Two people were killed and another was seriously injured following a police chase that started in Wisconsin and ended in a fiery crash on Route 173 near Fox Lake, authorities said. The pursuit began in Genoa City, Wisconsin when police spotted a 1994 Toyota Camry traveling at a high rate of speed, according to the […]
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Three teens arrested after police chase of stolen car, foot pursuit in Antioch
Charges are pending against three juveniles who led police on a brief chase in a stolen car and then a foot pursuit early Saturday morning in Antioch. Antioch police officers attempted to stop a stolen 2001 Mazda in the 400 block of Route 173 around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, according to Antioch Police Sgt. Charles Smith. […]
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Five teens charged with murder after attempted car theft led to fatal shooting of 14-year-old, pursuit
Five teens were charged with first-degree murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot by a licensed gun owner when the teens tried stealing the man’s car from his home near Antioch, and then led police on a high-speed chase into Chicago. 18-year-old Diamond C. Davis and two 17-year-old boys, all who live in the […]
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Police: Homeowner fatally shoots 14-year-old boy after group tries stealing car
A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot by a licensed gun owner after a group tried stealing his car from his home near Antioch and then led police on a high-speed chase into Chicago early Tuesday, police said during a press conference. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday to the 17600 block […]
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Owner fatally shoots man trying to steal his car, 5 other suspects arrested after police chase
Five are in custody after police say a car owner fatally shot a man trying to steal his car near Antioch and then the man was dropped off in Gurnee by the other suspects, who led police on a chase early Tuesday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday to the […]
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Man shot and killed in Gurnee; suspects lead police on high-speed chase into Chicago
A man was fatally shot in Gurnee and four suspects wanted in connection with the homicide were taken into custody after leading police on a high-speed chase into Chicago early Tuesday morning. The Gurnee Police Department and Gurnee Fire Department responded around 1:35 a.m. Tuesday to the intersection of Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road […]
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Man fled from police in stolen vehicle, crashed into other vehicle, building in Marengo
A 40-year-old man has been charged after authorities say he fled from police officers in a stolen vehicle before crashing into a car and a building in Marengo early Tuesday morning. Maxwell E. Johnson, 40, of the 100 block of Willow Road in Willow Springs, was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated fleeing […]
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K-9 unit helps capture armed man who fled traffic stop, crashed into tree in Gurnee
A Gurnee man, who was found to be in possession of four guns, fled from a traffic stop and crashed into a tree in Gurnee before being apprehended by a Lake County Sheriff canine unit. Tyler R. Baumann, 37, of the 6200 block of Formoor Lane in Gurnee, was charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding, […]
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4 arrested after running from police when stolen vehicle crashes in Crystal Lake
Four 19-year-old men were taken into custody after the stolen car they were in crashed in Crystal Lake, and all four ran from police Monday afternoon. Zishon D. Hunt, 19, of Zion, was charged with unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated fleeing/damage of property, reckless driving, obstructing identification, resisting a peace officer, driving without […]