Officials say Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax has been awarded the “2023 Hero Dog” by a national canine club just a week after he received multiple first-place finishes in a competition. Dax on Saturday received the German Shepherd Dog Club of America’s 2023 Hero Dog Award, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said in an announcement, […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax scores multiple 1st-place awards at multi-state competition
Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax scored multiple first-place awards during a multi-state competition in Michigan where a second Lake County sheriff’s canine also scored top awards. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy John Forlenza and Canine Dax along with Deputy Kevin Harris and Canine Zeus recently traveled to Port Huron, Michigan. The two sheriff’s canine teams participated […]
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Officers honored one year after apprehending father charged with killing his children in Round Lake Beach
Numerous officers were honored Wednesday for their roles in the apprehension and investigation of a father accused of killing his three children in Round Lake Beach a year ago. The private ceremony was held in front of the Round Lake Beach Police Department Wednesday evening. Several police officers from Round Lake Beach, the Cook County […]
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McHenry County state’s attorney receives ‘Heroes’ Award’ for prosecuting parents in murder of 5-year-old AJ Freund
The McHenry County state’s attorney and an assistant state’s attorney have both been awarded for their “significant contributions” in prosecuting the parents in the Crystal Lake murder of AJ Freund. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) recognized McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally and McHenry County First Assistant State’s Attorney Randi Freese. […]
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‘Above and beyond the call of duty’: Three Lake County sheriff’s deputies receive ‘Officer of the Year’ award
Three Lake County sheriff’s deputies, who the sheriff says routinely go “above and beyond the call of duty,” received an officer of the year award from the Kiwanis Club. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that Detective Lana LeMons, Deputy Alex Dador and Detective Leo Ascencio received the 2022 Kiwanis Club of Zion Benton’s […]
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Lifeguards, staff honored for saving man who nearly drowned in public pool near Vernon Hills
The pool staff who successfully revived a man who was unresponsive after nearly drowning in a public pool near Vernon Hills last month were presented awards on Thursday. The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. on June 14 at the Vernon Township Peterson Park Pool, 16652 North Buffalo Grove Road in unincorporated Vernon Hills. The Lincolnshire […]
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Two new Lake County sheriff’s canines sworn in, awards presented to citizens and employees at ceremony
Two new Lake County sheriff’s canines were sworn in and over two dozen citizens and sheriff’s employees were recognized at an awards ceremony in Waukegan Thursday afternoon. The ceremony was held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Training Room located in the Lake County Criminal Court Tower in downtown Waukegan. Canine […]
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Good Samaritans, police officers honored for saving child who nearly drowned in Lake in the Hills
Several police officers and Good Samaritans were honored on Thursday for rescuing and performing CPR on a child who nearly drowned in a pond in Lake in the Hills in July. The incident happened around 12:40 p.m. on July 23 in the 1000 block of Mason Lane in Lake in the Hills. The Huntley Fire […]