Crimes Notebook

Security Guard Michael Long, charged with First-Degree Murder (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Gentlemen’s Club Security Guard Charged with Murder After Shooting Driver of Departing Pickup Truck with Passenger/Shooter Inside

Tue Aug 15, 2023 11:22 pm Cardinal News

A private security guard is facing a first-degree murder charge after a Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigation found he shot and killed the driver of a vehicle leaving a Ford Heights’ club, Cook County Sheriff […]

Cleveland Smith, charged with Aggravated Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle and other charges (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

$500K Bond Set for Maywood Resident After Leading Police on High-Speed Chase in Stolen Vehicle in Villa Park

Tue Aug 15, 2023 05:51 pm Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that bond was set yesterday, Monday, August 14, 2023, for a Cook County man accused of leading police on a […]

Estiven Sarminento, age 16, charged as an adult with First Degree Murder (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office Major Crime Task Force)

$5M Bond Set for Estiven Sarminento, Teen Arrested, Charged in Shooting Death of Highland Park High School Teen

Tue Aug 15, 2023 02:42 pm Cardinal News

Bond was set Tuesday, August 15, 2023 for the suspected killer of 16 year-old Highland Park High School student Omar Diaz. Bond was set at $5 million for Estiven Sarminento, also age 16, who will […]

Suspect Identified, Charged in Shooting Death, Targeted Attack by Bicyclist in Highland Park

Mon Aug 14, 2023 07:04 pm Cardinal News

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday evening, August 14, 2023 that a shooting suspect for the Green Bay Road, Highland Park shooting has been identified and charged. Following a thorough investigation, it was determined […]

Domestic Fatal Stabbing on Arbor Lane, Glenview Under Investigation

Mon Aug 14, 2023 05:42 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Glenview responded about 6:36 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2023 to a report of a stabbing in the block of 1100 Arbor Lane in Glenview. Glenview Fire Department paramedics transported Perron […]

Identity Released for Highwood Teen Shot, Killed in Targeted Attack by Bicyclist in Highland Park

Mon Aug 14, 2023 02:11 pm Cardinal News

A teen is dead after being shot on Green Bay Road in Highland Park on Sunday, August 13, 2023 about 11:30 a.m. (VIDEO: Andrea Medina/WGN News). YouTube Tips ⓘ The Lake County Coroner’s Office on […]

City of Highland Park Criticized for Lack of Details After Shooting on Green Bay Rd Near Chicago Ave

Sun Aug 13, 2023 11:58 pm Cardinal News

Facebook users wrote comments on the City of Highland Park’s own official Facebook page expressing concern and criticism toward the city for lack of information while a suspect was apparently at large following a shooting […]

Highwood Teen Shot, Killed in Targeted Attack by Bicyclist in Highland Park, Who Then Fled on Foot

Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:39 pm Cardinal News

A teen is dead after being shot on Green Bay Road in Highland Park on Sunday, August 13, 2023 about 11:30 a.m. (VIDEO: Andrea Medina/WGN News). YouTube Tips ⓘ Highland Park police officers, firefighters and […]

Evidence markers in the front lawn of a townhouse on Queensbury Circle in Hoffman Estates on Wednesday night, August 9, 2023 (CARDINAL NEWS).

Two Teens Shot in Hoffman Estates; Investigation on Queensbury Circle

Thu Aug 10, 2023 05:55 pm Cardinal News

Three in Custody Police on-scene investigation after two teens were shot on Queensbury Circle in Hoffman Estates YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics from Hoffman Estates responded about 8:18 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2023 […]

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting on Wild Plum Rd Near Crystal Lake

Wed Aug 9, 2023 06:26 am Cardinal News

A shooting in unincorporated Crystal Lake has left four people injured and on person dead (ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ McHenry County Sheriff’s deputies, Crystal Lake police, and firefighters and paramedics from Crystal Lake […]

Salil Chander, charged with felony Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death and felony Aggravated DUI Resulting in the Death of Another Person and Sentenced 10 years (DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Alleged Drunk Driver Left the Scene of Fatal Vehicle vs Bicycle Crash in Lisle

Tue Aug 8, 2023 08:00 pm Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Woodridge Chief of Police Brian Cunningham and Lisle Chief of Police Kevin Licko announced today, Tuesday, August 8, 2023, that bond has been set for a Woodridge man accused […]

Teen in Critical Condition Following Accidental Shooting in Basement in Unincorporated Gurnee

Mon Aug 7, 2023 12:15 pm Cardinal News

A teen is in critical condition two days after being shot in unincorporated Gurnee. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2023, to a report that a teen was shot in […]

Joseph Sarb, charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Death (SOURCE: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office)

Police: Hit-and-Run Tow Truck Driver Turned Left in Front of Motorcyclist in Fatal Crash on Irving Park Rd

Thu Aug 3, 2023 04:15 pm Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bensenville Chief of Police Daniel Schulze announced today, Thursday, August 3, 2023 that bond has been set for a Des Plaines resident accused of leaving the scene of […]

Weapon recovered from juveniles arrested on Hebron Avenue in Zion (SOURCE: Zion Police Department)

Zion Police Arrest 2 Juveniles for Unlawful Possession of Weapons Near Hebron Ave

Tue Aug 1, 2023 03:09 pm Cardinal News

Zion Police Department responded about 2:53 p.m. and about 3:40 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023 to a report of complaints of gunfire near the block of 2100 Hebron Avenue in Zion. Initially, no arrests occurred. […]

Eric Chavez, charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

Dee Road Shots Fired Call Leads to Arrest by Cook County Sheriff’s Police

Sun Jul 30, 2023 05:44 pm Cardinal News

A 29-year-old resident of unincorporated Cook County has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he allegedly fired a handgun into the air multiple times in […]

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