Lake County Sheriff’s Office Canine Drako is being credited with tracking down two suspects in separate incidents in Libertyville and Waukegan less than two hours apart. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday morning that Canine Drako had two successful overnight deployments. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said Drako was called to […]
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Lake County sheriff’s canine recognized for tracking down suspect who fled from police in Lake Villa
A Lake County sheriff’s canine is being recognized for helping track down a suspect who fled from police in Lake Villa and was located hiding near Antioch. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Canine Drako was requested to assist a local police department over the weekend. A person had fled on foot from a traffic […]
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Lake County sheriff’s canine credited with finding gun used in killing of child in Round Lake Beach
A Lake County sheriff’s canine is being credited with locating the gun believed to have been used in a shooting that left a 15-year-old girl dead in Round Lake Beach. Lake County Major Crime Task Force Spokesman Christopher Covelli said investigators conducted a search warrant in the early morning hours on Friday at a home […]
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Lake County sheriff canines Zeus and Drako receive body armor donations from non-profit organization
Lake County Sheriff’s Office canines Zeus and Drako have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization sponsored by private donors. Zeus’ vest was donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by B. Napolitano.” The vest was sponsored by Oak Brook resident Barbara […]
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Lake County sheriff canine Drako to receive body armor donation from non-profit organization
Lake County Sheriff’s Office canine Drako will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization sponsored by a private donor. The vest is being donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In honor of Nancy Plis.” Drako’s vest is sponsored by […]
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Lake County sheriff’s canine tracks down suspect who allegedly entered home, attacked woman in Zion
A Lake County sheriff’s canine “got his birthday wish” after he tracked down a suspect who allegedly entered a woman’s home in Zion and attacked her, officials said. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Daly said a woman was sleeping early Wednesday morning when she heard banging on her door. The victim began walking towards […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s newest canines, Drako and Zeus, sworn in and receive badges
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s two newest police canines — Zeus and Drako — were sworn in on Friday by the Lake County clerk and received their badges. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said in August that the sheriff’s office was in the final process of selecting the newest canines, which were […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office reveals new canines Zeus and Drako who have officially graduated from training
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has revealed the names of its two newest police canines — Zeus and Drako — and said they are hitting the streets after recently graduating from training. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said in August that the sheriff’s office was in the final process of selecting the […]