A sexual predator, who is on pre-trial release for violating his registration requirements, was arrested after police caught him at the Illinois Beach State Park near Zion over the weekend. Thomas K. Barr, 53, of Zion, was charged with sexual predator loitering in a public park and unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver. An […]
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Officers arrest gunman who allegedly threatened people with firearm at party in Zion
Police say they arrested a convicted felon after the man allegedly pulled out a loaded defaced handgun and began threatening people at a party in Zion. The Zion Police Department responded around 1 a.m. Sunday to the 2400 block of Joanna Avenue in Zion for a report of a person with a gun. Zion Police […]
‘So grateful for the community’s support’: Lake County Sheriff’s K-9 Dax continuing to improve physically after injury
Authorities anticipate being able to share more information about Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax next week as he continues to improve physically and is “so grateful” for the community’s support. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning that Dax continues to improve physically and he “has been so grateful for the community’s support!” “He’s […]
Authorities identify 40-year-old man found dead in pond after police pursuit, crash near Zion
Authorities have identified the body of a man found in a pond after he led Lake County sheriff’s deputies on a brief chase in a stolen vehicle before crashing near Zion. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office pursued a stolen vehicle around 4:30 a.m. Saturday from Route 173 and Delany Road in Wadsworth. The vehicle refused […]
Convicted felon shot multiple times in Zion facing charges after allegedly being found with machine gun
A 29-year-old man who was shot multiple times in Zion, prompting a lockdown at Zion-Benton High School, has been charged after prosecutors say he was found with a machine gun at the scene. The Zion Police Department responded around 1:06 p.m. on February 27 to the area of Kenosha Road and Highlands Drive for a […]
No injuries after outside fire spreads to house, also damages 2nd home in Zion
No injuries were reported after a fire started outside and spread to a home, leaving it and a second residence damaged in Zion Saturday afternoon, fire officials said. The Zion Fire Rescue Department responded around 1:42 p.m. Saturday to the 2900 block of Gilboa Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Zion Fire Rescue […]
Body found in pond after suspect flees from Lake County sheriff’s deputies near Zion
A body, believed to be of a suspect, was found in a pond after a stolen vehicle fled from Lake County sheriff’s deputies in Wadsworth and the driver crashed near Zion Saturday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office pursued a stolen vehicle around 4:30 a.m. Saturday from Route 173 and Delany Road in Wadsworth. The […]
‘Long road to recovery’: Injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax improving as diagnosis remains unclear
Authorities say injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax has a “long road to recovery” but his diagnosis is still unknown as they released a video Friday of him undergoing rehab. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office published a “Happy Friday Update” and said Dax is continuing rehabilitation. He has regained some mobility in his hind legs, […]
Injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax ‘in great hands,’ grateful for community support as treatment continues
Officials said Tuesday that Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax is thankful for his cards and well wishes as he continues to receive treatment after being injured earlier this month. Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax and his handler Deputy John Forlenza were requested to track a fleeing suspect early in the morning on March 4. The […]