Lake County Crime
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Judge accused of speeding 93 mph in 55 mph zone pleads guilty to lesser offenseJul 31, 2024 9:55 am - A McHenry County judge charged in June with driving his motorcycle nearly 40 mph over the speed limit pleaded guilty to a lesser offense Tuesday and has already completed 40 hours of public service, his defense attorney said.
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Former police officer resentenced for wife’s murder in Spring GroveJul 28, 2024 10:16 am - A former Chicago police officer who had argued his attorney was ineffective when he was convicted of killing his wife in their Spring Grove home was resentenced Thursday to 50 years in prison.
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Man charged in Round Lake Beach fatal shootingJul 27, 2024 9:26 am - A Round Lake Beach man who was on probation for aggravated robbery has been charged in connection with the July 24 shooting death of Valeria Rodriguez.
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Arrest made in Round Lake Beach girl’s fatal shooting, police sayJul 26, 2024 9:45 am - A suspect in this week’s fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Round Lake Beach girl in her home has been arrested and a gun has been recovered, police said Friday morning.
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Barrington Hills police chief retires FridayJul 25, 2024 7:43 pm - Barrington Hills Police Chief Joseph Colditz is hanging up his badge and gun after more than 25 years on the force.
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Pair arrested after police chase stolen pickup truck in Lake CountyJul 25, 2024 11:19 am - A man driving a stolen pickup truck and trailer was arrested Wednesday night after striking a Lake County sheriff’s squad car and leading deputies on a chase, police said Thursday.
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Man facing sexual abuse charges involving 15-year-old North Carolina girlJul 25, 2024 10:13 am - A 15-year-old North Carolina girl was rescued and a Green Oaks man faces several felony drug and sexual abuse charges, authorities said Thursday.
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Authorities identify Round Lake Beach teen struck and killed by stray bullet fired from outside her homeJul 25, 2024 10:06 am - Authorities are investigating the shooting death Wednesday of a 15-year-old Round Lake Beach girl who was struck by a stray bullet fired from outside her home as a homicide.
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Round Lake Beach detective on unpaid administrative leaveJul 23, 2024 4:46 pm - A Round Lake Beach police detective is on administrative leave pending an investigation of domestic battery in Antioch.
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Mundelein man facing multiple felony charges after drug stingJul 19, 2024 4:36 pm - A Mundelein man is facing several felony charges involving the sale of fentanyl and other drugs following a monthslong investigation, authorities said.