Lake County Crime
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7 charged in connection with organized retail crime groups, police sayMay 30, 2024 5:24 pm - Vernon Hills police coordinated a multi-agency initiative targeting organized retail crime groups that resulted in several arrests
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How a suburban well-being check cracked an international ‘suicide drug’ operationMay 30, 2024 3:24 pm - A well-being check at a Libertyville hotel nearly a decade ago has resulted in federal charges for a Mexican national accused of illegally shipping a suicide-assistance drug to multiple countries.
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Marina’s license suspended, owner faces forgery charge, police sayMay 29, 2024 8:40 pm - The Fox Waterway Agency has suspended the commercial use permits for Anchor Pointe Marina, also known as AP Marine, 42125 N. Fourth Ave., in an unincorporated area near A...
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Highland Park shooting suspect makes brief court appearanceMay 29, 2024 11:30 am - Lake County prosecutors and defense attorneys representing the Highwood man accused of opening fire during a 2022 Highland Park Independence Day parade and killing seven people, have until Aug. 28 to file motions, a Lake County judge ordered Wednesday.
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‘One giant step closer’: Deal would create governing body for emergency dispatch consolidation in Lake CountyMay 28, 2024 6:37 pm - A Lake County committee has recommended approval of an agreement to form a new agency to oversee consolidation of emergency dispatch operations
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Lake County deputy gets state honor for lifesaving action in assaultMay 24, 2024 5:15 am - Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Martini received the state’s Law Enforcement Medal of Honor this week, a prestigious award given to police officers who display exceptional bravery or heroism while performing their duties.
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Police: Beach Park man accused of sexually assaulting intellectually disabled womanMay 22, 2024 8:33 pm - A Beach Park man is facing several felony charges involving the sexual assault of an intellectually disabled woman, authorities said.
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Roommate charged in murder of 61-year-old Elgin manMay 20, 2024 11:27 am - The roommate of an Elgin man who was found dead earlier this month in his residence has been charged with his murder. Joseph A. Duran, 52, was charged with first-degree ...
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Six charged in scheme to net immigration visas by faking robberiesMay 17, 2024 12:07 pm - Six people, including a Woodridge resident, are facing federal immigration fraud charges after authorities accused them of faking violent armed robberies throughout the s...
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Coroner: Human arm found on Waukegan beachMay 17, 2024 7:12 am - A human arm, likely belonging to a woman, was recently found on Waukegan Municipal Beach, Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek said. A forensic pathologist has examined the...