Lake County Crime
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Small but mighty: Why the Lake County sheriff is using personal watercraft on the ChainJul 02, 2026 4:46 pm - The Lake County sheriff’s Marine Unit has added a pair of personal watercraft to its fleet patrolling the Chain O’ Lakes. “It allows our deputies to respond more quickly in areas where larger patrol boats can't easily operate or even launch from,” said sheriff’s Sgt. Michael McCarty, who oversees the marine unit.
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Lake County’s gun violence initiative touts improved statsJul 02, 2026 7:36 am - June marked four years since the Lake County state’s attorney’s office announced the formation of its Gun Violence Prevention Initiative (GVPI), and officials are pointin...
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Libertyville man charged with hate crime detained pending future court dateJul 01, 2026 5:42 pm - A Libertyville man facing charges of a hate crime and disorderly conduct was ordered detained in the Lake County jail Wednesday pending a future court date.
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Hate crime charge filed in connection with ‘alarming and disturbing’ signJun 30, 2026 5:45 pm - Derek Webb of Libertyville faces hate crime and disorderly conduct charges involving threats made against Latinos and immigrants in Lake County.
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Judge denies new trial for Marni Yang, convicted of killing former Bear’s girlfriendJun 29, 2026 10:24 am - A Lake County judge denied Marni Yang’s request for a new trial on charges she murdered a pregnant woman because she was jealous of her relationship with a former Chicago Bear.
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Wheeling police launch new road safety campaignJun 29, 2026 9:21 am - Wheeling police have launched a road safety campaign focusing on drivers who are impaired or not wearing seat belts.
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Antioch man charged with possession of child sex abuse materialsJun 26, 2026 11:31 am - An Antioch man faces multiple felony charges of sexual assault and child sexual abuse, according to Lake County sheriff’s police.
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‘We are going to get it right’: Dart outlines plans to curb crime on trains, busesJun 25, 2026 5:00 am - Professionalism, accountability and a safe system for Metra, Pace and CTA riders are among Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart’s goals in heading up a regionwide task force.
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As investigation into Mundelein woman’s fatal shooting continues, mayor and critics have their sayJun 22, 2026 9:47 pm - Supporters of the family of a Mundelein woman who was fatally shot by police last month expressed their anger during Monday’s village board meeting.
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Lake Zurich police car struck during traffic stopJun 22, 2026 11:17 am - A Lake Zurich police squad car was struck by a passing vehicle Friday along Illinois Route 12 near Cuba Road.