Crimes Notebook

Identity Released for Driver Found Dead Submerged in Pickup Truck in Des Plaines River Crash Near Gurnee

Fri Apr 5, 2024 02:57 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County Coroner’s Office announced Friday afternoon, April 5, 2024 that a man who was found dead in a pickup truck in the Des Plaines River in unincorporated Gurnee Thursday night was identified as […]

Pickup Truck and Driver Sought for Investigation Found Submerged in Des Plaines River; Fatal Crash Near Gurnee

Fri Apr 5, 2024 10:39 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Traffic Crash Investigators are investigating a pickup truck and deceased driver that were located in the Des Plaines River last night. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April […]

Vehicular Hijacking of Blue BMW X5 at Golf Mill in Niles

Wed Apr 3, 2024 10:04 am Cardinal News

Niles police officers responded about 9:00 AM Wednesday April 3, 2024 to a report of a vehicular hijacking at Golf Mill Shopping Center, Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue Niles, Illinois. Police received a report that […]

Shots Fired into the Air on Lincoln Street in North Chicago

Mon Apr 1, 2024 05:38 pm Cardinal News

North Chicago police officers are investigating a report of shots fired in the block of 1100 Lincoln Street in North Chicago about 6:50 p.m. Saturday, March 30, 2024. A male driver of a white Kia […]

Jonatan Luna-Carrasco, charged with kidnapping (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Alleged Kidnapper Identified by Lake County Sheriff’s Office Using Flock Camera Technology: Acted Out in North Chicago, Apprehended at Home in Waukegan

Mon Apr 1, 2024 10:14 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives solved a kidnapping case that occurred in February 2024, and the offender was arrested over the weekend. On February 25, 2024, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Lake County Sheriff’s 911 Dispatchers received […]

Isaac Poole, charged with Attempted Murder and other charges (SOURCE: Chicago Police Department)

Zion Resident Charged with Attempted Murder 1 Month After Shooting Man in Austin Neighborhood, Chicago

Sat Mar 30, 2024 07:54 pm Cardinal News

A Zion resident with no criminal history in the Circuit Court of Lake County has been arrested and charged with Attempted Murder connected to the shooting of a 44 year-old male on February 29, 2024 […]

Reality McDowell, accused of attempting to smuggle PCP into Cook County Jail (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Adult Female Accused of Smuggling Paper Soaked in PCP in a Diaper that a Child Was Wearing While Visiting Cook County Jail

Sat Mar 30, 2024 06:43 pm Cardinal News

A 22-year-old woman has been charged with felony drug offenses after attempting to smuggle illegal narcotics in the diaper of a 9-month-old baby during her visit with an individual in custody at the Cook County […]

Criminal Trespass, Vandalism at Round Lake Beach Regal Cinemas on Rollins Rd

Thu Mar 28, 2024 09:47 pm Cardinal News

Police from Round Lake Beach and firefighters from the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded about 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024 to an Activated Fire Alarm at the former Regal Cinemas, 550 East […]

Police Activity at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg: Suspect in Custody After Alleged Knife Violence Threat

Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:55 am Cardinal News

Police from Schaumburg, shortly before 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024, responded to a report of an active threat involving a report of a male with a knife near Door 2 at Woodfield Mall in […]

Criminal intruder prepared with a gun pointed at interior garagare door into the living space of the home; consider the surprise and level of alertness that a recently sleeping homeowner might have when opening their door to an alert, awake offender already pointing a gun at the door for cover while another offender is rummaging the door for valuables (SOURCE: Prospect Heights Police Department)

Prospect Heights Garage Intruders; One Provides Cover, Prepared by Pointing Gun at Interior Garage Door to Home

Thu Mar 28, 2024 09:06 am Cardinal News

The Prospect Heights Police Department announced Wednesday, March 27, 2024 that police officers responded about 4:00 a.m. Sunday, March 24, 2024 to a report of an armed garage burglary or home invasion at a home […]

Aggravated Assault suspect at Shell gas station in Libertyville about 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (SOURCE: Libertyville Police Department)

Offender Who Pointed Gun at Gas Station Clerk in Libertyville Wanted for Investigation of Aggravated Assault

Wed Mar 27, 2024 02:33 pm Cardinal News

Police officers from Libertyville responded about 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 to a report of a man with a gun at the trunorth Shell gas station, 2070 Shell Drive in Libertyville. The gas station […]

Suspect with gun raised in shots fired incident on Thursday night, March 21, 2024 in a strip mall near Milwaukee Avenue and Palatine Road (SOURCE: Prospect Heights Police Department)

Prospect Heights Police Seek Public’s Help with Strip Mall Shots Fired Investigation

Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:34 am Cardinal News

The Prospect Heights Police Department on Monday, March 25, 2024 announced that the police department is seeking the community’s help in identifying and locating two suspects involved in a gang-related shots fired incident that occurred […]

Victor Ponce, charged with Attempted Murder (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

State Police Charge 2: Allegedly Followed and Shot at Victim Fleeing Route 53 Spur into Lake Terramere, Arlington Heights

Mon Mar 25, 2024 09:37 pm Cardinal News

Illinois State police began investigating a shots fired incident connected to possible road rage incident that began I-290 and elevated to a shots fired incident in the northbound lanes of the Route 53 Spur between […]

Melissa Tronina, PTA treasurer accused of theft from PTA checking account at Sanborn Elementary School in Palatine (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Treasurer Detained After Theft Over $12,000 from Sanborn Elementary School PTA in Palatine

Sat Mar 23, 2024 03:42 pm Cardinal News

A PTA Treasurer already on a warrant for financial crimes was ordered held without bond after she was arrested, accused of theft from a PTA checking account at the Sanborn Elementary School, 101 North Oak […]

Armed Robbery at North Riverside Park Mall on Cermak Rd, North Riverside

Thu Mar 14, 2024 07:35 pm Cardinal News

North Riverside police responded about 7:00 PM Thursday March 14, 2024 to an armed robbery at North Riverside Park Mall 7501 West Cermak Road North Riverside, IL. Police received a report of a robbery at […]

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