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 […]
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4 years in prison for man who took cash during armed robbery at convenience store in Harvard
A 35-year-old man who stole money from a convenience store in Harvard during an armed robbery has been sentenced to four years in prison. The Harvard Police Department responded around 6:42 p.m. on January 31 to Don Chepe Store, 201 South Ayer Street in Harvard, for a report of an armed robbery. Harvard Police Chief […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces addition of 2 new canines, bringing total number of canines to 10
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday they are adding two additional canines, bringing their total number of canines to 10, and are asking for students to enter a naming contest. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the sheriff’s office is in the final process of selecting the newest canines, which will […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces they are adding 2 new canines to their canine unit
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday they are adding two new canines to their canine unit and are seeking Lake County students to help name the dogs. The sheriff’s office said they are in the final process of selecting the newest canines, which will be male German Shepherds between the ages of 18 and […]
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Police arrest gunman who took cash during armed robbery at convenience store in Harvard
Police say they arrested a 35-year-old man wanted for stealing money from a convenience store during an armed robbery Monday evening in Harvard. The Harvard Police Department responded around 6:42 p.m. Monday to Don Chepe Store, 201 South Ayer Street in Harvard, for a report of an armed robbery. Harvard Deputy Police Chief Tyson Bauman […]
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Zion Police Department Canine Knox dies months after retiring due to health condition
Former Zion Police Department Canine Knox died on Friday from a health condition that had forced him to retire from the department earlier this year. Knox developed difficulty walking and declining use of his back legs in March. An MRI showed that Knox had a mass pressing on his spine. The condition caused him to […]
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Numerous police officers, canine units converge in Gurnee for search of battery suspect
Many police officers and multiple canine units were sent to an area in Gurnee Sunday evening in search of a suspect wanted for battering a woman, officials said. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 8:42 p.m. Sunday to the 5700 block of Northridge Drive in Gurnee for a report of a domestic battery. Gurnee Police […]
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No injuries after McHenry County Sheriff squad car carrying K-9 involved in Woodstock crash
No injuries were reported after a McHenry County Sheriff’s Office squad car carrying a police canine was struck by another vehicle in Woodstock. The Woodstock Fire Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded around 8:55 p.m. Sunday to Country Club Road and Zimmerman Road in Woodstock for a vehicle crash. McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office adding new canine team, asking for children’s help in choosing name
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced they will be adding a fifth canine team to the department and are asking for children’s help in choosing a name for the new police dog. Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg announced the addition Wednesday morning in a public statement. The sheriff’s office said they are in the […]