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Cary man who got probation in Island Lake gas station robbery sentenced to jail for violating probation

A Cary man, who got probation for attempting to rob an Island Lake gas station while claiming he was armed, has been sentenced to periodic imprisonment for violating his probation. Timothy J. Rands, 30, of the 300 block of Bryan Drive in Cary, was charged in April with one count of attempted aggravated robbery indicating […]

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Man left with serious injuries after trying to disarm man armed with knife in Woodstock

A Woodstock man is facing felony charges after allegedly attacking another man with a large knife, causing severe injuries to the victim’s hand during a struggle over the knife. Joshua A. Brown, 21, of the 700 block of Prairie View Lane in Woodstock, was charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, aggravated domestic battery, […]

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s newest K-9 has his first successful track after finding fugitive in Beach Park

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s newest canine, Ryker, had his first successful track Saturday evening when he led deputies to a fleeing fugitive in Beach Park. Lake County Sheriff Deputy Craig Somerville and his canine partner Ryker were called to assist other sheriff’s deputies with a search for a fugitive, who was wanted on a […]

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Police seek surveillance footage after thieves steal car, burglarize vehicles in Winthrop Harbor

Police are asking residents to review their surveillance video after thieves burglarized multiple vehicles and stole a car early Friday morning in Winthrop Harbor. The Winthrop Harbor Police Department said a number of unlocked vehicles in the village were entered and had items stolen from them between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Friday. A car […]