Lake County Crime
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Crystal Lake man convicted in $8M Ponzi scheme admits to defrauding McHenry American LegionJul 25, 2025 8:47 am - A Crystal Lake man who is awaiting federal sentencing for an $8 million Ponzi scheme pleaded guilty in a McHenry County courtroom to fraudulent use of a debit card belonging to the McHenry American Legion.
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Gurnee police apprehend occupants of vehicle fleeing Wisconsin traffic stopJul 24, 2025 3:00 pm - Two Racine, Wisconsin, men are facing charges after Gurnee police early Thursday assisted in apprehending a fleeing vehicle.
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Mother ‘absolutely thrilled’ at ICE arrest of man accused of hiding her daughter’s bodyJul 21, 2025 5:09 pm - The mother of 37-year-old Megan Bos said she was "absolutely thrilled" when she heard U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago took the man charged with concealing her daughter's death into custody.
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Authorities investigating threats against Lake County judgeJul 21, 2025 4:48 pm - Authorities are investigating threats against a Lake County judge who in April released a Waukegan man who was picked up Saturday by federal ICE officers.
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Man charged with hiding Antioch woman’s death detained by ICEJul 20, 2025 4:10 pm - A Waukegan man charged with hiding the body of an Antioch woman in a garbage container at his home was detained Saturday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago, according to published reports.
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‘This is a blessing’: Suburban charity helps retired police dogs get health careJul 18, 2025 5:45 am - Like a lot of retirees, Hogyn tries to stay active. He runs. He plays. He does his best to keep up with the younger crowd — all while battling arthritis and nagging skin ...
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Waukegan man faces charges after police chaseJul 17, 2025 2:22 pm - A Waukegan man who authorities said fled police from several agencies throughout the day Wednesday faces numerous traffic infractions.
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Lake County man accused of choking woman, slicing her handJul 17, 2025 11:00 am - A Lincolnshire-area man is accused of choking a woman and cutting her with a knife Wednesday evening at an apartment near Lake Bluff.
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Mundelein-area man facing child pornography chargesJul 16, 2025 1:00 pm - A 22-year-old Mundelein-area man is charged with possessing and disseminating videos and images of child pornography, many involving children under the age of 13, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
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Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force recovers $615,000 in stolen dog food and treatsJul 16, 2025 10:48 am - The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force recovered roughly $750,000 worth of stolen property — including $615,000 in dog food and dog treats — at a business in Gurnee.