Crimes Notebook

Ruben A. Garcia, suspect in unlawful possession of a controlled substance in Lake County

Documented Gang Member Arrested for Possessing Firearms, Drugs for Distribution in North Chicago

Fri Dec 20, 2019 09:17 pm Cardinal News

On Thursday December 19, 2019, the Lake County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Group concluded a several-weeks long investigation which resulted in the arrest of a male suspect for drugs and weapons charges. Following an investigation by […]

Antioch Police Seeking Help in Identifying Suspect Wanted for Investigation of an Identity Theft Case Involving a Greyhound Dog Rescue Account

Thu Dec 19, 2019 08:42 pm Cardinal News

The Antioch Police Department is seeking assistance to help identify a subject who is wanted in the investigation of an identity theft case in which money was stolen from a Greyhound Dog Rescue account. Anyone […]

Eric Giles, armed robbery suspect, Waukegan

Male Suspect Charged Following Armed Robbery in ‘Targeted’ Victim’s Garage on North Adelphi Ave Near Vermont Ave in Unincorporated Waukegan

Wed Dec 18, 2019 10:29 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s detectives obtained arrest warrant for male suspect — one of three wanted for investigation in connection with an armed robbery in unincorporated Waukegan in a northwest neighborhood. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded […]

Woodfield Drive-Thru ‘Terrorist’ Charged with Arson for Separate Palatine Truck Fire Incident at One Renaissance Place the Same Month

Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:01 pm Cardinal News

Javier Garcia, the Palatine driver charged with Class X felony terrorism after he crashed his SUV through the Sears store doors at Woodfield and drove into the common area of the mall on Friday September […]

FTC: Advertising on Car Wrap Scams Are Targeting College Students

Sun Dec 15, 2019 08:51 am Cardinal News

Scammer have found a way to prey on college students that are stressed about making car payments and keeping up with vehicle maintenance. If you have a car, you know how expensive the upkeep can […]

Several Fights Break Out After Katie Belle’s Scheduled Performance with The De Funked at H.O.M.E. Bar, Prospect Heights

Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:10 am Cardinal News

Fight aftermath very early morning Saturday December 14, 2019 following scheduled Katie Belle performance with The De Funked on Friday the 13th December 13, 2019 at H.O.M.E. Bar in Prospect Heights. Area police officers responded […]

Carlos H. Zelaya, residential burglary suspect

Burglar Arrested After Cloud-Connected Security Camera Captures Him Stealing the Security Camera in Unincorporated Grayslake

Wed Dec 11, 2019 08:24 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded Tuesday December 10, 2019 to a report of a residential burglary at a house in the block of 18100 West Lindenwood Drive in unincorporated Grayslake, southeast of Gages Lake. The […]

Ambulance at Flight for Life Landing Zone in Zion, December 7, 2019

Woman Seriously Injured After Hit-and-Run by Unknown Offender on Her Driveway on Elisha Ave Near 22nd St, Zion

Mon Dec 9, 2019 04:43 pm Cardinal News

Zion police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 9:45 a.m. Saturday December 7, 2019 to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle in the block of 2200 Elisha Avenue. Police and firefighter/paramedics on arrival discovered […]

Police and Fire Activity for a FALSE Report of an Active Shooter on Grand Ave Near Cicero Ave Near Walmart in Chicago

Mon Dec 9, 2019 04:00 pm Cardinal News

Police and firefighter/paramedics from Chicago responded about 3:45 p.m. Monday December 9, 2019 to a false report of an active shooter at 4650 West Grand Avenue near Walmart in Chicago. Police initially declared the response […]

Naperville Police Department Investigate 3 AM Armed Robbery at Gas Station Near Route 59 and 111th St

Mon Dec 9, 2019 02:19 pm Cardinal News

Naperville police responded about 3:00 a.m. Monday, December 9, 2019 to a report of an armed robbery that had just occurred at a gas station near Route 59 and 111th Street. Upon arrival, police learned […]

Car Fires Were Set in Lots in the West Pullman Neighborhood and Gresham Neighborhood, Chicago

Mon Dec 9, 2019 10:35 am Cardinal News

Eight cars were set on fire in an abandoned lot in West Pullman. Police say 20 to 30 vehicles were set on fire near 88th and Genoa. Chicago firefighters responded just after midnight on Monday, […]

Andrew Viles, escaped inmate Grundy County Jail

Grundy County Jail Escapee Captured Near Stockdale Rd and Saratoga Rd Near Morris, Illinois

Mon Dec 9, 2019 05:01 am Cardinal News

Grundy County Jail escapee Andrew Viles, age 34, was captured near Stockdale Road and Saratoga Road southwest of Morris, Illinois in Erienna Township at about 2:00 p.m. Sunday December 8, 2019. The intersection of the […]

Cook County Sheriff Seeking Info About Vehicle in Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Loyola Medical Center; Victim’s Identity Released

Sun Dec 8, 2019 06:14 pm Cardinal News

COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Sheriff’s Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a full-size General Motors SUV that struck and killed a 22-year-old man in unincorporated Proviso Township near Loyola University […]

Fatal Hit and Run near Loyola Medical Center Traffic Map

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Involving a Chevy Tahoe at 1st Ave and 13th St, Near Loyola Medical Center

Sat Dec 7, 2019 11:23 pm Cardinal News

Cook County Sheriff’s police and Maywood firefighter/paramedics responded about 10:15 PM Saturday December 7, 2019 to a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian that was hit by a vehicle and killed at 1st Avenue and 13th Street […]

Search Underway for Inmate Who Escaped from Grundy County Jail in Morris, Illinois

Sat Dec 7, 2019 09:17 pm Cardinal News

Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a male prisoner who escaped Saturday December 7, 2019 from Grundy County Jail, 111 East Washington Street in Morris, Illinois. Prisoner Andrew Viles, 34, is wanted after escaping […]

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