The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed the necessary court documents needed to detain a Libertyville middle school teacher accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) software to create explicit images of students in his class. Marshall Sheffer, 44, is now required to appear before a Lake County Judge on Monday afternoon to determine if […]
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Libertyville middle school teacher charged with videotaping students, using AI to create explicit images
A Highland Middle School social studies teacher is charged with allegedly using artificial intelligence (AI) software to create explicit images of students using videos he took of children in his class, authorities said. Marshall Sheffer, 44, was taken into custody Friday on eight counts of Child Pornography following a lengthy investigation that started in June, […]
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Impairment, distracted driving did not play role in crash that left three hospitalized in critical condition in Libertyville
Police said a driver was cited but impairment and distracted driving were not to blame for a two-vehicle crash that left three people hospitalized in critical condition on Route 45 in Libertyville Monday morning. The Libertyville Police Department and Libertyville Fire Department responded around 10:20 a.m. Monday to Route 45 and Winchester Road in Libertyville […]
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Libertyville police officer wins award from MADD for work in arresting intoxicated motorists
A Libertyville police officer has received a Heroes Award from the MADD organization for his “unwavering dedication” to arresting intoxicated drivers. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recognizes law enforcement officers each year who demonstrate exceptional dedication to its mission. Their mission involves eliminating drugged and drunk driving, preventing underage drinking and supporting victims and survivors […]
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Former Libertyville police chief dies; 2nd former chief to die in a week
The Libertyville Police Department announced the death of former police chief Patrick Carey. He is the second former chief of the department to die in the span of less than a week. Former Libertyville police chief Patrick Carey, 72, died peacefully at his home last Friday morning, an obituary said. The death comes days after […]
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Libertyville Police Department announces death of former police chief Clinton Herdegen
The Libertyville Police Department announced the death of former police chief Clinton Herdegen, who served in law enforcement for 40 years. “It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of former Libertyville Police Chief Clinton Herdegen,” the department announced Friday. Herdegen, 61, died peacefully on Monday at his Hoffman Estates […]
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Video shows Libertyville police car fully engulfed in flames
A video has emerged of a police car that was engulfed in flames Sunday evening in the parking lot of the Libertyville Police Department. Libertyville Police Department Lt. Jeff Stolzenburg said that a police squad car caught fire around 5:30 p.m. Sunday while parked at the rear of the police department, 200 East Cook Avenue. […]