Lake County Major Crime Task Force

Police on scene at a 5-story apartment building "Albion Highland Park" at 1850 North Green Bay Road north of Central Avenue in Highland Park (PHOTO CREDIT: Max Weingardt)

Person of Interest in Custody After 2 Found Dead in Apartment Unit on Green Bay Rd, Highland Park

Wed Sep 7, 2022 04:31 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Highland Park responded about 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2022 to a call for a psychiatric emergency at 1850 Green Bay Road in Highland Park. Police were first on the […]

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

Police: Highland Park Shooter Robert E. Crimo III Contemplated Mass Shooting in Madison

Wed Jul 6, 2022 11:00 am Cardinal News

In a press conference about 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2022, Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Covelli (Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman) said Robert E. Crimo III contemplated a mass shooting in […]

Robert E. Crimo III wearing women's clothing (SOURCE: Lake County Major Crime Task Force)

Police: Highland Park Shooter Suspect Robert E. Crimo III Image Showed Him in Women’s Clothing at Parade Mass Shooting

Tue Jul 5, 2022 03:06 pm Cardinal News

7th Shooting Victim Has Died Officials gave an update Tuesday morning after 6 people were killed and over 30 were injured in a Highland Park mass shooting. YouTube Tips ⓘ A great amount of information […]

Block 1000 Jackson Street North Chicago (Image captured September 2018 ©2022 Google)

Man in North Chicago Shot and Killed Mowing His Lawn on Jackson Street

Mon May 2, 2022 06:17 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from North Chicago responded about 1:25 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022 to a report of shots fired in the block of 1000 Jackson Street. North Chicago Police Officers arrived and located […]

400 block Meadow Green Lane Round Lake Beach (Image capture July 2007 ©2002)

Round Lake Beach Homicide Investigation on Meadow Green Ln Near Cedar Lake Rd

Thu Apr 14, 2022 12:28 pm Cardinal News

Round Lake Beach Police Officers responded about 4:20 a.m. April 14, 2022, at to a report of a shots fire in the block of 400 Meadow Green Lane, Round Lake Beach. Round Lake police officers […]

Jesus I. Vargas, first degree murder suspect (SOURCE: Lake County Major Crime Task Force)

Grayslake Resident in Custody on 1st Degree Murder Charges Following Stabbing in Round Lake Beach

Thu Mar 3, 2022 08:15 am Cardinal News

A suspect has been arrested in a stabbing homicide that occurred on Monday, February 28, 2022 in the block of 2000 Apache Trail in Round Lake Beach. On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, a male resident […]

Missing Person, Homicide Investigation on Beck Rd Near Valley Dr in Lindenhurst

Tue Feb 15, 2022 08:06 pm Cardinal News

On Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Lindenhurst Police Officers were assisting Algonquin Police Officers with a missing person investigation, which resulted in the missing person being found deceased in a residence in […]

North Chicago Homicide Investigation: Kenosha Man Shot and Killed on Kristan Ave Near 20th St, North Chicago

Sun Dec 5, 2021 10:36 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from North Chicago responded about 3:10 a.m. Sunday, December 5, 2021 to a report that a person was shot in the block of 2000 Kristan Avenue, North Chicago. North Chicago Police […]

Shooting scene near Portillo's at Gurnee Mills in Gurnee Illinois, Saturday, November 27, 2021 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Man Dies After Shooting at Gurnee Mills Parking Lot Near Portillo’s

Sat Nov 27, 2021 11:01 pm Cardinal News

A man is dead after a shooting outside the Gurnee Mills shopping mall in the middle of the afternoon Saturday, and the gunman has not been arrested (CBS Chciago). YouTube Tips ⓘ The Lake County […]

Shooting scene at Gurnee Mills in Gurnee Illinois, Saturday, November 27, 2021 (Craig/CapturedNews)

Shooting at Gurnee Mills Parking Lot Near Portillo’s Injures One Person

Sat Nov 27, 2021 06:07 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Gurnee responded about 2:06 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021 to a report of a shooting in the parking lot near Portillo’s, 6102 Grand Avenue at Gurnee Mills in Gurnee, Illinois. […]

Zechariah C. Myles, warrant for First Degree Murder (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Warrant Issued for Murder Suspect in Death of Melanie Yates in Zion

Thu Nov 11, 2021 01:48 pm Cardinal News

Members of the Lake County Major Crime Task Force and Zion Police Department have been conducting extensive investigation into the shooting death of Melanie Yates. During the course of their investigation, detectives determined Zechariah C. […]

Street view of Fairport Drive facing west in the 1600 block in Grayslake Grayslake in Lake County (Image capture April 2012 ©2021 Google)

Grayslake Police Officer Involved in Shooting Investigation on Fairport Drive in Grayslake

Wed Mar 31, 2021 09:36 am Cardinal News

Police-Involved Shooting: Victim Pointed Gun at Police Grayslake Police Officers on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at about 11:50 p.m., were dispatched to a residence in the block of 1600 Fairport Drive, Grayslake to a report […]

Male, Age 18, Shot and Killed in Parking Lot Near Walgreens on Lake St (Route 45) at Hawley St, Mundelein

Thu May 28, 2020 07:54 pm Cardinal News

Police and firefighter/paramedics from Mundelein, and Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded about 12:55 p.m. Thursday May 28, 2020 to a report of shots fired in the area of Lake Street (Route 45) and Hawley Street […]

Round Lake Beach Police Officer Shot on Golfview Dr Near Lake Shore Dr, Round Lake Beach

Sun Mar 15, 2020 08:28 pm Cardinal News

A Round Lake Beach police officer was shot in the leg while trying to break up a family fight Sunday afternoon. A Round Lake Beach police officer was shot Sunday afternoon while responding to a […]

Jeffery Michael Thrall, First Degree Murder suspect, Park City, Illinois

Park City Homicide Victim’s Identity Released, Following Investigation and Arrest of Relative Jeffery Michael Thrall

Thu Dec 5, 2019 11:12 am Cardinal News

A 68-year-old Park City woman was stabbed, beaten and killed early Tuesday morning December 3, 2019, according to the Lake County coroner. Her identity was released as Nancy Wilcox. The victim was pronounced dead at […]

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