wanted in connection with a suburban burglary has been arrested, authorities announced Friday. Devyn D. Cedzidlo, 19, of the 9700 block of Bonner Lane...
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Waukegan woman pleads not guilty in fatal stabbingAug 03, 2017 1:00 am - A Waukegan woman charged with killing her boyfriend after an altercation on the Fourth of July pleaded not guilty to the charges in court Friday. Tina L. Primm, 39, fac...