Waukegan Police Department

Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Kills 3-Year-Old Boy in Waukegan, Illinois

Fri Oct 14, 2016 08:54 am Cardinal News

Waukegan police responded about 3:00 a.m. Thursday to a home in the block of 1100 Greenfield Avenue after a 3-year-old suffered a gunshot in the head. The young male patient, identified as Jeremiah Banks, was […]

Creepy Clown Reports in Waukegan Discovered to Be False; Police Remain Wary of Threats

Wed Oct 5, 2016 06:48 pm Cardinal News

A report yesterday from Waukegan Police Department notified residents that students at Greenwood Elementary School saw three clowns — possibly armed with a gun — that were threatening the students during recess. The students also […]

Waukegan Police Alert Public About Clown Sightings; Subjects Threatened to Kill Children on Friday

Tue Oct 4, 2016 07:04 pm Cardinal News

Waukegan police report that on October 4th, 2016 at 1:50pm officers from the Patrol Division responded to Greenwood School, 1919 North Avenue, for a clown sighting. Children at recess reported to staff that three individuals […]

Two Suspects in Waukegan Charged with Multiple Drug Charges After Possible Drug Lab Discovered in Apartment

Thu Aug 25, 2016 03:37 pm Cardinal News

Derek A. Ventresca, 28, and Vanessa Zavala, 20, both with a last known address in the 1000 block of Lakehurst Drive in Waukegan, were charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession […]

DMT Hallucinogenic Drug Lab Found During Eviction on Lakehurst Drive, Waukegan

Wed Aug 24, 2016 07:10 pm Cardinal News

Waukegan police went to an apartment building in the 1000 block of Lakehurst Drive at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday for an eviction and found various chemicals in the apartment, according to Waukegan police Cmdr. Joe Florip […]

Man Shoots Another Man in the Foot Near Pancake House Belvidere Rd and Green Bay Rd, Waukegan

Sat Aug 20, 2016 03:45 am Cardinal News

Waukegan police responded about 2:45 AM Saturday to a report of an aggravated assault with a weapon fired at Gojos Cafe, 2929 Belvidere Road Waukegan, IL. Police received a report that a man shot another […]

Armed Robbery at Shell Gas Station Near Vista Medical Center, Waukegan

Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:48 am Cardinal News

Waukegan police responded about 9:00 p.m. Wednesday August 17, 2016 to an armed robbery at the Shell Gas Station, 2720 Washington Street in Waukegan. Two men wearing masks and white gloves and armed with handguns […]

Strong Armed Robbery While Customer Was Bringing Money to Fifth Third Bank on Sunset Ave and Green Bay Rd, Waukegan

Mon Jul 11, 2016 01:21 pm Cardinal News

Waukegan police responded about 12:42 PM Monday to a strong armed robbery at the Fifth Third Bank, 3431 Sunset Avenue Waukegan, IL. Police received a report that a customer was robbed while bringing in a […]

Armed Robbery on 9th Street Near Victory Street, Waukegan

Sun Jun 19, 2016 11:57 pm Cardinal News

Waukegan police responded about 11:00 PM Sunday to an armed robbery on 9th Street Waukegan, IL. Police received a report that two men committed a robbery near a residence on 9th Street near Victory Street. […]

Zion Man Arrested After Shooting at Waukegan Police on Domestic Disturbance Call on Arthur Ct

Sun Jun 19, 2016 10:26 pm Cardinal News

Zion man has been charged after police claim he fired at least four shots at officers early Friday in Waukegan. Waukegan police responded about 2:00 a.m. Friday to investigate a domestic disturbance call in the […]

Waukegan Police Release Surveillance Video of Gas Station Armed Robbery

Thu Jun 2, 2016 12:34 pm Cardinal News

Waukegan police yesterday released surveillance video of an armed robbery at a gas station that occurred about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. Waukegan police responded to the gas station to reports of a shooting. Police say two […]

Vehicular Hijacking of White Dodge Van at Ash Street and Porter Street Waukegan

Wed Jun 1, 2016 10:42 pm Cardinal News

Waukegan police received a report about 10:15 PM Wednesday of an armed vehicular hijacking at Ash Street and Porter Street Waukegan, IL. Police received a report that two men attacked a motorist and took a […]

Armed Home Invasion on Pine St, Waukegan; Suspects “Looking for Drugs”

Mon May 16, 2016 11:24 pm Cardinal News

Waukegan police responded about 10:55 PM Monday to an armed home invasion in the block of 900 Pine Street Waukegan, IL. Police received a report that three or four male/black subjects battered homeowners while looking […]

Road Rage Turns Into Shootout at Washington St and Greenleaf St, Gurnee

Thu Jan 21, 2016 07:51 pm Cardinal News

Gurnee police responded to a report of shots fired from a Secretary of State police officer who witnessed the incident just after 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Washington Street and Greenleaf Street. Two […]

Aggravated Assault to Police Officer in Waukegan; One Shot Fired at Offender’s Vehicle Near Elmwood Ave and Belvidere St, Waukegan

Sun Dec 6, 2015 02:39 am Cardinal News

Waukegan police activity about 2:07 AM Sunday for a report of an aggravated assault against a police officer near Elmwood Avenue and Belvidere Street. Police alerted area police departments of an offender description that involved […]

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