Prosecutors say a 70-year-old woman stabbed her adult daughter multiple times with a steak knife, leaving her and the victim’s young child covered in blood, in Waukegan. Julie W. Butler, 70, of Waukegan, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and two counts of domestic battery. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Colleen McConnell […]
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Judge releases 19-year-old after parents find him in possession of loaded AR-15 rifle in Round Lake Beach
A judge released a 19-year-old man from custody after prosecutors say his parents found him in possession of a loaded AR-15 rifle in Round Lake Beach. Domingo Rios-Ayala, 19, of Round Lake Beach, was charged with possession of a firearm without a Firearm Owner’s Identification card and unlawful possession of a firearm. The Round Lake […]
Judge rejects request to suppress statements at trial for man accused of opening fire on police cars, house in McHenry
A judge has rejected a request to suppress statements at trial made by a Lake Villa man after he was arrested for shooting at police cars, a mail carrier and a house in McHenry. McHenry County Judge Tiffany Davis on Thursday denied a motion filed earlier this year by attorney Robert T. Ritacca, who is […]
29-year-old man found dead after SWAT team called to domestic disturbance in Round Lake Park
A 29-year-old man was found dead in a Round Lake Park home from a suspected self-inflicted wound following a domestic disturbance that prompted the response of a SWAT team. The Round Lake Park Police Department responded to a 911 call around 8:40 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Brierhill Drive. Police officials said it […]
‘Threat to everybody out there’: Judge denies pre-trial release for man charged with attempted murder of police officers in North Chicago
A judge denied pre-trial release for an “inherently dangerous” man accused of shooting into a residence and at police officers in North Chicago earlier this week. The North Chicago Police Department responded around 1:10 a.m. Monday to the 1100 block of Broadway Avenue in North Chicago for a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. […]
Attempted murder charges filed against gunman who allegedly opened fire on police officers in North Chicago
Attempted murder charges have been filed against a gunman who was alleged to have fired multiple shots at police officers in North Chicago, spurring a brief manhunt Monday morning. The North Chicago Police Department responded around 1:10 a.m. Monday to the 1100 block of Broadway Avenue in North Chicago for a report of a domestic […]
Gunman opens fire on multiple police officers before being captured following manhunt in North Chicago
A gunman fired multiple shots at police officers responding to a disturbance call in North Chicago before he was taken into custody following a brief manhunt. The North Chicago Police Department responded around 1:10 a.m. Monday to the 1100 block of Broadway Avenue in North Chicago for a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. […]
Woman arrested for allegedly using large sword to slice man’s hand, causing serious injury near Lake Villa
A Lake Villa woman was arrested after she allegedly used a large sword to slice a man’s hand, causing a severe laceration during an argument near Lake Villa, prosecutors said. Francine T. Casarez, 48, of Lake Villa, was charged with aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The Lake County […]
Coroner identifies suspect fatally shot by police after attacking family members with sledgehammer in Round Lake Beach
The coroner has identified a 22-year-old man who was fatally shot by police after he attacked and injured two female family members with a sledgehammer in Round Lake Beach. An autopsy performed Thursday showed Brandon Berry, 22, of Round Lake Beach, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer […]