Lake County Sheriff’s Office

Robert H. Babcox Justice Center in Waukegan, Illinois (Image captured September 2018 ©2022)

Jail Inmate from Barrington Dies in Lake County Jail Cell; Death Investigation Underway

Sat Sep 24, 2022 05:55 pm Cardinal News

A Lake County Sheriff’s Correctional Officer conducting rounds in Pod 1 East on Friday, September 23, 2022, at approximately 8:34 p.m. observed an inmate lying on his bed in what appeared to be an unresponsive […]

Anthony V. Cloe charged with new counts of Child Pornography (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

New Evidence: Sex Crime Suspect Living in Warren Township and Antioch Sent Child Pornography to Minor in California

Thu Sep 22, 2022 12:08 pm Cardinal News

The investigation since March 2022 of a Warren Township resident, Anthony Cloe, allegedly connected to possession of child pornography continues with a new milestone in September 2022. Following the arrest of Anthony V. Cloe, age […]

Jacob Firestone, charged with two felony counts of Obstructing Justice (SOURCE: Lake County Major Crime Task Force)

Second Male Connected to Death Investigation at Lake Michigan Shoreline Charged with a Crime — Obstruction of Justice

Wed Sep 21, 2022 12:03 pm Cardinal News

A second male suspect, who is connected to a death investigation of victim Matthew Ascaridis, has been charged with a crime. Matthew Ascaridis, age 45, of Highland Park, died in a violent struggle near the […]

Ashley D. Konrath, charged with Possession of Methamphetamine (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriffs Office)

Woman Charged with Possession of Meth on Hartigan Rd, Volo

Wed Sep 21, 2022 11:19 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded about 12:45 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022 to a report that a vehicle taken without the owner’s consent in the 27000 block of West Hartigan Road in Volo. While assigned […]

Nicholas M. Caban, involved in a violent confrontation, accused of possessing a defaced firearm not used at violent confrontation at Lake Michigan shoreline (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office/Imagery ©2022 Maxar Technologies, U.S. Geological Survey, Map data ©2022 Google).

Police: Highland Park Resident in Lake Michigan Beach Fatal Fight Possessed Defaced Firearm Not Used in Fight

Mon Sep 19, 2022 05:37 am Cardinal News

The Lake County Major Crime Task Force Investigators and Lake County Forest Preserve Police on Saturday, September 17, 2022, conducted a search warrant at the residence of Nicholas M. Caban, age 20, of the 3400 […]

Lake County Forest Preserve Police at the scene where a body was found near the Lake Michigan shoreline near the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve (PHOTO CREDIT: Max Weingardt).

Man Killed in Fight After Complaining About Noise on Lake Michigan Beach Near Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:42 am Cardinal News

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, September 18, 2022 provided additional information regarding the investigation of a body found near the Lake Michigan shoreline about 5:10 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022. CARDINAL UPDATE … […]

Body Found on Lake Michigan Shoreline Near Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, Unincorporated Lake Forest

Sat Sep 17, 2022 10:37 am Cardinal News

Highland Park Police were dispatched about 5:10 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022 to the block of 0-99 Cliff Road, Highland Park, for a report of an unconscious person on Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Highland Park Police […]

Douglas J.Johnson charged with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Suspect Arrested on Boat, Accused of Striking, Strangling Woman Off of Columbia Bay, Fox Lake

Tue Sep 13, 2022 04:07 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s 911 Telecommunicators received a 911 call about 9:20 p.m. Monday, September 5, 2022, when telecommunicators could hear arguing on the line. Telecommunicators were able to track that 911 call to a body […]

End of guard rail hit in a crash on Route 60 near Wilson Road in Wauconda Township Near Volo (PHOTO CREDIT: Craig/CapturedNews)

Woman Critically Injured in Crash on Route 60 Just East of Wilson Road Near Volo, Wauconda Township

Thu Sep 8, 2022 11:22 am Cardinal News

Crash at Road Construction Site Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and Round Lake firefighters and paramedics responded about 6:55 p.m., Wednesday, September 7, 2022 to Route 60 in the area of Wilson Road, near Volo, for […]

Mundelein firefighters and paramedics at scene on Lake Street in Mundelein (PHOTO CREDIT: Craig/CapturedNews)

Police, Paramedics Treat Two Patients with CPR Outside Restaurant/Bar in Mundelein

Sat Aug 27, 2022 11:51 am Cardinal News

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Mundelein responded about 10:42 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022 to a report that indicated two unconscious people had possibly overdosed outside or near an establishment “Oak Trail Taphouse” at 408 […]

Jaziya K. Bankston, charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Two Charged in Fatal Shooting July 26 on Lewis Ave, Beach Park

Fri Aug 26, 2022 01:55 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives conducted an extensive investigation into this shooting, which resulted in the death of one of the men shot during the incident, Christopher Williams, 22, of North Chicago. Based on the evidence […]

Joseph Ebler, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and other charges (SOURCE: Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Wadsworth Resident Threatens Another Motorist with Firearm, Crashes Car to Flaming Wreck, Flees Near Waukegan

Sat Aug 20, 2022 01:22 pm Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies responded about 10:20 p.m. on Friday, August 19, 2022 to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the area of Delany Road north of Yorkhouse Road, unincorporated Waukegan. Sheriff’s deputies arrived […]

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on Route 41 Near Wadsworth Rd Wadsworth

Tue Aug 16, 2022 08:32 am Cardinal News

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies and Newport firefighters and paramedics responded about 11:30 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2022 to a report of a crash with injuries in the area of U.S. Route 41 north of Wadsworth […]

Three People Shot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee

Sun Aug 14, 2022 08:09 pm Cardinal News

Three people were injured Sunday evening when shots were fired from a single vehicle in the parking lot of Six Flags Great America, a spokesperson tells WGN News (Jewell Hillery/WGN News). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, […]

Victor H. Ortiz, convicted of Aggravated DUI Charges (SOURCE: Lake County State's Attorney's Office)

Guilty Verdict for Round Lake Beach Resident Charged in DUI Crash that Killed 2 Women in Lake County

Fri Aug 12, 2022 09:12 am Cardinal News

Attempted to Flee to Guatemala A jury trial concluded late evening Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in the Lake County Courthouse with guilty verdicts on all counts related to a fatal DUI collision in 2019 in […]

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