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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 […]

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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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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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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 […]