The Gurnee Police Department has announced the addition of a six-month-old Labrador Retriever, who will serve as the department’s comfort dog. The Gurnee Police Department on Thursday introduced its newest team member, Mira Joy, a six-month-old Labrador Retriever, who will serve as the department’s comfort canine. Mira was donated to the Village of Gurnee by […]
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Police officer responding to emergency call involved in two-vehicle crash in Gurnee
No injuries were reported after a police car making a U-turn while responding to an emergency call crashed into another car in Gurnee Friday evening. A Gurnee Police Department officer was responding to a vehicle crash around 6:40 p.m. Friday and was involved in a minor collision while responding. Gurnee Police Department Public Information Officer […]
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Former Gurnee police officer loses appeal after seeking to have conviction overturned for attacking spouse in Winthrop Harbor
An appeals court has denied a former Gurnee police officer’s request to have his conviction dismissed after prosecutors said he suffocated his spouse and beat her in Winthrop Harbor. Michael E. Stoner, 38, of Winthrop Harbor, was charged in June 2020 with two counts of aggravated domestic battery, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and […]
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Man charged with taking upskirt videos of victims in Gurnee department store
A 50-year-old Lake County resident has been ordered to stay away from Kohl’s Department Store after he was arrested and charged for taking upskirt videos of unsuspecting victims in Gurnee, authorities said in Lake County court. Angel T. Arenas-Vasquez is facing a charge of unauthorized videotaping, a Class 4 Felony, following an incident at Kohl’s […]
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Near drowning of child in Gurnee was an unfortunate accident, police said
Gurnee Police said the near drowning of a 5-year-old child at a local apartment was an unfortunate accident and charges would not be filed. Gurnee Police Spokeswoman Shawn Gaylor said in an emailed statement Friday that police investigated the incident that took place at about 5 p.m. Thursday and no criminal charges will be filed. […]
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Multiple people arrested in sting operation targeting organized retail crime in Vernon Hills
Multiple charges have been approved for numerous offenders following a retail sting operation orchestrated by Vernon Hills Police. Vernon Hills Police coordinated the multi-agency operation focused on addressing organized retail crime groups that have been targeting retailers on May 24 and May 25, officials said in a news release. Among other charges and investigative leads […]
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2 in critical condition following serious traffic crash near Gurnee
Crash investigators with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a serious crash near Gurnee that left two people hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said Gurnee Police Officers were dispatched to a vehicle versus traffic pole traffic crash with injuries on Stearns School Road near Fuller […]
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Gurnee police officer arrested by own department for allegedly committing retail theft
A Gurnee police officer, who is a detective, was arrested by his own department after he allegedly stole numerous products from a store in Gurnee last weekend. Antoine J. Smith, 32, of Round Lake, was charged with one count of retail theft, a Class A misdemeanor. A criminal complaint filed in Lake County Circuit Court […]
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Gurnee police canines Hawk and Leo receive body armor donations from non-profit organization
Gurnee Police Department canines Hawk and Leo have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization sponsored by a private donor. The vests were donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Leah Beale.” Leah A. Beale, who is […]