A Waukegan man, who is on probation, ran multiple red lights and drove into oncoming traffic while leading police on a chase in Waukegan, prosecutors said. Anthony Gallegos, 21, of Waukegan, was charged with aggravated fleeing to elude, reckless driving, three counts of disregarding a traffic control device and driving without a license. Lake County […]
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Suspect in custody after police pursuit in McHenry County, leading to 2nd chase into Wisconsin
A Holiday Hills man was arrested following two police pursuits that began in Spring Grove and ended in Kenosha County Monday afternoon, authorities said. Spring Grove police officers attempted to stop a GMC Sierra pickup truck around 1:10 p.m. Monday on Wilmot Road. The pickup truck did not stop for police and a chase ensued […]
17-year-old girl in custody after running man over, critically injuring him in Beach Park and leading police on vehicle chase
A 17-year-old girl is in custody after driving with a man on her car’s hood and then running him over, critically injuring him in Beach Park, while leading police on a vehicle pursuit that ended in Cook County. A Lake County sheriff’s deputy was on patrol around 1:30 a.m. Monday in the 37800 block of […]
Man found hiding in shed after allegedly fleeing from police at high rate of speed in Highland Park
Prosecutors say a man, who was allegedly driving drunk, fled from Highland Park police at a high rate of speed and was later found hiding in a shed in Highwood on Wednesday. Gabriel Deita-Ortega, 34, of Highwood, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving on a revoked […]
Man charged with leading police on brief pursuit with child in his car before causing crash in North Chicago
A North Chicago man has been arrested for allegedly leading police on a pursuit, crashing and fleeing on foot, leaving behind a young child in his car in North Chicago. Lamont L. Pressley Jr., 21, of North Chicago, was charged with aggravated fleeing to elude, child endangerment and driving on a suspended license. Lake County […]
Police capture suspects who stole $18K in goods from Highland Park store following pursuit into Wisconsin
Suspects who stole approximately $18,000 worth of products from a store in Highland Park were captured following a police pursuit that ended in Wisconsin and was captured on video. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Police Chief David Smetana said that Illinois State Police were reported to be attempting to stop a wanted vehicle on Thursday. The vehicle […]
Kidnapping suspect in custody after leading U.S. Marshals on high-speed pursuit in Lake, McHenry counties
A kidnapping suspect was arrested after he allegedly led U.S. Marshals on a high-speed pursuit from Lake County into McHenry County Thursday morning, authorities said. The Kenosha County, Wisconsin Sheriff’s Office was dispatched on December 22 to the 38300 block of 87th Street near Powers Lake for a call of an unknown problem. Kenosha County […]
2 guns recovered, man arrested after police pursuit of car wanted in multiple gun offenses in Waukegan
A man, who was driving a car wanted in multiple weapons offenses, was arrested after he led police on a pursuit in Waukegan and was found in possession of two guns, prosecutors said. Carlos D. Marchan, 23, of Waukegan, was charged with two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a […]
Lake County law enforcement capture Zion man wanted after allegedly leading police on chase, manhunt
Police have captured a wanted Zion man accused of leading police on a pursuit from Wisconsin to Lake County that ended with a manhunt Friday morning. The Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Police Department began pursuing a Dodge Journey around 2 a.m. Friday. The driver was identified as Devin Dussault, 32, of Zion, which police recognized because […]