Lake County Sheriff’s Canine teams are being applauded for their accomplishments at a regional police dog competition in Michigan, officials said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office canine teams participated in the United States Police Canine Association Region 19 (USPCA Region 19) Police Dog I Regional Trials held in Sterling Heights, Michigan, between October 23 and […]
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‘Extremely heavy hearts’: Crystal Lake Police Department announces sudden death of Canine Zeus
The Crystal Lake Police Department announced Monday the death of police canine Zeus, who was eight years old, and asked for the community’s thoughts during the “difficult time.” The Crystal Lake Police Department said Monday morning that it was with “extremely heavy hearts” to announce the death of Canine Zeus. Zeus suffered a medical emergency […]
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Lake County sheriff’s canine, good Samaritan credited with finding missing person in Round Lake Park
A Lake County Sheriff’s Office canine and a good Samaritan are both being credited with locating a missing elderly man considered endangered in Round Lake Park. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office was called on Friday afternoon to assist the Round Lake Park Police Department with a missing person. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Harris and […]
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Lake County sheriff’s canine receives multiple top 3 awards at ‘prestigious’ regional event
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its canines, Zeus, has taken first place and received two other awards while participating in a regional canine event. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that Canine Zeus and Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Harris recently attended the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 19 – […]
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Lake County sheriff’s canine credited with finding fully automatic gun following shooting in Zion
A Lake County sheriff’s canine is being credited for locating a fully automatic gun that was dumped after a 29-year-old man was shot multiple times in Zion Tuesday. The Zion Police Department responded around 1:06 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Kenosha Road and Highlands Drive for a report of shots fired. Zion Police Department […]
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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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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 Zeus to receive body armor donation from non-profit organization
Lake County Sheriff’s Office canine Zeus 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 “Gifted by B. Napolitano.” Zeus’ vest is sponsored by Oak […]
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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 […]