Lake County Crime
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Probation for Wheeling man who attacked 63-year-oldDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - A 23-year-old Wheeling man who prosecutors say assaulted a 63-year-old woman in September after she returned home with her groceries, pleaded guilty to aggravated batter...
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Round Lake man, 63, accused of manufacturing child pornographyDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - A Round Lake man has been arrested and charged with manufacturing child pornography, Lake County officials said Friday. James R. Weeden, 63, of the 200 block of Switchgr...
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Former teacher pleads guilty to obscenityDec 19, 2014 12:01 am - A 30-year-old Palatine man has pleaded guilty to an obscenity charge related to contact with a teenager, court records show. Brian Rossetti, who taught physical educati...
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Waukegan hit-and-run victim dies from injuriesDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - A 21-year-old North Chicago man has died of injuries he suffered in a hit-and-run crash Sunday in Waukegan. Police said Adrian Gonzalez succumbed to his injuries Wednesd...
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Man pleads not guilty to gunning down sister's boyfriend in Round Lake BeachDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - A Chicago Heights man pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he gunned down a Round Lake Beach man Nov. 8. Jeremy Anderson, 36, faces 45 years to life in prison if foun...
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Probation for Elgin man caught growing pot plantsDec 18, 2014 12:01 am - An Elgin man was sentenced to two years of probation this week after admitting to growing more than 20 marijuana plants in a secret room in his home. Authorities found t...
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Lake County jail guard accused of not assisting paralyzed inmate has diedDec 17, 2014 12:01 am - A former Lake County jail guard facing charges for not assisting an inmate who was paralyzed during a 2011 jailhouse scuffle has died. Robert Schlesser, 49, of Round La...
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North Barrington attorney accused in home invasion pleads not guiltyDec 17, 2014 12:01 am - A North Barrington attorney pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of breaking into a Hawthorn Woods home and using a gun to threaten his ex-wife and daughter. Raymond...
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Be wary of scams:Dec 16, 2014 12:01 am - Lake County residents are reminded there are several ongoing scams during the holidays, with the most common being a person who identifies themselves as an IRS agent. Th...
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Stevenson students caught in sexting investigationDec 16, 2014 12:01 am - Several Stevenson High School students are under investigation for sexting lewd selfie images, school and police officials said Tuesday. Stevenson High School District ...