A Buffalo Grove man was arrested following a local and federal investigation after authorities say he was acquiring large amounts of drugs for distribution. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) said they concluded a joint investigation with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) that led to the arrest of Zans Batjuks, 33, of Buffalo […]
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$1.5 million bond for Mundelein man accused of possessing, selling 8,000 fentanyl-laced pills worth $160K
Investigators arrested a Mundelein man who they said sold firearms and drugs and possessed nearly 8,000 fentanyl-laced pills worth an estimated $160,000. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) this week concluded a three-month investigation that led to the arrest of Oscar Pena, 22, of Mundelein. Members of the SIG, which includes the Bureau […]
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Convicted felon found with ghost guns, cocaine and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in Round Lake Park
A convicted felon and gang member was arrested after investigators found him in possession of guns, suppressors, ammunition and drugs during a warrant in Round Lake Park. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) concluded a long-term investigation on Wednesday into Joshua A. Jackson, 26, of Round Lake Park. The investigation focused on Jackson, […]
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Lake County designated as high-intensity drug trafficking area
Lake County will be receiving federal assistance to help combat drugs after the county was designated as a high intensity drug trafficking area by the White House. The High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program is operated under the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. The program provides federal support to law enforcement […]