A Waukegan man, who was out on bond for three separate criminal cases, is facing felony charges after he allegedly spat blood onto police officers and a paramedic in Waukegan. Francisco Pizano, 29, of Waukegan, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer and one count of aggravated battery of an […]
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‘Reckless disregard for human life’: $2.5 million bond for man who allegedly struck police officer with car in Zion
A man, who is on parole and had an active warrant, is being held on a $2.5 million bond after authorities say he struck and injured a police detective with a vehicle while fleeing in Zion. The Zion Police Department received information around 11 a.m. Tuesday regarding Devon Davidson, 31, of Zion. The tipster alerted […]
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Woman accused of kicking officer in groin, grabbing his genitals in McCullom Lake
A 59-year-old woman has been charged after she allegedly attacked her neighbor and then squeezed an officer’s genitals before kicking him in the groin repeatedly in McCullom Lake. Pamela M. Szalacha, 59, of McCullom Lake, was charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, two counts of criminal damage to property, battery causing bodily harm […]
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Woman charged with kicking police officer in the head, biting 2nd officer in McHenry
A McHenry woman is facing numerous charges for allegedly kicking a police officer in the head and biting a second officer while resisting arrest in McHenry, court records show. Kathryn Wilschke, 40, of McHenry, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer, battery making physical contact and resisting a peace officer. […]
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Man accused of shoving officer onto unresponsive victim at scene of large fight in Waukegan
A Waukegan man has been charged after prosecutors say he shoved a police officer on top of a victim who was unresponsive following a fight at a banquet hall in Waukegan. Alexis Ochoa, 20, of Waukegan, was charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer and resisting a peace officer. The Waukegan Police Department responded […]
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Woodstock man charged with hitting woman with his car in front of bar near Island Lake
A Woodstock man has been charged with hitting a woman with his car in front of a bar near Island Lake before later being arrested for driving under the influence. Dustin J. Hammond, 30, of Woodstock, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, driving under the influence, obstructing justice and theft under $500. […]
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Naked man allegedly attacked female employee in women’s restroom of McDonald’s in Waukegan
A Waukegan man, who was partially naked, allegedly attacked a female employee of a McDonald’s in Waukegan after she walked into a women’s restroom, prosecutors said. Lavert J. Jones, 33, of Waukegan, was charged with one count of aggravated battery and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Kyle Doyle said an employee […]
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North Chicago woman charged with striking 2 pedestrians with her car during disturbance in Park City
Prosecutors say a North Chicago woman struck two people with her car, leaving one victim hospitalized with a head injury, during a disturbance at a gas station in Park City. Gwendolyn Thompson, 32, of North Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. The Park City […]
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Man charged with crashing into another car, beating and injuring victim in Park City
A victim suffered injuries and was transported to the hospital after a man rear-ended the victim’s vehicle and attacked him in Park City, prosecutors said. Cordell K. Holley-Bass, 25, of Park City, was initially charged with battery and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He was later charged this month with aggravated battery […]