The police chief says the suspects who shot a woman in Woodstock on Monday were also possibly involved in multiple robberies in the Rockford area. The Woodstock Police Department received a call around 10:30 p.m. Monday for a report of shots fired in the 1700 block of Yasgur Drive in Woodstock. Responding officers arrived on […]
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Suspect fires several shots at man who was chasing after his stolen vehicle in Wauconda
Police say at least one suspect fired several shots at a man who was chasing after his stolen car in Wauconda Wednesday evening. The Wauconda Police Department responded around 8:56 p.m. Wednesday to the 500 block of Brown Street for a report of a stolen vehicle. The owner of a black Dodge Challenger learned that […]
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Colorado man arrested after stealing tip jar from Harvard business, fleeing in stolen vehicle
A Colorado man was arrested after police say he stole a tip jar at a business in Harvard and was caught in a stolen vehicle fleeing the scene. The Harvard Police Department responded around 8 a.m. on December 15 to Cakes by Bella, 19 North Ayer Street in Harvard. Harvard Deputy Police Chief Tyson Bauman […]
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Lake County Sheriff K-9 Ryker tracks down 2 suspects in separate incidents in less than 24 hours
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s newest canine, Ryker, helped capture two suspects in separate incidents in Lake County within the past 24 hours, police said. Lake County Sheriff Canine Ryker and Deputy Craig Somerville were called to assist other deputies at a residence in the 37000 block of North Delany Road in unincorporated Gurnee for […]
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More than 4 years in prison for McHenry man who stole family member’s car to pawn stolen items
A McHenry man who pleaded guilty to stealing a family member’s car that he used to drive and sell stolen items has been sentenced to more than four years in prison. Connor Freise, 27, of the 4900 block of Bode Avenue in McHenry, was indicted on charges of unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle, […]
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Man, woman arrested for falsely reporting vehicle stolen following hit-and-run crash in McHenry
A man and woman were both charged after they allegedly falsely reported the woman’s Audi SUV stolen following a hit-and-run crash in McHenry. Robert E. Hammontree, 27, of the 1700 block of Highview Avenue in McHenry, was charged with false alarm or complaint to 911, conspiracy and false report of a vehicle theft, which are […]
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1 suspect in custody, others still wanted for stealing trailers and equipment in Lake, McHenry counties
An Antioch man was arrested and police are searching for additional suspects wanted in connection with a theft ring involving stolen trailers and equipment in Lake and McHenry counties. William W. Shingleton, 37, of the 41600 block of North Dot Place in Antioch, was arrested on November 22 and charged with possession of a stolen […]
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Teenage suspect carjacks vehicle at gunpoint in Waukegan, police say
Police say a suspect, believed to be a teenager, ordered a victim out of their vehicle at gunpoint and stole their car in Waukegan Saturday evening. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 5:35 p.m. Saturday to the 900 block of Massena Avenue for a report of an armed carjacking. Waukegan Deputy Police Chief Joe Florip […]
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Police seek surveillance footage after thieves steal car, burglarize vehicles in Winthrop Harbor
Police are asking residents to review their surveillance video after thieves burglarized multiple vehicles and stole a car early Friday morning in Winthrop Harbor. The Winthrop Harbor Police Department said a number of unlocked vehicles in the village were entered and had items stolen from them between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Friday. A car […]