An engaged couple was arrested after law enforcement found a large amount of cannabis at the Milk and Honey Farm in Wauconda and at a warehouse in Lakemoor. The Illinois State Police Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group (LCMEG) recently arrested Emily A. Coleman, 28, of Wauconda, and Andrew H. Field, 53, of Wauconda. LCMEG agents […]
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Owner of Waukegan grocery store accused of selling drugs out of store while armed with gun
The owner of a neighborhood grocery store in Waukegan has been arrested after prosecutors say he was selling drugs out of his store while possessing a loaded gun. The Waukegan Police Department executed a search warrant at Peoples Market, 901 8th Street in Waukegan, in the afternoon on February 26. Alaa M. Khalifah, 35, of […]
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Alleged drug trafficker arrested for selling large amount of cocaine near elementary school in Lake County
Detectives arrested an alleged drug trafficker who they say sold a large amount of cocaine near an elementary school on several occasions in Lake County. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Chicago Field Division concluded an investigation that resulted in the […]
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Crystal Lake man found with large quantity of meth taped to himself, inside his vehicle in McHenry County
A Crystal Lake man has been charged after he was reportedly found with a large quantity of meth taped to his body and found in his vehicle in McHenry County. Sean Schipper, 61, of Crystal Lake, was charged with methamphetamine delivery, possession of methamphetamien over 100 grams, manufacturing or delivery of fentanyl, manufacturing or delivery […]
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14 years in prison for 1 of 2 charged in one of largest drug busts in McHenry County history
One of two suspects arrested in one of the largest fentanyl busts in McHenry County history has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for possessing two kilograms of fentanyl. Patricio Rosales-Diaz, 45, of Palatine, and Joaquin R. Montano-Martinez, 30, of Mexico, were both charged in February 2023 with manufacturing or delivering fentanyl over 900 […]
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Alleged meth trafficker arrested after selling drugs near playground of occupied school in Lake County
Detectives have arrested an alleged methamphetamine trafficker who the sheriff says has been selling drugs in Lake County, including near the playground of an occupied school. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that its Special Investigations Group (SIG) concluded an investigation that resulted in the arrest of Brandon S. Miller, 35, of Wadsworth. The […]
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Auto repair shop owner arrested after cops find drugs, gun at his Waukegan business
An auto repair shop owner was arrested after police learned he was selling drugs from his business in Waukegan and then found drugs, cash and a gun during a search. The Waukegan Police Department Community Crimes Division executed a search warrant at Victor Auto Repair, 701 Belvidere Road, around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Waukegan Deputy Police […]
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18 years in prison for man found possessing 3 kilos of heroin, trying to sell it in Crystal Lake for $60K
A drug dealer was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison after he was caught with three kilograms of heroin while trying to sell it for $60,000 in Crystal Lake. Jose A. Zuniga-Olivas, 55, of Rockford, was charged in August 2023 with manufacturing or delivery of more than 900 grams of heroin, possession of more […]
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Officers find cocaine, cash after stopping stolen U-Haul truck driving around in Zion
Officers who stopped a stolen U-Haul truck arrested a 60-year-old man who prosecutors say was found with a large quantity of cocaine as well as over $2,000 in cash. Alan W. Gates, 60, of Zion, was charged with manufacturing or delivery of cocaine, a Class X felony, and possession of cocaine, a Class 1 felony. […]