Crimes Notebook

Witness: He Threw a Chair in the Coffee Shop, Then at Cars in the Lot, Then Displayed a Gun

Wed Dec 20, 2023 07:16 am Cardinal News

Police from Rolling Meadows responded about noon, Monday, December 18 2023 to a report of a disturbance at the Starbucks, 1414 Golf Road in Rolling Meadows. Police received a report that a male/white adult, possibly […]

Pickup Truck Reported Stolen in the Area of Route 83 and Route 45

Wed Dec 20, 2023 04:14 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded about 3:04 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 to a report of a stolen pickup truck at an automotive strip mall at 7151 North Route 83 in Long Grove. Reported stolen […]

Gorge Alberto, charged with Aggravated DUI (Involved in Accident Resulting in Great Bodily Harm) and other charges after a fight and hit-and-run incident at H.O.M.E. Bar in Prospect Heights, about 4:00 a.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023 (SOURCE: Prospect Heights Police Department)

DUI Suspect that Hit Bar Staffer and Police Officer at HOME Bar: Fled When He Feared Threatening Fight Crowd

Mon Dec 18, 2023 07:46 pm Cardinal News

A Palatine resident accused of striking two pedestrians — one of them a police officer — at the H.O.M.E. Bar in Prospect Heights, stood before a judge for a pre-trial hearing at Cook County Circuit […]

Jack Murray (SOURCE: family photo via Romanucci & Blandin)

Elk Grove Village Releases Video of Fatal Police-Involved Shooting; Audio of 9-1-1 Call and Police Dispatch

Mon Dec 18, 2023 05:46 pm Cardinal News

On Monday, December 18, 2023, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig B. Johnson introduced a composite video that combined audio from … a 9-1-1 call, audio from police dispatch and radio communications, and video from body […]

Jeremiah Dawson, charged with Possession of a Loaded Machine Gun and other charges (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Three Armed Suspects, Machine Gun Taken into Custody in Chicago After High-Speed Chase Starting in Oak Brook

Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:33 pm Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that on Thursday, December 14, 2023, Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for three male […]

Man Shot, Killed Outside at Barrington Lakes Apartments on Hassel Rd Hoffman Estates

Sun Dec 17, 2023 09:01 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Hoffman Estates responded about 5:44 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 to a report of gunshots heard at the Barrington Lakes Apartments, in the block of 2200 Hassell Road in Hoffman […]

Police and paramedics meet immediately after H.O.M.E. Bar was transported by EMS and before police officer was transported around just 4:00 a.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Alleged DUI Driver Hit H.O.M.E. Bar Employee, Police Officer While Fleeing Fight Scene in Parking Lot

Sun Dec 17, 2023 03:33 pm Cardinal News

Fight, then alleged DUI driver hits police officer and bar employee at H.O.M.E Bar while fleeing from fight scene in vehicle. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police officers from Prospect Heights, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, and Wheeling […]

Jason E. Karels, suspected killer of his three children by drowning in Round Lake Beach (SOURCE: Round Lake Police Department)

Round Lake Father Enters “Guilty” Plea for Drowning, Killing His Three Children

Fri Dec 15, 2023 02:41 pm Cardinal News

Today, Friday, December 15, 2023, Jason Karels, age 36, entered a “guilty but mentally ill” plea to three counts of first-degree murder for the June 13, 2022, killing of his three children who were ages […]

Crashed Kia Stinger after it was stolen in Volo Friday morning, December 15, 2023 (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Teen, Age 18, Apprehended After Stealing Car, Leading Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies on Car Chase

Fri Dec 15, 2023 01:24 pm Cardinal News

A teen is in custody after stealing a car in Volo and leading police on a car chase Friday morning. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 7:55 a.m., Friday, December 15, 2023 to a report […]

FBI: Threat of Violence Likely Heightened Throughout Winter

Fri Dec 15, 2023 06:55 am Cardinal News

An announcement released Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from the FBI, DHS, and NCTC (National Counterterrorism Center) assess that ongoing tensions related to the conflict between Israel and HAMAS likely heighten the threat of lone actor […]

Juan Vega-Montoya, suspect in homicide case on Hunt Club Road south of Route 173 where body of Megan Lewis was found on Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Detectives Identify and Arrest Homicide Suspect in Homicide Case on Hunt Club Rd South of Route 173 in Old Mill Creek

Wed Dec 13, 2023 01:41 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s investigators have identified Juan A. Vega-Montoya, 37, of Chicago as the suspect in the homicide of Megan Lewis, discovered murdered on the side of Hunt Club Road south of Route 173 on […]

Police activity at Bar Harbour Condominiums during a manhunt overnight connected to a shooting investigation in Schaumburg Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Shooting Suspect in Custody After Overnight Manhunt in Schaumburg

Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:45 am Cardinal News

Shots fired investigation near Higgins Road and Meacham Road Schaumburg with police activity also at Bar Harbour Condominiums just south of Schaumburg Road. YouTube Tips ⓘ A shooting suspect is in custody after a manhunt […]

Robert Crimo, Jr., charged with reckless conduct (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office).

Mass Shooter Suspect’s Father Robert Crimo Jr. Released from Jail Wednesday Morning

Wed Dec 13, 2023 08:55 am Cardinal News

Robert Crimo Jr., father of accused mass shooter Robert Crimo III, was released from jail Wednesday morning at 7:49 a.m., December 13, 2023.. Robert Crimo Jr. was charged with seven counts of felony reckless conduct […]

Jimmy Diaz, charged with felon possession of a weapon and other charges (SOURCE: McHenry County Sheriff's Office)

Two McHenry Residents Arrested by SWAT for Weapons and Drug Charges on Home Avenue

Wed Dec 6, 2023 07:13 pm Cardinal News

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force, SWAT Team, Crystal Lake Police Department, and McHenry Police Department on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, arrested two McHenry residents on drug and weapons charges after executing a search […]

Latrice Phillips, charged with First-Degree Murder (SOURCE: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Naperville Resident Charged with 1st-Degree Murder in Shooting Death of Man in Oakbrook Terrace Hotel

Wed Dec 6, 2023 05:37 pm Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oakbrook Terrace Chief of Police Casey Calvello announced Monday, December 4, 2023 that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s Motion to deny pre-trial release for a Naperville woman […]

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