Zion Crime
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Suspected driver charged in fatal hit-and-run in WaukeganJul 16, 2020 1:00 am - A 47-year-old Zion woman turned herself in Wednesday to face a criminal charge stemming from a hit-and-run crash last month that killed a Kenosha, Wisconsin, man. Linda ...
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Police: Teens shot at Gurnee homeowner when caught breaking into carJun 29, 2020 1:00 am - A pair of Lake County teens face multiple felony charges stemming from allegations they fired gunshots at a Gurnee homeowner who caught them breaking into a vehicle earl...
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Nerheim unmoved by calls from family to reopen Justus Howell caseJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - Despite a plea Monday on behalf of Justus Howell's family, Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim has not reopened the investigation into the 2015 police shooting ...
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New demand for grand jury investigation in Justus Howell caseJun 15, 2020 1:00 am - An attorney representing the family of Justus Howell sent an open letter to Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim on Monday, urging a grand jury be convened in th...
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Antioch man wanted by police arrested after escape, chase and crashFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - An Antioch man wanted on charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and other crimes was arrested Thursday after a brief police chase and a crash, authorities said Fri...
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Waukegan man charged in string of catalytic converter theftsFeb 07, 2020 12:00 am - A 32-year-old Waukegan man was charged by police in connection with a spike in catalytic converter thefts in Waukegan, Zion, Gurnee, southern Wisconsin and elsewhere. Jo...
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Zion woman killed in hit-and-run crash in WaukeganJan 30, 2020 12:00 am - Waukegan police are searching for the driver of a vehicle they believe struck and killed a pedestrian Wednesday afternoon then drive away from the scene. Officers discov...
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Zion man sentenced to 27 years for opening fire on police officersDec 18, 2019 12:00 am - A Zion man was sentenced this week to 27 years in prison for attempted murder of a police officer. Olvan Quezada, 22, of the 2900 block of 30th Street, also was sentence...
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Zion man facing heroin possession chargesDec 11, 2019 12:00 am - A Zion man was charged Wednesday with possessing just over 60 grams of heroin after a joint operation by the Lake County sheriff's Special Investigations Group and the Z...
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Zion elementary principal placed on leave after sex crime chargesDec 10, 2019 12:00 am - A Zion elementary school principal placed on leave after he was charged last week with sexually assaulting a student at a school he oversaw in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Accord...