A report of an armed person in a mental health crisis barricaded in a home prompted a large police response in a neighborhood in Lake Forest. The Lake Forest Police Department responded around 5:53 p.m. Friday to the 1900 block of South Oak Knoll Drive for a report of a mental health-related incident. Sources said […]
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Officers recognized for saving life of armed man in mental health crisis in Huntley
Two police officers were honored for their efforts in de-escalating a situation involving a man armed with a large knife who was in a mental health crisis in Huntley. Huntley Police Chief Robert Porter recently recognized Officers Harper and Larkin for their “exemplary performance” during a call for service. The incident involved a man threatening […]
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Report of subject in mental crisis prompts police search, school to restrict outdoor activities near Libertyville
Sheriff’s deputies and a canine team responded to search for a person reported to be in mental distress near Libertyville Friday morning, causing a school to keep its students indoors. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to the area of Bradley Road and West Petronella Drive in unincorporated Libertyville. A call was made […]
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SWAT team responds to mental health incident involving possible armed subject in Woodstock
Police officers and a SWAT team were able to resolve a several-hour-long situation where a subject was in mental health crisis and had access to a gun in Woodstock, officials said. The Woodstock Police Department responded around 1:06 p.m. Thursday to a residence on Laurel Avenue near Kimball Street in Woodstock. Woodstock Police Department Chief […]
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Officers peacefully resolve standoff situation with armed suicidal, homicidal subject in Grayslake
Police successfully negotiated with an armed subject, who was suicidal and homicidal, and barricaded at a residence in Grayslake Sunday morning, officials said. The Grayslake Police Department and Grayslake Fire Department responded around 10 a.m. Sunday to the 1300 block of Churchhill Lane in Grayslake. Police officials said it was reported that a person was […]