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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Lake County sheriff’s deputies save life of elderly woman who was found on the ground near Lake Villa
Three Lake County sheriff’s deputies are being hailed for saving the life of an elderly Lake Villa woman who had been in need of medical assistance and was found lying on her home’s floor for almost 24 hours. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the sheriff’s office provides a program called R.U.O.K. […]
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North Chicago police officers who arrested Highland Park shooter honored with flags flown at U.S. Capitol
U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider honored the seven North Chicago police officers who arrested the Highland Park mass shooting suspect and assisted in investigating the case. Schneider on Tuesday held a ceremony at the North Chicago City Hall. He presented certificates and flags, which had been flown over the U.S. Capitol, to officers Gary Grayer and […]
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North Chicago police officers awarded for apprehending Highland Park mass shooter
Five North Chicago police officers who chased down the Highland Park mass shooting suspect and successfully arrested him were awarded for their actions on Monday. Officers Gary Grayer, Mike Mueller, Cory Collum, Chris Mueller and Matthew Decowski were presented with letters of commendation. Two additional North Chicago officers, Thomas Kropp and Donald Florance, were recognized […]
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12 police officers receive Medal of Valor for work in solving murder of 5-year-old Andrew Freund in Crystal Lake
12 members of the Crystal Lake Police Department have received a Medal of Valor and will be recognized as the “Most Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers of Year” for solving the murder of 5-year-old Andrew Freund. The police department members will be recognized this week as the 2019 “Most Outstanding Law Enforcement Officers of the Year,” […]
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North Chicago officers credited for fast action in finding abducted 1-month-old baby
North Chicago police officers are being credited for their fast action in safely locating an abducted 1-month-old baby and arresting the man who allegedly took him last Wednesday. Adoniel D. Hoskins, 23, of the 500 block of 25th Avenue in Bellwood, was charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and child abduction, a Class […]