Prosecutors say a 32-year-old man groomed a Round Lake child on Snapchat by making sexual comments and saying he wanted to date the child. Michael Campasano, 32, of Glendale Heights, was charged with one count of grooming, a Class 4 felony. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Kelse Banks said the victim in the case is […]
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Lake County police departments using drones to surveil Fourth of July events in wake of Highland Park shooting
Multiple Lake County police departments will be using drones to surveil Fourth of July events in the wake of last year’s mass shooting in Highland Park. The Vernon Hills Police Department said they recognize that the first anniversary of last year’s parade shooting in Highland Park “may cause concern for residents and visitors otherwise likely […]
Convicted felon found with 2 guns after crashing into another car, trying to flee scene in Waukegan
Two guns were recovered and a convicted felon was arrested after he allegedly fled from a serious crash and was chased down by officers in Waukegan Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. Thursday near Pacific Avenue and Jackson Street in Waukegan. A police commander witnessed a two-vehicle crash at the intersection, according to […]
Coroner identifies 19-year-old man fatally shot during large house party in Wadsworth
The coroner has identified a 19-year-old Waukegan man who died after he was shot multiple times during a large house party in Wadsworth Saturday morning. An autopsy performed Monday showed that Sotero Sanchez Jr., 19, of Waukegan, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. The Lake County […]
Metra trains delayed after 26-year-old man fatally struck by train in Buffalo Grove
Metra trains were delayed after a 26-year-old man was found dead after being struck by a train in Buffalo Grove Monday morning, officials said. The Metra Police Department responded around 7:25 a.m. Monday to the Prairie View Metra Station, 2701 Main Street in Buffalo Grove, for a well-being check on a male. Officers found a […]
Man flown to hospital in critical condition after commercial-grade firework explodes in his face near Cary
Authorities say a 58-year-old man was flown to the hospital in critical condition after a commercial-grade firework exploded in his face near Cary Sunday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cary Fire Protection District responded around 9:15 p.m. Sunday to the 24400 block of Hickory Nut Grove Road in unincorporated Cary for a person […]
Police witness man crash into another car, try to flee scene on Route 176 in Wauconda
A man, who was driving on a revoked license, was arrested after police witnessed him crash into a car and try to flee the scene in Wauconda, prosecutors said. Conrado Pabello-Santiago, 44, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving on a revoked or suspended […]
Family displaced after fire possibly caused by fireworks causes ‘extensive’ damage to house in Round Lake Beach
A family was displaced from their home after a fire, which was possibly caused by people setting off fireworks, left their residence extensively damaged in Round Lake Beach Saturday. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 2:01 a.m. Saturday to the 1200 block of North Fairfield Road in Round Lake Beach for a […]
Police arrest parolee after witnessing him trying to swallow baggie of crack cocaine in North Chicago
Police officers conducting a traffic stop on a parolee arrested him after witnessing him trying to swallow a baggie of crack cocaine in North Chicago, prosecutors said. Chadley C. Presley, 36, of Antioch, was charged with two counts of possession of cocaine over 15 grams, driving on a suspended license and obstructing the front windshield. […]