A police officer, who was at the center of a viral video in 2018 that captured her struggle with a murder suspect who pulled a gun on her, has filed a federal lawsuit after she was fired from the Lakemoor Police Department. Brianna Tedesco, 31, filed a five-count federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the Village […]
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Former Waukegan police officer released after posting bond in murder of Marcellis Stinnette, attack on 2nd man
A former Waukegan police officer has been released from jail on a $350,000 bond after he was charged with the murder of Marcellis Stinnette and attacking a second man in an unrelated incident. Dante Salinas, 39, of Gurnee, was charged by a grand jury with three counts of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery causing […]
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Former Waukegan cop held on $350,000 bond, pleads not guilty to murder of Marcellis Stinnette
A judge ordered a former Waukegan police officer held on a $350,000 bond for shooting and killing 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Dante Salinas, 39, of Gurnee, was charged by a grand jury with three counts of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and two counts […]
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Former Waukegan police officer who shot and killed Marcellis Stinnette charged with second-degree murder
The former Waukegan police officer who shot and killed 19-year-old Marcellis Stinnette has been charged with second-degree murder and also charged in a second case, court records show. Dante Salinas, 39, of Gurnee, was charged with three counts of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and two counts of official misconduct. […]
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Police release bodycam, dashcam videos showing shootout that left armed man dead in Zion
Editor’s Note: The above video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Authorities have released bodycam videos showing the moment a 47-year-old man was fatally shot after he tried breaking into his mother’s home and fired shots at police. The Zion Police Department responded around 6:20 p.m. on September […]
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Video shows knife, hammer-wielding man advancing at officer before being fatally shot in Waukegan
Editor’s Note: The above video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Newly released bodycam video shows a police officer fatally shooting a man, who was armed with a knife and hammer and had a gas can strapped to him, in Waukegan last month. The Waukegan Police Department responded […]
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Authorities release identity of 47-year-old man shot and killed by police in Zion
The coroner’s office has released the identity of a man who died after being shot multiple times by police in Zion after authorities say he fired shots. An autopsy performed Friday showed that George Franklin, 47, of Zion, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lake County Chief Deputy Coroner Steve Newton. […]
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Police shoot and kill man who allegedly fired shots during attempted break-in call in Zion
A man was shot and killed by police after he allegedly fired shots during a confrontation with officers who were responding to an attempted break-in call in Zion. The Zion Police Department responded around 6:20 p.m. Thursday to a 911 call reporting that a 47-year-old man, who is related to the 911 caller, was attempting […]
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Coroner releases identity of 26-year-old man who died after being shot by police in Waukegan
Authorities have identified the man who was shot multiple times and killed by police in Waukegan. He was allegedly armed with a knife and hammer and had a gas can strapped to him. An autopsy showed that Jesus Manjarrez, 26, of Waukegan, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lake County Chief […]