Crimes Notebook

Antonio R. Perez-Amezquita, charged with possession of a controlled substance (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Northbrook Resident Charged with Trafficking Cocaine, Unlawfully Possessing Firearm at Business in Ingleside, Lake County

Tue Jul 26, 2022 11:44 am Cardinal News

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group on Friday, July 22, 2022 concluded a long-term drug trafficking investigation. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Antonio R. Perez-Amezquita, 36, of the 0-100 block of […]

Uprising Bakery and Cafe, 2104 Algonquin Road Lake in the Hills (Image ©2022 Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, Map data ©2022)

UpRising Bakery and Cafe ‘Starry Night Brunch Drag’ Canceled Following Vandalism

Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:06 am Cardinal News

A Lake in the Hills bakery is canceling its planned brunch-time drag show after its café was vandalized overnight (CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ The UpRising Bakery and Cafe was vandalized late Friday night, July […]

Jennifer Stroud sentenced to eight years for involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment of her son (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

Woman Sentenced to 8 Years for Involuntary Manslaughter of Her Child, Age 11; Didn’t Give Medication to Prevent Heart Transplant Rejection

Fri Jul 22, 2022 03:40 pm Cardinal News

A Lake County Judge sentenced a Park City woman to eight years for involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment of her own child on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The sentence is to be served at 50% […]

Michael Main, guilty of 17 counts of Sexual Assault (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

Guilty Verdict for 17 Counts of Sexual Assault for Offender in Libertyville

Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:21 pm Cardinal News

(Lake County, IL) A Lake County jury trial concluded with 17 “guilty” verdicts, after little over an hour of deliberation, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Michael Main, 55, was convicted of six counts of Predatory […]

Highland Park shooter's "artwork" painted on a brick was of the back of his mother's house existed before the shooting and days after shooting

Illinois State Police Emergency Rules Would Allow “Clear and Present Danger” Reports to Be Used in FOID Process

Tue Jul 19, 2022 06:26 pm Cardinal News

By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Steps are being taken to address the loophole exposed in the Illinois State Police’s handling of “clear and present danger” reports in the aftermath […]

Bartlett vehicular hijacking suspects in Bartlett at or near the area of Miles Parkway (SOURCE: Bartlett Police Department)

Persons of Interest in Huntley Shooting Are Now Also Bartlett Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking Suspects

Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:22 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Huntley responded about 4:18 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2022 to a report of a shooting in the block of 11800 Cape Cod Lane in Huntley. Two people were were struck […]

Police Activity for Huntley Shots Fired Investigation: Village of Bartlett Alerts Residents to “Close Garages” and “Stay Inside Residences”

Mon Jul 18, 2022 07:17 pm Cardinal News

The Village of Bartlett announced at 6:01 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2022 that Bartlett police officers are attempting to locate a subject that is at large near West Bartlett Road and Route 25. The subject […]

Brian Miller, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (SOURCE: DuPage County State's Attorney's Office).

Bond Denied for Parolee from Evanston Charged with Armed Habitual Criminal and Illegal Possession of Loaded Gun

Fri Jul 15, 2022 06:12 pm Cardinal News

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced Wednesday, July 13, 2022 that bond has been set for a Cook County resident accused of illegally possessing a loaded […]

Destiney Baker, charge with eight counts of Theft of Government Property (SOURCE: DuPage County Stat's Attorney)

Bond Set at $1 Million for Hanover Park Resident Accused of Financial Crimes

Fri Jul 15, 2022 05:49 pm Cardinal News

39-COUNT INDICTMENT ALLEGES THEFT OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY & FINANCIAL INSTITUTION FRAUD DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that bond was set yesterday afternoon for a Hanover Park woman accused of illegally obtaining more than […]

FAA Warns Drone Operators Regarding Altitude Restrictions Near North Side Chicago Beaches ICYMI

Thu Jul 14, 2022 11:00 pm Cardinal News

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a warning to people flying drones at some North Side Chicago beaches that are under the flight path to O’Hare International Airport. According to the FAA, an increasing number of […]

Gary Kamen (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

Deerfield Resident Gary Kamen Sentenced to 65 Years for Killing His Wife

Thu Jul 14, 2022 02:46 pm Cardinal News

(Lake County, IL) Deerfield resident Gary Kamen was sentenced to 65 years in prison on Thursday, July 14, 2022 for fatally stabbing his wife. Gary Kamen, 59, pleaded guilty on June 1, 2022 to one […]

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

Round Lake Resident Arraigned in Triple Homicide of His Three Children in June 2022

Thu Jul 14, 2022 02:15 pm Cardinal News

(Lake County, IL) Round Lake resident Jason Karels on Thursday, July 14, 2022, a entered a not guilty plea related to the triple homicide of his three children, ages 2, 3, and 5 on June […]

Ryan Bruce, charged with attempted murder after stabbing a man in Buffalo Grove (SOURCE: Cook County Sheriff's Office)

2 Suspects Arrested, Accused of Stabbing a Man at Apartment Complex on Trace Drive in Buffalo Grove

Sun Jul 10, 2022 03:03 pm Cardinal News

Crime scene set up immediately after a man was stabbed in the block of 600 Trace Drive in Buffalo Grove near the border with Arlington Heights. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police and firefighter/paramedics from Buffalo Grove […]

Lexus sedan in the patio dining area after a crash with another vehicle 1252 North Well Street in Chicago (SOURCE: CFD Media)

5 Hurt in Crash into Patio Dining Area on Wells Street Chicago After Collision Involving Stolen Auto

Sat Jul 9, 2022 08:51 am Cardinal News

Five people were injured Friday night after a vehicle jumped a curb and crashed into a restaurant patio in Old Towne on the city’s Near North Side. YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters and paramedics responded […]

Robert E. Crimo III, booking photo after Highland Park shooting (SOURCE: Lake County Major Crime Task Force).

No Bond for Robert E. Crimo III, Accused of Shooting and Killing Seven, and Injuring Many More

Wed Jul 6, 2022 07:33 pm Cardinal News

The suspect in the deadly Highland Park mass shooting, Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade, before fleeing to Wisconsin, where he considered shooting more people […]

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