A Lake County Judge denied pretrial release for a gunman who opened fire and shot a man in the chest during an argument at a Lake Forest dog park Sunday. However, a video entered into evidence during the detention hearing for Matthew D. Moy, 35, of Niles, shows the victim in the shooting repeatedly slapped […]
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City council honors Lake Forest police canine recently retired following medical diagnosis
The city council honored a Lake Forest police canine, described as “invaluable,” who recently retired following a medical diagnosis. The Lake Forest Police Department announced last month that Canine Chase had officially retired after years of loyal service with the agency. “Chase will trade in his badge for a ball, enjoying a peaceful retirement with […]
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Lake Forest Police Department announces retirement of canine following medical diagnosis
The Lake Forest Police Department announced the retirement of its canine officer after the seven-year-old German Shepherd, described as “invaluable,” received a medical diagnosis. The Lake Forest Police Department said Wednesday that Canine Chase was officially retiring after years of loyal service with the agency. “Chase will trade in his badge for a ball, enjoying […]
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Lake Forest purchases nearly 100,000-square-foot, three-story office building for new police station
Lake Forest has purchased a three-story office building, which is nearly 100,000 square feet, for its police department’s new headquarters, which officials say allows for significant cost savings. The Lake Forest City Council earlier this week unanimously approved the purchase of the building located at 1925 Field Court for reuse as a new police facility. […]
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Documented gang member arrested in Lake County while driving 35 mph over speed limit with gun in trunk
A registered gang member from Chicago was arrested for having a gun in his trunk while driving 35 miles per hour over the posted speed limit through Lake Forest, police said. Dimitri P. Dixon, 30, of Chicago, was spotted driving a 2014 Chevrolet Impala at 90 mph on northbound on Route 41 near Gage Lane […]
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2 police officers recognized for helping save the life of a Lake Forest resident
Two police officers with the Lake Forest Police Department were recognized this week for saving the life of a resident in Lake Forest last year. Lake Forest police officers Dan Blaul and Tyler Saieg were recognized Thursday by ZOLL EMS and Fire, and Lake Forest Forest Fire Department Battalion Chief Cory Kazimour. Blaul and Saieg […]
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‘Lock your doors’: Police warn residents in Lake Forest about ‘wave’ of car burglaries
Police are urging residents to always lock their car doors as Lake Forest and surrounding areas are experiencing a wave of vehicle burglaries. The Lake Forest Police Department said the city experienced a “wave of car burglaries” in the overnight hours from Thursday into Friday. “We know many of you would like to know where, […]
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Police warn Lake Forest residents of multiple burglaries in the city this month
Police are warning residents in Lake Forest after several homes in the city were burglarized this month. In some of the cases, the offenders forced their way into the residences. The Lake Forest Police Department said the residential burglaries have mainly occurred between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. The offenders have been using force to enter […]
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Police ask for public’s help after burglars pretend to be the water department, steal from Lake Forest home
Police are asking for the public’s help after multiple subjects burglarized a Lake Forest home on Monday after they pretended to be the water department. The Lake Forest Police Department said the incident took place on the southwest side of Lake Forest. A man, wearing a badge, safety vest and face mask, knocked on the […]