Lake County Crime
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Calusinski a step closer to getting new trial in Lincolnshire day care murderJun 13, 2016 1:00 am - A Lake County judge will hold an evidentiary hearing to decide whether Melissa Calusinski should be granted a new trial for the death of a 16-month-old Deerfield boy at ...
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Beach Park man charged with making false report of hostage situationJun 13, 2016 1:00 am - A Beach Park man was jailed after falsely reporting a hostage situation and shootings at his house, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Robert Bruckner, 51, w...
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Waukegan man charged in motorcycle crash near Island LakeJun 13, 2016 1:00 am - A 46-year-old Waukegan man faces charges of driving under the influence after crashing his motorcycle near Island Lake, authorities said. John F. Hicks was driving his ...
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Round Lake Park, Lake Villa join Lake County gang task forceJun 13, 2016 1:00 am - Round Lake Park and Lake Villa will become the newest members of the Lake County Gang Task Force, pending approvals of agreements with each expected Tuesday by the Lake ...
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Sheriff: Volo man facing domestic-related chargesJun 12, 2016 1:00 am - A Volo man is facing charges in connection with a domestic dispute in his home Saturday, officials said. Phillip R. Routhier, 38, of the 1300 block of Viola Lane, is cha...
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Lindenhurst man accused of making pipe bombs charged in federal courtJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - A Lindenhurst man accused of manufacturing explosive devices in his home has been ordered detained in federal custody. Michael Suopys, 28, was ordered held without bond ...
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Waukegan man accused of hitting cop with car pleads not guiltyJun 08, 2016 1:00 am - A Waukegan man accused of hitting a police officer with a car after a retail theft at the Round Lake Beach Wal-Mart pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in Lake County...
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Wanted man bitten by Lake County sheriff's dog after fleeing deputiesJun 02, 2016 1:00 am - A Lake County Sheriff's police dog helped capture a man wanted on a warrant after he tried to flee from deputies in Old Mill Creek, authorities said. Sheriff's deputies ...
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Lake County announces amnesty period for people with outstanding court fees, finesJun 01, 2016 1:00 am - Lake County residents who owe court-imposed fees and fines that are more than a year old are eligible to settle up before being charged interest. On Wednesday, official...
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Lake County cops offer drug addicts treatment instead of jail timeJun 01, 2016 1:00 am - Focusing on treatment instead of criminal punishment, Lake County police departments and health agencies are teaming to help drug addicts and alcoholics get and stay sob...