The state’s attorney’s office is defending a plea deal for a man who was sentenced to 90 days in jail after prosecutors say he touched a child inappropriately and tried to kidnap a woman in North Chicago. Ivan C. Hernandez, 32, of North Chicago, was charged in November with attempted kidnapping, aggravated battery, unlawful restraint […]
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Officials attend White House forum, highlight Lake County’s gun violence prevention initiative
Lake County officials attended an event at the White House last week and touted the county’s gun violence prevention initiative, which is one of several federally funded programs in the county. Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart attended the Communities in Action forum last Thursday. The event gathered leaders who shared their success stories about […]
‘Serious concerns’: Local leaders react to proposed Illinois bill that would prohibit officers from stopping vehicles for traffic infractions
Local officials say they have “serious concerns” about a proposed Illinois bill that would prevent officers from stopping cars for traffic infractions, with one official saying it is “hard to overstate how bad this bill is.” Illinois State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago) filed House Bill 4603 on Monday. The bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code […]
Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office introduces addition of new electronic detection canine
The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office on Wednesday introduced its newest member, an electronics detection canine who will aid law enforcement during crimes against children investigations. The state’s attorney’s office announced in late November that Grip would join their Cyber Lab. Grip is a year-and-a-half-old yellow Labrador Retriever that was trained in electronics detection. She […]
Bodycam video captures Waukegan police officer throwing handcuffed man to ground, injuring him
Body camera footage released Thursday shows a Waukegan police officer throwing a handcuffed man to the ground last month, leaving the suspect injured. Waukegan Police Officer Richard Tabisz was charged with two felony counts of official misconduct and two misdemeanor counts of battery. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 4:30 p.m. on December 14 to a […]
Waukegan police officer charged with throwing handcuffed suspect to ground, leaving him injured
A Waukegan police officer has been arrested and charged after officials say he threw an arrestee to the ground in front of other officers, leaving the suspect injured after hitting his head. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 4:30 p.m. on December 14 to a residence for a call of a fight in progress. Officers […]
Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office announces addition of new electronic detection canine
The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office announced its newest member, an electronics detection canine who will aid law enforcement during crimes against children investigations. The state’s attorney’s office said Wednesday that Grip will join their Cyber Lab. Grip is a year-and-a-half-old yellow Labrador Retriever that was trained in electronics detection. She can locate cellphones, computers […]
Lake County state’s attorney orders release of jailed drug dealer, frustrating judge who then denied request for release
Shortly after prosecutors successfully argued to have a drug dealer detained in jail, the Lake County state’s attorney ordered the release of the man, which frustrated the judge and led him to deny the request for release. Darion R. Flowers, 29, of Waukegan, was charged earlier this month with manufacturing under 200 pills of ecstasy, […]
State’s attorney announces new Financial Crimes Unit targeting various types of theft, fraud in Lake County
The state’s attorney announced his office is creating a new Financial Crimes Unit to target various types of financial crimes, such as identity theft and credit card fraud, in Lake County. The new county budget recently approved by the Lake County Board will “significantly reinforce” public safety initiatives, according to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s […]