Police say an attorney was charged with felonies for allegedly stealing over $60,000 in donation money belonging to a non-profit organization in Riverwoods. The Riverwoods Police Department received a theft report in April 2023 from the past president of the Illinois House Foundation, a not-for-profit organization. Riverwoods Police Chief Bruce Dayno said the Illinois House […]
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Woman charged in Lake County with stealing nearly $250K in unclaimed property from 4 victims
The Illinois Attorney General says a woman has been charged in Lake County with stealing nearly $250,000 in unclaimed property from four victims by filing fraudulent claims with the state treasurer. Maria Michaud, 37, of Berwyn, was arraigned on the felony charges in Lake County Circuit Court on Thursday. She was charged with two counts […]
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Crystal Lake man facing federal charges for allegedly stealing millions, falsely filing bankruptcy
Federal prosecutors say a Crystal Lake man stole millions of dollars from investors and spent it on personal expenses before falsely declaring bankruptcy. Alan John Hanke, 50, of Crystal Lake, was charged with securities fraud conspiracy, wire fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud and filing a false bankruptcy declaration. Hanke was arraigned […]
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Several Lake County residents come forward alleging they were victims of home repair fraud by Lake Zurich contractor
Several victims have come forward alleging a Lake Zurich contractor, who has now been arrested, scammed them out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by never completing their home projects. A 36-year-old Long Grove man contacted the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in June. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the resident reported […]
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Former president of Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club arrested for allegedly stealing over $160,000 from organization
Police have arrested the former president of the Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club after he allegedly stole over $160,000 from the organization for his personal use. Executive board members of the Lake Zurich Lacrosse Club NFP made a report on January 28 with the Lake Zurich Police Department. They reported that a past president of their […]
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Employee of landscaping company in Volo wanted for stealing nearly $75K from business over span of years
An employee of a landscaping company in Volo has been charged with stealing nearly $75,000 from the business through a fraudulent return scheme, police said. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said a representative of a business in Volo came forward to report an employee theft in February 2021. The representative said they […]
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3 men now charged in McHenry County cannabis trafficking organization that police have seized over $1 million in assets from
Three men are now charged in connection with a cannabis trafficking organization in McHenry County where authorities have seized “well over” $1 million in assets during their investigation. Matthew D. Lilla, 36, of the 4300 block of North Sawyer Avenue in Chicago, was charged with cannabis trafficking, unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, […]
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$2 million bond for man who allegedly trafficked large amounts of cannabis to McHenry County, had $800K in cash
A man is being held on a $2 million bond after prosecutors say he trafficked hundreds of pounds of cannabis into McHenry County and laundered money. Police found him with $800,000 in cash. Matthew D. Lilla, 36, of the 4300 block of North Sawyer Avenue in Chicago, was charged with cannabis trafficking, unlawful possession of […]
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$500K bond for Crystal Lake man caught with drugs during money laundering, drug trafficking investigation
A Crystal Lake man is being held on a $500,000 bond after police found him with drugs during a money laundering and drug trafficking investigation, court records show. Michael W. Krawczyk, 32, of the 4700 block of East Upton Drive in Crystal Lake, was charged with unlawful possession of LSD with intent to deliver, unlawful […]